Phrasing Meaning in English
word · lemma: phrase
Definition
The way words are put together in a sentence; the choice of words or expressions used to express something clearly or in a particular style.
Usage & Nuances
'Phrasing' is often used in formal and creative contexts, such as writing, speaking, or music (musical phrasing). Common with 'careful phrasing', 'awkward phrasing', and 'watch your phrasing'. Emphasizes the impact of word choice on meaning.
Spanish: formulación - redacción - manera de expresarsePortuguese (BR): formulação - fraseado - redaçãoPortuguese (PT): formulação - fraseado - redaçãoChinese (Simplified): 措辞 - 表达方式Chinese (Traditional): 措辭 - 表達方式Hindi: शब्द चयन - अभिव्यक्ति का तरीकाArabic: صياغة - تعبيرBengali: গঠন - বাক্যবিন্যাসRussian: формулировка - фразировка (муз.)Japanese: 言い回し - フレージング（音楽）Vietnamese: cách diễn đạt - cách đặt câuKorean: 표현 - 어법 - 프레이징(음악)Turkish: ifadeleniş - cümle kuruluşu - müzikal cümlelemeUrdu: اندازِ بیانIndonesian: perumusan kata - ungkapan - frasa (musik)
Example Sentences
Her phrasing made the message easy to understand.
basic
The song’s phrasing is beautiful.
basic
Be careful with your phrasing in the report.
basic
I liked his idea, but his phrasing sounded a bit rude.
natural
Good phrasing can make even boring topics interesting.
natural
Maybe you should change your phrasing so people don’t misunderstand you.
natural