While primarily a military term for a projectile explosive, it is also a common slang term for someone who is exceptionally skilled or impressive.
30초 단어
- A small explosive device used in military combat.
- Often thrown by hand or fired from a weapon.
- Figuratively describes a highly talented or attractive person.
Überblick
Das Wort 'Granate' bezeichnet primär eine Waffe, die mit Sprengstoff gefüllt ist und bei der Detonation Splitter freisetzt. Es stammt ursprünglich vom italienischen Wort 'granata' (Granatapfel), da die Form der frühen Handgranaten an die Frucht erinnerte. 2) Verwendungsmuster: In einem militärischen Kontext wird das Wort sachlich verwendet, etwa 'Handgranate' oder 'Artilleriegranate'. In der Umgangssprache hat sich jedoch eine figurative Bedeutung entwickelt. Wenn man jemanden als 'Granate' bezeichnet, meint man, dass diese Person extrem talentiert, attraktiv oder in einer bestimmten Tätigkeit überdurchschnittlich gut ist. 3) Häufige Kontexte: Militärische Berichterstattung, historische Dokumentationen oder Actionfilme sind typische Kontexte für die wörtliche Bedeutung. Die figurative Bedeutung findet man häufig in informellen Gesprächen, wenn man ein Lob ausspricht, zum Beispiel: 'Du bist eine echte Granate in Mathe!' 4) Vergleich ähnlicher Wörter: Im Gegensatz zur 'Bombe', die oft aus einem Flugzeug abgeworfen oder platziert wird, ist eine Granate meist ein kleineres, taktisches Geschoss. Das Wort 'Sprengkörper' ist der technisch-neutrale Oberbegriff, während 'Granate' spezifischer auf die Form und den Einsatzbereich abzielt.
예시
Der Soldat warf die Handgranate in den Graben.
everydayThe soldier threw the hand grenade into the trench.
Die Polizei sicherte eine nicht explodierte Granate.
formalThe police secured an unexploded grenade.
Wow, deine Präsentation war der Wahnsinn, du bist eine echte Granate!
informalWow, your presentation was amazing, you are a total star!
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
granatenstark
incredibly good/awesome
자주 혼동되는 단어
A bomb is generally larger and often stationary or dropped from aircraft, whereas a grenade is a smaller, tactical weapon.
문법 패턴
How to Use It
사용 참고사항
The word has a distinct split between its literal, technical military meaning and its figurative, colloquial meaning. Always ensure the context is clear, as calling someone a 'Granate' in a military setting would be confusing or inappropriate. It is most commonly heard in sports or professional environments as a high-energy compliment.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often use 'Granate' thinking it means 'gun' or 'bullet'. Remember it specifically refers to an explosive device. Also, avoid using it in professional written correspondence, as it remains a slang term in its figurative sense.
Tips
Use as a high-level compliment
Use this word to praise someone's exceptional ability. It is a very strong, positive informal expression.
Context is everything
Only use the figurative meaning in casual settings. Do not use it in formal military or police reports unless referring to actual weapons.
Historical origin of the name
The name comes from the pomegranate (Granatapfel) due to the resemblance in shape and the many seeds inside, similar to the shrapnel in a grenade.
어원
Derived from the French 'grenade' and Italian 'granata', meaning pomegranate, due to the visual similarity of the original spherical hand grenades.
문화적 맥락
The figurative use of 'Granate' is very common in German youth and workplace culture to express admiration for someone's skill set or appearance.
암기 팁
Think of a pomegranate (Granatapfel) that explodes with flavor; a 'Granate' is someone who 'explodes' with talent and success.
자주 묻는 질문
4 질문Ja, absolut. Wenn man jemanden als 'Granate' bezeichnet, drückt man aus, dass die Person sehr talentiert oder beeindruckend ist.
Eine Bombe ist meist größer und wird oft abgeworfen oder versteckt platziert. Eine Granate ist handlich, für den direkten Einsatz konzipiert und wird geworfen oder verschossen.
In der wörtlichen militärischen Bedeutung ist es negativ, da es Zerstörung impliziert. In der umgangssprachlichen Verwendung als Kompliment ist es rein positiv.
Ja, der Plural von 'die Granate' lautet 'die Granaten'.
셀프 테스트
Du hast die Prüfung mit Bestnote bestanden – du bist eine echte ___!
In dieser umgangssprachlichen Form dient es als Kompliment für herausragende Leistung.
점수: /1
Summary
While primarily a military term for a projectile explosive, it is also a common slang term for someone who is exceptionally skilled or impressive.
- A small explosive device used in military combat.
- Often thrown by hand or fired from a weapon.
- Figuratively describes a highly talented or attractive person.
Use as a high-level compliment
Use this word to praise someone's exceptional ability. It is a very strong, positive informal expression.
Context is everything
Only use the figurative meaning in casual settings. Do not use it in formal military or police reports unless referring to actual weapons.
Historical origin of the name
The name comes from the pomegranate (Granatapfel) due to the resemblance in shape and the many seeds inside, similar to the shrapnel in a grenade.
예시
3 / 3Der Soldat warf die Handgranate in den Graben.
The soldier threw the hand grenade into the trench.
Die Polizei sicherte eine nicht explodierte Granate.
The police secured an unexploded grenade.
Wow, deine Präsentation war der Wahnsinn, du bist eine echte Granate!
Wow, your presentation was amazing, you are a total star!
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