Sprachregister

language register

noun SHPRAHKH-re-gis-ter Rare

Also means

style level

Usage Note

Sprachregister refers to the variety of language suited to a particular social situation — formal, colloquial, technical, or literary. Switching appropriately between Sprachregister is a key communicative competence.

Examples

"In einem Bewerbungsschreiben sollte man ein formelles Sprachregister wählen."

Natural Translation

In a job application letter one should choose a formal language register.

Literal Translation

In an application-letter one should a formal language-register choose.

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