Kontext Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Kontext" is used as noun with the meaning of "context", "background" or "setting".

Essential properties of "Kontext"

Its most important properties are:

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

Definition: "The set of circumstances surrounding a situation, without which it cannot be correctly understood."
Translation(s): context, background, setting
Synonym(s): Zusammenhang, Umfeld, Rahmen
Related word(s): Situation, Umgebung, Hintergrund

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Kontext ist wichtig, um die Bedeutung des Satzes zu verstehen.The context is important to understand the meaning of the sentence.
Ohne den richtigen Kontext kann man die Aussage leicht falsch interpretieren.Without the right context, the statement can easily be misinterpreted.
Im Kontext der aktuellen politischen Lage ist diese Entscheidung nachvollziehbar.In the context of the current political situation, this decision is understandable.

Definition: "In linguistics, the linguistic environment on which the meaning of a word, phrase, or considered fragment depends."
Translation(s): linguistic context, textual context
Synonym(s): Sprachzusammenhang, Textumgebung
Related word(s): Kotext, Textkontext

📝 Some usage examples:

Der linguistische Kontext hilft bei der Disambiguierung von Homonymen.The linguistic context helps in disambiguating homonyms.
Im Kontext des Gesprächs wurde deutlich, dass er das Wort ironisch meinte.In the context of the conversation, it became clear that he meant the word ironically.
Der Kontext des Satzes lässt auf eine übertragene Bedeutung schließen.The context of the sentence suggests a figurative meaning.