pauschal
blanket · flat-rate · package · general
Etwas, das allgemein gilt und nicht im Detail unterschieden wird.
The German word "pauschal" is an adjective that means "all-inclusive" or "flat-rate". The term suggests a general or comprehensive idea without going into specifics. For instance, it is often used in the context of "pauschalreise" (package tour) or "pauschalangebot" (all-inclusive offer).
Similar words in German include:
- "allumfassend" (all-encompassing)
- "gesamt" (total/entire)
- "global" (global, comprehensive)
- "gesamtpauschal" (overall flat-rate)
The difference lies mainly in the usage and connotation:
- "Allumfassend" implies covering everything in a broad sense, often more figuratively.
- "Gesamt" and "global" refer to the whole or entirety of something but are not necessarily flat-rate or all-inclusive pricing.
- "Gesamtpauschal" directly reiterates the idea of an overall flat-rate but isn't as commonly used as "pauschal" for offers, trips, or fees.
"Pauschal," therefore, explicitly carries the connotation of an all-encompassing price or offer without delving into specifics, often related to costs or comprehensive services.
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Examples
Eine pauschale Aussage ist oft ungenau.adjective
A blanket statement is often inaccurate.
Das Angebot ist pauschal und beinhaltet verschiedene Dienstleistungen.adjective
The offer is flat-rate and includes various services.
Urlaube werden oft pauschal gebucht, um Zeit zu sparen.adverb
Vacations are often booked as a package to save time.
Man kann das nicht pauschal sagen.adverb
One cannot say that in general.
Sie hielt seine Kritik für zu pauschal, um hilfreich zu sein.adjective
She considered his criticism too general to be helpful.
Seine pauschale Antwort überzeugte niemanden im Team.adjective
His blanket answer convinced no one on the team.
Er lehnt pauschale Kritiken grundsätzlich ab.adjective
He generally rejects blanket criticism.
Viele hatten eine zu pauschale Meinung über das Thema.adjective
Many had an overly general opinion about the topic.
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