noun🔗ShareNachteil, KehrseiteA negative aspect; a downer.""One of the downs of living in a big city is the constant noise." "Einer der Nachteile des Lebens in einer Großstadt ist der ständige Lärm.negativeaspectconditionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGroll, AbneigungA grudge (on someone)."Even though he apologized, Maria still has the downs on him for ruining her presentation. "Obwohl er sich entschuldigt hat, hegt Maria immer noch Groll gegen ihn, weil er ihre Präsentation ruiniert hat.attitudecharacteremotionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEx, SchluckAn act of swallowing an entire drink at once."He finished his water bottle in three quick downs after the soccer game. "Er leerte seine Wasserflasche nach dem Fußballspiel in drei schnellen Zügen.drinkactionChat 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.sportgameactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSenkrechte(crosswords) A clue whose solution runs vertically in the grid."In the crossword puzzle, the "downs" provide clues for words that go straight down. "Im Kreuzworträtsel liefern die „Senkrechten“ Hinweise für Wörter, die senkrecht verlaufen.languagewordwritinggameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareErdgeschoss, ParterreA downstairs room of a two-story house."She lives in a two-up two-down."Sie wohnt in einem Haus mit Erdgeschoss und erstem Stock.architecturepropertybuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAnzahlungDown payment."We put some money downs on a used car. "Wir haben eine Anzahlung für einen Gebrauchtwagen geleistet.financebusinesspropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Shareniederstrecken, 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.actionsportmilitaryChat 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.actionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBesiegen, bezwingenTo defeat; to overpower."The champion weightlifter easily downs his opponent. "Der Champion-Gewichtheber besiegt seinen Gegner mühelos.achievementactionsportmilitarywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHerabsetzen, schlechtmachenTo disparage, to put down.""My brother always downs my ideas, even when they're good." "Mein Bruder setzt meine Ideen immer herab, selbst wenn sie gut sind.attitudecommunicationwordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHeruntergehen, sinkenTo go or come down; to descend."The elevator downs to the first floor. "Der Aufzug fährt ins Erdgeschoss.actiondirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHinunterstürzen, hinunterkippenTo drink or swallow, especially without stopping before the vessel containing the liquid is empty."He downed an ale and ordered another."Er kippte ein Bier hinunter und bestellte ein weiteres.drinkfoodactionChat 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.sportactiongameChat 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.sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHügel, Hügellandschaft(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 Höhenzug aus Kreidefelsen in Südostengland.geographynatureplaceenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRennbahn, Rennstrecke(usually in the plural) A field, especially one used for horse racing."The famous horse race was held at the downs outside of town. "Das berühmte Pferderennen fand auf der Rennbahn außerhalb der Stadt statt.sportareaplaceentertainmentChat 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 windy downs, their woolly bodies blending into the landscape. "Die Schafe grasten friedlich auf den windigen Hügeln, ihre wolligen Körper verschmolzen mit der Landschaft.geographyenvironmentnatureplaceagricultureChat 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 duvet was so warm and comfortable because it was filled with soft, fluffy downs. "Die Bettdecke war so warm und bequem, weil sie mit weichen, flauschigen Daunen gefüllt war.animalmaterialbirdChat 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 prickly downs protected the seeds from the wind. "Der stachelige Flaum der Distel schützte die Samen vor dem Wind.plantbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFlaum, BartflaumThe soft hair of the face when beginning to appear."He noticed soft downs appearing on his upper lip, a sure sign he was starting to need a shave. "Er bemerkte einen weichen Flaum, der auf seiner Oberlippe erschien, ein sicheres Zeichen dafür, dass er sich rasieren musste.appearancebodyChat 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 baby slept soundly in the soft downs of her crib. "Das Baby schlief fest in den weichen Daunen ihres Kinderbetts.materialitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMit Daunen bedecken, auskleidenTo cover, ornament, line, or stuff with down."The crafter downs the baby booties with soft, white goose feathers to keep the baby's feet warm. "Der Handwerker kleidet die Babyschuhe mit weichen, weißen Gänsefedern aus, um die Füße des Babys warm zu halten.materialappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
