Lektion 165/202 · 24 Wörter · 0 gelernt
B1 · Thinking & opinions (1)
B1 · Denken & Meinungen (1)
feststellen, ermitteln
to discover the facts about something; to calculate something exactly
After reading the contract, I was still unable to determine if our company was liable for back wages.
Nach dem Lesen des Vertrags konnte ich immer noch nicht feststellen, ob unser Unternehmen für ausstehende Löhne haftbar war.
The skill of the union bargainers will determine whether the automotive plant will open next week
Synonymeascertainestablishfind outverifyresolvedecideAntonymedoubtquestionwaverhesitatespeculateguessdie Folge, die Konsequenz
a result of something that has happened, especially an unpleasant result
As a consequence of not having seen a dentist for several years, Lydia had several cavities.
Als Folge davon, dass sie mehrere Jahre nicht beim Zahnarzt gewesen war, hatte Lydia mehrere Löcher in den Zähnen.
The consequence of not following the service instructions for your car is that the warranty is invalidated
SynonymeresultoutcomeeffectramificationaftermathsequelAntonymecauseoriginantecedentsourcereasonignorieren, missachten
to pay no attention to something
He ignored all the 'No Smoking' signs and lit up a cigarette
Er ignorierte alle Rauchverbotsschilder und zündete sich eine Zigarette an.
When the director is working at the computer, she ignores everything around her
Synonymedisregardoverlookneglectdisregardpay no attention toshundiscountbrush asideAntonymeheednoticeacknowledgeattend toregardconsiderdie Grundlage, der Grund
the reason why people take a particular action
The manager didn't have any basis for firing the employee
Der Manager hatte keinerlei Grundlage, den Mitarbeiter zu entlassen.
On the basis of my ten years of loyalty to this company, I feel that I deserve three weeks vacation
SynonymefoundationreasongroundprincipleunderpinningjustificationrationaleAntonymederivativesuperstructureeffectresultconsequencekonzentrieren
to give all your attention to something and not think about anything else
We should concentrate our efforts on the last quarter of the year
Wir sollten unsere Anstrengungen auf das letzte Quartal des Jahres konzentrieren.
In his quiet, corner office, the manager could finally concentrate and finish his work
Synonymefocuscenterdirecthoneintensifydevoteapply oneselfAntonymedispersedistractdivertscatterdiffuseschlussfolgern, zu dem Schluss kommen
to decide or believe something as a result of what you have heard or seen
After long discussions, the board has concluded that the project has to be canceled
Nach langen Diskussionen ist der Vorstand zu dem Schluss gekommen, dass das Projekt eingestellt werden muss.
The committee members concluded the meeting early so that they could finish their budgets
SynonymededuceinferdecidedetermineresolvejudgeascertainunderstandAntonymebegincommenceinitiatestartopendoubtquestionuntersuchen, prüfen
to consider or study an idea, a subject, etc. very carefully
Before marketing a new product, researchers must carefully examine it from every aspect
Bevor ein neues Produkt vermarktet wird, müssen die Forscher es sorgfältig von allen Seiten untersuchen.
Good researchers have to examine every possible option, including some that seem bizarre
SynonymeinspectinvestigatescrutinizeanalyzestudyprobeassessreviewAntonymeignoreoverlookneglectdisregardskimglancebehaupten
to say that something is true although it has not been proved and other people may not believe it
The man claimed to have seen a strange spaceship over the field.
Der Mann behauptete, über dem Feld ein seltsames Raumschiff gesehen zu haben.
SynonymeassertdeclareprofessmaintaindemandretrievecollectAntonymedisclaimdenyrelinquishwaiveforfeitabandonbewusst
knowing or realizing something
My dentist made me aware that I should have an appointment twice a year
Mein Zahnarzt machte mir bewusst, dass ich zweimal im Jahr einen Termin haben sollte.
I was not aware that flossing my teeth could prevent a buildup of plaque
SynonymeconsciousinformedmindfulcognizantsensibleperceptiveAntonymeunawareignorantobliviousunconsciousheedlesszugeben, eingestehen
to agree, often unwillingly, that something is true
He finally admitted breaking the window when his mother asked him.
Er gab schließlich zu, das Fenster zerbrochen zu haben, als seine Mutter ihn fragte.
Synonymeacceptacknowledgeconfessgrantreceivetake inAntonymedenyrejectexcluderefuseder Zusammenhang, die Verbindung
something that connects two facts, ideas, etc.
