noun
das Segment, -e
segment
The German word "Segment" is a noun borrowed from Latin, meaning "segment" or "section." It refers to a distinct part or division of a whole, such as a segment of a circle, a market segment, or a portion of any divided entity.
Words involved:
- Segment (same in German and English): a piece, part, or section.
Similar words in German:
- Abschnitt (section, passage)
- Teil (part)
- Sektor (sector)
- Kreisabschnitt (circular segment)
Differences:
- Abschnitt usually emphasizes a part of a text, time period, or similar.
- Teil is a general term for part of anything.
- Sektor often refers to economic or spatial sectors.
- Segment is often more technical or geometrical, designating a precise and clearly defined section.
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Examples
Dieses Segment der Sendung war äußerst interessant.noun
This segment of the show was extremely interesting.
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