noun🔗ShareNachteil, TiefpunktA negative aspect; a downer."The bad news about the project was a real down for the team. "Die schlechte Nachricht über das Projekt war ein echter Tiefpunkt für das Team.negativeaspectattitudeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGroll, AbneigungA grudge (on someone)."My brother held a down on me for borrowing his favorite book without asking. "Mein Bruder hegte einen Groll gegen mich, weil ich sein Lieblingsbuch ohne zu fragen ausgeliehen hatte.attitudecharacteremotionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEin Zug, ein SchluckAn act of swallowing an entire drink at once."After a long soccer practice, he took a down of water. "Nach einem langen Fußballtraining nahm er einen Schluck Wasser.drinkactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSpielzugA single play, from the time the ball is snapped (the start) to the time the whistle is blown (the end) when the ball is down, or is downed."I bet after the third down, the kicker will replace the quarterback on the field."Ich wette, nach dem dritten Spielzug wird der Kicker den Quarterback auf dem Feld ersetzen.sportgameessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSenkrecht(crosswords) A clue whose solution runs vertically in the grid."The crossword puzzle had a tricky down clue about a type of bird. "Das Kreuzworträtsel hatte ein kniffliges Senkrecht-Rätsel über eine Vogelart.gamewritingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareErdgeschosswohnungA downstairs room of a two-story house."She lives in a two-up two-down."Sie wohnt in einem Haus mit zwei Zimmern im Erdgeschoss und zwei Zimmern im Obergeschoss.propertyarchitecturebuildingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAnzahlungDown payment."He made a down payment of $500 to reserve the new bicycle. "Er leistete eine Anzahlung von 500 Dollar, um das neue Fahrrad zu reservieren.financebusinesspropertyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Shareniederreißen, zu Fall bringenTo knock (someone or something) down; to cause to come down, to fell."A single rifle shot downed the mighty beast."Ein einziger Gewehrschuss brachte das mächtige Tier zu Fall.actionsportmilitaryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSenken, hinlegenTo lower; to put (something) down."The bell rang for lunch, and the workers downed their tools."Die Glocke läutete zum Mittagessen, und die Arbeiter legten ihre Werkzeuge nieder.actionpositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBesiegen, bezwingenTo defeat; to overpower."The strong team easily downed their opponents in the soccer match. "Das starke Team besiegte seine Gegner im Fußballspiel leicht.actionmilitarysportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHerabsetzen, schlechtmachenTo disparage, to put down."The teacher downed Maria's idea for the school project, saying it was too simple. "Der Lehrer setzte Marias Idee für das Schulprojekt herab und sagte, sie sei zu einfach.attitudecharactercommunicationlanguageessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHeruntergehen, sinkenTo go or come down; to descend."The bird flew down from the tree branch. "Der Vogel sank von dem Ast herab.directionactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAustrinken, hinunterstürzenTo drink or swallow, especially without stopping before the vessel containing the liquid is empty."He downed an ale and ordered another."Er stürzte ein Bier hinunter und bestellte ein weiteres.drinkactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZu Boden bringenTo render (the ball) dead, typically by touching the ground while in possession."He downed it at the seven-yard line."Er brachte ihn an der Sieben-Yard-Linie zu Boden.sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEinlochen(pocket billiards) To sink (a ball) into a hole or pocket."He downed two balls on the break."Er lochte beim Anstoß zwei Bälle ein.sportgameessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareTraurig, unglücklich, niedergeschlagenSad, unhappy, depressed, feeling low."Mary seems very down since she split up with her boyfriend."Maria wirkt sehr traurig, seit sie sich von ihrem Freund getrennt hat.emotionconditionmindessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Sharekrank, angeschlagen(normally in the combination 'down with') Sick or ill."He is down with the flu."Er ist an der Grippe erkrankt.medicinediseaseconditionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareUnten, tieferAt a lower level than before."Prices are down."Die Preise sind gesunken.positiondirectionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareHinten, im RückstandHaving a lower score than an opponent."At 5–1 down, she produced a great comeback to win the set on a tiebreak."Bei einem Rückstand von 5:1 schaffte sie ein großartiges Comeback und gewann den Satz im Tiebreak.sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareAus(following the noun modified) Out."Two down and one to go in the bottom of the ninth."Zwei aus und einer zu gehen im unteren Teil des neunten.positiondirectionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareGegen, ablehnend(with "on") Negative about, hostile to."My sister was down on my new haircut; she thought it looked terrible. "Meine Schwester war gegen meinen neuen Haarschnitt; sie fand ihn