Die Empfehlung
Example: Die Empfehlung des Arztes half mir, gesund zu bleiben.
Definition
"Die Empfehlung" refers to a suggestion or advice given to someone, often based on expertise or experience, intended to help or guide their decisions or actions. For example, a doctor's recommendation to maintain health is a typical use of "die Empfehlung."
Etymology
"Die Empfehlung" originates from the German verb "empfehlen," meaning to recommend or suggest. The word combines "ein" (in) and "fehlen" (to fail or miss), but here it evolved to express the act of putting forward advice. Did you know that "Empfehlung" has been used in German since the Middle Ages to indicate trusted advice?
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"Die Empfehlung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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