Wortlaut Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Wortlaut" is used as noun with the meaning of "wording", "exact text" or "verbatim text".

Essential properties of "Wortlaut"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Gender: masculine
  • Singular: der Wortlaut
  • Plural: die Wortlaute
  • Composition: compound noun formed by Wort, Laut

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "The exact wording of a text or speech"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Wortlaut des Vertrags ist entscheidend.The wording of the contract is crucial.
  2. Bitte achten Sie auf den genauen Wortlaut der Anweisung.Please pay attention to the exact wording of the instruction.
  3. Der Wortlaut der Rede wurde veröffentlicht.The wording of the speech was published.

2.) "Literal interpretation of a text"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Manchmal ist der Wortlaut nicht ausreichend für das Verständnis.Sometimes the literal meaning is not sufficient for understanding.
  2. Der Richter hielt sich strikt an den Wortlaut des Gesetzes.The judge strictly adhered to the literal meaning of the law.
  3. Der Wortlaut kann irreführend sein, wenn der Kontext fehlt.The literal meaning can be misleading if the context is missing.
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