Lektion 96/202 · 24 Wörter · 0 gelernt
A1 · Thinking & opinions
A1 · Denken & Meinungen
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to examine people or things to see how they are similar and how they are different
Once the customer compared the two products, her choice was easy.
Nachdem die Kundin die beiden Produkte verglichen hatte, fiel ihr die Wahl leicht.
The price for this brand is high compared to the other brands on the market
SynonymecollatecontrastweighequatedifferentiaterelatebalancematchAntonymecontrastdifferdetachignoredisregardseparatesich erinnern, sich merken
to have or keep an image in your memory of an event, a person, a place, etc. from the past
I will remember the combination to the safe without writing it down
Ich werde mir die Zahlenkombination des Safes merken, ohne sie aufzuschreiben.
I remembered the delivery clerk's name as soon as I got off the phone
Synonymerecallrecollectretainmemorizebring to mindAntonymeforgetdisrememberoverlookignorevergessen
to not remember to do something that you ought to do, or to bring or buy something that you ought to bring or buy
The waiter forgot to bring the rolls, annoying the customer
Der Kellner vergaß, die Brötchen zu bringen, was den Gast verärgerte.
Don't forget to tell your friends what a great meal you had tonight
Synonymeoverlookneglectomitdisrememberleave behindAntonymerememberrecallrecollectbear in mindbevorzugen, vorziehen
to like one thing or person better than another; to choose one thing rather than something else because you like it better
Ms. Lanet prefers to get a seat near the aisle when she attends a concert
Frau Lanet sitzt bei Konzerten lieber in der Nähe des Gangs.
He preferred contemporary music to any other type
Synonymefavorlike betterwould ratherchooseopt forAntonymedislikehaterejectdeclineder Grund
a cause or an explanation for something that has happened or that somebody has done
There is every reason to believe that Beethoven will still be popular in the next century
Es gibt allen Grund zu glauben, dass Beethoven auch im nächsten Jahrhundert noch beliebt sein wird.
We'll never understand the reason why some music is popular and some is not
SynonymecausemotivegroundbasisexplanationjustificationAntonymeresulteffectconsequenceoutcomewählen, auswählen, sich entscheiden
to decide which thing or person you want out of the ones that are available
Alan chooses to read The New York Times over the Wall Street Journal
Alan entscheidet sich für die New York Times statt für das Wall Street Journal.
I did not choose that candidate to be the editor of our student newspaper
SynonymeselectpickoptelectpreferAntonymerejectrefusedeclinedisregarddas Ergebnis, das Resultat
a thing that is caused or produced because of something else
The scientific results prove that the new procedure is not significantly safer than the traditional one
Die wissenschaftlichen Ergebnisse belegen, dass das neue Verfahren nicht wesentlich sicherer ist als das herkömmliche.
Your lab results won't be ready for hours
SynonymeoutcomeconsequenceeffectproductconclusionAntonymecausesourceoriginbeginningverstehen
to know or realize the meaning of words, a language, what somebody says, etc.
I'm not sure that I understand. Go over it again.
Ich bin nicht sicher, ob ich das verstehe. Erkläre es noch einmal.
I don't want you doing that again. Do you understand?
SynonymecomprehendgraspperceiveknowappreciaterealizeAntonymemisunderstandmisinterpretconfusedoubtdisbelievedie Tatsache
a thing that is known to be true, especially when it can be proved
Despite the fact that she was wearing a seat belt, she was thrown sharply forward.
Trotz der Tatsache, dass sie angeschnallt war, wurde sie heftig nach vorn geschleudert.
Due to the fact that they did not read English, the prisoners were unaware of what they were signing.
SynonymerealitytruthcertaintyevidenceactualityAntonymefictionfalsehoodlieuntruthfantasywahrscheinlich, vermutlich
used to say that something is likely to happen or to be true
The decision to set up a new company is probably his most risky decision.
Die Entscheidung, eine neue Firma zu gründen, ist wahrscheinlich seine riskanteste Entscheidung.
It was the best known and probably the most popular of her songs.
SynonymelikelypossiblypresumablyperhapsmaybeconceivablydoubtlessAntonymecertainlydefinitelysurelyundoubtedlyder Punkt, das Argument
a thing that somebody says or writes giving their opinion or stating a fact
That's a good point; I hadn't thought about it that way.
