German Conversation · Level 26
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German word
Element
Pronunciation
IPA/eləˈmɛnt/
Meaning
- neuter nounelement
Example
Respekt ist ein wichtiges Element in jeder Freundschaft.
Respect is an important element in every friendship.
More examples
Als Anfänger lernt man zuerst ein grundlegendes Element der Sprache.
As a beginner, one first learns a fundamental element of the language.
Core concept
A building block that contributes to a larger whole, whether it is a chemical substance or an abstract part of something.
Common phrases
ein grundlegendes Element
a fundamental element
das wichtigste Element
the most important element
Similar words
Teil: A part that belongs to something larger.
Bestandteil: An important component that helps make up a whole.
Aspekt: One particular side or perspective of something.
Faktor: A circumstance that influences an event or result.
Definition in German
Ein Teil eines Ganzen oder einer Struktur, der zur Funktion oder Zusammensetzung beiträgt.
Word origin
Element comes from Latin elementum, meaning a basic principle or component, and entered German as a learned borrowing.
Usage tips
- Element is neuter, so the forms are das Element and die Elemente, with -e marking the regular plural.
Other meanings
- chemical elementnoun
- itemnoun
Related words
- elementarelementaryadjective