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apostrophieren

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See also: Apostrophieren

German

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Etymology

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From Apostroph +‎ -ieren, since the first half of the 18. c.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /apostʁoˈfiːʁen/
  • Hyphenation: apo‧s‧t‧ro‧phie‧ren, apo‧stro‧phie‧ren
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Verb

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apostrophieren (weak, third-person singular present apostrophiert, past tense apostrophierte, past participle apostrophiert, auxiliary haben)

  1. (rare) to apostrophize (use an apostrophe)
  2. (transitive, educated speech) to refer, in various ways:
    1. to call, to title [with als (+ usually dative) ‘as someone’]
      Synonyms: benennen, bezeichnen
      Dein Plan lässt sich treffend als Hirngespinnst apostrophieren.
      (please add an English translation of this usage example)
    2. to address, to approach (a person, especially in a ceremonious manner)
      Synonyms: anreden, ansprechen
      »Na du Schussel!« so apostrophierte sie ihn noch nie.
      (please add an English translation of this usage example)
    3. to refer, to make reference
      Synonyms: Bezug nehmen, sich beziehen

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