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das heißt

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Meaning of das heißt

that is

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German/das ˈhaɪ̯st/
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What's the difference between das heißt / beziehungsweise / konkret gesagt / genauer gesagt / also / nämlich

🇩🇪German
das heißt

ie — that is

B2Rarely
B
🇩🇪German
beziehungsweise

Clarifies or corrects the previous statement; often means 'or rather' / 'more precisely' and can link two alternatives.

B2Often

Wir treffen uns am Freitag, beziehungsweise am Samstag, falls etwas dazwischenkommt.

Мы встречаемся в пятницу, вернее в субботу, если что-то помешает.

K
🇩🇪German
konkret gesagt

Emphasizes a very precise formulation; sounds like a move toward a concrete explanation.

B2Rarely

Konkret gesagt fehlt uns noch eine Woche Zeit.

Если говорить конкретно, нам не хватает ещё одной недели времени.

G
🇩🇪German
genauer gesagt

The closest in meaning: introduces a more precise clarification, matching 'that is'.

B2Very Often

Ich komme morgen, genauer gesagt am späten Nachmittag.

Я приду завтра, точнее говоря, поздно вечером.

A
🇩🇪German
also

Used as a neutral or slightly spoken connector for a conclusion or explanation, but less precise than 'das heißt'.

B2Very Often

Also hast du dich doch für den Kurs entschieden.

То есть ты всё-таки решил записаться на курс.

N
🇩🇪German
nämlich

Often introduces an explanation or clarification, usually inside a sentence; closer to 'namely' / 'because' / 'in fact' than to a direct 'that is'.

B2Very Often

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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