der Begriff
Translation
term, concept, idea, notion
Examples
Das ist ein schwieriger Begriff.
That is a difficult term.
Ich habe keinen Begriff davon.
I have no idea about it.
Grammar Patterns
a term for sth. That is a technical term for experts.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Konzept, Idee, Vorstellung; Antonyms: -
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'begreifen' (to grasp, to comprehend). A 'Begriff' is a concept that has been mentally 'grasped'.
Memory Tips
Break it down into 'be-' + 'griff' (from 'greifen', to grip). Imagine mentally 'gripping' a concept.