Textanalyse

text analysis

noun TEKST-a-na-lue-ze Rare

Usage Note

Textanalyse is the systematic examination of a written text, looking at structure, language, argumentation, and intent. It is a standard written task in German secondary and higher education.

Examples

"Er begann die Textanalyse mit einem kurzen Überblick über den Aufbau des Artikels."

Natural Translation

He began the text analysis with a brief overview of the article's structure.

Literal Translation

He began the text analysis with a short overview over the structure of the article.

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