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A2 · Feelings & personality (1)
A2 · Gefühle & Persönlichkeit (1)
das Verhalten, das Benehmen
the way that somebody behaves, especially towards other people
Suspicious behavior in a department store will draw the attention of the security guards
Verdächtiges Verhalten in einem Kaufhaus zieht die Aufmerksamkeit der Sicherheitsleute auf sich.
Annu is conducting a survey on whether consumer behavior differs between men and women
SynonymeconductdemeanormanneractionsactivityperformancedeportmentAntonymeinactivitystillnesscessationidlenessrestraintkreativ, schöpferisch
involving the use of skill and the imagination to produce something new or a work of art
The writer's creative representation of the Seven Deadly Sins was astounding
Die kreative Darstellung der sieben Todsünden durch den Autor war verblüffend.
There are a number of creative people writing for the theater these days
SynonymeimaginativeinnovativeoriginalingeniousinventiveAntonymeunimaginativeuninspiredordinaryconventionaluncreativedie Gewohnheit, die Angewohnheit
a thing that you do often and almost without thinking, especially something that is hard to stop doing
The patient had a habit of grinding his teeth during his sleep
Der Patient hatte die Angewohnheit, im Schlaf mit den Zähnen zu knirschen.
The toddler's father stressed the importance of toothbrushing in hopes of establishing a good habit
SynonymecustompracticeroutinetendencypatternAntonymeunusualnessinfrequencydisinclinationaberrationaktiv, rührig
always busy doing things, especially physical activities
She is over 70 but she is very active.
Sie ist über 70, aber sie ist sehr aktiv.
Although he's nearly 80, he is still very active.
SynonymeenergeticlivelydynamicvigorousbusyAntonymeinactivepassivelethargicdormantlazydie Angst, die Furcht
the bad feeling that you have when you are in danger or when a particular thing frightens you
She has a terrible fear of spiders and snakes.
Sie hat eine schreckliche Angst vor Spinnen und Schlangen.
SynonymedreadapprehensionanxietyterroralarmpanicAntonymecouragebraveryconfidenceassurancecalmnessintelligent, klug
good at learning, understanding and thinking in a logical way about things; showing this ability
to ask an intelligent question
eine intelligente Frage stellen
a highly intelligent child
SynonymesmartbrightcleverastuteknowledgeablewisebrilliantAntonymestupidunintelligentdumbfoolishnaivesimpleglücklich, vom Glück begünstigt
having good luck; happening because of good luck
You were lucky (that) you spotted the danger in time.
Du hattest Glück, dass du die Gefahr rechtzeitig bemerkt hast.
You can think yourself lucky you didn't get mugged.
SynonymefortunateblessedcharmedfavoredsuccessfulAntonymeunluckyunfortunateill-fatedcursedvorsichtig, sorgfältig
giving attention or thought to what you are doing so that you avoid hurting yourself, damaging something or doing something wrong
He is a careful driver.
Er ist ein vorsichtiger Fahrer.
I'm very careful about washing my hands before eating (= I make sure I do it).
SynonymecautiousprudentattentivemeticulousthoroughwatchfulvigilantAntonymecarelessrecklessnegligentheedlessrashimprudentdas Glück
good things that happen to you by chance, not because of your own efforts or abilities
We wish her luck in her new career.
Wir wünschen ihr Glück in ihrer neuen Laufbahn.
With a bit of luck, we'll finish on time.
Synonymefortunechancesuccessgood fortuneprosperousnessprovidenceserendipityAntonymemisfortunebad luckfailureadversitytragedynervös, ängstlich
anxious about something or afraid of something
He is nervous when he makes a speech in front of crowds.
Er ist nervös, wenn er vor Menschenmengen eine Rede hält.
He had been nervous about inviting us.
Synonymeanxiousapprehensiverestlessjitteryuneasyfidgetyon edgetenseAntonymecalmrelaxedcomposedpeacefultranquildie Art, das Auftreten, das Benehmen
the way that somebody behaves towards other people
He has a friendly manner.
Er hat eine freundliche Art.
She answered in a businesslike manner.
SynonymebehaviorwaydemeanorconductstyleapproachhabitcustomAntonymeimproprietyrudenessdiscourtesyawkwardnessunconventionalityfaul
unwilling to work or be active; doing as little as possible
He's too lazy to make his bed in the morning.
Er ist zu faul, um morgens sein Bett zu machen.
I was feeling too lazy to go out.
SynonymeidleslothfulinactiveindolentlethargicslackshiftlessAntonymeindustriousdiligenthardworkingactiveenergeticassiduousenterprising
