semantic shift

sɪˈmæntɪk ʃɪft
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Translation of semantic shift into German

Noun

linguistics

TECH.
change in the meaning of a word over time
TECH.
semantische Verschiebung Bedeutungswandel m
  • The word 'awful' underwent a semantic shift from 'inspiring wonder' to 'very bad'..Das Wort 'schrecklich' erlebte eine semantische Verschiebung von 'Wunder inspirierend' zu 'sehr schlecht'
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Examples of semantic shift in a sentence

  • Semantic shift can alter a word's connotation significantly.

Translations of "semantic shift" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derBedeutungswandelnm.

Teachers often explain semantic shift while introducing new vocabulary to students.

Lehrer erklären oft den Bedeutungswandel, während sie Schülern neuen Wortschatz vorstellen.

Many words experience a semantic shift, altering their meanings substantially over generations.

Viele Wörter erleben einen Bedeutungswandel, der ihre Bedeutung über Generationen hinweg erheblich verändert.

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The rapid semantic shift of certain slang terms reflects youth culture dynamics.

Der rasche Bedeutungswandel bestimmter Slang-Ausdrücke spiegelt die Dynamik der Jugendkultur wider.

A semantic shift can influence how words are understood across different contexts.

Ein Bedeutungswandel kann beeinflussen, wie Wörter in verschiedenen Kontexten verstanden werden.

Every language undergoes a semantic shift, showcasing its adaptability to change.

Jede Sprache durchläuft einen Bedeutungswandel, was ihre Anpassungsfähigkeit an Veränderungen zeigt.

Understanding semantic shift is crucial for studying historical linguistics effectively.

Das Verständnis des Bedeutungswandels ist entscheidend für das effektive Studium der historischen Linguistik.

Linguists study semantic shift to understand language evolution throughout history.

Linguisten studieren den Bedeutungswandel, um die Sprachentwicklung im Laufe der Geschichte zu verstehen.

Scholarship often analyzes how semantic shift reflects social and cultural changes.

Wissenschaftliche Arbeiten analysieren oft, wie der Bedeutungswandel soziale und kulturelle Veränderungen widerspiegelt.

Writers should be aware of semantic shift to enhance their storytelling accuracy.

Schriftsteller sollten sich des Bedeutungswandels bewusst sein, um die Genauigkeit ihrer Erzählungen zu verbessern.

Each era introduces a semantic shift that can redefine cultural expressions in language.

Jede Ära bringt einen Bedeutungswandel mit sich, der kulturelle Ausdrucksweisen in der Sprache neu definieren kann.

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