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A2 · Describing things (2)
A2 · Dinge beschreiben (2)
allgemein, ungefähr
affecting all or most people, places or things
We have a general idea of how many guests will attend
Wir haben eine ungefähre Vorstellung davon, wie viele Gäste kommen werden.
In general, about half the guests will bring their spouses
SynonymecommonusualordinarytypicaloverallbroadAntonymespecificparticularprecisedetailedhilfreich, nützlich
able to improve a particular situation
It would be helpful for me to see the damage for myself.
Es wäre hilfreich für mich, den Schaden selbst zu sehen.
helpful advice/information/suggestions
SynonymeusefulbeneficialadvantageouspracticalsupportivevaluableserviceableAntonymeunhelpfuluselessdetrimentalharmfuldisadvantageousworthlessinformell, zwanglos
relaxed and friendly; not following strict rules of how to behave or do something
The language used in an informal letter is different from that in the formal one.
Die Sprache in einem informellen Brief unterscheidet sich von der in einem formellen.
Discussions are held on an informal basis within the department.
SynonymecasualunofficialrelaxedeasygoingfamiliarintimateAntonymeformalofficialceremonialstiffreservednotwendig, nötig
that is needed for a purpose or a reason
I'll make the necessary arrangements.
Ich treffe die nötigen Vorkehrungen.
If necessary, you can contact me at home.
SynonymeessentialrequiredneededindispensablerequisitevitalobligatorycompulsoryAntonymeunnecessaryoptionalvoluntaryinessentialnonessentialsuperfluousschön, reizend
beautiful; attractive
Da Lat is a lovely resort city with many flowers and pleasant weather.
Da Lat ist eine reizende Ferienstadt mit vielen Blumen und angenehmem Wetter.
He has a lovely voice.
SynonymedelightfulpleasantcharmingattractivebeautifulsweetAntonymeunpleasantdisagreeableawfulhorribleuglyfehlend
that cannot be found or that is not in its usual place; that has been removed, lost or destroyed
I never found the missing piece.
Ich habe das fehlende Teil nie gefunden.
They still hoped to find their missing son.
SynonymelostabsentlackingwantinggonemislaidAntonymepresentfoundavailableexistingcompleteformell, förmlich
very correct and suitable for official or important occasions
The formal clothes made him feel uncomfortable.
Die formelle Kleidung ließ ihn sich unwohl fühlen.
formal evening dress
SynonymeofficialceremonialconventionalstiffcorrectdecorousAntonymeinformalcasualrelaxedunofficialgewöhnlich, normal
not unusual or different in any way
They are ordinary people like you and me.
Sie sind ganz normale Menschen wie du und ich.
an ordinary sort of day
Synonymecommontypicalusualregularnormalplainaveragerun-of-the-millAntonymeextraordinaryremarkableunusualexceptionalspecialuniqueursprünglich, original
existing at the beginning of a particular period, process or activity
The original plan was to meet at the park, not the café.
Der ursprüngliche Plan war, sich im Park zu treffen, nicht im Café.
SynonymeauthenticgenuineinitialfirstprimaryprototypicalAntonymefakecopyimitationderivativesecondarylaut
making a lot of noise
That music is too loud - please turn it down.
Die Musik ist zu laut – bitte mach sie leiser.
You'll have to speak louder—I can't hear you.
SynonymenoisydeafeningboisterousclamorousthunderousblaringraucousAntonymequietsilentsoftmutedinaudiblepeacefulsubduedgroß, bedeutend, wichtig
very large or important
We have encountered major problems.
Wir sind auf große Probleme gestoßen.
major international companies
SynonymesignificantimportantprimarychiefprincipalsubstantialconsiderableseriousAntonymeminorinsignificantunimportanttrivialsecondarylesserfair, gerecht
treating people equally or in a way that is right or reasonable
It's not fair that my brother gets more pocket money than me.
Es ist nicht fair, dass mein Bruder mehr Taschengeld bekommt als ich.
Synonymeaverageadequateso-somediocrepassablereasonableequitablejustAntonymeexcellentoutstandingexceptionalunfairbiasedpoorinferiorbestimmt, speziell
used to emphasize that you are referring to one individual person, thing or type of thing and not others
Is there a particular book you would like to read?
Gibt es ein bestimmtes Buch, das du gern lesen möchtest?
SynonymespecificdistinctspecialcertainAntonymegeneraluniversalbroadvague
