der Vorbehalt, -e
reservation
Eine Bedingung oder ein Zweifel, den man vorher nennt.
The German word "Vorbehalt" is a masculine noun meaning "reservation", "objection", or "condition".
- It consists of "Vor" (before) and "Behalt" (related to "behalten" = to keep/retain).
- Literally, it refers to something kept beforehand, i.e., a condition or limitation placed on something.
Similar words:
- Einschränkung (restriction, limitation)
- Bedingung (condition)
- Vorbehalte (plural; reservations, doubts)
Difference:
- Vorbehalt typically refers to a condition or reservation related to acceptance or agreement, often legal or formal.
- Einschränkung focuses more on limitation or reduction.
- Bedingung means any kind of condition, often prerequisite.
So, Vorbehalt implies a specific kind of reservation or limitation held in advance, often expressing caution or incomplete agreement.
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Examples
Er äußert einen Vorbehalt gegen den Plan.noun
He expresses a reservation against the plan.
Sein Vorbehalt war deutlich spürbar.noun
His reservation was clearly noticeable.
Trotz einiger Vorbehalte stimmten die Mitglieder dem Vorschlag zu.noun
Despite some reservations, the members agreed to the proposal.
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