Eckige Klammer Glossary of terms

Square brackets are punctuation marks used to enclose additional information or clarifications in a text.

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In German, square brackets are primarily used to insert clarifications or supplementary information into a text. They are also used in direct quotes to indicate modifications or additions by the author. In mathematics and logic, square brackets have specific functions for grouping elements or expressing intervals.

Usage examples of "Eckige Klammer"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Konferenz findet am 15. [oder 16.] Mai statt.The square brackets indicate an alternative or additional information.
  2. Er sagte: "Ich komme morgen [heute] vorbei."In quotes, the square brackets show a clarification or correction by the author.
  3. Die Zahlen [1, 5] repräsentieren ein geschlossenes Intervall.In mathematics, square brackets are used to indicate closed intervals.
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