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Lektion 97/202 · 18 Wörter · 0 gelernt

A1 · Everyday actions (1)

A1 · Alltägliche Handlungen (1)

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    action(noun)

    /ˈækʃn/

    das Handeln, die Maßnahme

    the process of doing something in order to make something happen or to deal with a situation

    We must take action now to protect the forests and the animals.

    Wir müssen jetzt handeln, um die Wälder und die Tiere zu schützen.

    Synonymedeedactivityperformancemovementinitiative
    Antonymeinactioninactivitypassivityrestraint
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    create(verb)

    /kriˈeɪt/

    schaffen, erzeugen

    to make something happen or exist

    The main purpose of industry is to create wealth.

    Der Hauptzweck der Industrie ist es, Wohlstand zu schaffen.

    Scientists disagree about how the universe was created.

    Synonymegenerateproduceformestablishinventdevelop
    Antonymedestroydemolisheliminateannihilate
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    change(verb)

    /tʃeɪndʒ/

    sich ändern, sich verändern

    to become different

    The weather can change very quickly in the mountains.

    Das Wetter kann sich in den Bergen sehr schnell ändern.

    Synonymealtermodifytransformconvertadjustvaryshiftreplace
    Antonymeremainstaykeepmaintaincontinuepreserveretain
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    do(verb)

    /duː/

    tun, machen

    to perform an action, activity or task

    I do my homework every day.

    Ich mache jeden Tag meine Hausaufgaben.

    Does she speak French?

    Synonymeperformexecuteaccomplishcompleteactcreatemake
    Antonymeundoneglectfailomitstopdestroy
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    get(verb)

    /ɡet/

    bekommen, erhalten

    to receive something

    This room gets very little sunshine.

    Dieses Zimmer bekommt sehr wenig Sonne.

    He gets (= earns) about $40000 a year.

    Synonymeobtainreceiveacquiregainearnbecome
    Antonymelosegiveforfeitmiss
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    cut(verb)

    /kʌt/

    schneiden, abschneiden

    to divide, shorten or remove something using a knife, scissors or another sharp tool

    He cuts my hair.

    Er schneidet mir die Haare.

    He cut himself (= his face) shaving.

    Synonymeslicechopsevertrimcarvegashintersectreduce
    Antonymejoinconnectmendrepairattachfuse
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    build(verb)

    /bɪld/

    bauen, errichten

    to make something, especially a building, by putting parts together

    They have permission to build 200 new houses.

    Sie haben die Genehmigung, 200 neue Häuser zu bauen.

    Robins build nests almost anywhere.

    Synonymeconstructcreateestablisherectform
    Antonymedestroydemolishruindismantle
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    have(verb)

    /həv/

    haben, besitzen

    to own, hold or possess something

    My family has four people.

    Meine Familie hat vier Mitglieder.

    If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes I wouldn't have believed it.

    Synonymepossessowncontainincludeexperienceundergohold
    Antonymelackneedwantlosebe without
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    give(verb)

    /ɡɪv/

    geben, reichen

    to hand something to somebody so that they can look at it, use it or keep it for a time

    Give your mother the letter.

    Gib deiner Mutter den Brief.

    They were all given a box to carry.

    Synonymeprovideofferpresentsupplydonateawardgrant
    Antonymereceivetakekeepholdwithdrawretain
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    fill(verb)

    /fɪl/

    füllen, auffüllen, sich füllen

    to make something full of something; to become full of something

    Please fill the bottle with water before we leave.

    Bitte füll die Flasche mit Wasser, bevor wir gehen.

    Synonymeoccupyreplenishstuffpackloadtop upcharge
    Antonymeemptydrainvacateclearunload
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    check(verb)

    /tʃek/

    überprüfen, kontrollieren

    to examine something to see if it is correct, safe or acceptable

    Check your work before handing it in.

    Überprüfe deine Arbeit, bevor du sie abgibst.

    It is vital to keep a check on your speed (= look at it regularly in order to control it).

    Synonymeexamineinspectverifyreviewinvestigatescrutinizeassessmonitor
    Antonymeignoreneglectdisregardoverlook
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    close(verb)

    /kləʊz/

    schließen, zumachen

    to put something into a position so that it covers an opening; to get into this position

    These shops close at 10 o'clock every evening.

    Diese Geschäfte schließen jeden Abend um 10 Uhr.

    I had no idea the beach was so close.

    Synonymeshutendconcludefinishterminatesealblock
    Antonymeopenbeginstartcommenceunlock
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    finish(verb)

    /ˈfɪnɪʃ/

    beenden, enden

    to stop doing something or making something because it is complete

    My class finishes studying at 11 o'clock.

    Mein Unterricht endet um 11 Uhr.

    Haven't you finished your homework yet?

    Synonymecompleteconcludeendterminateaccomplish
    Antonymebeginstartcommenceinitiate
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    help(verb)

    /help/

    helfen

    to make it easier or possible for somebody to do something by doing something for them or by giving them something that they need

    Can you help me carry these bags to the car?

    Kannst du mir helfen, diese Taschen zum Auto zu tragen?

    Synonymeaidassistancesupportservicerelief
    Antonymehinderobstructimpedeharmignore
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    become(verb)

    /bɪˈkʌm/

    werden

    to start to be something

    His job has become his whole life.

    Sein Beruf ist zu seinem ganzen Leben geworden.

    She became queen in 1952.

    Synonymeturn intogrow intodevelop intoevolve intotransform intogetgrowgo
    Antonymeremainstaycontinuepersistrevertdecline
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    begin(verb)

    /bɪˈɡɪn/

    beginnen, anfangen

    to start doing something; to do the first part of something

    We began to work on the project in May.

    Wir haben im Mai begonnen, an dem Projekt zu arbeiten.

    We began work on the project in May.

    Synonymestartcommenceinitiatelaunchembark on
    Antonymeendfinishcompleteconcludeterminate
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    find(verb)

    /faɪnd/

    finden, entdecken

    to discover somebody/something unexpectedly or by chance

    We've found a great new restaurant near the office.

    Wir haben ein tolles neues Restaurant in der Nähe des Büros gefunden.

    Look what I've found!

    Synonymediscoverlocatedetectidentifyunearthascertain
    Antonymelosemisplacemissoverlook
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    happen(verb)

    /ˈhæpən/

    geschehen, passieren, sich ereignen

    to take place, especially without being planned

    Accidents often happen on this busy road at night.

    Auf dieser stark befahrenen Straße passieren nachts oft Unfälle.

    Synonymeoccurtake placetranspirebefallarisechancecome aboutmaterialize
    Antonymepreventavoidforestallblockstop