Fremdwort Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Fremdwort" is used as noun with the meaning of "foreign word", "loanword" or "foreign concept".

Essential properties of "Fremdwort"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Gender: neutral
  • Singular: das Fremdwort
  • Plural: die Fremdwörter
  • Composition: compound noun formed by Fremd, Wort

Meanings of "Fremdwort" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Foreign word or loanword"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Wort 'Computer' ist ein Fremdwort im Deutschen.The word 'Computer' is a foreign word in German.
  2. Viele Fremdwörter stammen aus dem Englischen.Many foreign words come from English.
  3. Ein Fremdwort kann oft nicht sofort verstanden werden.A foreign word often cannot be understood immediately.

2.) "Unknown or unfamiliar concept/term"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Für viele ist 'Quantenphysik' ein Fremdwort.For many, 'quantum physics' is a foreign concept.
  2. Das Thema bleibt für mich ein Fremdwort.The topic remains a foreign concept to me.
  3. In der Medizin gibt es viele Fremdwörter.In medicine, there are many foreign terms.
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