Gänsefüßchen Glossary of terms

Gänsefüßchen are signs that enclose and highlight quotes, important words, or phrases in a text.

Detailed Explanation

In German, Gänsefüßchen are placed at the beginning and end of a quote, a special expression, or a title. They have a specific format: the opening quotation mark is placed at the bottom („) and the closing one at the top (“). Their correct use facilitates understanding and emphasizes certain words or phrases within a text.

Quotation marks are also used to mark the ironic meaning of a word.

Usage examples of "Gänsefüßchen"