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a,
an indef art | (indefinite article) | ein Unbest Art, m |
| eine Unbest Art, f |
| ein Unbest Art, n |
| Anmerkung: "an" is used before a vowel sound |
| There's a monster under my bed. |
| Tania is eating an ice cream. |
| Unter meinem Bett ist ein Monster. |
a,
an indef art | ([sth] hypothetical, non-specific) | ein Unbest Art m |
| eine Unbest Art f |
| Anmerkung: "an" is used before a vowel sound |
| I like a challenge. |
| Ich mag eine Herausforderung. |
a,
an indef art | (person called) | ein gewisser Unbest Art, m + Adj |
| eine gewisse Unbest Art, f + Adj |
| Anmerkung: "an" is used before a vowel sound |
| A Mr Smith asked to speak to you. |
| There's an Eleanor on the phone for you. |
| Ein gewisser Herr Schmidt möchte mir dir sprechen. |
| Eine gewisse Eleanor ist für Sie am Telefon. |
a,
an prep | (per, every, each) | pro Präp |
| per Präp |
| je Präp |
| Anmerkung: "an" is used before a vowel sound |
| The speed limit in residential areas is 30 miles an hour. |
| Music lessons cost one hundred dollars an hour. |
| Die Geschwindigkeitsbegrenzung in Wohngebieten ist 30 Kilometer pro Stunde. |
| an acquired taste n | (like for [sth] over time) | gewöhnungsbedürftig Adj |
| Oysters are definitely an acquired taste. |
| an Aladdin's cave of [sth] n | UK, figurative (collection of precious things) | Schatztruhe Schatzkiste Nf |
| eine Truhe/Kiste voller Schätze Rdw |
| an indef art | (a, one) | ein Unbest Art, n |
| eine Unbest Art, f |
| ein Unbest Art, m |
| Anmerkung: before a vowel sound |
| Tania is eating an ice cream. Harry likes an omelette for breakfast. |
| Harry mag zum Frühstück gern ein Omelette. |
| an indef art | dated, formal (a: before certain words) | ein Unbest Art, m |
| eine Unbest Art, f |
| ein Unbest Art, n |
| Anmerkung: "An" may be used before a word beginning with h in which the first syllable is unstressed; however, "a" is more common. |
| This is an historic moment. |
| Das ist ein historischer Moment. |
| an indef art | (each, per) | die Best Art, f |
| jede Pron |
| pro Adv |
| Anmerkung: before a vowel sound |
| Music lessons cost one hundred dollars an hour. |
| Musikunterricht kostet 100 Dollar die Stunde. |
| an arm and a leg n | slang, figurative (high price, high cost) | viel zu viel Rdw |
| viel zu teuer sein VP |
| No, the price is too high - he wants an arm and a leg for that old car. |
| an awful lot n | informal (many, much) | viele Adj |
| eine Menge Unbest Art, f + Nf |
| an awful lot of expr | informal (large quantity) | unglaublich viel Adj + Adj |
| (ugs) | jede Menge Pron + Nm |
| sehr viel Adv + Adj |
| eine sehr große Menge an Rdw |
| There are an awful lot of violets growing among the rhubarb. |
| an awful lot expr | informal (greatly) | sehr Adv |
| (ugs) | unheimlich Adj als Adv |
| an awful lot expr | informal (very often, at great length) (ugs) | richtig oft, echt oft Adj + Adj |
| sehr oft Adv + Adj |
| häufig Adj |
| an uphill struggle n | figurative ([sth] difficult and tiring) | harter Kampf Adj + Nm |
| zähes Ringen Adj + Nn |
| mühsames Unterfangen Adj + Nn |
| Brian faces an uphill struggle to overcome the injuries from his accident. |
an analog of [sth],
an analog to [sth] (US),
an analogue of [sth],
an analogue to [sth] (UK) n | ([sth] comparable) | [etw] Ähnliches Nn |
| [etw] Vergleichbares Nn |
| [etw] Entsprechendes Nn |
| an apology for [sth] n | (poor example) | Schande für etwas Nf + Präp |
| armes Beispiel für etwas Rdw |
| Frankly, this place is an apology for a hotel. |
| Ehrlich gesagt ist dieser Ort eine Schande für ein Hotel. |
| an assault on the senses n | (overwhelming noise, color, smells) | Sinnesüberforderung Nf |
| Reizüberflutung Nf |
| Angriff auf die Sinne Rdw |
| A walk through the market is an assault on the senses; there is so much noise and activity. |
| at an angle adv | (diagonally, obliquely) | schräg Adj als Adv |
