English–German
“headword” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈlɛma/
Example
In vielen Wörterbüchern sind die Lemmata alphabetisch geordnet.
In many dictionaries, the headwords are arranged alphabetically.
How to say “headword” in German
“Headword” in German is Lemma.
A dictionary label stands at the center of a family of related word forms.
Example sentences with Lemma
Wenn du dir unsicher bist, kannst du das Lemma kurz online nachschlagen.
If you're unsure, you can quickly look up the lemma online.
Tips for using Lemma
- Lemma is neuter in German, so its singular form is das Lemma and its common plural is die Lemmata.