den Begriffen
Translation
terms (dative), concepts (dative), ideas (dative)
Examples
Mit diesen Begriffen kann ich nichts anfangen.
I can't do anything with these terms.
Er gibt den Begriffen eine neue Bedeutung.
He gives the concepts a new meaning.
Grammar Patterns
to work with ((sth.dat)) He works with abstract concepts.
to give ((sth.acc)) to ((sb./sth.dat)) He gives the concepts a new meaning.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Konzepten, Ideen, Termini (all dative)
Etymology
From 'begreifen' (to grasp). This is the dative plural form of 'Begriff'.
Memory Tips
This is the dative plural form, often used after prepositions like 'mit', 'nach', 'von', 'zu'. Remember 'mit den Begriffen'.