Rapport

See also: rapport

German

Etymology

17th century, borrowed from French rapport. The use in psychology probably after English rapport.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ʁaˈpɔʁt/, [ʁaˈpɔʁt], [-ˈpɔɐ̯t], (psychology also) /ʁaˈpoːʁ/, [ʁaˈpoːɐ̯], [-ˈpɔɐ̯]
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Noun

Rapport m (strong, genitive Rapports or Rapportes, plural Rapporte or (rare) Rapports)

  1. (Switzerland, otherwise dated) report (to a superior, a higher department)
    Synonyms: Bericht, Meldung
  2. (design) a graphical element that is part of a pattern; (also) the correct arrangement of these elements
  3. (psychology, especially hypnosis) a trustful relation and communication between a therapist and their client; rapport

Declension
Declension of Rapport [masculine, strong]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein der Rapport die Rapporte, Rapports2
genitive eines des Rapports, Rapportes der Rapporte, Rapports2
dative einem dem Rapport, Rapporte1 den Rapporten, Rapports2
accusative einen den Rapport die Rapporte, Rapports2

1Now rare, see notes.
2Rare.

Further reading
  • “Rapport” in Duden online
  • “Rapport” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache

Luxembourgish

Etymology

Borrowed from French rapport.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): [ʀɑˈpoːʀ], [ʀɑˈpoˑə̯]

Noun

Rapport m (plural Rapporten)

  1. report, account
    Synonym: Bericht
  2. relation, connection
    Synonym: Relatioun
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