der Ansatz

Plural: die Ansätze
Based on: an, ansetzen, Satz
Noun #311 Noun
  1. the onset, the starting
  2. the approach
1.

the onset, the starting

(Occurs in a VERY wide range of contexts, but is always kind of niche. So you kind of need to know where to use it. Dict.cc lists about 50 translations, but the core of most of them is the "beginning" or "starting line" of something.)
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Examples
  • Der Ansatz einer Erkältung macht sich meistens durch Kratzen im Hals bemerkbar.
  • The onset of a cold usually shows itself as a scratchy throat.
2.

the approach

(In the sense of how someone plans to tackle a problem or task. )
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Examples
  • Welchen Ansatz schlägst du vor?
  • Which approach do you suggest?

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How many meanings does the German word 'Ansatz' have?

Ansatz has 2 distinct meanings: 1. the onset, the starting, 2. the approach.

What is the gender of 'Ansatz'?

der

What is the plural of 'Ansatz'?

die Ansätze

What is 'Ansatz' related to?

The word 'Ansatz' is related to an, ansetzen and Satz.

Where can I learn more about 'Ansatz'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.