🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

aus dem Stegreif

Pronunciation / Transliteration: aus dem Stegreif

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Impromptu/ɪmˈprɒmptuː/
adjectivenounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Sie hielt eine Rede aus dem Stegreif."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A short piece of instrumental music, especially for piano, performed in a relaxed, spontaneous style.

    "She played a charming impromptu by Schubert at the gathering."
As adjective
  1. 1

    Done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed.

    "We had an impromptu meeting in the hallway to discuss the new project."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'impromptu' originates from the late 17th century, derived from the French term 'impromptu', which means 'unprepared'. It is rooted in the Latin 'improvisus', meaning 'unforeseen', reflecting the spontaneous nature of actions taken without prior planning.

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