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noun

der Tipp, -s

tip

Ein kurzer Rat oder eine kleine Hilfe, die zeigt, was gut oder richtig sein kann.

Definition & meaning

The word "Tipp" has two primary meanings in German:

  1. A piece of advice or a hint: This is the most common usage. It refers to a helpful suggestion or a practical piece of information intended to help someone solve a problem, make a decision, or complete a task more efficiently. It is generally informal.
  2. A prediction or bet: In the context of sports, gambling, or competitions, a "Tipp" refers to a person's guess or prediction regarding the outcome of an event. For example, predicting the score of a football match is called a "Ergebnistipp".

Grammar & Word origin

"Tipp" is a masculine noun (der Tipp). Its genitive form is "des Tipps" and the plural is "die Tipps".

The word was borrowed from the English word "tip" in the late 19th century, initially appearing in the context of horse racing. Until the German orthography reform of 1996, it was spelled with a single "p" (Tip). The spelling was changed to "Tipp" to better reflect the German phonetic rule where a short vowel is usually followed by a double consonant.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms

  • Rat: A general term for advice.
  • Ratschlag: A specific piece of advice given to someone.
  • Hinweis: A hint or a pointer towards something.
  • Empfehlung: A recommendation.
  • Wink: A subtle hint or sign.
  • Vorhersage: A prediction, used when "Tipp" refers to the outcome of an event.
  • Prognose: A more formal term for a forecast or prediction.

Antonyms

  • Irreführung: A misleading piece of information, which is the opposite of a helpful hint.
  • Warnung: While a tip suggests what to do, a warning suggests what not to do or points out a danger.
  • Befehl: A command or order, which lacks the optional and helpful nature of a tip.

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Examples

Ich gebe dir einen Tipp für das Rätsel.noun

I give you a tip for the puzzle.

Sarah sucht einen Tipp für ihre Aufgabe.noun

Sarah is looking for a tip for her task.

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