German word

konkret

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔnˈkʁeːt/

Meaning

  • adjectiveconcrete

Example

Er gibt konkrete Beispiele.

He gives concrete examples.

Illustration for konkret (concrete)

More examples

Kannst du mir konkrete Vorschläge schicken?

Can you send me concrete proposals?

Core concept

A blurred outline resolves into a firm, recognizable shape.

Common phrases

  • konkrete Vorschläge

    concrete proposals

  • konkrete Antworten

    concrete answers

Similar words

genau: Correct and precise down to the smallest relevant details.
spezifisch: Having clearly defined features belonging to a particular subject.
klar: Easy to understand because the meaning or intention is clearly expressed.
allgemein: Applying broadly without focusing on specific details.

Definition in German

Auf etwas Bestimmtes und klar Vorstellbares bezogen; nicht allgemein oder abstrakt.

Word origin

The German adjective konkret is related to Latin concretus, the past participle of concrescere, 'grow together', whose sense led to ideas of solidity and definite form.

Usage tips

  • As an adverb, konkret keeps the same form, as in 'konkret antworten'; an adjective ending appears only before a noun.

Other meanings

  • concretelyadverb
  • definiteadjective

Opposites

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