Präfix

prefix

A prefix in German is a letter or a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning. In German, prefixes are widely used to form new words, especially verbs. For example, the prefix 'ver-' can be added to the verb 'stehen' (to stand) to form 'verstehen' (to understand).

Example sentences using: Präfix

Das Präfix in diesem Wort ändert seine Bedeutung.

The prefix in this word changes its meaning.

This sentence shows how a prefix can alter the meaning of a word in the German language.

Wir müssen das Präfix dieses Begriffs verstehen.

We need to understand the prefix of this term.

This sentence emphasizes the importance of understanding the prefix in a term when learning German.

Dieses Präfix wird oft in der deutschen Sprache verwendet.

This prefix is often used in the German language.

This sentence indicates the frequency of a certain prefix's use in German.