B2 Collocation رسمی

Bezug nehmen

refer to

معنی

To mention or allude to something previously stated or known.

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زمینه فرهنگی

In German business culture, 'Direktheit' (directness) is valued, but it must be paired with 'Förmlichkeit' (formality). Using 'Bezug nehmen' shows you are following the rules of professional engagement. Austrian German can be even more formal than German German. You might hear 'Bezugnahme' used as a single noun more frequently in official documents. Swiss business German uses 'Bezug nehmen' similarly, but often prefers slightly softer openings in emails before getting to the formal reference. In German universities, referencing is a sacred act. 'Bezug nehmen' is the primary way to acknowledge the work of others, reflecting the value of intellectual honesty.

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The Perfect Email Opener

Start your formal emails with 'Bezug nehmend auf unser Telefonat...' to immediately sound like a native professional.

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Preposition Trap

Never use 'zu' or 'mit'. It is always 'auf'. Think of it as 'stepping ON (auf) the reference'.

معنی

To mention or allude to something previously stated or known.

🎯

The Perfect Email Opener

Start your formal emails with 'Bezug nehmend auf unser Telefonat...' to immediately sound like a native professional.

⚠️

Preposition Trap

Never use 'zu' or 'mit'. It is always 'auf'. Think of it as 'stepping ON (auf) the reference'.

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Don't be too stiff

If you're talking to a colleague you've known for years, 'Bezug nehmen' might be too much. Use 'Wegen...' instead.

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Fill in the correct preposition and article (Akkusativ).

Ich nehme Bezug ___ ___ (der) Brief von gestern.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: auf den

'Bezug nehmen' always takes 'auf' + Akkusativ. 'Brief' is masculine, so it becomes 'den'.

Which sentence is the most appropriate for a formal job application?

How should you start your cover letter?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Ich nehme Bezug auf Ihre Stellenausschreibung.

This is the standard, most professional opening.

Complete the dialogue in a professional manner.

Chef: 'Haben Sie die neuen Verkaufszahlen gesehen?' Mitarbeiter: 'Ja, ich möchte in meinem Bericht direkt _______.'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Bezug darauf nehmen

When referring to a previously mentioned thing, we use 'darauf' (thereon/on it) with 'Bezug nehmen'.

Match the phrase to the correct context.

Where would you most likely read: 'Bezug nehmend auf das Aktenzeichen...'?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: A letter from a lawyer

'Aktenzeichen' (file number) and 'Bezug nehmend' are highly formal/legal terms.

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بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the correct preposition and article (Akkusativ). جای خالی B1

Ich nehme Bezug ___ ___ (der) Brief von gestern.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: auf den

'Bezug nehmen' always takes 'auf' + Akkusativ. 'Brief' is masculine, so it becomes 'den'.

Which sentence is the most appropriate for a formal job application? Choose B2

How should you start your cover letter?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Ich nehme Bezug auf Ihre Stellenausschreibung.

This is the standard, most professional opening.

Complete the dialogue in a professional manner. dialogue_completion B2

Chef: 'Haben Sie die neuen Verkaufszahlen gesehen?' Mitarbeiter: 'Ja, ich möchte in meinem Bericht direkt _______.'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Bezug darauf nehmen

When referring to a previously mentioned thing, we use 'darauf' (thereon/on it) with 'Bezug nehmen'.

Match the phrase to the correct context. situation_matching B2

Where would you most likely read: 'Bezug nehmend auf das Aktenzeichen...'?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: A letter from a lawyer

'Aktenzeichen' (file number) and 'Bezug nehmend' are highly formal/legal terms.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

Neither is 'better', but 'Bezug nehmen' is more formal. Use it in letters; use 'sich beziehen' in meetings.

No, it almost always requires a target. You must say what you are referring to.

Both are correct according to new spelling rules, but 'Bezug nehmend' (separated) is more common.

Yes: 'Ich nahm Bezug' or 'Ich habe Bezug genommen'.

Usually no. You refer to statements or documents, not directly to a person. Say 'Ich beziehe mich auf Herrn Müller' (I'm referring to what Mr. Müller said).

Always the Akkusativ.

Absolutely not. It would sound sarcastic if used in slang.

Bezug nehmend auf Ihr Schreiben...

No, 'über' is incorrect here.

Yes, it is {der|m} Bezug.

عبارات مرتبط

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sich beziehen auf

synonym

to refer to

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anknüpfen an

similar

to follow up on

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verweisen auf

similar

to point to

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in Bezug auf

builds on

regarding / in relation to

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bezüglich

specialized form

concerning

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