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die Aufzählung
enumeration / listing
The naming or listing of several things or people one after another.
example
Die Aufzählung all seiner Erfolge dauerte mehrere Minuten.
The listing of all his achievements took several minutes.
die Aufzählung
enumeration / listing
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Word structure
'Aufzählung' is the nominalization of the separable verb 'aufzählen' (to list/enumerate). The verb consists of the prefix 'auf-' and 'zählen' (to count). The prefix 'auf-' here emphasizes naming elements one after another in a list.
EXAMPLE
Könntest du mir die Punkte noch einmal aufzählen?
Could you list the points for me one more time?
Sentence structure with genitive
To specify what is being listed, the genitive is usually used. The structure is: die Aufzählung + genitive.
EXAMPLE
Die Aufzählung der Mängel am Auto war sehr lang.
The listing of the defects on the car was very long.
Typical adjectives
Common adjectives combined with 'Aufzählung' are 'lang' (long), 'kurz' (short), 'vollständig' (complete), 'abschließend' (final/exhaustive), or also 'bloß' (mere, to express that it is only a list without further explanation).
EXAMPLE
Das war nur eine kurze Aufzählung der möglichen Probleme.
That was only a short listing of the possible problems.
Compare with
Aufzählung vs Liste
list
'die Liste' and 'die Aufzählung' both have to do with several things that are named one after another. 'Liste' usually means a fixed written list that you can use later. 'Aufzählung' emphasizes the naming or presenting of several points in sequence, either spoken or written. An 'Aufzählung' can appear in a sentence, in a speech, or in a text. Learners confuse the words because both show several points. If you are writing something down as a practical aid, 'Liste' fits better. If you are naming several examples or points, 'Aufzählung' fits better.
Aufzählung
In seiner Antwort gibt Herr Richter nur eine kurze Aufzählung der wichtigsten Termine.
In his answer, Mr. Richter gives only a short list of the most important dates.
Liste
Am Abend ergänzt Maria die Liste mit den Aufgaben für morgen.
In the evening, Maria adds the tasks for tomorrow to the list.
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