digression in German
digression in German is Abschweifung, Exkurs, Umschweif — digression means an aside, an act of straying from the main subject in speech or writing.
digression in German
Abschweifung
(generally, _, uncountable) The act of straying from the main subject in speech or writing, (rhetoric) particularly for rhetorical effect.
Exkurs
(generally, _, uncountable) The act of straying from the main subject in speech or writing, (rhetoric) particularly for rhetorical effect.
Umschweif
(generally, _, uncountable) The act of straying from the main subject in speech or writing, (rhetoric) particularly for rhetorical effect.
What does "digression" mean?
- noun An aside, an act of straying from the main subject in speech or writing.
- noun The act of straying from the main subject in speech or writing, (rhetoric) particularly for rhetorical effect.
- noun A deviancy, a sin or error, an act of straying from the path of righteousness or a general rule.
- noun A deviation, an act of straying from a path.
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What is "digression" in German?
"digression" in German is Abschweifung, Exkurs, Umschweif. digression means: An aside, an act of straying from the main subject in speech or writing.
Are there other ways to say "digression" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "digression": Abschweifung, Exkurs, Umschweif.
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