B2 adjective Neutral

breadcrumb

/ˈbrɛdˌkrʌm/

In a digital or metaphorical context, this describes a type of secondary navigation or a series of clues that allow a person to track their path or progress. It is most commonly used to describe interface elements that show a user's location within a website hierarchy.

Beispiele

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1

I used the breadcrumb links at the top of the page to return to the home screen.

I used the breadcrumb links at the top of the page to return to the home screen.

2

The developer implemented a breadcrumb navigation system to improve the site's accessibility and user flow.

The developer implemented a breadcrumb navigation system to improve the site's accessibility and user flow.

3

Just follow the breadcrumb trail in the menu if you get lost on the site.

Just follow the breadcrumb trail in the menu if you get lost on the site.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
breadcrumb
Verb
breadcrumb
Adjektiv
breadcrumb
Verwandt
crumbs
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Merkhilfe

Think of Hansel and Gretel leaving pieces of bread on the ground to find their way home; that's exactly what these digital links do for you.

Schnelles Quiz

The designer suggested adding a _______ trail to the website so users wouldn't get lost in the deep categories.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: breadcrumb

Beispiele

1

I used the breadcrumb links at the top of the page to return to the home screen.

everyday

I used the breadcrumb links at the top of the page to return to the home screen.

2

The developer implemented a breadcrumb navigation system to improve the site's accessibility and user flow.

formal

The developer implemented a breadcrumb navigation system to improve the site's accessibility and user flow.

3

Just follow the breadcrumb trail in the menu if you get lost on the site.

informal

Just follow the breadcrumb trail in the menu if you get lost on the site.

4

The study analyzes how breadcrumb indicators influence cognitive load during complex information retrieval tasks.

academic

The study analyzes how breadcrumb indicators influence cognitive load during complex information retrieval tasks.

5

Our primary goal for the Q3 update is to refine the breadcrumb structure to reduce bounce rates on product pages.

business

Our primary goal for the Q3 update is to refine the breadcrumb structure to reduce bounce rates on product pages.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
breadcrumb
Verb
breadcrumb
Adjektiv
breadcrumb
Verwandt
crumbs

Häufige Kollokationen

breadcrumb navigation breadcrumb navigation
breadcrumb trail breadcrumb trail
breadcrumb link breadcrumb link
breadcrumb path breadcrumb path
breadcrumb element breadcrumb element

Häufige Phrasen

leave a breadcrumb trail

to leave a series of signs to follow back

follow the breadcrumbs

to follow a sequence of clues to reach a conclusion

breadcrumb navigation

a specific type of website menu

Wird oft verwechselt mit

breadcrumb vs crouton

A crouton is a piece of toasted bread used in soup or salad, while a breadcrumb is a tiny fragment of bread or a digital navigation tool.

breadcrumb vs hyperlink

A hyperlink is any clickable link, whereas a breadcrumb link specifically shows position in a hierarchy.

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Nutzungshinweise

When used as an adjective, 'breadcrumb' almost always precedes nouns like 'navigation', 'trail', or 'link'. It is rarely used as a standalone adjective in other contexts.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often forget to use the singular form 'breadcrumb' when using it as a modifier (e.g., saying 'breadcrumbs navigation' instead of 'breadcrumb navigation').

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Merkhilfe

Think of Hansel and Gretel leaving pieces of bread on the ground to find their way home; that's exactly what these digital links do for you.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the 19th-century German fairy tale 'Hansel and Gretel' by the Brothers Grimm.

Grammatikmuster

used attributively (before a noun) usually singular when functioning as a modifier non-gradable adjective
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Kultureller Kontext

The term is a direct cultural reference to Western folklore, specifically the Brothers Grimm fairy tales.

Schnelles Quiz

The designer suggested adding a _______ trail to the website so users wouldn't get lost in the deep categories.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: breadcrumb

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