der Text, -e
text
Eine Folge von geschriebenen oder gedruckten Wörtern, die zusammen einen Sinn ergeben.
The German word "Text" is a noun meaning "text" in English, referring to any written or printed material. It comes from the Latin textus, meaning "woven" or "construction," highlighting the idea of words or sentences woven together.
Similar words in German include:
- "Schriftstück" (document, piece of writing)
- "Artikel" (article)
- "Absatz" (paragraph)
Difference:
While "Text" generally refers to any written content as a whole, "Schriftstück" often implies a formal or official document, "Artikel" points to a specific written piece usually in media or publications, and "Absatz" is a smaller structural part of a text, like a paragraph.
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Examples
Ich sende dir einen Text.noun
I am sending you a text.
Hier ist der Text.noun
Here is the text.
Hier ist ein kurzer Text.noun
Here is a short text.
Dieser Text bleibt interessant.noun
This text remains interesting.
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