Silbentrennstrich Glossary of terms

The Silbentrennstrich is an orthographic sign used to separate syllables at the end of a line in German.

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Detailed Explanation

This hyphen is used when a word does not fit completely at the end of a line and must be divided. The separation is done according to specific rules of the German language, which differ in some aspects from the rules in English.

Mastering its use is important for writing correctly in German, especially in formal or academic texts.

Usage examples of "Silbentrennstrich"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich lese ein interessan-tes Buch.The word 'interessantes' is divided between 'interessan-' and 'tes'.
  2. Das Haus ist sehr schön.One-syllable words like 'schön' are not divided.
  3. Er kauft Obst und Gemü-se.The word 'Gemüse' is divided between 'Gemü-' and 'se'.
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