Cool MateDefinition vs Description vs Explanation vs Meaning
Wann du im Englischen was verwendest, mit Bedeutung, Register und Beispielen.
Definition
Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)B1noun
Description
Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)A1noun
Explanation
Top 2.000 (häufig)A2noun
Meaning
Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)A1noun
| Definition | Description | Explanation | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aussprache | 🇬🇧 /["/ˌdefɪˈnɪʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌdefɪˈnɪʃn/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/dɪˈskrɪpʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/dɪˈskrɪpʃn/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˌekspləˈneɪʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌekspləˈneɪʃn/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈmiːnɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈmiːnɪŋ/"]/ |
| Bedeutung | Eine klare Erklärung, was ein Wort bedeutet.A clear explanation of the meaning of a word. | Eine gesprochene oder geschriebene Erklärung von etwas.A spoken or written explanation of something. | Eine Aussage oder Beschreibung, die etwas verständlich macht.A statement or description that makes something clear. | Was etwas ist oder darstellt.What something is or represents. |
| Beispiel | The definition of love can vary from person to person. | Can you give me a description of the new movie? | The teacher gave a clear explanation of the difficult concept. | The meaning of the word is very important in understanding the sentence. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral |
| Wie häufig | Top 1.000 (sehr häufig) | Top 1.000 (sehr häufig) | Top 2.000 (häufig) | Top 1.000 (sehr häufig) |
| CEFR-Niveau | B1 | A1 | A2 | A1 |
| Wortart | noun | noun | noun | noun |
| Kollokationen | careful, clear, concise, give (somebody), offer (somebody), propose, encompass something, include something, according to a/the definition, by definition, under a/the definition, careful, clear, concise, give (somebody), offer (somebody), propose, encompass something, include something, according to a/the definition, by definition, under a/the definition | complete, comprehensive, detailed, give (somebody), issue, offer (somebody), apply to somebody, fit somebody | convincing, credible, good, have, give (somebody), offer (somebody), lie, emerge, occur to somebody, in explanation, without explanation, explanation about, an attempt at explanation, by way of explanation, convincing, credible, good, have, give (somebody), offer (somebody), lie, emerge, occur to somebody, in explanation, without explanation, explanation about, an attempt at explanation, by way of explanation | clear, exact, precise, comprehend, get, grasp, in a/the meaning, with a/the meaning, meaning behind, a nuance of meaning, a shade of meaning, clear, exact, precise, comprehend, get, grasp, in a/the meaning, with a/the meaning, meaning behind, a nuance of meaning, a shade of meaning, deep, real, true, have, acquire, find, without meaning, clear, exact, precise, comprehend, get, grasp, in a/the meaning, with a/the meaning, meaning behind, a nuance of meaning, a shade of meaning, deep, real, true, have, acquire, find, without meaning |
| Antonyme | ambiguity, confusion | obfuscation, confusion | confusion, mystification | confusion, ignorance, misunderstanding |
| Häufige Fehler | Confused with 'definitive' which refers to something final or conclusive., Using it in a grammatical context where 'meaning' is more suitable., Mistaking it for 'definer', which is a person who defines. | Confusing 'description' with 'prescription'., Using 'descriptive' instead of 'description' when referring to the noun., Saying 'describe' instead of 'description' in noun contexts. | 'Explanation' is often confused with 'explanation' versus 'explanatory'., Sometimes learners forget to use 'an' before 'explanation'., Using 'explain' instead of 'explanation' in noun forms. | Confused with 'mean' as a verb., Using it incorrectly in plural as 'meanings' when referring to a specific definition., Pronouncing it incorrectly as /meening/ instead of /miːnɪŋ/ |
| Hinweise zur Verwendung | Benutze 'Definition', wenn du über die Bedeutung von Wörtern in einem schulischen Kontext sprichst. Das passt sowohl in formellen Texten als auch in lockeren Gesprächen, aber vermeide es in zu saloppen Situationen.Use 'definition' when discussing the meaning of words in educational contexts. It is appropriate for formal writing and informal conversations but avoid it in overly casual settings. | Verwenden Sie 'Beschreibung', wenn Sie etwas klar erklären, oft schriftlich. Es ist sowohl im gesprochenen als auch im geschriebenen Kontext angemessen, aber vermeiden Sie es in sehr lockeren Gesprächen.Use 'description' when explaining something clearly, often in writing. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, but avoid using it in very casual conversations. | Verwenden Sie 'Erklärung' in neutralen Kontexten. Es eignet sich für formelles Schreiben, kann aber auch in Gesprächen verwendet werden. Vermeiden Sie es in sehr lockeren oder umgangssprachlichen Kontexten.Use 'explanation' in neutral contexts. It’s suitable for formal writing, but can also be used in conversation. Avoid it in very casual or slang contexts. | Verwenden Sie 'Bedeutung', wenn Sie über die Bedeutung oder Interpretation von Wörtern, Handlungen oder Symbolen sprechen. Vermeiden Sie in übermäßig technischen Kontexten.Use 'meaning' when discussing the significance or interpretation of words, actions, or symbols. Avoid in overly technical contexts. |
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Häufige Fragen: Definition vs Description vs Explanation vs Meaning
Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Definition, Description, Explanation und Meaning?
Definition: A clear explanation of the meaning of a word. Description: A spoken or written explanation of something. Explanation: A statement or description that makes something clear. Meaning: What something is or represents.
Was ist anspruchsvoller: Definition, Description, Explanation und Meaning?
Definition ist das höchste Niveau, bei B1, auf der CEFR-Skala.
Sind Definition, Description, Explanation und Meaning auf demselben CEFR-Niveau?
Definition: B1, Description: A1, Explanation: A2, Meaning: A1 auf der CEFR-Skala.
Welche Wortart sind Definition, Description, Explanation und Meaning?
Definition: noun, Description: noun, Explanation: noun, Meaning: noun.
Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?
Definition: The definition of love can vary from person to person. Description: Can you give me a description of the new movie? Explanation: The teacher gave a clear explanation of the difficult concept. Meaning: The meaning of the word is very important in understanding the sentence.
Kann ich Definition, Description, Explanation und Meaning austauschbar verwenden?
Nicht immer. Definition, Description, Explanation und Meaning sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.