German - English (British) translations for "Satz"
"Satz" German translation
Translation
set
Definition
A Satz is a grammatical unit in the German language that consists of a subject, predicate, and any necessary objects or complements.
Part of speech
noun
Gender
masculine
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: sentence (in grammar)
Ein Satz besteht aus einem Subjekt, einem Prädikat und gegebenenfalls Objekten.
A sentence consists of a subject, a predicate and optionally objects.
Meaning: clause
Der Satz, der mit 'weil' beginnt, ist eine Nebensatz.
The clause that begins with 'because' is a subordinate clause.
Meaning: set (of items)
Ich kaufe mir ein Satz neuer Teller für die Küche.
I am buying a set of new plates for the kitchen.
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Ich habe einen Satz auf Deutsch geschrieben.
I have written a sentence in German.
Kannst du diesen Satz übersetzen?
Can you translate this sentence?
Der Satz ist zu lang.
The sentence is too long.
Dieser Satz enthält ein Verb im Konjunktiv II.
This sentence contains a verb in the subjunctive II.
Der Satz wurde von mir korrigiert.
The sentence was corrected by me.
Wenn ich den Satz richtig verstehe, hast du ihn falsch interpretiert.
If I understand the sentence correctly, you interpreted it incorrectly.
Im Satz fehlt ein Komma.
There is a missing comma in the sentence.
Ich werde den Satz noch einmal durchlesen, um sicherzugehen, dass er korrekt ist.
I will read the sentence again to make sure it is correct.
In diesem Satz wird das Wort 'Satz' zweimal verwendet.
The word 'sentence' is used twice in this sentence.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.In German grammar, a Satz is the equivalent of a sentence in English. However, unlike English sentences, Satzes have a more rigid structure and must follow specific rules regarding word order and case endings. The subject of the Satz typically comes first, followed by the verb and any other elements in a specific order.
There are different types of Satzes in German, including simple declarative sentences, interrogative sentences, and imperative sentences. In addition, subordinate clauses can also function as Satzes when they contain a subject and predicate. Understanding how to properly form and use Satzes is essential for effective communication in German.
It's important to note that while the term 'Satz' is often translated as 'sentence,' there are some differences between the two concepts. For example, a single sentence in English may be broken up into multiple Satzes in German depending on the complexity of the thought being expressed. Additionally, certain words or phrases that would be considered part of a sentence in English may be separated out into their own Satzes in German.