English–German

“description” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈʃʁaɪ̯bʊŋ/

Example

Kannst du mir die Beschreibungen zeigen?

Can you show me the descriptions?

Illustration for Beschreibung (description)

How to say “description” in German

“Description” in German is Beschreibung.

A verbal sketch whose details bring a person, scene, or situation into clear focus.

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

Example sentences with Beschreibung

Kannst du mir eine kurze Beschreibung schicken?

Can you send me a short description?

Tips for using Beschreibung

  • Beschreibung is feminine, with the article die and the plural die Beschreibungen.

Other German words for “description”

Seine Schilderung des Urlaubs war lebhaft.

His description of the vacation was vivid.

“description” in other languages