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definieren

define

Meaning of definieren

give definition

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German[dɛfiˈniːʁən]
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definieren belongs to the topic "Style and Taste". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What's the difference between definieren / erklären / festlegen / beschreiben / benennen

🇩🇪German
definieren

To explain in more detail and often more formally, usually with additional clarification.

B2Often

Die Lehrerin erläuterte die Grammatikregel ausführlich.

Учительница подробно разъяснила правило грамматики.

🇩🇪German

To explain something in a clear, understandable way; often closer to everyday “explain” than to precise definition.

B2Very Often

Kannst du mir bitte den Unterschied erklären?

Можешь, пожалуйста, объяснить мне разницу?

F
🇩🇪German
festlegen

To set or establish something firmly, such as rules, deadlines, amounts, or procedures.

B2Often

Der Termin wurde für nächste Woche festgelegt.

Срок был установлен на следующую неделю.

🇩🇪German

To describe the appearance, features, or course of events; not necessarily to give a precise definition.

B2Very Often

Bitte beschreiben Sie den Vorfall so genau wie möglich.

Пожалуйста, опишите инцидент как можно точнее.

B
🇩🇪German
benennen

To name, designate, or list something; can also mean appointing someone to a position.

B2Often

Kannst du die wichtigsten Probleme benennen?

Можешь назвать основные проблемы?

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definieren translation: define. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce definieren

[dɛfiˈniːʁən]

definieren translation

define

definieren transcription

[dɛfiˈniːʁən]

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definieren meaning: what does it mean?

eine Bedeutung oder die Grenzen eines Begriffs genau angeben

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definieren is pronounced as [dɛfiˈniːʁən]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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