English–German
“oral” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/vɛɐ̯ˈbaːl/
Example
Die Kritik war verbal, nicht schriftlich.
The criticism was oral, not written.
How to say “oral” in German
“Oral” in German is verbal.
A message travels through spoken words instead of a written document.
Example sentences with verbal
Die Parteien vereinbarten verbal, die Details später schriftlich zu bestätigen.
The parties agreed orally to confirm the details in writing later.
Tips for using verbal
- German verbal can cover word-based communication generally, while mündlich specifically emphasizes that something is spoken.