Bedeuten
Example: Was bedeutet dieses Wort im Kontext des Textes?
Definition
"bedeuten" means to signify or represent a particular meaning, idea, or importance. It is used to express what something stands for or implies in a given context, such as understanding what a word or symbol means in a sentence or situation.
Etymology
The verb "bedeuten" comes from the Middle High German word "bediuten," which combined 'be-' (a prefix) and 'deuten' (to point out or show). Did you know? The root 'deuten' is related to the English word 'deed,' both connected to showing or indicating meaning.
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"Bedeuten" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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