noun
die Wiederholung, -en
repetition
Etwas, das noch einmal gemacht oder gesagt wird, um es zu üben oder zu festigen.
The German word "Wiederholung" is a noun meaning "repetition" or "review". It is made up of:
- Wieder: again
- Holen (from the root verb in "holen"): to fetch or get
Together, it literally conveys the idea of "fetching again," i.e., repeating.
Similar words:
- Repetition (Repetition, identical meaning but more formal)
- Nachahmung (imitation; more like copying)
- Revue (review, often in performance context)
Difference:
- Wiederholung focuses on performing or doing something again (like repeating a task or event).
- Nachahmung implies imitation or copying something.
- Repetition is a direct synonym but less commonly used in everyday German; more formal or borrowed term.
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Examples
Die Wiederholung ist wichtig.noun
The repetition is important.
Eine Wiederholung des Vorgangs ist notwendig.noun
A repetition of the process is necessary.
Eine Wiederholung verbessert das Gedächtnis.noun
A repetition improves memory.
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