German Conversation · Level 120
45 words
German word
Begriffsklärung
Pronunciation
IPA/bəˈgʁɪfsˌklɛːʁʊŋ/
Meaning
- feminine nounclarification of concepts
Example
Nach dem Vortrag machte er eine kurze Begriffsklärung.
After the lecture, he gave a brief clarification of concepts.
More examples
Ohne Begriffsklärung entsteht oft Verwirrung.
Without clarification of concepts, confusion often arises.
Core concept
Two speakers compare their meanings for one word until they share a precise reference point.
Common phrases
ohne Begriffsklärung bleiben
remain without clarification of concepts
auf eine Begriffsklärung verzichten
do without clarification of concepts
Similar words
Erklärung: Making the meaning or reasons clear and understandable.
Definition: A concise statement that sets out a term or concept's meaning.
Klarstellung: Removing ambiguity or misunderstanding by making the intended meaning clear.
Erläuterung: Making content easier to understand with added detail or examples.
Definition in German
eine präzise Erklärung oder Festlegung, was unter einem bestimmten Begriff zu verstehen ist.
Word origin
German forms Begriffsklärung by joining Begriff, meaning concept or term, with Klärung, the act or result of making something clear.
Usage tips
- Begriffsklärung is narrower than Erklärung because it concerns the meaning or scope of a particular term or concept.
Opposites
- Unklarheitlack of claritynoun
Related words
- klärendclarifyingadjective
- Klärungsbedarfneed for clarificationnoun