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beschreiben

describe

Meaning of beschreiben

explain in detail

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German[bəˈʃʁaɪ̯bn̩]
describe
beschreiben - describe
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What's the difference between beschreiben / erklären / darstellen

🇩🇪German
beschreiben

To describe something in a vivid, detailed way, often a scene, event, or experience.

A2Often

Der Zeuge schilderte den Unfall sehr genau.

Свидетель очень точно описал аварию.

🇩🇪German

To explain something clearly and directly; the most general and common option.

A2Very Often

Kannst du mir das bitte erklären?

Ты можешь, пожалуйста, мне это объяснить?

D
🇩🇪German
darstellen

To present or depict something as a picture, image, or in a certain form; often a bit more formal.

A2Often

Der Roman stellt das Leben in der Stadt realistisch dar.

Роман реалистично изображает жизнь в городе.

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beschreiben translation: describe. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce beschreiben

[bəˈʃʁaɪ̯bn̩]

beschreiben translation

describe

beschreiben transcription

[bəˈʃʁaɪ̯bn̩]

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beschreiben meaning: what does it mean?

etwas im Detail schildern und seine Merkmale angeben

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