Lektion 79/202 · 19 Wörter · 0 gelernt

A1 · Nature, animals & weather

A1 · Natur, Tiere & Wetter

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fire(noun)
/ˈfaɪər/
das Feuer
the flames, light and heat, and often smoke, that are produced when something burns
Animals are usually afraid of fire.
Tiere haben meist Angst vor Feuer.
The islands export sugar and fruit.
Synonymeflamesinfernoblazeconflagrationcombustion
Antonymewatericecoldextinguishment
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ice(noun)
/aɪs/
das Eis
water that has frozen and become solid
There was ice on the windows.
An den Fenstern war Eis.
The lake was covered with a sheet of ice.
Synonymefrostglaciericebergsleethail
Antonymeheatwarmthmeltwater
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sun(noun)
/sʌn/
die Sonne
the star that shines in the sky during the day and gives the earth heat and light
The sun was shining and birds were singing
Die Sonne schien und die Vögel sangen.
the rising/setting sun
SynonymedaystarSolsolar orb
Antonymedarknessnightmoon
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island(noun)
/ˈaɪlənd/
die Insel
a piece of land that is completely surrounded by water
They spent their summer holiday on a small island in the Pacific.
Sie verbrachten ihren Sommerurlaub auf einer kleinen Insel im Pazifik.
Synonymeisleisletarchipelagoretreatoasis
Antonymemainlandcontinent
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land(noun)
/lænd/
das Land, das Festland
the surface of the earth that is not sea
After weeks at sea, the sailors were happy to see land again.
Nach Wochen auf See freuten sich die Matrosen, wieder Land zu sehen.
Synonymegroundsoilestatepropertyterritoryacreage
Antonymeseaskyair
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warm(adjective)
/wɔːrm/
warm
at a fairly high temperature in a way that is pleasant, rather than being hot or cold
It’s warm today.
Heute ist es warm.
Wash the blouse in warm soapy water.
Synonymetepidlukewarmbalmymildpleasantamicablefriendly
Antonymecoldcoolchillyfreezingunfriendlyhostile
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star(noun)
/stɑːr/
der Stern
a large ball of burning gas in space that we see as a point of light in the sky at night
Sirius is the brightest star in the sky.
Sirius ist der hellste Stern am Himmel.
She starred opposite Cary Grant in ‘Bringing up Baby’.
Synonymecelestial bodyluminarysuncelebrityidol
Antonymeplanetdarknessobscuritynobody
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mountain(noun)
/ˈmaʊntn/
der Berg
a very high hill, often with rocks near the top
The world’s highest mountain is Mount Everest.
Der höchste Berg der Welt ist der Mount Everest.
to enjoy the mountain air/scenery
Synonymepeakmountsummitridgehighland
Antonymevalleyplainlowlanddepression
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hot(adjective)
/hɑːt/
heiß
having a high temperature; producing heat
It's very hot today.
Heute ist es sehr heiß.
a hot bath
Synonymescaldingscorchingtorridwarmfierysweltering
Antonymecoldcoolfreezingchilly
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snow(noun)
/snəʊ/
der Schnee
small soft white pieces (called flakes ) of frozen water that fall from the sky in cold weather; this substance when it is lying on the ground
The children are playing in the snow.
Die Kinder spielen im Schnee.
It's been snowing heavily all day.
Synonymesleethailflurrysnowfall
Antonymeheatsunwarmthsummer
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rain(noun)
/reɪn/
der Regen
water that falls from the sky in separate drops
There is heavy rain in Hanoi now.
In Hanoi gibt es gerade starken Regen.
Is it raining?
Synonymedrizzleshowerdownpourprecipitationrainfall
Antonymedroughtaridnesssunshineclear weather
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sea(noun)
/siː/
das Meer, die See
the salt water that covers most of the earth’s surface and surrounds its continents and islands
The sea is very calm today.
Das Meer ist heute sehr ruhig.
The wreck is lying at the bottom of the sea.
Synonymeoceandeepwatersbrinemain
Antonymelandshorecoastearthground
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world(noun)
/wɜːrld/
die Welt
the earth, with all its countries, peoples and natural features
Russia is the largest country in the world.
Russland ist das größte Land der Welt.
campaigning for world peace
Synonymeearthglobeuniversecosmoscreationhumanitysociety
Antonymenonevoidnothingnesslocal
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farm(noun)
/fɑːrm/
der Bauernhof
an area of land, and the buildings on it, used for growing crops and/or keeping animals
My grandparents have a large farm.
Meine Großeltern haben einen großen Bauernhof.
farm buildings/machinery
Synonymeranchplantationacreagehomesteadgrange
Antonymecityurban areametropolis
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plant(noun)
/plænt/
die Pflanze
a living thing that grows in the earth and usually has a stem , leaves and roots, especially one that is smaller than a tree or bush
Do you know this plant?
Kennst du diese Pflanze?
All plants need light and water.
Synonymevegetationfloraherbshrubtree
Antonymeanimalfauna
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cool(adjective)
/kuːl/
kühl
fairly cold; not hot or warm
It is a cool morning, so take a light jacket with you.
Es ist ein kühler Morgen, nimm also eine leichte Jacke mit.
Synonymestylishfashionabletrendygreatawesomeexcellentimpressive
Antonymeuncoollameboringdullunfashionable
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animal(noun)
/ˈænɪml/
das Tier
a creature that is not a bird, a fish, a reptile , an insect or a human
There are many kinds of animals in this zoo.
In diesem Zoo gibt es viele Tierarten.
This product has not been tested on animals.
Synonymecreaturebeastfaunabeing
Antonymeplantvegetationmineralinanimate object
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air(noun)
/er/
die Luft
the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth and that we breathe
I like the fresh air in the countryside.
Ich mag die frische Luft auf dem Land.
The act lays down a minimum standard for air quality.
Synonymeatmospherebreezewinddraft
Antonymestillnessvacuumstagnation
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snake(noun)
/sneɪk/
die Schlange
a reptile with a very long thin body and no legs. There are many types of snake , some of which are poisonous.
Venomous snakes spit and hiss when they are cornered.
Giftschlangen spucken und zischen, wenn sie in die Enge getrieben werden.
a snake coiled up in the grass
Synonymeserpentreptileviperpythoncobra
Antonymefriendally