Definieren
Example: Wir müssen die Regeln klar definieren, bevor wir starten.
Definition
"Definieren" means to explain or describe the exact meaning, nature, or boundaries of something clearly and precisely. For example, in the sentence 'Wir müssen die Regeln klar definieren, bevor wir starten,' it refers to the action of specifying rules explicitly before starting.
Etymology
The word "definieren" comes from the Latin 'definire,' which means to limit or determine. It entered German through French 'définir.' Did you know? The root 'finire' relates to 'finis,' meaning 'end,' highlighting how definitions set clear boundaries or ends.
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"Definieren" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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