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Hyperonymie Glossary of terms

Hypernymy is the semantic relationship between a word with a general meaning and others with a more specific meaning.

Additional Information

  • Translations: hypernymy, superordinate term, generic term
  • Related concepts: Hyponymie, Kohyponymie, Bedeutungsfeld, Semantische Relation

Detailed Explanation

In hypernymy, one word (hypernym) includes the meaning of other more specific words (hyponyms). This relationship is crucial for understanding the hierarchical structure of the German lexicon.

Hypernyms provide broad categories, while hyponyms offer more precise details. This relationship helps to organize vocabulary and facilitates the understanding of concepts in German.

Usage examples of "Hyperonymie"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Tier ist ein Hyperonym für Hund, Katze, Pferd.'Tier' (animal) is a hypernym of 'Hund' (dog), 'Katze' (cat), and 'Pferd' (horse).
  2. Fahrzeug ist der Oberbegriff für Auto, Fahrrad, Schiff.'Fahrzeug' (vehicle) is the general term for 'Auto' (car), 'Fahrrad' (bicycle), and 'Schiff' (ship).
  3. Möbel umfasst Tisch, Stuhl, Schrank.'Möbel' (furniture) includes 'Tisch' (table), 'Stuhl' (chair), and 'Schrank' (wardrobe).
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