Erklärungsdoppelpunkt Glossary of terms

The Erklärungsdoppelpunkt is a punctuation mark that precedes an explanation or clarification of what was previously mentioned.

Detailed Explanation

In German, the Erklärungsdoppelpunkt is used to introduce explanations, examples, enumerations, or direct quotes. It helps to establish a logical relationship between two parts of a sentence, improving the reader's understanding.

A key rule for learners is that a full sentence following a colon is capitalized, but a list or phrase is not (unless it consists of nouns).

Usage examples of "Erklärungsdoppelpunkt"