Meaning 1neutral; academic and professional · 82%
The vocabulary and expressions commonly used in a particular profession or field.
Natural examples
Der Arzt erklärt den Befund ohne Fachsprache.
The doctor explains the result without jargon.
Studierende lernen die Fachsprache der Chemie.
Students learn the technical language of chemistry.
Im Vertrag steht viel unverständliche Fachsprache.
The contract contains much confusing jargon.
Usage note
The singular usually refers to a field’s specialized vocabulary; Fachsprachen names distinct professional varieties. A common phrase is Fachsprache der Medizin.
Mini-lesson: Fachsprache
The vocabulary and expressions commonly used in a particular profession or field. The singular usually refers to a field’s specialized vocabulary; Fachsprachen names distinct professional varieties. A common phrase is Fachsprache der Medizin.
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