Konnotation

connotation

noun tsi-VEEL-rekhts-likh Rare

Origin: from Latin connotatio

Also means

associated meaning of a word

Usage Note

Konnotation is the emotional or cultural meaning a word carries beyond its literal definition (Denotation). The word Schlange (snake/queue) has different Konnotationen in different contexts.

Examples

"Das Wort „Heimat” hat in Deutschland starke positive Konnotationen."

Natural Translation

The word 'Heimat' has strong positive connotations in Germany.

Literal Translation

The word 'Heimat' has in Germany strong positive connotations.

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