Absatz
Meaning and Usage
"Absatz" in German can refer to different things depending on the context. It can mean "paragraph" when talking about a text, "heel" when referring to a shoe, or "sales" when talking about business.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "Absatz" is comprised of the prefix "ab-" meaning "away" or "off" and the root "-satz" which comes from the verb "setzen" meaning "to set." Therefore, "Absatz" refers to the act of setting something off or away.
Comparisons between German and English
The word "Absatz" shares the meaning of "paragraph" with English. However, it also has additional meanings such as "heel" and "sales" which are different from its English counterpart.
Cultural Context
In the context of shoes, Germans are known for their high-quality and stylish footwear, and "Absatz" plays a significant role when discussing shoe designs and preferences.
Example Sentences
- Der erste Absatz dieses Artikels ist besonders wichtig.
- Ich mag Schuhe mit hohen Absätzen lieber als flache Schuhe.
- Der Absatz der Produkte stieg nach der Werbekampagne deutlich an.
Memory Tips
To remember the meaning of "Absatz," you can visualize a paragraph being set off from the rest of the text, a high heel being set away from the sole of the shoe, or visualizing an increase in sales as setting them off from a previous level.
Additional Vocabulary
- Synonyms: Paragraph, Ferse (heel), Verkauf
- Related words: Absatzmarkt (sales market), Absatzzahlen (sales figures), Absatzgebiet (sales area)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
- Gender: Masculine
- Plural: die Absätze
Conjugation (for verbs)
N/A - "Absatz" is a noun and doesn't have a verb conjugation.