Der Aufsatz
Example: Der Aufsatz über Umweltschutz muss bis Freitag fertig sein.
Definition
"Der Aufsatz" is a written composition or essay, often assigned as schoolwork, where a person expresses their thoughts or arguments on a particular topic, such as the environment or history, usually structured with an introduction, body, and conclusion.
Etymology
The word "der Aufsatz" comes from German, combining 'auf-' (meaning 'up' or 'on') and 'Satz' (meaning 'sentence' or 'set'). Originally, it referred to something set or placed upon, evolving to mean a written piece placed upon a subject. Did you know? Its use in education as an essay dates back to the 18th century.
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"Der Aufsatz" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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