German Conversation · Level 97
57 words
German word
Schilderung
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʃɪldɐʊ̯ŋ/
Meaning
- feminine noundescription
Example
Seine Schilderung des Urlaubs war lebhaft.
His description of the vacation was vivid.
More examples
Er gab eine knappe Schilderung der Ereignisse.
He gave a brief description of the events.
Core concept
A listener is led through a narrated scene where specific sights, sounds, and impressions build a clear mental picture.
Common phrases
knappe Schilderung des Vorfalls
brief description of the incident
Schilderung der Ereignisse
description of the events
Similar words
Beschreibung: A detailed account that makes an object's form and qualities easy to understand.
Erzählung: A sequential telling of events that conveys the story or personal experience.
Bericht: A brief factual account of an event's progress and result.
Definition in German
Schilderung ist die mündliche oder schriftliche Darstellung einer Person, einer Szene oder eines Ereignisses mit konkreten Details und Eindrücken.
Word origin
The noun Schilderung comes from schildern plus -ung, a productive German formation that turns an action into its description or result.
Usage tips
- Schilderung often sounds more vivid and literary than the neutral English word description, while Bericht more strongly suggests a factual report.
Other meanings
- accountnoun
- reportnoun
Opposites
- Verschweigenconcealmentnoun
Related words
- schilderndescribeverb