English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

description in German

description in German is Beschreibung, Deskription — description means a written or spoken account of what something is like.

description in German

Beschreibung
noun
A sketch or account of anything in words; a portraiture or representation in language; an enumeration of the essential qualities of a thing or species.
Deskription
noun
A sketch or account of anything in words; a portraiture or representation in language; an enumeration of the essential qualities of a thing or species.

What does "description" mean?

  1. noun A written or spoken account of what something is like.
    "Her description of the village made us want to visit straight away."
  2. noun A category or type that something belongs to.
    "We don't stock anything of that description here."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in German.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the German meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in German

description in a sentence

  • Her description of the village made us want to visit straight away.
  • The witness gave police a detailed description of the getaway car.
  • We don't stock anything of that description here.
  • Is there a tool of any description in this old shed?

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "description" in German?
"description" in German is Beschreibung, Deskription. description means: A written or spoken account of what something is like.
How do you use "description" in a sentence?
Example: "Her description of the village made us want to visit straight away." In German, "description" is Beschreibung, Deskription.
Are there other ways to say "description" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "description": Beschreibung, Deskription.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
Translations from WikDict, CC BY-SA · example sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR.