Durchkopplung Glossary of terms
Durchkopplung is the linking of multiple words into a single compound unit through the use of hyphens.
Additional Information
- Translations: through-hyphenation, linking with hyphens
- Related concepts: Kopplung, Bindestrich, Kompositum, Wortbildung
Detailed Explanation
Durchkopplung is used to improve readability and avoid ambiguity, especially when forming long adjectival phrases before a noun or when combining elements that include abbreviations, numbers, or individual letters.
This practice ensures that a multi-word modifier is understood as a single conceptual unit.
Usage examples of "Durchkopplung"
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitung
- Eine 4-Zimmer-Wohnung
- Die Von-der-Leyen-Kommission
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