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concrete

/kɵnˈkɹiːt/ /ˈkɑnkɹiːt/

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noun

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A solid mass formed by the coalescence of separate particles; a compound substance, a concretion.

Examples :

"The bird's nest was a concrete example of how strong and carefully constructed things can be. "

Das Vogelnest war ein konkretes Beispiel dafür, wie stark und sorgfältig konstruierte Dinge sein können.

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noun

Beton

Specifically, a building material created by mixing cement, water, and aggregate such as gravel and sand.

Examples :

"The road was made of concrete that had been poured in large slabs."

Die Straße bestand aus Beton, der in großen Platten gegossen worden war.

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noun

Konkretes, Gegenständliches

A term designating both a quality and the subject in which it exists; a concrete term.

Examples :

"My family's concrete plans for the summer vacation include visiting the beach. "

Die konkreten Pläne meiner Familie für die Sommerferien beinhalten einen Besuch am Strand.

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noun

Zucker, Kandis

Sugar boiled down from cane juice to a solid mass.

Examples :

"The chef used the concrete to make a sweet topping for the pancakes. "

Der Koch verwendete den Kandis, um einen süßen Belag für die Pfannkuchen herzustellen.

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noun

Beton, Zement

A dessert of frozen custard with various toppings.

Examples :

"For dessert, my son chose a chocolate concrete. "

Zum Nachtisch wählte mein Sohn ein Schokoladen-Beton.

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noun

Extrakt, Paste

An extract of herbal materials that has a semi-solid consistency, especially when such materials are partly aromatic.

Examples :

"The herbal concrete used in the aromatherapy class had a pleasant, slightly sweet smell. "

Der in der Aromatherapie verwendete Kräuterextrakt hatte einen angenehmen, leicht süßen Geruch.

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verb

Betonieren

(usually transitive) To cover with or encase in concrete (building material).

Examples :

"I hate grass, so I concreted over my lawn."

Ich hasse Gras, also habe ich meinen Rasen betoniert.

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verb

Verwirklichen, konkretisieren

(usually transitive) To solidify: to change from being abstract to being concrete (actual, real).

Examples :

"My plans for a vacation were very abstract, but after I concretely booked the flights and hotel, I felt much more confident about going. "

Meine Urlaubspläne waren sehr abstrakt, aber nachdem ich die Flüge und das Hotel konkret gebucht hatte, fühlte ich mich viel sicherer, zu verreisen.

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verb

Verfestigen, erstarren

To unite or coalesce into a mass or a solid body.

Examples :

"The different groups of students concretely into one large study group for the upcoming exam. "

Die verschiedenen Studentengruppen verfestigten sich zu einer großen Lerngruppe für die kommende Prüfung.

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adjective

Reell, tatsächlich, greifbar

Real, actual, tangible.

Examples :

"Fuzzy videotapes and distorted sound recordings are not concrete evidence that bigfoot exists."

Verschwommene Videobänder und verzerrte Tonaufnahmen sind kein greifbarer Beweis für die Existenz von Bigfoot.

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adjective

Konkret, real

Being or applying to actual things, not abstract qualities or categories.

Examples :

"The concrete steps to finishing the project were outlined in the meeting. "

Die konkreten Schritte zur Fertigstellung des Projekts wurden in der Sitzung umrissen.

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adjective

Konkret, spezifisch

Particular, specific, rather than general.

Examples :

"While everyone else offered thoughts and prayers, she made a concrete proposal to help."

Während alle anderen Gedanken und Gebete anboten, machte sie einen konkreten Vorschlag zur Hilfe.

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adjective

Konkret, fest

United by coalescence of separate particles, or liquid, into one mass or solid.

Examples :

"The concrete mix formed a solid foundation for the new school building. "

Die Betonmischung bildete ein festes Fundament für das neue Schulgebäude.

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adjective

Beton-, aus Beton

(modifying a noun) Made of concrete, a building material.

Examples :

"The office building had concrete flower boxes out front."

Das Bürogebäude hatte Blumenkästen aus Beton vor der Tür.

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