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B1 · Describing things (2)
B1 · Dinge beschreiben (2)
offensichtlich, offenkundig
in a way that is easy to see or understand; clearly
Her tardiness was obviously resented by her coworkers
Ihre Unpünktlichkeit wurde von ihren Kollegen offensichtlich übel genommen.
SynonymeclearlyevidentlyplainlyundoubtedlycertainlypatentlyunquestionablyAntonymeobscurelyvaguelyquestionablydoubtfullyuncertainlyrichtig, ordentlich
in a way that is correct and/or appropriate
How much money do we need to do the job properly?
Wie viel Geld brauchen wir, um die Arbeit richtig zu machen?
The television isn't working properly.
SynonymecorrectlyappropriatelysuitablyrightlyaccuratelyfittinglywellAntonymeimproperlyincorrectlyinappropriatelypoorlywronglynatürlich, selbstverständlich
in a way that you would expect
Naturally, I get upset when things go wrong.
Natürlich rege ich mich auf, wenn etwas schiefgeht.
After a while, we naturally started talking about the children.
Synonymeobviouslyof coursecertainlysurelyinherentlyspontaneouslynormallyunsuprisinglyAntonymeunnaturallyartificiallyforcedlycontrivedaffectedlyselten
not done, seen, happening, etc. very often
It's very rare to find these birds in England in winter.
Es ist sehr selten, diese Vögel im Winter in England zu finden.
This weekend, visitors will get a rare chance to visit the private apartments.
SynonymeuncommonscarceinfrequentexceptionaluniqueunusualAntonymecommonfrequentusualordinarytypicalangenehm, erfreulich
fun, attractive, or giving pleasure
a pleasant environment to work in
eine angenehme Arbeitsumgebung
a pleasant climate/evening/place
SynonymeagreeableenjoyabledelightfulamiablenicecharminggratifyingAntonymeunpleasantdisagreeableawfulhorriblenastyoffensiverelativ
considered and judged by being compared with something else
After the busy city, the village was a place of relative calm.
Nach der geschäftigen Stadt war das Dorf ein Ort relativer Ruhe.
Synonymerelationfamily memberkinkinsmankinswomanconnectionAntonymestrangerunrelatedoutsiderhauptsächlich, vor allem
more than anything else; also used to talk about the most important reason for something
They eat mainly fruit and nuts.
Sie essen hauptsächlich Obst und Nüsse.
The population almost doubles in summer, mainly because of the jazz festival.
SynonymeprimarilymostlychieflylargelygenerallyAntonymesecondarilypartiallyincidentallyslightlymarginallyvöllig, vollkommen
completely
It's perfectly good as it is (= it doesn't need changing).
Es ist völlig in Ordnung so, wie es ist.
To be perfectly honest, I didn't want to go anyway.
SynonymecompletelyabsolutelyentirelyfullytotallyflawlesslyAntonymeimperfectlypartiallyslightlysomewhatvorbereitet, gerüstet
ready and able to deal with something
When they set out they were well prepared.
Als sie aufbrachen, waren sie gut vorbereitet.
We'll be better prepared next time.
SynonymereadyequippedorganizedarrangedfittedqualifiedAntonymeunpreparedunreadyill-equippedunorganizednegligentprivat, eigen
belonging to or for the use of a particular person or group; not for public use
The hotel has 110 bedrooms, all with private bathrooms.
Das Hotel hat 110 Zimmer, alle mit eigenem Bad.
The villa has its own private beach.
SynonymepersonalsecretconfidentialexclusiveisolatedAntonymepublicsharedopencommonpraktisch
connected with real situations rather than with ideas or theories
practical problems
praktische Probleme
From a practical point of view, it isn't a good place to live.
SynonymerealisticsensiblepragmaticfeasibleworkablefunctionalappliedutilitarianAntonymeimpracticaltheoreticalidealisticunrealisticuselessunworkablerichtig, angemessen
right, appropriate or correct; according to the rules
We should have had a proper discussion before voting.
Wir hätten vor der Abstimmung eine richtige Diskussion führen sollen.
Nothing is in its proper place.
SynonymecorrectsuitableappropriatefittingrightdecentrespectableformalAntonymeimproperunsuitableinappropriateindecentwrongincorrectführend, wichtigste
most important or most successful
He played a leading part in the negotiations.
Er spielte eine führende Rolle bei den Verhandlungen.
leading experts
SynonymechiefprincipalforemostdominantprimarymajorguidinginfluentialAntonymefollowingminorsecondarysubordinatetrailingverwandt, zusammenhängend
connected with something/somebody in some way
a related issue/question
ein damit zusammenhängendes Thema/eine damit zusammenhängende Frage
a stress-related illness
SynonymeconnectedassociatedlinkedrelevantgermanepertinentakinAntonymeunrelatedunconnecteddissimilarirrelevantinapplicableindirekt, mittelbar
happening not as the main aim, cause or result of a particular action, but in addition to it
The building collapsed as an indirect result of the heavy rain.
Das Gebäude stürzte als indirekte Folge des starken Regens ein.
There would be some benefit, however indirect, to the state.
SynonymeroundaboutsecondaryimplicitcircumstantialobliqueAntonymedirectstraightforwardexplicitimmediatebesonders, insbesondere
especially; more than usual or more than others
I enjoyed the play, particularly the second half.
Mir hat das Stück gefallen, besonders die zweite Hälfte.
particularly good/important/useful
Synonymeespeciallyspecificallynotablyin particularprimarilymainlyAntonymegenerallyusuallytypicallycommonlyordinarilyin generalnotwendigerweise, zwangsläufig
used to say that something cannot be avoided
Learning a new language necessarily takes a lot of time and effort.
Eine neue Sprache zu lernen erfordert zwangsläufig viel Zeit und Mühe.
SynonymeinevitablycertainlycompulsorilyrequiredlyassuredlyAntonymeunnecessarilyoptionallypossiblyavoidably
