das heißt
ie
that is
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What's the difference between das heißt / beziehungsweise / konkret gesagt / genauer gesagt / also / nämlich
ie — that is
Clarifies or corrects the previous statement; often means 'or rather' / 'more precisely' and can link two alternatives.
Wir treffen uns am Freitag, beziehungsweise am Samstag, falls etwas dazwischenkommt.
Мы встречаемся в пятницу, вернее в субботу, если что-то помешает.
Emphasizes a very precise formulation; sounds like a move toward a concrete explanation.
Konkret gesagt fehlt uns noch eine Woche Zeit.
Если говорить конкретно, нам не хватает ещё одной недели времени.
The closest in meaning: introduces a more precise clarification, matching 'that is'.
Ich komme morgen, genauer gesagt am späten Nachmittag.
Я приду завтра, точнее говоря, поздно вечером.
Used as a neutral or slightly spoken connector for a conclusion or explanation, but less precise than 'das heißt'.
Also hast du dich doch für den Kurs entschieden.
То есть ты всё-таки решил записаться на курс.
Often introduces an explanation or clarification, usually inside a sentence; closer to 'namely' / 'because' / 'in fact' than to a direct 'that is'.
Ich kann nicht kommen, ich habe nämlich einen wichtigen Termin.
Я не могу прийти, ведь у меня важная встреча.
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das heißt translation: ie. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce das heißt
/das ˈhaɪ̯st/
das heißt translation
ie
das heißt transcription
/das ˈhaɪ̯st/
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das heißt meaning: what does it mean?
das bedeutet; anders gesagt
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