umschreiben
C1to paraphrase
- English meaning
- to paraphrase
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umschreiben in a sentence
Er hat den Artikel umschrieben, um ihn für eine breitere Leserschaft zugänglicher zu machen.
Word family
umschreiben is built from reiben (to rub). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.
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Questions about umschreiben
What does umschreiben mean in English?
umschreiben means "to paraphrase". For example: "Er hat den Artikel umschrieben, um ihn für eine breitere Leserschaft zugänglicher zu machen."
What level is umschreiben in German?
umschreiben is a C1 word — c1 — advanced.
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