| He hung the picture up without a spirit level so it was at an angle. |
| at an early hour adv | (early in the morning) | zu früher Stunde Rdw |
| früh am Morgen Rdw |
| früh morgens Adj + Adj |
| My grandmother had the custom of rising at an early hour. |
be an instant success,
be an overnight success v expr | (be immediately popular) (überschlagen) | wie eine Bombe einschlagen Rdw |
| sofort ein Erfolg sein Rdw |
| The TV show proved to be an instant success. |
not blink,
not blink an eye v expr | figurative, informal (not be shocked or disapprove) | egal sein Adj + Vi |
| über etwas hinwegsehen Präp + Vi, sepa |
| You can say the most outrageous things to Jeff and he doesn't blink an eye. |
not blink at [sth],
not blink an eye at [sth] v expr | figurative, informal (not react to) | wegen etwas keine Miene verziehen Rdw |
| nichts ausmachen Pron + Vi, sepa |
| Joshua is so rich, he doesn't blink at paying $800 for a wristwatch. |
| Joshua ist so reich, es macht ihm nichts aus, 800 Dollar für eine Armbanduhr auszugeben. |
| bring [sth] to an end⇒ vtr | (conclude, finish) | etwas beenden Vt |
| etwas abschließen Vt, sepa |
| The conference was brought to an end in the late afternoon. |
| come to an agreement v expr | (decide mutually) | einigen Vr |
| (übertragen) | auf einen Nenner kommen Rdw |
| sich einig werden Rdw |
| The two men came to an agreement over the price of the secondhand car. |
| come to an agreement with [sb] v expr | (resolve a dispute) | die Streitigkeiten beiseite legen Rdw |
| einigen Vr |
| It was a long hard battle but we finally came to an agreement with each other. |
| come to an agreement with [sb] v expr | (agree to terms) | einigen Vr |
| vereinbaren Vt |
| abmachen Vt, sepa |
| I came to an agreement with my ex-wife that I would watch the kids on the weekends. |
| come to an end v expr | (conclude) | zu Ende gehen Rdw |
| ein Ende finden Rdw |
| vorbei sein Adv + Vi |
| All good things must come to an end. |
| come to an end v expr | (be resolved) | gelöst werden V Part Perf + Hv |
| ein Ende finden Rdw |
| vorbei sein Adv + Vi |
| With some therapy your internal conflict could finally come to an end. |
| cost an arm and a leg v expr | figurative, informal (be expensive) | ein Vermögen kosten Rdw |
| ein Heidengeld kosten Rdw |
| einen stolzen Preis haben Rdw |
| Don't drop my phone; it cost an arm and a leg. |
draw to a close,
draw to an end v expr | (finish) | dem Ende zugehen VP |
| langsam zu Ende gehen VP |
| sich dem Ende neigen VP |
| As the evening drew to a close, the orchestra played a final waltz. |
eighth,
an eighth,
one eighth,
1/8 n | (fraction: 8th part) | ein Achtel Unbest Art + Nn |
| Anmerkung: "an eighth" is used generally; "one eighth" is used to emphasize the precise amount |
| Cut the pie into eighths. |
eke out a living,
eke out an existence v expr | (struggle to earn money) (übertragen) | durchboxen Vr, sepa |
| (übertragen) | durchkämpfen Vr, sepa |
| (übertragen) | durchschlagen Vr, sepa |
| She ekes out an existence working two part-time jobs. |
| an element of [sth] n | (factor) | Umstand Nm |
| There was an element of luck involved when he won the race. |
| Es war ein glücklicher Umstand, dass er das Rennen gewonnen hat. |
| an enemy of [sth] n | (person: opponent) | ein Gegner von etwas Rdw |
| This environmentalist is an enemy of the government's policy on nuclear energy. |
the engine of [sth],
an engine for [sth] n | figurative (stimulus) | Antrieb Nm |
| Motivation Nf |
| This latest government policy is likely to prove the engine of the party's destruction. |
| an eternity n | informal, figurative (long time) | eine Ewigkeit Nf |
| School seemed to go on for an eternity. |
| an exercise in [sth] n | (project, endeavor) | eine Aufgabe in etwas Rdw |
| Writing short stories was an exercise in technique for the author. |
| Kurzgeschichten schreiben war für den Autor eine Aufgabe, um seine Technik zu verbessern. |
eyeful,
