English–German

“fragment” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/fʁaˈgmɛnt/

Example

Ich habe nur ein Fragment des Briefes gefunden.

I found only a fragment of the letter.

Illustration for Fragment (fragment)

How to say “fragment” in German

“Fragment” in German is Fragment.

A small remnant that preserves only part of a larger message, record, or physical thing.

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

Example sentences with Fragment

Der Archäologe fand ein Fragment des Tongefäßes.

The archaeologist found a fragment of the clay vessel.

Tips for using Fragment

  • Fragment is more formal than the everyday Teil or Stück and often emphasizes that the larger whole is incomplete.

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