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noun

Begriff

concept

German grammar
derBegriffm

Meaning of Begriff

Deutsch

eine allgemeine Idee oder Vorstellung von etwas

English

an idea or principle

concept

Pronunciation

German
[bəˈɡʁɪf]

Begriff with English translation

Begriff usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Dieser Begriff ist mir noch nicht klar.

This concept still isn't clear to me.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Sie erklärte den Begriff mit einem einfachen Beispiel.

She explained the concept with a simple example.

Begriff synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between Begriff, Vorstellung, Idee, Grundsatz, Prinzip, and Theorie

Vorstellung
🇩🇪German

More like an idea in someone's mind or mental image; emphasizes a personal perception rather than a precise definition.

B1often
Idee
🇩🇪German

A broad word for a thought or idea; more general and often less technical than 'concept'.

B1very often

Advanced: broader words

G
🇩🇪German
Grundsatz

A basic rule or principle that something is based on; more about a guiding rule than a general idea.

B1often
P
🇩🇪German
Prinzip

A principle, rule, or basis of action; usually more abstract and systematic than 'concept'.

B1very often
T
🇩🇪German
Theorie

A theory as an explanatory or scientific system of ideas; usually more specific and more academic than a simple concept.

B1often

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Questions about this word

What does Begriff mean?

an idea or principle

How do you pronounce Begriff?

Begriff is pronounced [bəˈɡʁɪf].

How is Begriff used in a sentence?

This concept still isn't clear to me. Translation: Dieser Begriff ist mir noch nicht klar.

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