function word

ˈfʌŋkʃən wɝd
Translation Definition
NEW

Translation of function word into German

Noun

grammar word

TECH.
word used mainly for grammar, not for meaning
TECH.
Funktionswort n
  • A preposition is a function word.Eine Präposition ist ein Funktionswort.
Add a suggestion |

Examples of function word in a sentence

  • Function words help build sentence structure.

Translations of "function word" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dasFunktionswortnn.

In earlier times this element was a function word, now it is a clitic on the way to becoming a suffix.

Früher war dieses Element ein Funktionswort, während es jetzt ein Klitikon ist, das sich schließlich zum Suffix entwickeln kann.

Explore more translations and examples on Reverso Context

function word: Examples and translations in context

In the process of grammaticalization, an uninflected lexical word (or content word) is transformed into a grammar word (or function word).

Bei dem Prozess der Grammatikalisierung wird ein unflektiertes lexikalisches Wort (oder Inhaltswort) in ein grammatisches Wort (oder Funktionswort) umgewandelt.

Is there another word for In the process of grammaticalization, an uninflected lexical word (or content word) is transformed into a grammar word (or function word).

Bei dem Prozess der Grammatikalisierung wird ein unflektiertes lexikalisches Wort (oder Inhaltswort) in ein grammatisches Wort (oder Funktionswort) umgewandelt.

With respect to the analysis of a function word, the algorithm of conditional absorption is proposed as an improvement of Left-Associative Grammar.

In Hinblick auf die Analyse eines Funktionsworts, wird der Algorithmus der bedingten Absorption als Verbesserung der linksassoziativen Grammatik empfohlen.

Browse the dictionary entries starting with “f”:
Why use Reverso English-German Dictionary to learn "function word"?
  • Find accurate translations for "function word" in German

    Explore various translations of "function word" sorted by frequency and relevance to find the perfect match for your context.

  • Browse countless real-life examples

    Understand the exact meaning of "function word" and learn how to use it correctly in any context. Examples come from millions of authentic texts: movie dialogues, news articles, official documents, and more.

  • Listen to pronunciation

    Hear how "function word" is pronounced by native speakers and improve your oral skills.

  • Discover expressions and idioms with "function word" in English

    Dive into our dictionary's treasure trove of phrases and expressions containing "function word" to grow your vocabulary including new entries from the Reverso Collaborative Dictionary.

  • Create your vocabulary list with ease

    Click the star icon to save "function word" to your favorites.

  • Practice with flashcards

    Memorize your words with interactive flashcards containing audio and examples.

English-German translations you can rely on
Find virtually anything

Over 500,000 entries, 2 million translations and 10 million examples in context

Trusted by 70M users

including students, language teachers, and linguistic experts

Exceptional 4.7 app rating

with 250,000+ reviews on App Store and Play Store