sic in German
sic in German is sic, so, hetzen — sic means used in brackets after a quoted word to show it is copied exactly as written, errors included.
sic in German
sic
Thus; as written; used to indicate, for example, that text is being quoted as it is from the source.
so
Thus; as written; used to indicate, for example, that text is being quoted as it is from the source.
hetzen
fassen
(transitive) To set upon; to chase; to attack.
What does "sic" mean?
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adv Used in brackets after a quoted word to show it is copied exactly as written, errors included.
"The sign read "no dog's [sic] allowed," quoting the original mistake."
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verb To urge an animal, especially a dog, to attack.
"She sicced her dog on the intruder."
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sic in a sentence
- The sign read "no dog's [sic] allowed," quoting the original mistake.
- She sicced her dog on the intruder.
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What is "sic" in German?
"sic" in German is sic, so, hetzen. sic means: Used in brackets after a quoted word to show it is copied exactly as written, errors included.
How do you use "sic" in a sentence?
Example: "The sign read "no dog's [sic] allowed," quoting the original mistake." In German, "sic" is sic, so, hetzen.
Are there other ways to say "sic" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "sic": sic, so, hetzen, fassen.
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