vocabulary
Loading your saved state.
vocabulary
The entire set of words that a person knows and uses, or the vocabulary of a language.
Um eine neue Sprache zu lernen, muss man sich ein großes Vokabular aneignen.
To learn a new language, you have to acquire a large vocabulary.
technical vocabulary
The specialized terms used in a particular field, such as medicine or technology.
Für Laien ist das juristische Vokabular in Verträgen oft schwer verständlich.
For laypeople, the legal vocabulary in contracts is often hard to understand.
The word 'Vokabular' (vocabulary) is often used in contexts such as language teaching, linguistics, or when describing specialized language. It is a standard term when talking about vocabulary as something to be learned.
Im Deutschkurs konzentrieren wir uns diese Woche auf das Vokabular zum Thema Reisen.
In the German course, we are focusing this week on vocabulary related to travel.
When it comes to learning words, 'Vokabular' (vocabulary) is often combined with verbs that describe acquiring or expanding knowledge. Typical verbs are 'erweitern' (to expand), 'aneignen' (to acquire), and 'beherrschen' (to master).
Ich lese viel, um mein deutsches Vokabular zu erweitern.
I read a lot in order to expand my German vocabulary.
To describe the size or scope of a vocabulary, 'Vokabular' (vocabulary) is often combined with adjectives such as 'groß' (large), 'klein' (small), 'umfangreich' (extensive), or 'begrenzt' (limited).
Er hat ein sehr umfangreiches Vokabular, weil er jeden Tag liest.
He has a very extensive vocabulary because he reads every day.
When specialized terms are involved, 'Vokabular' (vocabulary) is often made more precise by an adjective that names the field. Watch for phrases such as 'medizinisches Vokabular' (medical vocabulary) or 'technisches Vokabular' (technical vocabulary).
Als Programmierer muss man das spezifische Vokabular der jeweiligen Programmiersprache kennen.
As a programmer, you have to know the specific vocabulary of the programming language in question.
vocabulary
Wortschatz and Vokabular can both refer to the words someone knows and uses. Wortschatz is the neutral standard choice. Vokabular sounds more formal and is especially suitable when a characteristic or specialized set of words is meant.
Durch tägliches Lesen erweitert Lea ihr medizinisches Vokabular.
By reading every day, Lea is expanding her medical vocabulary.
Durch tägliches Lesen erweitert Lea ihren deutschen Wortschatz.
By reading every day, Lea is expanding her German vocabulary.
