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B1 · Body & health

B1 · Körper & Gesundheit

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    suffer(verb)

    /ˈsʌfər/

    leiden, erleiden

    to be badly affected by a disease, pain, sad feelings, a lack of something, etc.

    He suffered intense pain

    Er litt unter starken Schmerzen.

    He suffers from asthma.

    Synonymeendureundergoexperiencebeartoleratesustain
    Antonymeenjoythriveprosperflourishbenefit
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    nail(noun)

    /neɪl/

    der Nagel, der Fingernagel

    the thin hard layer covering the outer tip of the fingers or toes

    nail clippers

    der Nagelknipser

    Stop biting your nails!

    Synonymetackspikepinclawtalon
    AntonymeNone (in the context of the anatomical part). For the verb senseantonyms would be things like 'unfasten''detach'
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    survive(verb)

    /sərˈvaɪv/

    überleben

    to continue to live or exist

    These plants cannot survive in very cold conditions.

    Diese Pflanzen können bei sehr kalten Bedingungen nicht überleben.

    Some strange customs have survived from earlier times.

    Synonymeendurepersistlivewithstandcopeget by
    Antonymedieperishsuccumbexpire
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    emergency(noun)

    /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/

    der Notfall

    a sudden, serious situation, such as an injury or illness, that needs immediate action

    Severe chest pain should always be treated as a medical emergency.

    Starke Brustschmerzen sollten immer als medizinischer Notfall behandelt werden.

    In an emergency, call 115 for an ambulance.

    Synonymecrisisurgencyexigencypredicamentdisaster
    Antonymecalmpeacenormalityroutine
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    operation(noun)

    /ˌɑːpəreɪʃn ˌdezərt ˈʃiːld/

    die Operation

    the process of cutting open a part of a person's body in order to remove or repair a damaged part

    Doctors performed an emergency operation for appendicitis last night

    Die Ärzte führten letzte Nacht eine Notoperation wegen Blinddarmentzündung durch.

    Doctors performed an emergency operation for appendicitis last night.

    Synonymesurgeryprocedureinterventiontreatmentprocessundertakingactivity
    Antonymeinactionrestnoninterventionabstention
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    tongue(noun)

    /tʌŋ/

    die Zunge

    the soft part in the mouth that moves around, used for tasting, swallowing , speaking, etc.

    He clicked his tongue to attract their attention.

    Er schnalzte mit der Zunge, um ihre Aufmerksamkeit zu erregen.

    It's very rude to stick your tongue out at people.

    Synonymespeechlanguagearticulationdialect
    Antonymesilencemuteness
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    throat(noun)

    /θrəʊt/

    der Hals, die Kehle

    a passage in the neck through which food and air pass on their way into the body; the front part of the neck

    a sore throat

    Halsschmerzen

    He held the knife to her throat.

    Synonymegulletwindpipepharynx
    Antonymecommon yellowthroatcutthroatear-nose-and-throat doctorfrog-in-the-throatrelaxed throatthroatthroatywhite-throat
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    sight(noun)

    /saɪt/

    das Sehvermögen, die Sehkraft

    the ability to see

    She lost her sight in an accident when she was young.

    Sie verlor ihr Augenlicht bei einem Unfall, als sie jung war.

    Synonymeviewvisioneyesightspectacleperceptionobservationglimpse
    Antonymeblindnessimperceptibility
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    chest(noun)

    /tʃest/

    die Brust, der Brustkorb

    the top part of the front of the body, between the neck and the stomach

    There is a red spot on his chest.

    Er hat einen roten Fleck auf der Brust.

    a chest infection

    Synonymebreastthoraxbosomtorsopectus
    Antonymebackrear
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    breathing(noun)

    /ˈbriːðɪŋ/

    die Atmung, das Atmen

    the action of taking air into the lungs and sending it out again

    Heavy (= loud) breathing was all I could hear.

    Schweres (= lautes) Atmen war alles, was ich hören konnte.

    Her breathing became steady and she fell asleep.

    Synonymerespirationventilationinspirationexpirationpantingsighing
    Antonymesuffocationasphyxiationbreathlessness
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    breathe(verb)

    /briːð/

    atmen

    to take air into your lungs and send it out again through your nose or mouth

    He breathed deeply before speaking again.

    Er atmete tief durch, bevor er wieder sprach.

    He was breathing heavily after his exertions.

    Synonymeinhaleexhalerespiregasppantpuff
    Antonymesuffocateasphyxiatechoke
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    muscle(noun)

    /ˈmʌsl/

    der Muskel

    a piece of body tissue that you make tight and relax in order to move a particular part of the body; the tissue that forms the muscles of the body

    She tried to relax her tense muscles.

    Sie versuchte, ihre verspannten Muskeln zu entspannen.

    a calf/neck/thigh muscle

    Synonymesinewbicepstendonstrengthbrawn
    Antonymeweaknessatrophyflabbiness
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    uncomfortable(adjective)

    /ʌnˈkʌmftəbl/

    unbequem

    not letting you feel physically comfortable; unpleasant to wear, sit on, etc.

