modality
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mode / terms
The manner or way in which something happens, exists, or is expressed. The term describes a particular form, mode, or specific property of something.
Die Bezahlung ist eine wichtige Modalität, die wir im Vertrag noch klären müssen.
The payment terms are an important detail that we still need to clarify in the contract.
modality
In linguistics, the category that expresses the speaker's attitude toward the reality of a statement (e.g., possibility, necessity, wish). This often happens through modal verbs such as 'können' (can), 'müssen' (must), or 'sollen' (should).
Der Satz „Du könntest recht haben“ drückt durch die Modalität eine Möglichkeit aus, keine Gewissheit.
The sentence 'Du könntest recht haben' (You could be right) expresses a possibility through modality, not certainty.
modality
In medicine, a specific type of treatment or examination, for example a particular form of radiation therapy or an imaging procedure.
Ultraschall und Kältetherapie sind zwei verschiedene Modalitäten in der Sportmedizin.
Ultrasound and cold therapy are two different modalities in sports medicine.
'Modalität' (modality) is a word from technical or educated language. In normal everyday life, one would tend to use simpler words like 'Art' (type), 'Weise' (way), or 'Möglichkeit' (possibility).
Wir müssen noch die genauen Modalitäten der Zusammenarbeit besprechen.
We still need to discuss the exact terms of the collaboration.
The exact meaning of 'Modalität' (modality) depends heavily on the field. In a legal or business context, it is about terms or conditions (m01), in linguistics about the speaker's attitude (m02), and in medicine about forms of treatment (m03).
In der Sprachwissenschaft untersucht man, wie Modalität in verschiedenen Sprachen ausgedrückt wird.
In linguistics, researchers examine how modality is expressed in different languages.
In its general meaning, 'Modalität' (mode / terms) is often used in the plural to establish conditions or details. Typical combinations are 'Zahlungsmodalitäten' (payment terms), 'Vertragsmodalitäten' (contract terms), or 'die Modalitäten klären' (to clarify the terms/details).
Bevor wir den Vertrag unterschreiben, müssen alle Modalitäten geklärt sein.
Before we sign the contract, all terms must be clarified.
method
In medical treatment, Methode and Modalität can both refer to the chosen form of proceeding. Methode emphasizes the planned process, whereas Modalität refers to the specific type of treatment. Use Methode when explaining the procedure and Modalität when naming the type of treatment.
Die Ärztin erklärte, dass diese Modalität der Behandlung für den Patienten geeignet sei.
The doctor explained that this treatment modality was suitable for the patient.
Die Ärztin erklärte die Methode der Behandlung Schritt für Schritt.
The doctor explained the treatment method step by step.
