Text
Der Text dieses Buches ist sehr anspruchsvoll.
The text of this book is very demanding.
A piece of written or printed material regarded as conveying information in the form of language.
Ich habe den Text noch nicht gelesen.
I haven't read the text yet.
Der Text enthält viele Fachbegriffe.
The text contains many technical terms.
Used for written content in any form (books, articles, messages, etc.).
The wording of something written.
Der Text des Vertrags muss noch überprüft werden.
The wording of the contract still needs to be reviewed.
Often used in legal or formal contexts.
Short for 'Textnachricht' (text message).
Hast du meinen Text bekommen?
Did you get my text?
Common in digital communication.
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Capitalization
In German, all nouns are capitalized, including 'Text'.
Gold Rule
Context matters
The meaning of 'Text' can shift based on context: a literary text (Buchtext), a legal text (Vertragstext), or a text message (Textnachricht).
Word Origin
From Latin *textus* (tissue, text), via Old French *texte*, ultimately from *texere* (to weave).
Usage Notes
In German, 'Text' is a masculine noun (*der Text*). It can refer to any written material, from a single sentence to a full book. In digital contexts, it often shortens 'Textnachricht' (text message).