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Fußnotenzeichen

footnote marker

noun FOOS-no-ten-tsy-khen Rare
Communication Writing

Usage Note

Fußnotenzeichen is the superscript number or symbol (¹, *, †) placed in running text to signal that a footnote exists. Distinguished from the Fußnote itself (the note at the page bottom). Academic writing guides specify correct placement relative to punctuation.

Examples

"Das Fußnotenzeichen steht in der Regel nach dem Satzzeichen."

Natural Translation

The footnote marker is usually placed after the punctuation mark.

Literal Translation

The footnote marker stands as a rule after the punctuation mark.

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