noun
Verzweigung
junction · branch
Es beschreibt eine Stelle, an der sich etwas in mehrere Richtungen teilt, zum Beispiel ein Weg oder ein Ast.
The German word "Verzweigung" is a noun meaning "branching" or "fork".
- It is made up of the prefix "ver-" and the noun "Zweig".
- "Zweig" means "branch" (like a branch of a tree).
Similar words:
- Abzweigung (junction, branch-off)
- Ast (branch, often larger branch)
- Verästlung (branching, ramification)
Differences:
- Verzweigung often refers to the act or result of splitting into branches, like a path or system branching out.
- Abzweigung is more specific to a turning off point, such as a road or railway.
- Ast generally focuses on a physical tree branch.
- Verästlung is often used for intricate or multiple branching.
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Examples
An der Verzweigung sollst du nach rechts gehen.noun
At the junction you should go to the right.
Die Straße hat viele Verzweigungen, die schnell verwirrend wirken können.noun
The street has many branches that can quickly seem confusing.
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