Police have found no connection between the two crimes.
Die Polizei hat keinen Zusammenhang zwischen den beiden Verbrechen gefunden.
SynonymerelationshiplinkassociationcorrelationbondtienexusAntonymeseparationdetachmentseverancedisconnectionisolationanstreben, beabsichtigen
to try or plan to achieve something
They are aiming to reduce unemployment by 50%.
Sie streben an, die Arbeitslosigkeit um 50 % zu senken.
They're aiming at training everybody by the end of the year.
SynonymegoalpurposeobjectivetargetintendstriveaspireAntonymeaimlessdriftwanderstrayder Nachteil
something that causes problems and tends to stop somebody/something from succeeding or making progress
The fact that he didn't speak a foreign language put him at a distinct disadvantage.
Dass er keine Fremdsprache sprach, brachte ihn deutlich in Nachteil.
I hope my lack of experience won't be to my disadvantage.
SynonymedrawbackhandicapdownsideweaknesssetbackimpedimenthindranceAntonymeadvantagebenefitassetstrengthraten, empfehlen
to tell somebody what you think they should do in a particular situation
I think I'd advise leaving the company.
Ich glaube, ich würde raten, das Unternehmen zu verlassen.
Her mother was away and couldn't advise her.
SynonymerecommendsuggestguidecounselwarnurgeencourageAntonymedissuadediscouragedetermisguideverwirren
to make somebody unable to think clearly or understand something
They confused me with conflicting accounts of what happened.
Sie verwirrten mich mit widersprüchlichen Berichten darüber, was passiert war.
My kids spend hours chatting on the phone to their friends.
SynonymebewilderperplexbafflemuddledisorientflusterpuzzleAntonymeclarifyenlightenexplainsimplifyelucidateunravelsicher, definitiv
sure or certain; unlikely to change
I've heard rumours, but nothing definite.
Ich habe Gerüchte gehört, aber nichts Sicheres.
That's definite then, is it?
SynonymecertainsureclearexplicitpreciseabsoluteconclusiveAntonymeindefiniteuncertainvagueambiguousdoubtfulunclearerwartet
that you think will happen
this year's expected earnings
die erwarteten Erträge dieses Jahres
Double the expected number of people came to the meeting.
Synonymeanticipatedpredictedforecastedprospectivesupposedhoped-forAntonymeunexpectedunforeseensurprisingdoubtfulunlikelydie Schlussfolgerung, der Schluss
something that you decide when you have thought about all the information connected with the situation
I've come to the conclusion that he's not the right person for the job.
Ich bin zu dem Schluss gekommen, dass er nicht der Richtige für die Stelle ist.
We can safely draw some conclusions from our discussion.
SynonymeinferencedeductiondeterminationjudgmentresolutionoutcomeendresultAntonymebeginningstartopeningintroductionpremiseassumptionder Glaube, die Vorstellung
a strong feeling that something/somebody exists or is true; confidence that something/somebody is good or right
Vietnamese people have some beliefs about Tet.
Die Vietnamesen haben bestimmte Vorstellungen über Tet.
I admire his passionate belief in what he is doing.
SynonymefaithtrustconvictionopinionfeelingassumptionAntonymedisbeliefdoubtskepticismdistrustdenialder Kontrast, der Gegensatz
a difference between two or more people or things that you can see clearly when they are compared or put close together; the fact of comparing two or more things in order to show the differences between them
There is a striking contrast between the bright colours and the dark background.
Zwischen den leuchtenden Farben und dem dunklen Hintergrund besteht ein auffälliger Kontrast.
Synonymecomparedifferentiateopposedistinguishdifferset offjuxtaposeAntonymesimilaritylikenessresemblanceagreementharmonysamenessunityder Hinweis, der Anhaltspunkt
a piece of information or an object that helps you find the answer to a question, problem or mystery
He gave me some clues to answer his question.
Er gab mir ein paar Hinweise, um seine Frage zu beantworten.
SynonymehintindicationsuggestionsigntraceevidenceleadAntonymecertaintyproofanswersolutionder Vergleich
the process of comparing two or more people or things
A comparison of the two cars showed that one was faster.
Ein Vergleich der beiden Autos zeigte, dass eines schneller war.
SynonymecontrastcollationjuxtapositionanalogycorrelationAntonymeisolationseparationdisconnectiondissimilarity
