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A1 · Places, travel & transport (1)

A1 · Orte, Reisen & Verkehr (1)

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arrive(verb)
/əˈraɪv/
ankommen, eintreffen
to get to a place, especially at the end of a journey
By the time our meal arrived, it was cold
Als unser Essen endlich ankam, war es kalt.
Frank arrived at the restaurant only minutes after Claudia left
Synonymereachget toshow upturn upappearenter
Antonymeleavedepartgoexit
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driver(noun)
/ˈdraɪvər/
der Fahrer
a person who drives a vehicle
My uncle is a truck driver.
Mein Onkel ist Lkw-Fahrer.
The car comes equipped with a driver's airbag.
Synonymeoperatorchauffeurmotoristpilotengineer
Antonymepassengerpedestrianrider
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miss(verb)
/mɪs/
verpassen
to be or arrive too late for something
We missed the bus and had to walk to school.
Wir haben den Bus verpasst und mussten zur Schule laufen.
Synonymeyoung ladymademoisellema'am
AntonymeMrs.Madammarried woman
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east(noun)
/iːst/
der Osten
the direction that you look towards to see the sun rise; one of the four main points of the compass
The sun rises in the east.
Die Sonne geht im Osten auf.
the division of labour between the sexes
Synonymeorienteasterneastward
Antonymewestwestern
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bicycle(noun)
/ˈbaɪsɪkl/
das Fahrrad
a road vehicle with two wheels that you ride by pushing the pedals with your feet
We went for a bicycle ride on Sunday.
Wir haben am Sonntag eine Fahrradtour gemacht.
One of the best ways to see the countryside is to ride a bicycle.
Synonymebikecycletwo-wheeler
Antonymecarmotorcyclevehicle
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local(adjective)
/ˈləʊkl/
örtlich, lokal, regional
belonging to or connected with the particular place or area that you are talking about or with the place where you live
PTV is a channel of Phu Tho province. So it is local.
PTV ist ein Sender der Provinz Phu Tho. Also ist er lokal.
It was difficult to understand the local dialect.
Synonymeregionalcommunitydomesticnativeprovincialparochial
Antonymenationalglobalinternationalforeignuniversal
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city(noun)
/ˈsɪti/
die Stadt, die Großstadt
a large and important town
I live in Ho Chi Minh city.
Ich wohne in Ho-Chi-Minh-Stadt.
the country's capital city
Synonymemetropolisurban centertownmunicipalitymegalopolis
Antonymecountrysidevillagerural areahamlet
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area(noun)
/ˈeriə/
das Gebiet, die Gegend
part of a place, town, etc., or a region of a country or the world
All areas of the country will have some rain tonight.
In allen Gebieten des Landes wird es heute Nacht etwas Regen geben.
The farm and surrounding area were flooded.
Synonymeregionzonedistrictsectorlocationspaceextent
Antonymepointlinenothingness
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map(noun)
/mæp/
die Karte, die Landkarte
a drawing or plan of the earth’s surface or part of it, showing countries, towns, rivers, etc.
A map is very helpful when you travel.
Eine Karte ist sehr hilfreich, wenn man reist.
a street map of Miami
Synonymechartatlasplanrepresentationguide
Antonymerealityunstructured
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country(noun)
/ˈkʌntri/
das Land
an area of land that has or used to have its own government and laws
Each country has its own flag.
Jedes Land hat seine eigene Flagge.
European countries
Synonymenationstatelandterritoryrealm
Antonymeregiondistrictarea
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capital(noun)
/ˈkæpɪtl/
die Hauptstadt
the most important town or city of a country or region, where the government operates from
Paris is the capital of France.
Paris ist die Hauptstadt Frankreichs.
Troops are stationed in and around the capital.
Synonymechiefmajorleadingprincipalmainheadforemost
Antonymeminorsubordinatesecondaryinsignificant
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drive(verb)
/draɪv/
fahren
to operate a vehicle so that it goes in a particular direction
Can you drive?
Kannst du Auto fahren?
Let's go for a drive.
Synonymeoperatepilotsteerhandleride
Antonymewalkbe drivenbe a passenger
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building(noun)
/ˈbɪldɪŋ/
das Gebäude
a structure such as a house or school that has a roof and walls
My house is near that building.
Mein Haus ist in der Nähe jenes Gebäudes.
Her brother was born blind(= was blind when he was born).
Synonymestructureedificeconstructioncomplexestablishment
Antonymedemolitiondestructionruinwreckage
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fly(verb)
/flaɪ/
fliegen
to move through the air, using wings
This bird cannot fly.
Dieser Vogel kann nicht fliegen.
A wasp had flown in through the window.
Synonymesoarglidewingascendfloathovertravel by air
Antonymefalldescenddropsinkplungestayremain
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journey(noun)
/ˈdʒɜːrni/
die Reise, die Fahrt
an act of travelling from one place to another, especially when they are far apart
The journey to the countryside took three hours by bus.
Die Fahrt aufs Land dauerte mit dem Bus drei Stunden.
Synonymetripvoyageexpeditiontourpassagepilgrimage
Antonymestayhaltstoprestidleness
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flight(noun)
/flaɪt/
der Flug
a journey made by air, especially in a plane
a hot-air balloon flight
ein Flug mit dem Heißluftballon
a smooth/comfortable/bumpy flight
Synonymeaviationsortietripjourneypassageexcursionescaperetreat
Antonymearrivalstaygroundedimprisonmentcaptivity
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north(noun)
/nɔːrθ/
der Norden
the direction that is on your left when you watch the sun rise; one of the four main points of the compass
Canada is to the north of the United States.
Kanada liegt nördlich der Vereinigten Staaten.
Synonymenorthernnorthwardup north
Antonymesouthsouthern
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centre(noun)
/ˈsentər/
das Zentrum, die Innenstadt, die Stadtmitte
the main part of a town or city, where there are a lot of shops and offices
The town centre is very busy on Saturdays.
Die Innenstadt ist samstags sehr belebt.