Der Ansatz
Example: Der Ansatz zur Lösung des Problems war sehr hilfreich.
Definition
"Der Ansatz" refers to the initial approach or starting point taken to solve a problem or address a task. It represents the first attempt or method used to find a solution, often laying the foundation for further development or progress.
Etymology
The word "der Ansatz" originates from the German verb "ansetzen," meaning to set or attach. Historically, it referred to the act of setting something in place or starting a process. Did you know? "Ansatz" is commonly used in mathematics and science to describe an initial assumption or hypothesis.
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"Der Ansatz" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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