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semantics
A subfield of linguistics that deals with the meaning of words, sentences, and texts.
In der Semantik untersucht man, wie Sprache auf die Welt Bezug nimmt.
In semantics, one studies how language refers to the world.
'Semantik' (semantics) is a technical term used mainly in academic or intellectual contexts such as linguistics, philosophy, or computer science. In normal everyday life, you rarely hear this word.
Im Studium der Germanistik ist die Semantik ein wichtiges Teilgebiet.
In the study of German language and literature, semantics is an important subfield.
You can recognize the meaning 'subfield of linguistics' from the fact that the word is often mentioned together with other linguistic terms such as 'Syntax' (syntax) or 'Pragmatik' (pragmatics).
Die Vorlesung behandelt das Verhältnis von Syntax und Semantik.
The lecture covers the relationship between syntax and semantics.
When the exact meaning of words in a discussion is at issue, the phrase 'eine Frage der Semantik' (a question of semantics) is often used. It expresses that the point of dispute is the definition of a term.
Ob man es „Problem“ oder „Herausforderung“ nennt, ist letztlich eine Frage der Semantik.
Whether you call it a 'problem' or a 'challenge' is ultimately a question of semantics.
form / shape
'die Form' and 'die Semantik' are opposites when looking at language or signs. 'Form' then means the external side: how something is written, spoken, or structured. 'Semantik' means the sense or meaning behind it. Two sentences can have a similar form but different semantics. Conversely, the same meaning can be expressed in different forms. 'Form' is more general, while 'Semantik' is a technical term and fits especially when talking about language, texts, and signs.
Bei diesem Wort ist die Semantik wichtiger als die genaue Schreibweise.
With this word, the semantics are more important than the exact spelling.
Die Form des Satzes ist korrekt, aber er klingt trotzdem unnatürlich.
The form of the sentence is correct, but it still sounds unnatural.