Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #2500
Word (Wort)

die Umschreibung

Translation (Übersetzung) paraphrase, circumlocution, rewording
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈʊmˌʃʁaɪ̯bʊŋ]
B2
Nouns
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
communication vocabulary academic writing language
A feminine noun referring to the act of expressing something in different words, often to clarify, avoid repetition, or use more appropriate language. Can also mean a roundabout way of saying something.

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Umschreibung is a German Nouns

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Umschreibung Examples (Beispiele) in English

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Die Lehrerin bat um eine Umschreibung des Satzes.
The teacher asked for a paraphrase of the sentence.
Academic or educational setting
Seine Umschreibung des Problems war sehr hilfreich.
His rewording of the problem was very helpful.
Problem-solving or discussion
Manchmal ist eine Umschreibung nötig, um Missverständnisse zu vermeiden.
Sometimes a paraphrase is necessary to avoid misunderstandings.
Communication clarity

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Umschreibung Word Family (Wortfamilie)

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root verb (Stammverb)
umschreiben
Meaning: to paraphrase, to rewrite
Tense: infinitive
Example: Kannst du diesen Absatz umschreiben?
Verb
related noun (verwandtes Substantiv)
Umschreiber
Meaning: paraphraser (person)
Example: Er ist ein guter Umschreiber von Texten.
Noun
related adjective (verwandtes Adjektiv)
umschreibend
Meaning: paraphrasing, circumlocutory
Example: Sie verwendete eine umschreibende Formulierung.
Adjective

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Umschreibung Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Umschreibung Collocations (Kollokationen)

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eine treffende Umschreibung
an apt paraphrase
Medium frequency
eine Umschreibung für etwas finden
to find a paraphrase for something
High frequency
eine Umschreibung verwenden
to use a paraphrase
High frequency
eine Umschreibung vermeiden
to avoid a circumlocution
Medium frequency
eine Umschreibung des Begriffs
a paraphrase of the term
Medium frequency
eine Umschreibung in einfachen Worten
a paraphrase in simple words
Medium frequency
eine Umschreibung des Problems
a rewording of the problem
Medium frequency

Umschreibung Idioms (Redewendungen)

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

etwas in andere Worte kleiden
to dress something in other words
A common way to describe paraphrasing, meaning to express something differently.
um den heißen Brei herumreden
to talk around the hot porridge
An idiom meaning to avoid getting to the point, similar to circumlocution.
etwas mit anderen Worten sagen
to say something with other words
A straightforward expression for paraphrasing.
eine Umschreibung für etwas suchen
to look for a paraphrase for something
Used when trying to find a different way to express an idea.

Umschreibung Synonyms (Synonyme)

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

Paraphrase
Meaning: paraphrase
High similarity
Umschreibungsform
Meaning: paraphrasing form
Medium similarity
Umschreibungsweise
Meaning: paraphrasing manner
Medium similarity
Umschreibungsausdruck
Meaning: paraphrasing expression
Medium similarity
Umschreibungsmethode
Meaning: paraphrasing method
Low similarity
Umschreibungsart
Meaning: type of paraphrase
Low similarity
Umschreibungsvariante
Meaning: paraphrasing variant
Low similarity

Umschreibung Antonyms (Antonyme)

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wörtliche Wiedergabe
Meaning: literal reproduction
Zitat
Meaning: quotation
Originalformulierung
Meaning: original formulation
direkte Aussage
Meaning: direct statement

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Umschreibung Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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