English–German
“phrase” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈvɛndʊŋ/
Example
Ich lerne oft neue Wendungen, um besser zu sprechen.
I often learn new phrases to speak better.
How to say “phrase” in German
“Phrase” in German is Wendung.
Words follow a distinctive verbal turn that may be conventional or newly shaped for the context.
Example sentences with Wendung
In formellen Texten trifft man oft schriftliche Wendungen.
In formal texts, one often encounters written expressions.
Tips for using Wendung
- The compound Redewendung specifically commonly denotes an idiom or established expression, whereas Wendung can also describe a creative formulation.