outline / structure
die Gliederung, die Gliederungen
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outline / structure
The systematic arrangement and division of a whole into its parts, for example in a text, presentation, or organization; the layout or structure.
Bitte geben Sie vor dem Hauptteil eine kurze Gliederung Ihres Aufsatzes an.
Please provide a brief outline of your essay before the main section.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Gliederungen |
| genitive | der Gliederung |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Gliederung | die Gliederungen |
| accusative | die Gliederung | die Gliederungen |
| dative | der Gliederung | den Gliederungen |
| genitive | der Gliederung | der Gliederungen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word 'Gliederung' (outline/structure) comes from 'das Glied' (part, member). A 'Gliederung' divides a whole into its individual 'Glieder' (parts or members) in order to create a clear structure.
Die Gliederung des Projekts in einzelne Phasen war sehr hilfreich.
The division of the project into individual phases was very helpful.
In academic and professional contexts, 'Gliederung' is often used with certain verbs. Typical ones are: 'eine Gliederung erstellen' (to create an outline), 'eine Gliederung haben' (to have an outline/structure), or 'sich an die Gliederung halten' (to stick to the outline).
Für meine Präsentation muss ich noch eine Gliederung erstellen.
I still need to create an outline for my presentation.
To name the parts into which something is divided, you often use the preposition 'in' followed by the accusative. For example: 'die Gliederung eines Buches in Kapitel' (the division of a book into chapters).
Die Gliederung des Vortrags in Einleitung, Hauptteil und Schluss ist klassisch.
The structure of the presentation into introduction, main section, and conclusion is classic.
structure / assembly
For a text or presentation, both words can describe its organization. Gliederung particularly emphasizes dividing it into sections, while Aufbau also includes their order and how they work together as the content develops. Use „Gliederung“ for the parts and „Aufbau“ for the overall organization.
Die Gliederung des Vortrags teilt das Thema in vier klare Abschnitte.
The outline of the presentation divides the topic into four clear sections.
Der Aufbau des Vortrags führt die Zuhörer Schritt für Schritt zur Lösung.
The structure of the presentation guides the audience step by step toward the solution.
