Essay

essay

noun ES-seh Rare

Origin: from French essai (attempt)

Also means

short discursive piece of writing

Usage Note

Essay in German refers to a short, exploratory piece of writing that argues a viewpoint. Distinct from Aufsatz (school essay) — an Essay implies a more personal, intellectual style. Plural Essays.

Examples

"Sie veröffentlichte einen Essay über die Zukunft der Demokratie."

Natural Translation

She published an essay on the future of democracy.

Literal Translation

She published an essay about the future of the democracy.

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