der Kontext
Translation
context, setting, background
Examples
Man muss den historischen Kontext verstehen.
One must understand the historical context.
Das Wort hat in verschiedenen Kontexten andere Bedeutungen.
The word has different meanings in different contexts.
Reiße meine Worte nicht aus dem Kontext!
Don't take my words out of context!
Grammar Patterns
in ((a)) context in a context In this context, the word is negative.
to take sth. out of context to take sth. out of context Don't take my words out of context!
Similar Words
Synonyms: Zusammenhang, Umfeld, Situation
Etymology
From Latin 'contextus' (a joining together), from 'con-' (with) + 'texere' (to weave). Literally 'woven together'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'con-' (with) + 'text'. The meaning of a word comes 'with the text' surrounding it.