German Conversation · Level 80
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German word
Einzelheit
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈaɪ̯nt͡sl̩haɪ̯t/
Meaning
- feminine noundetail
Example
Wir besprechen jetzt die Einzelheiten des Plans.
We are discussing the details of the plan now.
More examples
Könnten Sie mir die Einzelheiten per E-Mail schicken?
Could you send me the details by email?
Core concept
One clearly marked point within a larger plan, account, or object.
Common phrases
die Einzelheiten klären
clarify the details
die Einzelheiten ausarbeiten
work out the details
Similar words
Detail: A small, noticeable part of a complete whole.
Aspekt: One aspect of a matter considered from a particular viewpoint.
Punkt: One item covered in a discussion or explanation.
Definition in German
Eine einzelne, genau beschriebene Angabe oder ein einzelner Aspekt eines Ganzen.
Word origin
Einzelheit is formed from the adjective einzel ('single') and the noun-forming suffix -heit, which makes an abstract noun for an individual point or item.
Usage tips
- Einzelheit is feminine, and its plural Einzelheiten commonly refers to the details of a matter.