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Anapher-Antezedens-Kongruenz Glossary of terms

Anapher-Antezedens-Kongruenz is the grammatical agreement between an anaphoric element and its antecedent in gender, number, and case.

Additional Information

  • Translations: anaphora-antecedent agreement, congruence between anaphora and antecedent
  • Related concepts: Pronomen, Anapher, Antezedent, Kongruenz, Referenz

Detailed Explanation

This linguistic phenomenon ensures coherence and clarity in German discourse. It requires that pronouns, possessive adjectives, and other anaphoric elements agree with their antecedents in gender, number, and often in grammatical case.

It is crucial for the correct understanding of the text and avoids ambiguities in reference.

Usage examples of "Anapher-Antezedens-Kongruenz"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Mann kaufte ein Auto. Es war rot.The pronoun 'es' (neuter) agrees with 'Auto' (neuter).
  2. Die Frau trug ihren Mantel.The possessive 'ihren' (feminine) agrees with 'Frau' (feminine).
  3. Die Kinder spielten im Garten. Sie waren fröhlich.The pronoun 'sie' (plural) agrees with 'Kinder' (plural).
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