Lexis: imprecise word
One of 97 rules YabLab tracks in German writing.
Am Wochenende mache ich viel Sport.
Am Wochenende treibe ich viel Sport.
Lexis: imprecise word
A word can be grammatically possible yet still be the wrong choice for the intended meaning, register or combination. Natural writing depends on established usage.
- Meaning
- Check the exact idea Near-synonyms often differ in situation, attitude or degree.
- Combination
- Notice which words occur together Collocations, idioms and fixed phrases must be learned as units.
- Register
- Match the situation A word suitable in conversation may sound wrong in formal or academic writing.
What YabLab does with this mistake
- Catches it right as you write — comments, email, docs.
- Explains the why in your language, not just the fix.
- Helps you practice it until it is gone for good.