an eyeful n | ([sth/sb] visually striking) | eine Augenweide Unbest Art, f + Nf |
| [jmd/etw] der/das gut aussieht Rdw |
eyeful,
an eyeful n | (thorough look) | ein genauer Blick Rdw |
| form an opinion v expr | (decide what you think) | eine Meinung bilden Rdw |
| (übertragen) | ein Bild von etwas machen Rdw |
| I don't think I have enough information to form an opinion yet. |
| get an earful v expr | figurative, informal (be reprimanded) (Slang) | Anschiss bekommen, Anschiss kriegen Nm + Vt |
| (Slang, vulgär) | den Arsch voll kriegen Rdw |
| sich einen Anpfiff abholen Rdw |
| Tony got an earful from the boss when he arrived late for work. |
| go to an early grave v expr | (die young) | nicht alt werden Rdw |
| jung sterben Adj + Vi |
| Callum is going to an early grave if he doesn't adopt a healthier lifestyle. |
| half an hour n | (30 minutes) | eine halbe Stunde Rdw |
| die halbe Stunde Rdw |
| It only takes me half an hour to get ready in the morning. |
half hour,
half an hour n | (30 minutes) | eine halbe Stunde Rdw |
| die halbe Stunde Rdw |
| I ran for a good half hour. |
| It only takes me half an hour to get ready in the morning. |
| Ich bin sicherlich eine halbe Stunde lang gelaufen. |
a half-inch,
half an inch n | (measurement: half of one inch) | halber Zoll Adj + Nm |
| (Anglizismus) | halber Inch Adj + Nm |
have an ax to grind (US),
have an axe to grind (UK) v expr | figurative (have an agenda) | etwas zu bemängeln haben VP |
| etwas auszusetzen haben VP |
| have an edge v expr | figurative (be better) | besser sein Adj + Vt |
| jemandem etwas voraus haben Rdw |
| jemandem voraus sein Rdw |
| He always uses superior materials in order to have an edge on the competition. |
| have an effect v expr | (make an impact) | eine Wirkung haben Rdw |
| eine Wirkung zeigen Rdw |
| Advertising takes a lot of money to have an effect. |
| have an eye for [sth] v expr | informal (notice) | ein Auge für [etw] haben Rdw |
| ein gutes Auge für [etw] haben Rdw |
| The painter has an eye for detail. |
| have an eye for [sb] v expr | slang (be attracted) | nur Augen für jmdn haben Rdw |
| That guy has an eye for the ladies. |
| have an idea vi | (invent or devise [sth]) | eine Idee haben Rdw |
| I have an idea that will surprise you. |
have an inkling that,
have an inkling [sth] v expr | (suspect, sense) | das Gefühl haben Rdw |
| vorkommen, als ob Rdw |
| den Anschein haben Rdw |
| We had an inkling that the film might be a success, but we weren't sure. |
| in an offhand way adv | (casually) | gleichgültig Adv |
| salopp Adv |
| One of the customers complained that the waiter had treated him in an offhand way. |
| in an underhand manner expr | (in a deceitful or dishonest way) (Slang, vulgär) | hinterfotzig Adj |
| hinterhältig, hinterlistig Adj |
| schamlos Adj |
| He is behaving in an underhand manner, going out with his best friend's girlfriend without him knowing. |
| an insult to [sth/sb] n | (offending action) | eine Beleidigung für [jmd] Rdw |
| Tom thought that being denied the job was a huge insult to him. |
| Tom fand es eine Beleidigung, den Job nicht bekommen zu haben. |
| be an item v expr | slang (be a couple) | zusammen sein Adj + Vi |
| ein Paar sein VP |
| ein Pärchen sein VP |
| (Jugendsprache) | miteinander gehen Adv + Vi |
| Are John and Lucy an item now? |
| Sind Kohn und Lucy jetzt zusammen? |
| keep an eye on [sth/sb] v expr | informal (watch carefully) | etwas im Auge behalten Rdw |
| aufpassen Vi, sepa |
| etwas nicht aus den Augen verlieren Rdw |
| When cooking soufflés, you need to keep an eye on them so they don't fall. |
| keep an eye out for [sth/sb] vtr | informal (remain vigilant for) | auf etwas achten Präp + Vi |
| aufpassen Vi, sepa |
| aufmerksam sein Adj + Vt |
| It's important to keep an eye out for dangerous snakes in the bush. |
| Keep an eye out for a parking spot. |
the Koran,
the Quran,
the Qur'an n | (Muslim holy book) | Koran En |
| Devout Muslims read the Koran every day. |