schrecklich.attitudenegativeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareEntspannt, zugänglich, aufgeschlossenComfortable with, accepting of, approachable."Are you down to hang out at the mall, Jamal?"Hast du Lust, mit Jamal in der Mall abzuhängen?attitudecharacterpersonhumanessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareAußer Betrieb, defektInoperable; out of order; out of service."The system is down."Das System ist außer Betrieb.technicaltechnologymachineelectronicsserviceconditionsystemessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareFertig, erledigt; besiegt; abgelaufenFinished (of a task); defeated or dealt with (of an opponent or obstacle); elapsed (of time). Often coupled with to go (remaining)."The project is down; we've finished all the tasks. "Das Projekt ist erledigt; wir haben alle Aufgaben abgeschlossen.achievementtimegamebusinesssportworkessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareAußer Gefecht gesetzt, erledigt(police, of a person) Wounded and unable to move normally, or killed."There are three soldiers down and one walking wounded."Drei Soldaten sind außer Gefecht gesetzt und einer ist verwundet.policemilitaryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareAbgestürzt(of an aircraft) Mechanically failed, collided, shot down, or otherwise suddenly unable to fly."We have a chopper down near the river."Wir haben einen abgestürzten Hubschrauber in der Nähe des Flusses.vehicletechnicalmachinedisastermilitaryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareGründlich geübt, auswendig gelerntThoroughly practiced, learned or memorised; mastered. (Compare down pat.)"My son is very down with his math tables; he knows them perfectly. "Mein Sohn beherrscht seine Mathe-Tabellen sehr gut; er kennt sie perfekt.abilityeducationachievementessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareAbsolut, entschiedenDownright; absolute; positive."My teacher was downright furious with my late submission. "Mein Lehrer war absolut wütend über meine verspätete Abgabe.attitudelanguageessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareAkzeptiert, respektiertAccepted or respected, especially in the black or thug community."His new, down style of clothing made him a popular figure in his school. "Sein neuer, akzeptierter Kleidungsstil machte ihn zu einer beliebten Figur in seiner Schule.culturelanguagesocietystyleessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareUnten, abwärtsFacing downwards."The book fell down from the shelf. "Das Buch fiel vom Regal herunter.directionpositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb🔗ShareHinunter, abwärtsFrom a higher position to a lower one; downwards."The cat jumped down from the table."Die Katze sprang vom Tisch herunter.positiondirectionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb🔗ShareHinunter, abwärtsAt a lower or further place or position along a set path."His place is farther down the road."Sein Platz ist weiter unten an der Straße.directionpositionplaceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb🔗ShareSüdlichSouth (as south is at the bottom of typical maps)."I went down to Miami for a conference."Ich bin für eine Konferenz nach Miami in den Süden gefahren.directiongeographyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb🔗ShareAußerhalb der StadtAway from the city (regardless of direction)."He went down to Cavan."Er fuhr nach Cavan.directionplaceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb🔗ShareHinunter, abwärtsAt or towards any place that is visualised as 'down' by virtue of local features or local convention, or arbitrarily, irrespective of direction or elevation change."She lives down by the park."Sie wohnt unten am Park.directionplaceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb🔗ShareAuf die gegnerische SeiteTowards the opponent's side (in ball-sports)."The soccer player kicked the ball down the field. "Der Fußballspieler schoss den Ball auf die gegnerische Seite des Feldes.sportdirectionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb🔗ShareAußer BetriebInto a state of non-operation."The computer has been shut down."Der Computer ist außer Betrieb genommen worden.conditionstateessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb🔗ShareNach unten, herabTo a subordinate or less prestigious position or rank."After the incident, Kelly went down to Second Lieutenant."Nach dem Vorfall wurde Kelly zum Leutnant befördert.positionjobessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb🔗ShareAbwärts, hinunterIn the direction leading away from the principal terminus, away from milepost zero."The train tracks went down the hill. "Die Bahngleise führten den Hügel hinunter.directionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb🔗ShareRunter(sentence substitute) Get down."Down, boy! (such as to direct a dog to stand on four legs from two, or to sit from standing on four legs.)"Runter, Junge!directionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb🔗ShareAußerhalb von Oxford oder Cambridge(academia) Away from Oxford or Cambridge."My sister went to university in a town down from Oxford. "Meine Schwester ging in einer Stadt außerhalb von Oxford zur Universität.educationplaceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb🔗ShareVon einer entfernteren oder höheren AntikeFrom a remoter