Exegese/ɛkseˈɡeːzə/exegesis; interpretation (especially of texts); textual analysis
Exegese is a German noun that means exegesis, interpretation (especially of texts), or textual analysis. It is pronounced /ɛkseˈɡeːzə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Exegesen".
Definitions
1.scholarly interpretation or explanation of texts, especially sacred or ancient writings(religious studies; literature)
a.the detailed analysis and interpretation of a text, especially the Bible or other scripture
Die Exegese des Bibeltextes erfordert fundierte Kenntnisse in Theologie und Sprachwissenschaft.—The exegesis of the biblical text requires solid knowledge in theology and linguistics.
b.the academic study or explanation of the meaning of a literary or historical text
In der literarischen Exegese wird untersucht, wie verschiedene Generationen einen Text interpretiert haben.—In literary exegesis, it is examined how different generations have interpreted a text.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Exegese | die Exegesen |
| Genitive | der Exegese | der Exegesen |
| Dative | der Exegese | den Exegesen |
| Accusative | die Exegese | die Exegesen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Exegese" mean in English?
- "Exegese" means exegesis, interpretation (especially of texts), or textual analysis. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Exegese"?
- "Exegese" is pronounced /ɛkseˈɡeːzə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Exegese" der, die, or das?
- "Exegese" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Exegese"?
- The plural of "Exegese" is "Exegesen".
- What part of speech is "Exegese"?
- "Exegese" is a noun in German.
