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jargon
A specialized language used by a particular professional or social group and often difficult for outsiders to understand.
Im medizinischen Jargon gibt es für fast jede Krankheit eine Abkürzung.
In medical jargon, there is an abbreviation for almost every disease.
jargon
A derogatory term for a way of expressing oneself that is perceived as incomprehensible, pompous, or inappropriate.
Hör auf mit diesem philosophischen Jargon und sag einfach, was du meinst.
Stop with this philosophical jargon and just say what you mean.
To specify which group uses the jargon, you often use the genitive or a 'von' construction. Both are very common.
Ich verstehe den Jargon der IT-Experten nicht.
I don't understand the jargon of IT experts.
In its neutral meaning, 'Jargon' (jargon) is often combined with an adjective that describes the specialist field. The most common combination is 'Fachjargon' (technical jargon).
Der Arzt versuchte, den medizinischen Jargon zu vermeiden.
The doctor tried to avoid medical jargon.
You can often recognize the derogatory meaning from the fact that someone is being asked to speak more clearly. It often appears in direct speech or as an expression of frustration.
Lass diesen Jargon und sag mir einfach, was los ist!
Drop this jargon and just tell me what's going on!
colloquial language
Umgangssprache and Jargon can both occur in casual conversations. Umgangssprache is defined by the everyday, informal situation. Jargon, on the other hand, contains words typical of a professional or social group that outsiders often do not understand. The deciding factor is therefore the everyday situation or group membership.
Bei der technischen Besprechung benutzt das IT-Team seinen Jargon.
During the technical meeting, the IT team uses its jargon.
In der Pause benutzt Lea mit ihren Kollegen lockere Umgangssprache.
During the break, Lea uses casual language with her colleagues.
