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Doppelpunkt Glossary of terms
The Doppelpunkt is a punctuation mark that precedes an explanation, enumeration, or direct quote in German.
Additional Information
- Translations: colon, colon sign
- Related concepts: Anführungszeichen, Komma, Semikolon
Detailed Explanation
The Doppelpunkt is used in German similarly to the colon in English, but with some subtle differences. It is mainly used to introduce explanations, examples, direct quotes, and lists.
It is also used before summaries or conclusions, and in formal contexts like letters or emails. A key rule is that the word following a colon is not capitalized unless it is a noun or begins a full, independent sentence.
Usage examples of "Doppelpunkt"
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er sagte: "Ich komme morgen."
- Wir brauchen: Brot, Milch und Eier.
- Fazit: Die Studie war erfolgreich.