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das Segment
segment
A part, section, or area of something larger.
example
Das letzte Segment der Fernsehsendung war ein Interview mit dem Autor.
The last segment of the television program was an interview with the author.
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'Segment' is a word that is used more often in written language, specialist texts, or formal contexts. It sounds more technical and precise than more general words like 'Teil' (part) or 'Abschnitt' (section).
EXAMPLE
Die Analyse unterteilt den Markt in verschiedene Segmente.
The analysis divides the market into different segments.
Context clue
You can almost always recognize the exact meaning of 'Segment' (segment) from the specialist field. If you are talking about business, it refers to a part of the market or a customer group. In the context of geometry, it refers to an area; in biology, to a body section.
EXAMPLE
Jedes Segment des Wurms kann sich unabhängig bewegen.
Each segment of the worm can move independently.
Typical collocations
In business and marketing, 'Segment' (segment) is part of many fixed terms. Common compounds are 'Marktsegment' (market segment), 'Kundensegment' (customer segment), and 'Preissegment' (price segment).
EXAMPLE
Dieses Produkt ist für ein jüngeres Marktsegment gedacht.
This product is intended for a younger market segment.
Fixed term
In geometry, the most common and important collocation is the term 'Kreissegment' (circular segment). It refers to a specific part of a circle bounded by a chord and an arc.
EXAMPLE
Die Aufgabe war, den Flächeninhalt des Kreissegments zu bestimmen.
The task was to determine the area of the circular segment.
Compare with
Segment vs Teil
part
'der Teil' and 'das Segment' can both refer to a section or area of something larger. 'Teil' is the normal general word. 'Segment' sounds more technical or more precise and is often used when something is clearly divided into areas, for example in a market, a pie chart, or a model. The words can be confused because they have a similar basic idea. In everyday language, 'Teil' is usually simpler and more natural. 'Segment' fits better when the division is meant in a technical sense or is very clearly defined.
Segment
Dieses Segment des Marktes wächst seit einigen Jahren besonders schnell.
This segment of the market has been growing especially quickly for several years.
Teil
Die Ärztin erklärt den nächsten Teil der Behandlung ruhig und verständlich.
The doctor calmly and clearly explains the next part of the treatment.
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