die Redewendung, -en
idiom
Das ist eine feste Gruppe von Wörtern, die zusammen eine besondere Bedeutung haben, die man nicht direkt aus den einzelnen Wörtern ableiten kann.
The German word "Redewendung" is a noun composed of:
- Rede: speech, talk
- Wendung: turning, phrase, expression
Meaning:
A "Redewendung" is an idiomatic expression or set phrase—a fixed way of speaking that often cannot be understood literally but has a cultural or figurative meaning.
Similar words:
- Sprichwort (proverb)
- Idiom (idiom)
Difference:
- Redewendung refers broadly to idiomatic phrases or expressions used in everyday language.
- Sprichwort is a short, common saying or proverb conveying wisdom or moral lessons.
- Idiom is similar to Redewendung, often used synonymously, but sometimes emphasizing non-literal meaning more strictly.
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Examples
Der Lehrer erklärt die Redewendung anhand eines Beispiels.noun
The teacher explains the idiom using an example.
Man versteht die Redewendung nur im Kontext.noun
One understands the idiom only in context.
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