Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

das heisst

Translation (Übersetzung) that means / that is to say / i.e.
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [das haɪ̯st]
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Common phrase used to explain, clarify, or give examples. Often abbreviated as 'd.h.' in writing. Can be used to introduce a definition or elaboration.

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das heisst Word Family (Wortfamilie)

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derived from (abgeleitet von)
heissen
Meaning: to be called / to mean
Tense: present
Example: Wie heisst du? (What is your name?)
Verb
abbreviation (Abkürzung)
d.h.
Meaning: i.e.
Example: Er kommt morgen, d.h. am Dienstag.
Phrase

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das heisst Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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das heisst Collocations (Kollokationen)

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Das heisst, ...
That means, ...
High frequency
Das heisst also, ...
That therefore means, ...
Medium frequency
Das heisst konkret, ...
That means specifically, ...
Medium frequency
Das heisst im Klartext, ...
That means in plain text, ...
Low frequency
Das heisst auf Deutsch, ...
That means in German, ...
Medium frequency
Das heisst nichts anderes als ...
That means nothing other than ...
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Das heisst im Umkehrschluss, ...
That means conversely, ...
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das heisst Idioms (Redewendungen)

das heisst idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing das heisst with meanings and explanations. Master das heisst expressions used in everyday German.

Das heisst, es geht um die Wurst.
That means it's crunch time.
Used when something important is about to happen or be decided.
Das heisst, der Apfel fällt nicht weit vom Stamm.
That means the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
Used to indicate that someone is similar to their parents.
Das heisst, man muss die Kirche im Dorf lassen.
That means one shouldn't exaggerate.
Used to advise someone to be reasonable and not overreact.
Das heisst, man soll den Tag nicht vor dem Abend loben.
That means don't count your chickens before they hatch.
Used to caution against premature celebration.
Das heisst, wer A sagt, muss auch B sagen.
That means if you say A, you must also say B.
Used to indicate that once you start something, you must see it through.

das heisst Synonyms (Synonyme)

das heisst synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for das heisst and expand your German vocabulary. Learn das heisst similar words and their usage.

also
Meaning: so / therefore
High similarity
das bedeutet
Meaning: that means
High similarity
mit anderen Worten
Meaning: in other words
Medium similarity
sprich
Meaning: namely
Medium similarity
das will sagen
Meaning: that is to say
Medium similarity
folglich
Meaning: consequently
Low similarity
ergo
Meaning: ergo / therefore
Low similarity
das besagt
Meaning: that states
Low similarity

das heisst Antonyms (Antonyme)

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das heisst nicht
Meaning: that does not mean
im Gegenteil
Meaning: on the contrary
anders gesagt
Meaning: said differently
das bedeutet etwas anderes
Meaning: that means something else
das ist nicht dasselbe
Meaning: that is not the same

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