German word

Paragraf

Pronunciation

IPA/paʁaˈgʁaːf/

Meaning

  • masculine nounparagraph

Example

Die Paragrafen sind im Gesetzbuch nummeriert.

The paragraphs are numbered in the statute book.

Illustration for Paragraf (paragraph)

More examples

Viele Bürger diskutieren gerade über Paragraf 3.

Many citizens are currently discussing paragraph 3.

Core concept

A numbered block of legal text that sets out one rule or provision.

Common phrases

  • über Paragraf diskutieren

    discuss a paragraph

  • den Paragraf ändern

    amend the paragraph

  • den Paragraf erläutern

    explain the paragraph

Similar words

Artikel: One headed or numbered provision of a statute or constitution.
Absatz: A numbered paragraph forming part of a legal provision.
Gesetz: A single law made by a national or regional government.
Bestimmung: A concrete rule laid down in legislation or a contract.

Definition in German

Paragraf ist ein im Gesetzbuch nummerierter Textabschnitt, der rechtliche Regelungen festlegt.

Word origin

Paragraf comes through Latin paragraphus from Greek paragraphos, originally a mark placed beside text to show a division.

Usage tips

  • The grammatical gender is masculine, and its plural is Paragraphen, as in die Paragraphen rather than die Paragraphs.

Other meanings

  • provisionnoun
  • sectionnoun

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