German word

detaillieren

Pronunciation

IPA/detaɪ̯ˈjiːʁən/

Meaning

  • verbdescribe in detail

Example

Der Bericht detailliert die Ursachen.

The report describes the causes in detail.

Illustration for detaillieren (describe in detail)

More examples

Können Sie die Schritte detaillieren?

Can you describe the steps in detail?

Core concept

One large matter is examined point by point until its structure and contributing details are fully visible.

Common phrases

  • die Ursachen detaillieren

    describe the causes in detail

  • einen Sachverhalt detaillieren

    describe a matter in detail

  • Schritte detaillieren

    describe the steps in detail

Similar words

beschreiben: Puts the nature or features of an object or event into words.
erklären: Makes the reasons or workings behind something clear.
erläutern: Makes specialist points or background easier to understand through plain explanation.
präzisieren: Removes uncertainty from wording or content to make it more exact.

Definition in German

etwas ausführlich und punktuell mit vielen Details erklären

Word origin

The German verb detaillieren comes from French détailler and preserves the French idea of treating a subject through its separate details.

Usage tips

  • Detaillieren has a formal, precise tone and occurs especially in reports, specifications, and other carefully organized written or professional contexts.

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