English–German
“concept” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/bəˈgʁɪf/
Example
Der Begriff ist schwer zu erklären.
The concept is difficult to explain.
How to say “concept” in German
“Concept” in German is Begriff.
A clear mental boundary around the features that make an idea or term recognizable.
Example sentences with Begriff
Ich habe keinen Begriff davon.
I have no idea what that is.
Tips for using Begriff
- In the fixed phrase im Begriff sein, etwas zu tun, Begriff means being about to do something rather than naming an abstract concept.
Other German words for “concept”
Die Konzeption des Projekts ist noch nicht fertig.
The concept for the project is not finished yet.