paragraph

• Ein einzelner Abschnitt eines geschriebenen Textes, der meist einem Thema gewidmet ist und durch eine neue Zeile, Einrückung oder Nummerierung gekennzeichnet wird; auch ein nummerierter Artikel in Gesetzestexten oder Verträgen.

1. Section of textA2formal

   A distinct section of a piece of writing, usually dealing with a single theme and indicated by a new line, indentation, or numbering.

   Absatz

   • Each paragraph should focus on one main idea.
   • The essay is divided into three paragraphs.
   • She wrote a short paragraph about her summer vacation.

   Synonymepassageportionsectionsubdivision

2. Short news itemB1formal

   A brief report or item in a newspaper or magazine.

   Kurzbericht

   • The newspaper published a paragraph about the local festival.
   • He read a paragraph in the business section about the merger.
   • The editor added a paragraph to clarify the story.

   Synonymebriefitemsquib

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, einen Text in Absätze oder Abschnitte zu gliedern oder zu unterteilen.

A verb used to indicate the act of writing or arranging text into distinct sections or paragraphs.

1. Write in paragraphsB2formal

   To divide or write text into distinct paragraphs for clarity and organization.

   in Absätze gliedern

   • The editor asked the writer to paragraph the article properly.
   • Students should learn how to paragraph their essays effectively.
   • She carefully paragraphed her report to improve readability.