English–German

“abstract” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/apˈstʁakt/

Example

Das ist eine abstrakte Idee.

That is an abstract idea.

Illustration for abstrakt (abstract)

How to say “abstract” in German

“Abstract” in German is abstrakt.

A map stripped of locations and details, leaving only the general pattern they share.

Full entry for abstrakt: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with abstrakt

Seine Argumente enthielten viele abstrakte Inhalte.

His arguments contained a lot of abstract content.

Tips for using abstrakt

  • As a predicate adjective, abstrakt has no ending after sein, while an attributive form such as abstrakte changes with the noun.

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