Der Inhalt
Example: Der Inhalt des Berichts muss sorgfältig überprüft werden.
Definition
"der Inhalt" refers to the content or substance of something, especially in texts, documents, or reports. It denotes what is contained within an object or communication, such as the information or material presented. For example, it includes the details or topics covered in a report.
Etymology
The German word "der Inhalt" combines "in" (meaning 'in') and "Halt" (meaning 'hold' or 'stop'). It literally means 'what is held inside.' This reflects its meaning as the contents or subject matter contained within something. Did you know? The notion of 'holding inside' is a common metaphor for content in many languages.
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"Der Inhalt" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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