Das ist ein guter Punkt; so hatte ich das noch nicht gesehen.
SynonymeargumentideapurposeviewaspectissuedetailreasonAntonymeirrelevanceinsignificanceaimlessnessmeaninglessnesszustimmen, einverstanden sein
to have the same opinion as somebody; to say that you have the same opinion
I agree with you about the new school rules.
Ich stimme dir bei den neuen Schulregeln zu.
SynonymeconcurassentconsentaccedeacceptsettleconfirmAntonymedisagreedissentobjectrefusedeclineopposeder Rat, der Ratschlag
an opinion or a suggestion about what somebody should do in a particular situation
Steven gave me some good advice.
Steven gab mir ein paar gute Ratschläge.
Ask your teacher 's advice / Ask your teacher for advice on how to prepare for the exam.
SynonymeguidancecounselrecommendationsuggestionopinioninputdirectionAntonymedeterrentwarningdissuasionglauben
to feel certain that something is true or that somebody is telling you the truth
Believe me, she's not right for you.
Glaub mir, sie ist nicht die Richtige für dich.
The man claimed to be a social worker and the old woman believed him.
Synonymetrustacceptcredithave faiththinksupposeAntonymedoubtdisbelievedistrustquestionrejectsich vorstellen
to form a picture in your mind of what something might be like
He imagined walking into the office and handing in his resignation.
Er stellte sich vor, wie er ins Büro ging und seine Kündigung abgab.
Can you imagine what it must be like to lose your job after 20 years?
SynonymeenvisionpictureconceivevisualizedreamfantasizesupposeassumeAntonymeknowproverealizeascertainverifydemonstratevielleicht
used when you are not certain that something will happen or that something is true or is a correct number
Maybe he'll come, maybe he won't.
Vielleicht kommt er, vielleicht nicht.
We go there maybe once or twice a month.
SynonymeperhapspossiblyconceivablyperchancemayhapAntonymecertainlydefinitelysurelycertainabsolutelydie Meinung, die Ansicht
your feelings or thoughts about somebody/something, rather than a fact
In my opinion, you should change your hairstyle.
Meiner Meinung nach solltest du deine Frisur ändern.
Everyone had an opinion on the subject.
SynonymeviewbeliefjudgmentthoughtperspectiveassessmentAntonymefacttruthcertaintyproofknowledgeentscheiden, beschließen
to think carefully about the different possibilities that are available and choose one of them
We've decided not to go away after all.
Wir haben beschlossen, doch nicht wegzufahren.
It was decided (that) the school should purchase new software.
SynonymedetermineresolvechoosesettleoptAntonymehesitatewaverdoubtvacillateraten, schätzen
to try and give an answer or make a judgement about something without being sure of all the facts
I didn't know the answer, so I had to guess.
Ich wusste die Antwort nicht, also musste ich raten.
Can you guess where I've been?
SynonymeestimateconjecturespeculatesurmisehypothesizededuceAntonymeknowascertaindeterminecalculateprovewissen, kennen
to have information in your mind as a result of experience or because you have learned or been told it
I know of at least two people who did the same thing.
Ich weiß von mindestens zwei Leuten, die dasselbe getan haben.
I knew where he was hiding.
Synonymeunderstandrecognizecomprehendperceivebe awarebe familiar withAntonymemisunderstandignoreoverlookbe ignorantdoubtglauben, denken
to have a particular idea or opinion about something/somebody; to believe something
‘Will we make it in time?’ ‘I think so.’
„Schaffen wir es rechtzeitig?“ „Ich glaube schon.“
Am I right in thinking that you used to live here?
SynonymebelieveconsidersupposeimaginereckondeemjudgeassumeAntonymeknowprovedisbelievedoubtquestiondismissignoredas Problem
a thing that is difficult to deal with or to understand
The problem first arose in 2008.
Das Problem trat erstmals 2008 auf.
Let me know if you have any problems.
SynonymeissuedifficultychallengetroublepredicamentdilemmacomplicationAntonymesolutionresolutionansweradvantagebenefitease
