German word

Absatz

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈapzats/

Meaning

  • masculine nounparagraph

Example

Bitte füge hier einen Absatz ein.

Please insert a paragraph here.

Illustration for Absatz (paragraph)

More examples

Was steht im Absatz?

What is written in the paragraph?

Core concept

A marked-off portion or raised section that stands apart, from a passage on a page to goods sold or a shoe's heel.

Common phrases

  • steht im Absatz

    is written in the paragraph

  • im Absatz zusammenfassen

    summarize in the paragraph

  • auf den Absatz verweisen

    refer to the paragraph

Similar words

Abschnitt: A defined part of a text, chapter, or larger whole.
Satz: A group of words expressing a complete thought, usually ending with a period.

Definition in German

Ein durch Umbruch oder Einzug abgegrenzter Teil eines Textes, der eine inhaltliche Einheit bildet.

Word origin

The word comes from Middle High German absaz and is related to absetzen, combining the idea of setting something apart with later specialized uses for sales and footwear.

Usage tips

  • Absatz is masculine, so the common forms are der Absatz, den Absatz, and die Absätze; the plural often refers to shoe heels or several paragraphs.

Other meanings

  • salesnoun
  • heelnoun

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