die Einzelheit
Translation
details, particulars, specifics
Examples
Können Sie mir die Einzelheiten erklären?
Can you explain the details to me?
Ich kenne nicht alle Einzelheiten des Plans.
I don't know all the details of the plan.
Wir müssen noch einige Einzelheiten besprechen.
We still need to discuss a few details.
Grammar Patterns
the details ((of sth.)) die Einzelheiten ((von et3)) / ((et2)) We don't know the details of the contract yet.
in full detail in allen Einzelheiten He explained the plan in full detail.
to go into detail auf die Einzelheiten eingehen Can we go into the details later?
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Etymology
From 'einzel' (single, individual) + '-heit' (a suffix forming abstract nouns). It literally means 'singleness' or 'individuality', which evolved to mean 'detail'.
Memory Tips
Think of breaking down a whole into its 'single parts' (einzelne Teile) to understand the details.