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mention in German

mention in German is Erwähnung, erwähnen, nennen — mention means to refer to or speak about something briefly, without going into detail.

mention in German

Erwähnung
noun
A speaking or noticing of anything, usually in a brief or cursory manner.
erwähnen
verb
To make a short reference to something.
nennen
verb
To make a short reference to something.

What does "mention" mean?

  1. verb To refer to or speak about something briefly, without going into detail.
    "Nobody mentioned the party, so I assumed it had been cancelled."
  2. noun A brief reference to something in speech or writing.
    "Her speech included a kind mention of the volunteers."
  3. noun On social media, a post or reply in which someone tags or names another user.
    "I got a mention from a friend asking for restaurant tips."
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mention in a sentence

  • Nobody mentioned the party, so I assumed it had been cancelled.
  • She mentioned that she'd be moving next month.
  • Her speech included a kind mention of the volunteers.
  • There was no mention of parking on the invitation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "mention" in German?
"mention" in German is Erwähnung, erwähnen, nennen. mention means: To refer to or speak about something briefly, without going into detail.
How do you use "mention" in a sentence?
Example: "Nobody mentioned the party, so I assumed it had been cancelled." In German, "mention" is Erwähnung, erwähnen, nennen.
Are there other ways to say "mention" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "mention": Erwähnung, erwähnen, nennen.
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