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expression
A word, phrase, or particular way of formulating something linguistically.
„Jemandem die Daumen drücken“ ist ein gebräuchlicher deutscher Ausdruck.
'Jemandem die Daumen drücken' (to keep one's fingers crossed for someone) is a common German expression.
expression
The way a face shows feelings or a mood; facial expression.
An seinem besorgten Ausdruck erkannte ich sofort, dass etwas nicht stimmte.
From his worried expression, I immediately realized that something was wrong.
to express
To make something clear, show it, or state it.
Er wollte mit dem Geschenk seine Dankbarkeit zum Ausdruck bringen.
He wanted to express his gratitude with the gift.
expression
The visible or noticeable expression or manifestation of a quality, feeling, or will.
Dieses Kunstwerk ist der Ausdruck tiefer Trauer.
This work of art is the expression of deep sorrow.
printout
A document printed on paper from a computer or printer.
Kannst du mir bitte einen Ausdruck von der E-Mail machen?
Could you please make me a printout of the email?
expression
In mathematics or computer science, a combination of numbers, variables, and operators that represents a value.
Der mathematische Ausdruck „(a + b) * c“ muss nach bestimmten Regeln ausgewertet werden.
The mathematical expression '(a + b) * c' must be evaluated according to certain rules.
'Der Ausdruck' (expression / printout) is derived from the separable verb 'ausdrücken' (to express). The basic idea is that something internal (a thought, a feeling) is 'pressed' outward and thus becomes visible or audible.
Er konnte seine Gedanken nur schwer in einen klaren Ausdruck fassen.
He found it difficult to put his thoughts into a clear expression.
The phrase 'etwas zum Ausdruck bringen' (to express something) is a formal way of saying that you show or state something. It is formed with the verb 'bringen' (to bring) and an accusative object.
Mit diesem Brief möchte ich meine tiefe Dankbarkeit zum Ausdruck bringen.
With this letter, I would like to express my deep gratitude.
When an 'Ausdruck' (expression) is mentioned in connection with people and feelings, it usually means facial expression. This is often made clear by phrases such as 'ein Ausdruck im Gesicht' (an expression on one's face) or adjectives like 'traurig' (sad) or 'glücklich' (happy).
Sein überraschter Ausdruck zeigte, dass er nichts davon wusste.
His surprised expression showed that he knew nothing about it.
In everyday office or university life, 'ein Ausdruck' (a printout) usually means a document printed on paper. Typical verbs in this context are 'machen' (to make), 'drucken' (to print), or 'brauchen' (to need).
Bring bitte einen Ausdruck der Präsentation zur Besprechung mit.
Please bring a printout of the presentation to the meeting.
In an abstract, often formal meaning, 'Ausdruck' (expression) frequently appears with 'von' + dative or with a genitive. It then describes the manifestation of something, e.g. 'ein Ausdruck des Mitgefühls' (an expression of sympathy) or 'der Ausdruck seines Talents' (the expression of his talent).
Die Demonstration war ein Ausdruck des öffentlichen Protests.
The demonstration was an expression of public protest.
When the topic is language, words, or grammar, 'Ausdruck' (expression) refers to a formulation or phrase. Adjectives like 'fest' (fixed), 'idiomatisch' (idiomatic), or 'veraltet' (outdated) point to this meaning.
„Den Nagel auf den Kopf treffen“ ist ein idiomatischer Ausdruck.
'Den Nagel auf den Kopf treffen' (to hit the nail on the head) is an idiomatic expression.
word
Wort is a single linguistic unit. Ausdruck can also be a word, but it can additionally be a multi-word expression, and it places more emphasis on the specific wording. Use Wort when you mean the individual unit, and Ausdruck when the linguistic form or an expression is important.
Der Ausdruck „guten Morgen“ besteht aus zwei Wörtern.
The expression „guten Morgen“ consists of two words.
Das Wort „freundlich“ beschreibt eine positive Eigenschaft.
The word „freundlich“ describes a positive quality.
