German Conversation · Level 49
73 words
German word
Ausdruck
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈaʊ̯sdʁʊk/
Meaning
- masculine nounexpression
Example
Der Ausdruck in diesem Satz ist unklar.
The expression in this sentence is unclear.
More examples
In dieser Situation sollte man einen formellen Ausdruck verwenden.
In this situation, one should use a formal expression.
Core concept
The visible form of a thought or feeling appears through selected words, sentence wording, or facial features.
Common phrases
sprachlichen Ausdruck
linguistic expression
einen Ausdruck verwenden
use an expression
Similar words
Tonfall: Voice changes in pitch or force that convey feelings or intentions.
Wortwahl: Selecting words that fit what is meant.
Mimik: Facial movements used to express feelings or responses.
Gestik: Movements of the hands or arms used to express meaning or emotion.
Definition in German
Die sichtbare Wirkung einer Äußerung, Gestik oder Mimik, die beim Gegenüber einen Eindruck hinterlässt.
Word origin
Ausdruck comes from the German verb ausdrucken and ultimately combines aus ('out') with drucken ('press or print'), extending the idea of pressing something outward to expression.
Usage tips
- For a sentence, Ausdruck often means its wording or phrasing rather than its general meaning; Bedeutung refers to the meaning itself.
Other meanings
- phrasenoun
- wordingnoun
- facial expressionnoun
Opposites
- Reserviertheitreservenoun
Related words
- Ausdrucksweisemanner of expressionnoun
- ausdrucksvollexpressiveadjective