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Traktat
treatise, essay (often religious or philosophical)
In German
Traktat
trak-TAHT
Don't Get Confused!
Looks like
tractate
In English means: "a formal essay or treatise; a short treatise or pamphlet, especially one on a religious or political topic (less common than 'treatise')"
Actually means
Traktat
treatise, essay (often religious or philosophical)
Memory TipGerman 'Traktat' is a formal 'treatise' or 'essay'. English 'tractate' is less common and often refers to a short religious or political pamphlet. Think 'Traktat' as a 'TRAvelling KNowledge ATe (eight) pages long' (a serious academic paper).
Example Sentences
Example Sentences- 1
Er schrieb ein philosophisches Traktat über die Natur der Zeit.
He wrote a philosophical treatise on the nature of time.
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Das Traktat wurde im 17. Jahrhundert veröffentlicht.
The treatise was published in the 17th century.
FAQ
How do you say "treatise, essay (often religious or philosophical)" in German?
"treatise, essay (often religious or philosophical)" in German is "Traktat" (trak-TAHT). Example: Er schrieb ein philosophisches Traktat über die Natur der Zeit..
