The German state of Bavaria

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Hello,What does the of mean?Thank you for your help.

Mister Micawber · Accepted Answer

'of' indicates apposition or identity.

Bepleased · Answer

Oh, by the German state is meant Bavaria.

CalifJim · Answer

bepleasedThe German state of Bavaria. What does the of mean?

named, called.

CJ

Bepleased · Answer

Thanks a lot CJ.

The of means "named by Bavaria" when the German state of Bavaria.

By the way, the in means "naming Bavaria" when the German state in Bavaria.

Or both of them ---"in" and "of" are the same as meaning : "naming Bavaria"?

Could you tell me that is correct or not?

CalifJim · Answer

bepleasedThe of means "named by Bavaria" when the German state of Bavaria.

the German state of Bavaria = the German state named Bavaria

Someone named this part of Germany "Bavaria".

bepleasedOr both of them ---"in" and "of" are the same as meaning

No. Different meaning. Bavaria is in Germany. Germany is divided into many states. One of the states is named "Bavaria".

CJ

Bepleased · Answer

Hello,

May I say the operation of the German state named is like the addition?

A. the operation of "to name":

Names the state Bavaria = Name Bavaria unto the state;

Gives the name Bavaria unto the state.

The name Bavaria is given unto the state.

Bavaria is named unto the state.
(Here, "unto"= for the attending of / towards)

The state is named to Bavaria.
(Here, "to"= in relation to -----Bavaria relates unto the name of the state. No Bavaria, no the name of the state.)

B. the addition operation:

The augend unto which the addend is added. (like: Bavaria named unto the state.)

The addend is added unto the augend.

The augend is added to the addend. (like: The sate is named to Bavaria.)
(No the addend, no the addition of the augend.)

Bepleased · Answer

Thank you for your suggestions to help me to make it clear.

Before I confused it with the "in" in "you have a good friend in me.".

The "of" in the state of Bavaria and the "in" in a good friend in me are different in the logic position.

The "of" shows Bavaria is an addend (agent), and the "in" shows the "me" is an augend (acceptor)-----the "in" means: a good friend means / names / describes me .

The logic like the use of "The sky is the limit." ------The sky marks / forms / bounds the limit.

Because the limit has the sky.

e.g.

Because on the north the limits of US have Canada.----the limits of US are Canada. like The limit is the sky.(The limit has / contains the sky.)
Then on the north Canada bouns the limits of US.-------Canada is the limits of US. ----like The sky is the limit.
(The sky marks / forms / bounds the limit. )

first A to have / to contain B; then B to mark / to typify / to characterize A;

Bepleased · Answer

Hello CJ,

I very need you to help to confirm the definition of the "in" in "You have a good friend in me."

The dictionary gives the "in" this definition: "naming or describing who or what you mean".

I am uncertain as to whether it means "a good friend that means me or by a good friend is meant me ".

CJ, I need your help to confirm it.

Thank you for your help.

CalifJim · Answer

bepleasedYou have a good friend in me.

in = exemplified by

I am the example of a good friend.

"naming or describing who or what you mean" is another way of saying a similar thing.

CJ

Bepleased · Answer

Hello CJ,

Thank you that you are always there, come rain or shine.

As your saying, A exenplified by B --------Because B typically has / contains A, then A is typical example thing of B. = B is for making A.

So, A can marks / typifies / forms / characterizes B.

So, B naming or describing who or what you mean = B having / containing who or what you mean.

This way of expression is even with i.e..

B: A -----By B is meant A ------A makes / forms / marks B.

These statements can be verified by the following definition:

(1) character = the combination of qualities which make a particular person, thing, place different from others

(2) attribute = a quality forming part of the nature of a person or thing;

e.g.

Good planing is one of the characteristics of a successful business.
(Here, the "of" = making / forming / marking / typifying / characterizing)
(Becuase a successful business typically has the quality of good planing.)

Thank you for your always being there and giving your winsome wisdom.

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