Grammatik

grammar

noun gra-MAH-tik Rare

Origin: from Greek grammatike

Also means

grammar book

Usage Note

Grammatik covers the rules governing a language's structure. Grammatik lernen is learn grammar; eine Grammatik (with article) can mean a grammar reference book. Plural Grammatiken.

Examples

"Die Grammatik der deutschen Sprache ist bekannt für ihre Komplexität."

Natural Translation

The grammar of the German language is known for its complexity.

Literal Translation

The grammar of the German language is known for its complexity.

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