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Eine bestimmte Stelle oder ein Ort, an dem sich etwas oder jemand befindet.
The German word "Position" is a noun meaning position, location, or post.
- It is borrowed from Latin positio and refers to the placing or arrangement of something or someone.
- In German, it can refer to a physical place (e.g., "eine Position auf dem Spielfeld" – a position on the playing field), a job role (e.g., "eine Position in der Firma" – a position in the company), or a standpoint/opinion (e.g., "eine Position vertreten" – to hold a position/opinion).
Similar words:
- Standort – location, site (usually physical)
- Stellung – position, stance (can be physical or figurative, e.g., military position or social stance)
- Lage – situation, location (more general, often describing the environment or circumstances)
Differences:
- Position is broader and can describe place, role, or viewpoint.
- Standort specifically refers to a fixed, physical site.
- Stellung often implies a more strategic or functional placement.
- Lage refers more to the overall situation or geographical circumstance rather than a concrete spot.
In brief: Position covers a wide range of spatial, professional, and conceptual placements.
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Examples
Die Position des Stuhls ist perfekt.noun
The position of the chair is perfect.
Kannst du die Position ändern?noun
Can you change the position?
Unterschiedliche Meinungen zur Position haben den Konflikt verschärft.noun
Different opinions on the position have exacerbated the conflict.
Die Positionen auf der Karte waren schwer zu lesen.noun
The positions on the map were hard to read.
Ich überprüfte die Position der Lampe noch einmal.noun
I checked the position of the lamp once again.
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