konkrete
Translation
concrete, specific, tangible
Examples
Ich brauche eine konkrete Antwort.
I need a concrete answer.
Haben Sie konkrete Pläne für das Wochenende?
Do you have specific plans for the weekend?
Das ist ein sehr konkreter Vorschlag.
That is a very concrete proposal.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) + ((noun)) Modifies a noun to mean it is specific or tangible. Ich habe eine konkrete Idee.
Similar Words
Synonyms: specific, tangible, palpable; Antonyms: abstract, vague
Etymology
From Latin 'concretus', meaning 'grown together, condensed'. It's a direct cognate of the English word 'concrete'.
Memory Tips
It's almost identical to the English word 'concrete'. Think of a solid block of concrete – something real and tangible, not abstract.