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A written text or oral presentation that explains the qualities and features of someone or something.
Die Beschreibung auf der Verpackung entsprach genau dem Inhalt.
The description on the packaging matched the contents exactly.
act of describing
The process or act of describing itself.
Die genaue Beschreibung des Tathergangs durch den Zeugen war für die Polizei sehr hilfreich.
The witness's precise description of how the crime happened was very helpful to the police.
'Beschreibung' (description) is derived from the verb 'beschreiben' (to describe). The ending '-ung' is a very common way to form feminine nouns from verbs that refer to the action or result of the verb.
Die Polizei bat um eine genaue Beschreibung des Verdächtigen.
The police asked for a precise description of the suspect.
To say what is being described, you usually use the genitive or a 'von' construction. The genitive is more formal, while 'von' + dative is more common in spoken language.
Die Beschreibung des Hotels klang sehr vielversprechend.
The description of the hotel sounded very promising.
'Beschreibung' (description) is often combined with adjectives that evaluate the quality or scope of the presentation. Common combinations are 'eine genaue Beschreibung' (a precise description), 'eine detaillierte Beschreibung' (a detailed description), 'eine kurze Beschreibung' (a brief description), or 'eine ausführliche Beschreibung' (a comprehensive description).
Die Anleitung enthält eine detaillierte Beschreibung aller Funktionen.
The manual contains a detailed description of all functions.
presentation / portrayal
Darstellung and Beschreibung can both convey information about something. A Beschreibung mainly states qualities and features. A Darstellung refers more generally to the chosen form of presentation and can include, for example, pictures, tables, or a particular structure in addition to text.
Die Beschreibung der Wohnung im Exposé nennt Größe, Lage und Ausstattung.
The description of the apartment in the brochure gives its size, location, and features.
Die Darstellung der Wohnung im Exposé kombiniert Grundriss, Fotos und Text.
The presentation of the apartment in the brochure combines a floor plan, photos, and text.
