form of expression
die Ausdrucksform, die Ausdrucksformen
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form of expression
The way in which a thought, feeling, or artistic idea is expressed or communicated.
Die Musik ist eine Ausdrucksform, mit der sie ihre Gefühle ohne Worte zeigen kann.
Music is a form of expression that allows her to show her feelings without words.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Ausdrucksformen |
| genitive | der Ausdrucksform |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Ausdrucksform | die Ausdrucksformen |
| accusative | die Ausdrucksform | die Ausdrucksformen |
| dative | der Ausdrucksform | den Ausdrucksformen |
| genitive | der Ausdrucksform | der Ausdrucksformen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Ausdrucksform' (form of expression) is made up of 'Ausdruck' (expression) and 'Form' (form). The 's' connects the two parts; the word therefore refers to the form in which something is expressed.
Tanz kann eine wichtige Ausdrucksform für persönliche Gefühle sein.
Dance can be an important form of expression for personal feelings.
Common collocations include 'künstlerische Ausdrucksform' (artistic form of expression), 'sprachliche Ausdrucksform' (linguistic form of expression), 'nonverbale Ausdrucksform' (nonverbal form of expression), and 'persönliche Ausdrucksform' (personal form of expression). The word is often used with adjectives that describe the type of expression more precisely.
Für viele Menschen ist Malerei eine persönliche Ausdrucksform.
For many people, painting is a personal form of expression.
'Ausdrucksform' (form of expression) is used particularly in conversations and texts about art, language, feelings, and communication. The word often appears with 'als' (as) or 'für' (for) when the function of this form is being described.
Gestik kann als Ausdrucksform von Zustimmung oder Ablehnung dienen.
Gestures can serve as a form of expression of agreement or disagreement.
Die Fotografie ist für ihn eine wichtige Ausdrucksform.
Photography is an important form of expression for him.
