Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #50
Word (Wort)

das-heisst

Translation (Übersetzung) that means
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [das haɪ̯st]
A1
Phrase
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A common phrase used to explain or clarify something. Often used in spoken and written German to introduce explanations, definitions, or translations.

das-heisst - German Phrase - das-heisst Meaning - das-heisst Translation - das-heisst Phrase Examples

das-heisst is a German Phrase

Learn das-heisst meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. das-heisst is classified as a Phrase in German grammar.

das-heisst — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for das-heisst — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • Das heißt, ich bin müde.
    Das heißt, ich bin müde.
    No mistake in this example; it's correct usage.
  • Das heißt ich bin müde.
    Das heißt, ich bin müde.
    Missing comma after 'heißt'. In German, a comma is required before the explanatory clause.
  • Das heißt dass ich müde bin.
    Das heißt, ich bin müde.
    Avoid using 'dass' after 'das heißt'; it's redundant. Use a comma instead.
  • Das heißt, ich bin müde?
    Das heißt, ich bin müde.
    Using a question mark changes it to a question, but 'das heißt' is typically declarative.

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das-heisst Word Family (Wortfamilie)

das-heisst word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn das-heisst family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore das-heisst related words and expand your German vocabulary.

contains (enthält)
heißen
Meaning: to be called, to mean
Tense: Präsens
Example: Das Verb 'heißen' wird in der dritten Person Singular verwendet.
Verb
related phrase (verwandter Ausdruck)
was heißt das?
Meaning: what does that mean?
Example: Wenn du etwas nicht verstehst, fragst du: 'Was heißt das?'
Phrase
abbreviation (Abkürzung)
d.h.
Meaning: i.e., that is
Example: In schriftlichen Texten wird oft 'd.h.' für 'das heißt' verwendet.
Abbreviation

das-heisst Usage - das-heisst Collocations - das-heisst Idioms - das-heisst Synonyms - das-heisst Antonyms

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

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das-heisst Collocations (Kollokationen)

das-heisst collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn das-heisst word combinations and how to use das-heisst with other words naturally.

Das heißt, ...
That means, ...
High frequency
Das heißt also, ...
That means then, ...
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 übersetzt, ...
That means translated, ...
Medium frequency
Das heißt in anderen Worten, ...
That means in other words, ...
Medium frequency
Das heißt praktisch, ...
That means practically, ...
Low frequency

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 ist nicht so einfach.
That means it's not that easy.
Used to indicate that a situation is more complicated than it appears.
Das heißt, du musst dich beeilen.
That means you have to hurry.
Used to convey urgency or necessity based on previous information.
Das heißt, wir sind fertig.
That means we are finished.
Used to conclude or summarize that a task is complete.
Das heißt, es gibt keine Alternative.
That means there is no alternative.
Used to indicate that only one option remains.
Das heißt, ich habe Recht.
That means I am right.
Used to assert correctness based on evidence or logic.
Das heißt, wir müssen umdenken.
That means we have to rethink.
Used to indicate that a change in thinking or approach is required.
Das heißt, es wird teuer.
That means it will be expensive.
Used to predict or conclude a high cost.
Das heißt, du kommst mit.
That means you are coming along.
Used to indicate inclusion or participation.
Das heißt, wir haben gewonnen.
That means we have won.
Used to declare victory or success.
Das heißt, es ist vorbei.
That means it is over.
Used to indicate the end of something.

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
folglich
Meaning: consequently
Medium similarity
sprich
Meaning: that is to say
Medium similarity
das besagt
Meaning: that states
Low similarity
ergo
Meaning: therefore
Low similarity
das impliziert
Meaning: that implies
Low similarity
das heißt übersetzt
Meaning: that means translated
High similarity
das meint
Meaning: that means
Medium similarity

das-heisst Antonyms (Antonyme)

das-heisst antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to das-heisst. Discover das-heisst opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

das heißt nicht
Meaning: that does not mean
im Gegenteil
Meaning: on the contrary
anders gesagt
Meaning: said differently
das widerspricht
Meaning: that contradicts
das ist falsch
Meaning: that is wrong
das ist nicht korrekt
Meaning: that is not correct
das trifft nicht zu
Meaning: that does not apply
das ist irreführend
Meaning: that is misleading
das ist unzutreffend
Meaning: that is inaccurate
das ist ein Missverständnis
Meaning: that is a misunderstanding

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das-heisst Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

das-heisst semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to das-heisst. Explore das-heisst related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn das-heisst contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

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