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Einleitung

introduction, opening (of a speech or text)

noun INE-ly-toong Rare
Communication Speech

Also means

preamble

Usage Note

Einleitung is the opening section of a speech, essay, or document; die Einleitung eines Vortrags is the introduction to a lecture. It sets up what follows and should not be confused with Einführung (conceptual introduction).

Examples

"Die Einleitung seines Vortrags weckte sofort das Interesse des Publikums."

Natural Translation

The introduction of his lecture immediately aroused the audience's interest.

Literal Translation

The opening of his lecture immediately awakened the interest of the audience.

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