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No. 6,704 in German

erzählung

"Erzählung" means "narrative" or "story" in English.

In a sentence

  • Die Erzählung des Buches hat mich tief berührt.

    The narrative of the book deeply moved me.

    In this sentence, 'Erzählung' is used to denote the story or narrative conveyed within a book. It refers to the crafted tale or account presented in a literary format.

  • Beim Schreiben der Erzählung brauchte der Autor viel Inspiration.

    While writing the story, the author needed a lot of inspiration.

    Here, 'Erzählung' is utilized to indicate the process or act of composing a fictional tale by an author. It emphasizes the creative endeavor involved in storytelling.

  • Ich habe eine spannende Erzählung gehört.

    I heard an exciting story.

    In this context, 'Erzählung' refers to a oral story or anecdote that the speaker listened to, highlighting the entertaining aspect of the narrative shared verbally.

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