| kph n | invariable, written, abbreviation (kilometer per hour) (Abk) | kmh, km/h Rdw |
| Kilometer pro Stunde Rdw |
launch an attack,
launch an attack on [sth/sb] v expr | (military: begin combat) | angreifen Vt, sepa |
| Prepare to launch an attack, men. |
launch an attack,
launch an attack on [sth/sb] v expr | (criticize harshly) | angreifen Vt, sepa |
| The newspaper article launched an attack on the president and his policies. |
| lay [sth]⇒ vtr | (produce: egg) (Eier) | etwas legen Vt |
| A hen can lay a few eggs per week, I think. |
| Ich würde sagen, die Henne legt ein paar Eier pro Woche. |
| make an announcement v expr | (declare [sth] publicly) | verkünden Vt |
| eine Ankündigung machen Rdw |
| publikmachen Vt, sepa |
| The Prime Minister made an announcement about taxation in the House of Commons yesterday. |
| May I have your attention? - I'd like to make an announcement. |
| make an appointment v expr | (patient, client) | einen Termin machen Rdw |
| If you want an eye test, you need to make an appointment. |
| make an appointment with [sb] v expr | (patient, client) | einen Termin mit jdm machen Rdw |
| (formell) | einen Termin mit jdm vereinbaren Rdw |
| Jane had toothache, so she made an appointment with the dentist. |
make an appointment for [sb],
make [sb] an appointment v expr | (secretary, etc.: for [sb] else) | für jmdn Termine vereinbaren Rdw |
| 'I've made you an appointment to see Dr Smith at 4pm on Monday,' the receptionist said. |
| make an arrangement v expr | (set up a method) | Vorkehrungen treffen Npl + Vt |
| make an arrangement v expr | (set up an agreement) | eine Vereinbarung treffen Rdw |
| sich auf [etw] einigen Rdw |
| ein Übereinkommen treffen Rdw |
| make an ass of yourself v expr | informal (do [sth] stupid) | wie ein Idiot dastehen Rdw |
| sich zum Affen machen Rdw |
| sich lächerlich machen Rdw |
| Jim made an ass of himself when he turned up at work wearing differently coloured socks. |
| make an attempt v expr | (try) | einen Versuch starten VP |
| versuchen Vt |
| probieren Vt |
| The French made an attempt to build a canal across Panama, but failed. |
| make an effort v expr | (try hard) | sich Mühe geben VP |
| (ugs, übertragen) | sich reinknien Vr, sepa |
| sich bemühen Vr |
| You could give up smoking if you just made an effort. |
| Let's all make an effort to get along. |
| Wenn du dir Mühe geben würdest, könntest du mit dem Rauchen aufhören. |
| Wir sollten uns alle bemühen miteinander gut auszukommen. |
| make an entrance v expr | (into room) (umgangssprachlich) | reingehen Vi, sepa |
| (gehoben) | eintreten Vi, sepa |
| (gehoben) | betreten Vt |
| Charles made an entrance into the study. |
| make an entrance v expr | (onstage) | auf die Bühne gehen Rdw |
| auf die Bühne kommen Rdw |
| When she says "Ah, Romeo, Romeo!" it's time to make your entrance. |
| make an entrance v expr | (grandly) | großen Auftritt hinlegen Rdw |
| The red carpet is the place for celebrities to make an entrance before awards ceremonies. |
| make an entry v expr | (in log, diary) (umgangssprachlich) | in etwas schreiben Präp + Vi |
| einen Eintrag machen Rdw |
| Dennis made an entry in his diary. |
| make an exception v expr | (deviate from a rule) | eine Ausnahme machen Rdw |
| ausnahmsweise Adv |
| I don't normally stay up after 10pm, but I'll make an exception, as it's your birthday. |
| make an exception for [sb/sth] v expr | (exempt [sb] from [sth]) | für jemanden eine Ausnahme machen Rdw |
| We don't usually allow students to take holidays during term, but we'll make an exception for your daughter, as she's such a good student. |
| make an honest woman of [sb] v expr | dated, humorous (marry) | heiraten Vt |
| (altmodisch) | ehelichen Vt |
| Sara's father was happy because Tom had made an honest woman of her. |
| make an impression v expr | (have impact) | einen Eindruck hinterlassen Rdw |
| (informell) | etwas hermachen Pron + Vi, sepa |
