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Jambus
German → American English
American English
Iamb
Versfuß mit einer unbetonten und einer betonten Silbe.
Der Jambus ist ein häufiger Versfuß in der deutschen Lyrik.Jambus is a literary term used in poetry and meter. It usually refers to a metrical foot with an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable.
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What does Jambus mean in English?
Jambus means iamb, a metrical foot with an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable.
Is Jambus the same as Iambus?
Yes. Jambus is the German term, and iambus is a less common English/Latin-based form; iamb is the usual English term.
How is a Jambus used in poetry?
It describes the rhythm pattern of a line of verse, especially one built from repeated unstressed-stressed units.