    I couldn't sleep because the bed was so uncomfortable.

    Ich konnte nicht schlafen, weil das Bett so unbequem war.

    uncomfortable shoes

    Synonymeawkwarduneasydistressingirritatingpainfuldisagreeablerestless
    Antonymecomfortableeasypleasantagreeablerelaxing
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    breath(noun)

    /breθ/

    der Atem

    the air that you take into your lungs and send out again

    We had to stop for breath before we got to the top.

    Wir mussten anhalten, um zu Atem zu kommen, bevor wir den Gipfel erreichten.

    His breath smelt of garlic.

    Synonymerespirationexhalationinhalationpuffgasp
    Antonymesuffocationasphyxiation
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    toe(noun)

    /təʊ/

    der Zeh

    one of the five small parts that stick out from the foot; any similar part on the foot of an animal or bird

    That man has 11 toes.

    Dieser Mann hat 11 Zehen.

    I stubbed my toe on the step.

    Synonymedigitpedal digit
    Antonymeautoeroticdostoevskidostoevskiandostoevskyeven-toedgrottoeshammer-toeheel-and-toe
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    poison(noun)

    /ˈpɔɪzn/

    das Gift

    a substance that causes death or harm if it gets into the body

    Keep the rat poison away from small children and pets.

    Halte das Rattengift von kleinen Kindern und Haustieren fern.

    Synonymevenomtoxintoxicantbanecontaminate
    Antonymeantidotecureremedyneutralizecleanse
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    strength(noun)

    /streŋkθ/

    die Kraft, die Stärke

    the quality of being physically strong

    He pushed against the rock with all his strength.

    Er drückte mit aller Kraft gegen den Felsen.

    She didn't have the strength to walk any further.

    Synonymepowerforcemightpotencyvigorenergy
    Antonymeweaknessfrailtyimpotencefeebleness
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    injure(verb)

    /ˈɪndʒər/

    verletzen

    to harm yourself or somebody else physically, especially in an accident

    The bomb killed eleven people and injured 55.

    Die Bombe tötete elf Menschen und verletzte 55.

    She injured herself during training.

    Synonymewoundhurtdamageharmimpair
    Antonymehealcuremendrepair
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    treatment(noun)

    /ˈtriːtmənt/

    die Behandlung

    something that is done to cure an illness or injury, or to make somebody look and feel good

    The little boy has responded well to treatment.

    Der kleine Junge hat gut auf die Behandlung angesprochen.

    He is receiving treatment for shock.

    Synonymetherapycureremedycaremanagementhealingmedicationintervention
    Antonymeneglectdisregardharminjuryaggravationworsening
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    lip(noun)

    /lɪp/

    die Lippe

    either of the two soft edges at the opening to the mouth

    Her lips are quite thin.

    Ihre Lippen sind ziemlich schmal.

    The assistant pursed her lips.

    Synonymemouthlabium
    Antonymeinsideinteriormiddlekindness
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    painful(adjective)

    /ˈpeɪnfl/

    schmerzhaft

    causing you pain

    My knee is still very painful after I fell off my bike.

    Mein Knie tut nach dem Sturz vom Fahrrad immer noch sehr weh.

    Synonymeachingagonizingbitterdistressinggrievoushurtfulmiserablesevere
    Antonymepleasantdelightfuljoyfulhappyagreeablepainless
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    poisonous(adjective)

    /ˈpɔɪzənəs/

    giftig

    causing death or illness if swallowed or taken into the body

    Ivy leaves are poisonous but I am immune to the poison.

    Efeublätter sind giftig, aber ich bin gegen das Gift immun.

    Synonymetoxicvenomousnoxiousdeadlylethal
    Antonymeharmlesssafenon-toxicbenignwholesome
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    symptom(noun)

    /ˈsɪmptəm/

    das Symptom, das Krankheitszeichen

    a change in the body or mind that a patient notices and that may be a sign of disease

    The most common symptoms of dengue are high fever and severe body aches.

    Die häufigsten Symptome von Dengue sind hohes Fieber und starke Gliederschmerzen.

    Tell the doctor when your symptoms first started.

    Synonymesignindicationmanifestationcharacteristicfeatureevidence
    Antonymehealthwellnesscurenormality
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    fitness(noun)

    /ˈfɪtnəs/

    die Fitness

    the state of being physically healthy and strong

    I took a fitness course last month.

    Ich habe letzten Monat einen Fitnesskurs gemacht.

    Synonymehealthwellnessphysical conditionwell-beingshape
    Antonymeillnessweaknessfrailtyunhealthiness
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    injured(adjective)

    /ˈɪndʒərd/

    verletzt

    physically hurt; having an injury

    She was seriously injured in the accident.

    Sie wurde bei dem Unfall schwer verletzt.

    Synonymewoundedhurtdamagedimpairedafflicted
    Antonymeunhurtuninjuredsafewellhealthy