Dictionary
absatz
German → American English
American English
paragraph
Ein Abschnitt eines Textes, meist zwischen zwei Zeilenumbrüchen; auch: Absatzmenge oder Schuhabsatz je nach Kontext.
Bitte schreibe den Text in drei Absätzen.In German, Absatz most often means a paragraph in a text. It can also mean a sales volume or a heel on a shoe, so the context matters.
Frequently asked questions
What does "Absatz" mean in English?
"Absatz" usually means "paragraph" in English, especially in a text.
Is "Absatz" always a paragraph?
No. Depending on context, it can also mean "sales volume" or a "heel" on a shoe.
How do I say "one paragraph" in German?
You can say "ein Absatz".