or higher antiquity."These traditions have been handed down over generations."Diese Traditionen wurden über Generationen hinweg weitergegeben.timehistoryagepastessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb🔗ShareWeniger, geringerSo as to lessen quantity, level or intensity."Please turn the music down!"Bitte, mach die Musik leiser!amountdegreeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb🔗ShareReduzieren, verringernSo as to reduce size, weight or volume."Boil the mixture down to a syrupy consistency."Kochen Sie die Mischung ein, bis sie eine sirupartige Konsistenz hat.amountmassessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb🔗ShareIn Einzelheiten, detaillierterFrom less to greater detail."This spreadsheet lets you drill down to daily or even hourly sales figures."Mit dieser Tabelle können Sie sich die täglichen oder sogar stündlichen Umsatzzahlen detaillierter ansehen.directionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb🔗ShareHinunter, niederSo as to secure or compress something to the floor, ground, or other (usually horizontal) surface."The child carefully pushed the toy car down onto the floor. "Das Kind schob das Spielzeugauto vorsichtig auf den Boden.directionpositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb🔗ShareHinunter, herunter(intensifier) Used with verbs to add emphasis to the action of the verb."They tamped (down) the asphalt to get a better bond."Sie verdichteten den Asphalt, um eine bessere Bindung zu erzielen.languagelinguisticsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb🔗ShareFertig, zu EndeUsed with verbs to indicate that the action of the verb was carried to some state of completion, rather than being of indefinite duration."He boiled the mixture. / He boiled down the mixture."Er kochte die Mischung fertig. / Er kochte die Mischung fertig.languagegrammaressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
preposition🔗ShareVon oben nach untenFrom the higher end to the lower of."The ball rolled down the hill."Der Ball rollte den Hügel hinunter.directionpositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
preposition🔗ShareSüdlich vonFrom nouth to south of."We sailed down the eastern seaboard."Wir segelten südlich der Ostküste.directiongeographyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
preposition🔗ShareentlangFrom one end to another of (in any direction); along."The bus went down the street."Der Bus fuhr die Straße entlang.directionpositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
preposition🔗ShareAn, inAt (a given place that is seen as removed from one's present location or other point of reference)."The store is down the street. "Das Geschäft ist die Straße runter.placedirectionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHügel, Anhöhe(especially southern England) A hill, especially a chalk hill; rolling grassland"The North Downs are a ridge of chalk hills in south east England."Die North Downs sind ein Hügelkamm in Südostengland.geographyenvironmentnaturegeologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRennbahn, Pferderennbahn(usually in the plural) A field, especially one used for horse racing."The school's sports team will practice at the downs next week. "Das Sportteam der Schule wird nächste Woche auf der Rennbahn trainieren.sportraceplaceentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHügel, Heide(chiefly in the plural) A tract of poor, sandy, undulating or hilly land near the sea, covered with fine turf which serves chiefly for the grazing of sheep."The sheep grazed peacefully on the downs, enjoying the fresh coastal air. "Die Schafe grasten friedlich auf den Hügeln und genossen die frische Küstenluft.geographyenvironmentplacenatureagricultureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDaunenSoft, fluffy immature feathers which grow on young birds. Used as insulating material in duvets, sleeping bags and jackets."The baby bird's soft down kept it warm in its nest. "Das weiche Daunen des kleinen Vogels hielten es in seinem Nest warm.animalmaterialbirdessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFlaum, SamenhaubeThe pubescence of plants; the hairy crown or envelope of the seeds of certain plants, such as the thistle."The thistle's down protected the tiny seeds. "Der Flaum der Distel schützte die winzigen Samen.plantbiologynatureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFlaum, BartflaumThe soft hair of the face when beginning to appear."My son is starting to get a down on his face. "Mein Sohn bekommt langsam Flaum im Gesicht.appearancebodyphysiologyhumanessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDaunen, FederbettThat which is made of down, as a bed or pillow; that which affords ease and repose, like a bed of down."The soft down on the bed provided a comfortable place to rest after a long day at school. "Das weiche Federbett bot einen bequemen Platz, um sich nach einem langen Schultag auszuruhen.materialessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMit Daunen bedecken, auskleiden oder stopfenTo cover, ornament, line, or stuff with down."The seamstress carefully downed the edges of the quilt with soft white duck down. "Die Näherin säumte die Kanten der Steppdecke sorgfältig mit weichen, weißen Entendaunen.materialstyleappearanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