| If you want to make an impression socially, it is very important to remember people's names. |
| make an impression on [sb] v expr | (have impact on [sb]) | einen Eindruck hinterlassen Rdw |
| jemanden beeindrucken Pron + Vt |
| auf jemanden einen Eindruck machen Rdw |
| Lily has certainly made an impression on Alan. |
make an offer,
make [sb] an offer v expr | (bid) | jmdm ein Angebot machen VP |
| jmdm einen Preis vorschlagen VP |
| I'm going to the agent to make an offer for that house. |
| Let me make you an offer on that car. |
| means to an end n | (method of achieving [sth]) | Mittel zum Zweck Rdw |
| zum eigenen Vorteil gedacht Rdw |
| It doesn't matter that he lied; it was just a means to an end. |
| The junta has promised new civilian elections; the coup was a means to an end. |
| an old hand n | figurative, informal (experienced person) (übertragen, ugs) | alter Hase Adj + Nm |
| Routinier Nm |
| Listen to your father when it comes to the family business; he's an old hand. |
| an old hand at [sth] n | figurative, informal (experienced person) (ugs) | ein alter Hase in etwas Rdw |
| sich mit etwas gut auskennen Rdw |
| You'll do well to follow his advice; he's an old hand at this business. |
| on an ad hoc basis expr | (as needed) | auf Nachfrage Präp + Nf |
| nach Bedarf Präp + Nm |
| The factory hires extra staff on an ad hoc basis. |
| on an even keel expr | figurative (stable, balanced) | ausgeglichen V Part Perf |
| stabil Adj |
| an orgy of [sth] n | figurative (wild indulgence in [sth]) | Orgie Nf |
| Gelage Nn |
| David arrived at the buffet ready for an orgy of eating. |
| an ounce of [sth] n | figurative (small amount) (übertragen) | ein Hauch von etwas Rdw |
| (übertragen) | eine Spur von etwas Rdw |
| Anmerkung: Usually used in the negative. |
| Mark's ordeal has really shaken him; he hasn't an ounce of courage left. |
| an outpouring of [sth] n | figurative (of grief, sympathy, etc.) | Ansturm von Best Art m + Nm + Präp + Nn |
| Welle der Nf + Best Art, m |
| After her father died, Jessica received an outpouring of sympathy from her friends. |
| pass an exam v expr | abbr (be successful in a formal test) (Päd) | eine Klausur bestehen Rdw |
| Once you have passed the exam you will be awarded with a diploma. |
| place an order v expr | (make request to purchase [sth]) | etwas bestellen Vt |
| eine Bestellung aufgeben VP |
| Please call the Chinese restaurant and place an order for hot and sour soup. |
| Rufe bitte beim chinesischen Restaurant an und bestelle eine Süß-Sauer-Suppe. |
| put an end to [sth] vtr | (stop, curtail) | etwas ein Ende machen Rdw |
| einen Riegel vorschieben Rdw |
| The fall put an end to her skiing career. I'll put an end to this nonsense right away! |
| put [sb] in an awkward position v expr | (cause [sb] social embarrassment) | jemanden in eine unangenehme Lage bringen Rdw |
| jemanden in eine missliche Lage bringen Rdw |
| Her thoughtless remarks about Janet put us all in an awkward position. |
quite a,
quite an adj | (intensifier before noun) (Füllwort: mündlich) | schon Part |
| ziemlich Adv |
| ganz schön Adv + Adj |
| The 4th of July fireworks this year were quite a sight. |
| raise an objection to [sth] v expr | (voice opposition to [sth]) | einen Einwand gegen [etw] bringen VP |
| sich gegen [etw] aussprechen VP |
run an errand,
go on an errand v expr | (task outside home) | erledigen Vt |
| einkaufen gehen Vi, sepa + Vi |
| Aufgaben erledigen Npl + Vt |
| I won't be at home tomorrow morning, as I have to run a few errands. |
| serve as an example v expr | (demonstrate what is expected) | als Beispiel dienen Rdw |
| ein Beispiel für [etw] sein Rdw |
| The team's defeat serves as an example of what can happen if the players become complacent. |
| set an example v expr | (be a model of behavior) | ein Beispiel sein, ein Vorbild sein Rdw |
| als Beispiel dienen, als Vorbild dienen Rdw |
| As she is much older than her siblings, Sonia is expected to set an example. |
