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A word is a piece of language. You use words to speak. 'Cat' is a word. 'Dog' is a word. You put words together to talk to your friends.
A word is a unit of language. We write words with letters. When you speak, you use words to make sentences. You can learn new words every day to improve your English.
A word is the basic unit of communication. It represents a specific idea or object. In English, words are separated by spaces. Learning collocations—words that go together—is a great way to sound more natural.
The term word refers to a single, meaningful element of speech. Beyond literal definitions, we use it in many idiomatic ways, such as 'giving someone your word' to mean making a promise. Understanding the register of the words you choose is key to B2 fluency.
A word is a lexical unit that serves as the foundation for linguistic expression. In advanced contexts, we analyze the etymology and nuances of words to determine their precise impact. Figurative usage often relies on the cultural history embedded within specific words.
At the C2 level, a word is viewed through a lens of sociolinguistic depth. We examine how words evolve, their morphological structures, and their roles in literary canon. A word is not just a definition; it is a vessel for cultural context, historical baggage, and stylistic intent, requiring mastery of subtle connotations.
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- A word is a unit of language.
- It is countable.
- It rhymes with bird.
- It is essential for communication.
Think of a word as the smallest piece of a puzzle in communication. Just like bricks build a house, words build sentences, stories, and entire languages.
When you combine words, you create meaning. Without them, we wouldn't be able to share our ideas, feelings, or instructions with others. They are the essential tools of human connection.
The word word comes from the Old English word, which has roots in the Proto-Germanic *wurdą. It is part of the Indo-European family, sharing a common ancestor with the Latin verbum, which is where we get the word 'verbal'.
Historically, it has always referred to a unit of speech. Over centuries, it evolved from being purely spoken to being a fixed unit in written text as literacy spread across Europe.
You use word constantly in daily life. It is very versatile, appearing in phrases like 'a kind word' or 'in other words.'
In formal settings, we often talk about 'the word of the law' or 'keeping your word.' It is a neutral term that fits perfectly in both casual conversation and academic writing.
Idioms make language fun!
- Word of mouth: Information passed by talking.
- Eat your words: Admitting you were wrong.
- Have a word with: To speak to someone privately.
- Break your word: To fail to keep a promise.
- Word for word: Repeating exactly what was said.
The plural is words. It is a countable noun, so you can say 'a word' or 'many words.'
In British English, the 'r' is often silent (non-rhotic), while in American English, the 'r' is pronounced clearly. It rhymes with bird, heard, curd, and third.
Wusstest du?
It is related to the Latin 'verbum'.
Aussprachehilfe
The 'r' is silent, making the vowel sound long.
The 'r' is clearly pronounced.
Häufige Fehler
- Pronouncing the 'o' like 'oh'
- Pronouncing the 'd' too softly
- Confusion with 'world'
Reimt sich auf
Schwierigkeitsgrad
very easy
very easy
very easy
very easy
Was du als Nächstes lernen solltest
Voraussetzungen
Als Nächstes lernen
Fortgeschritten
Wichtige Grammatik
Countable Nouns
a word / words
Articles
the word
Subject-Verb Agreement
The word is...
Beispiele nach Niveau
This is a new word.
This is / a new / word
Use 'a' before consonants.
My name is a word.
I know many words.
What is this word?
Write the word here.
Read every word.
One word is enough.
He said a bad word.
I learned a new word today.
Can you spell that word?
She knows the word for it.
Don't say a word!
I don't understand this word.
The word is very long.
He used a difficult word.
Please repeat the word.
In other words, we are late.
He gave me his word he would help.
I cannot find the right word.
Keep your word to your friends.
It is a word of advice.
The word spread quickly.
She is a woman of her word.
Check the word in the dictionary.
I took him at his word.
His words were very inspiring.
The word on the street is that he's leaving.
She chose her words carefully.
I'm lost for words.
He put words into my mouth.
The word 'integrity' is important.
Words fail me.
His words carry a lot of weight.
The word is synonymous with quality.
She articulated her words with precision.
The word choice was deliberate.
He is a man of few words.
The word implies a deeper meaning.
We must consider the word's etymology.
He hung on every word.
The word is imbued with historical significance.
He parsed the word to find its root.
Her words were a masterclass in diplomacy.
The word serves as a metaphor for change.
Such words are archaic in modern usage.
The word choice reflects his erudition.
He was a wordsmith of the highest order.
The word resonates with the audience.
Häufige Kollokationen
Redewendungen & Ausdrücke
"Eat your words"
Admit you were wrong
He had to eat his words.
casual"Word for word"
Exactly as said
Repeat it word for word.
neutral"Have a word with"
Speak privately
I need to have a word with you.
neutral"A man of his word"
Someone who keeps promises
He is a man of his word.
neutral"Word of honor"
A serious promise
I give you my word of honor.
formal"Not a word"
Keep a secret
Not a word to anyone!
casualLeicht verwechselbar
similar sounds
world is the planet, word is speech
The world is big; the word is small.
similar spelling
work is labor, word is speech
I have work to do; I have a word to say.
similar spelling
ward is a room in a hospital
He is in the hospital ward.
it is a derivative
wording is the style of writing
The wording of the contract is clear.
Satzmuster
Subject + verb + word
He said a word.
Give + someone + your + word
I give you my word.
Word + for + word
Repeat it word for word.
In + other + words
In other words, no.
Have + a + word + with
I need a word with you.
Wortfamilie
Substantive
Verben
Adjektive
Verwandt
So verwendest du es
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Förmlichkeitsskala
Tipps
Rhyme Time
Natural Phrases
Integrity
Verb Usage
The R Sound
Don't say wordes
Old Roots
Word Lists
Word Choice
Word Count
Einprägen
Eselsbrücke
W-O-R-D: Will Our Rules Define?
Visuelle Assoziation
A dictionary with a glowing light coming out of it.
Word Web
Herausforderung
Try to write a 5-word sentence.
Wortherkunft
Old English
Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: speech, talk, utterance
Kultureller Kontext
None
Keeping your word is highly valued in Western culture.
Im Alltag üben
Kontexte aus dem Alltag
at school
- write the word
- spell the word
- look up the word
at work
- word the email
- keep your word
- have a word
in conversation
- in other words
- not a word
- take my word
writing
- word count
- wording is clear
- choose your words
Gesprächseinstiege
"What is your favorite word?"
"Do you find it hard to find the right word?"
"What is the longest word you know?"
"Do you keep your word?"
"How many words can you speak?"
Tagebuch-Impulse
Write about a word that changed your life.
Describe the importance of words.
What happens when people don't keep their word?
If you could invent a new word, what would it be?
Häufig gestellte Fragen
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That is a new ___.
Context refers to language.
What does 'keep your word' mean?
It means to fulfill a promise.
The plural of word is wordes.
The plural is words.
Word
Bedeutung
Matching idioms.
I gave my word.
Ergebnis: /5
Summary
Words are the building blocks of everything we say and think.
- A word is a unit of language.
- It is countable.
- It rhymes with bird.
- It is essential for communication.
Rhyme Time
Natural Phrases
Integrity
Verb Usage
Beispiel
I am learning a new English word every day.
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