Meaning
Describes that something is frequently used or applied, usually in factual contexts.
Primary Function
Information about frequency of use
Communicative Purpose
To inform the listener or reader that an expression or object is commonly used
Pattern
wird; verwendet
Core Structure
wird; verwendet
Função primária
Information about frequency of use
Propósito comunicativo
To inform the listener or reader that an expression or object is commonly used
Situações de gatilho
When explaining a procedure, describing a word or tool
Contextos
technical documentation, scientific texts, textbooks, informal conversations
Padrão
wird; verwendet
Estrutura central
wird; verwendet
Slots de substituição
an adverb (e.g., oft, häufig, regelmäßig)
Colocados típicos
- in der Praxis
- bei der Analyse
- im Unterricht
Substituições comuns
- wird häufig verwendet (similar frequency expression)
- ist oft benutzt (less formal)
Erros comuns
Confusion with "wird oft benutzt" (stylistically less appropriate)
Similar / contraste
ist üblich, ist verbreitet, ist gängig
Interferências
German learners tend to over-stress the word "oft"; in formal writing "häufig" may sound more elegant.
Família do chunk
- ist üblich
- ist verbreitet
- ist gängig
- wird häufig verwendet
Nuance
Slightly more formal than "oft benutzt", but neutral enough for both written and spoken use
Efeito pragmático
Signals expertise and knowledge about the prevalence of a term
Dica de memória
often used
Nota
In Fachtexten wird häufig die Form "wird häufig verwendet" bevorzugt.
Upgrade path
findet breite Anwendung
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