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prefix
A syllable or word part (morpheme) that is added to the beginning of a word in order to change or specify its meaning. In German, 'un-', 'ver-', and 'be-' are typical prefixes.
Das Präfix 'un-' in 'unglücklich' kehrt die Bedeutung des Wortes um.
The prefix 'un-' in 'unglücklich' reverses the meaning of the word.
The word comes from Latin. 'Prä-' means 'before' and 'fix' means 'attached'. So a 'Präfix' (prefix) is something that is 'attached' to the front of a word.
Das Präfix „re-“ in „rekonstruieren“ deutet auf eine Wiederholung hin.
The prefix 're-' in 'rekonstruieren' indicates repetition.
You can tell from context whether the linguistic or technical meaning is intended. Words like 'Verb' (verb), 'Bedeutung' (meaning), or 'Silbe' (syllable) point to linguistics. Words like 'Telefonnummer' (telephone number), 'Code' (code), or 'wählen' (to dial) point to technology.
Das Präfix „ver-“ kann die Bedeutung eines Verbs stark verändern.
The prefix 'ver-' can strongly change the meaning of a verb.
In a linguistic context, people often speak of 'trennbaren' (separable) and 'untrennbaren' (inseparable) prefixes. Typical verbs are 'anfügen' (to attach), 'voranstellen' (to place before), or 'bilden' (to form).
Im Deutschen gibt es viele Verben, die mit einem Präfix gebildet werden.
In German, there are many verbs that are formed with a prefix.
In the technical meaning, 'Präfix' (prefix) is often combined with 'wählen' (to dial), 'eingeben' (to enter), or 'voranstellen' (to place before). A common example is the country calling code, which is also called an 'internationales Präfix' (international prefix).
Jede Datei in diesem System hat ein spezielles Präfix im Dateinamen.
Every file in this system has a special prefix in the file name.
ending
'die Endung' and 'das Präfix' refer to word parts in different positions. An ending stands at the end of a word and often indicates grammatical information. A prefix stands at the beginning of a word and changes or adds to the meaning. The words can be confused because both have to do with word parts. The most important difference is simple: Präfix at the front, Endung at the back.
Das Präfix „un-“ macht aus „klar“ das Wort „unklar“.
The prefix 'un-' turns 'klar' into the word 'unklar'.
Bei „kleinen Kindern“ muss die Endung des Adjektivs zum Nomen passen.
In 'kleinen Kindern', the adjective ending has to match the noun.