Details
The English phrase 'details' can be translated into German as Details.
The term refers to individual facts or small pieces of information about a subject.
Which one should you use?
While Details is commonly used, you can also use the formal term Einzelheiten to express the same meaning. In certain contexts, specifically when referring to peculiarities or specific features, the word Besonderheiten may be used.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain regions, Besonderheiten is used to refer to specific or peculiar details.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is das Detail. The plural form is die Details, which shares the same spelling as the English word but uses the German plural article.
Did you know?
- German has a specific term for a 'detail-oriented' person: detailverliebt. This literally translates to 'in love with details', suggesting a passion rather than just a skill.
- In German, the word Detail is a loanword from French. This is why it follows a different gender pattern than many native German nouns describing objects.
- The phrase ins Detail gehen means 'to go into detail'. Unlike in English, where you might 'get into the weeds', Germans use the spatial metaphor of physically entering a detail.
Examples in context
- Ich will die Details.I want the details.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to know the Details.Tatoeba #8132084 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #2921020 by CM
- Tom kennt die Details.Tom has the details.This sentence shows that someone possesses the Details.Tatoeba #11932779 by Naina, translation #11932428 by CK
- Ich will mehr Details.I want more details.This sentence demonstrates how to ask for more Details.Tatoeba #13076785 by Waldelfe, translation #6273992 by CK
- Bitte geben Sie uns alle Einzelheiten des Projekts.Please provide us with all the details of the project.
- Könnten Sie mir bitte genauere Informationen zu diesem Thema geben?Could you please provide me with more precise information on this topic?
- Hast du alle Infos für die Party?Do you have all the details/information for the party?
- Kannst du mir bitte die Einzelheiten des Films erzählen?Can you please tell me the details of the movie?
- Lass uns über die Besonderheiten des Rezepts sprechen.Let's talk about the details/peculiarities of the recipe.
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Example conversation
Lukas and Sarah are discussing their travel plans.
- LukasHast du schon alle Details für die Reise?Do you have all the details for the trip yet?
- SarahNein, ich brauche noch ein paar Details.No, I still need a few details.
- LukasSoll ich dir die Details per E-Mail schicken?Should I send you the details via email?
- SarahJa, das wäre sehr hilfreich, Lukas.Yes, that would be very helpful, Lukas.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
