Sinngemäß Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Sinngemäß" is mainly used as adverb meaning "in accordance with the meaning", "in substance" or "essentially". It is also used as adjective.

Essential properties of "sinngemäß"

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Meanings of "sinngemäß" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "According to the sense, not literal"

"Sinngemäß", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

Definition: "According to the sense or meaning, not literal."
Translation(s): in accordance with the meaning, in substance, essentially, paraphrased
Synonym(s): bedeutungsgemäß, inhaltlich
Antonym(s): wörtlich
Related word(s): sinngemäßigkeit, sinngemäßheit

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Text wurde sinngemäß übersetzt.The text was translated according to its meaning.
Er hat den Vortrag sinngemäß zusammengefasst.He summarized the lecture in substance.
Die Aussage wurde sinngemäß wiedergegeben.The statement was reproduced according to its meaning.

2.) "Corresponding to the sense, not literal"

"Sinngemäß", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

Definition: "That corresponds to the sense or meaning, not literal."
Translation(s): meaningful, corresponding to the meaning, non-literal
Synonym(s): bedeutungsgemäß, inhaltlich
Antonym(s): wörtlich
Related word(s): sinngemäßigkeit, sinngemäßheit

📝 Some usage examples:

Die sinngemäße Übersetzung ist oft besser.The non-literal translation is often better.
Eine sinngemäße Wiedergabe ist ausreichend.A reproduction corresponding to the meaning is sufficient.
Wir brauchen eine sinngemäße Erklärung.We need a meaningful explanation.

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