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Vokabular

vocabulary (of a person or field)

noun fo-ka-bu-LAHR Rare

Origin: from Latin vocabularium

Usage Note

Vokabular refers to the vocabulary repertoire of an individual or domain. It is slightly more formal than Wortschatz and is often used in combinations like Fachvokabular (specialist vocabulary) or aktives/passives Vokabular.

Examples

"Das Vokabular eines Arztes unterscheidet sich stark von dem eines Juristen."

Natural Translation

A doctor's vocabulary differs greatly from that of a lawyer.

Literal Translation

The vocabulary of a doctor differs greatly from that of a lawyer.

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