noun🔗ShareErdboden, BodenThe surface of the Earth, as opposed to the sky or water or underground."Look, I found a ten dollar bill on the ground!"Schau, ich habe einen Zehn-Dollar-Schein auf dem Boden gefunden!geographygeologyenvironmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGelände, BodenTerrain."The hikers carefully navigated the uneven ground. "Die Wanderer navigierten vorsichtig über das unebene Gelände.geologyenvironmentplacenaturegeographyareaessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBoden, ErdeSoil, earth."The fox escaped from the hounds by going to ground."Der Fuchs entkam den Hunden, indem er sich in die Erde grub.geologyenvironmentnatureplaceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGrund, BodenThe bottom of a body of water."The fishing boat anchored near the ground of the lake. "Das Fischerboot ankerten in der Nähe des Grundes des Sees.oceangeographynauticalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGrundlage, Basis, FundamentBasis, foundation, groundwork, legwork."The teacher's lecture provided a solid ground for understanding the complex concept. "Die Vorlesung des Lehrers lieferte eine solide Grundlage für das Verständnis des komplexen Konzepts.structurepointtheoryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGrund, Ursache(chiefly in the plural) Reason, (epistemic) justification, cause."He could not come on grounds of health, or on health grounds."Er konnte aus gesundheitlichen Gründen nicht kommen.philosophylogicessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHintergrund, Kontext, Rahmen, UmgebungBackground, context, framework, surroundings."The ground for the presentation was laid by the previous speaker's introduction. "Der Hintergrund für die Präsentation wurde durch die Einleitung des vorherigen Redners geschaffen.areaenvironmentsituationplacepositionaspectessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchlachtfeld, GeländeThe area on which a battle is fought, particularly as referring to the area occupied by one side or the other. Often, according to the eventualities, "to give ground" or "to gain ground"."The opposing team held the ground advantage in the soccer field. "Die gegnerische Mannschaft hatte den Vorteil auf dem Schlachtfeld.militarywarpositionareaactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVorteil, Grundlage(by extension) Advantage given or gained in any contest; e.g. in football, chess, debate or academic discourse."The debate team gained significant ground in the final round, putting them in a strong position to win. "Das Debattierteam verschaffte sich in der Finalrunde einen erheblichen Vorteil, was sie in eine gute Position brachte, um zu gewinnen.sportgameachievementpositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGrund, UntergrundThe plain surface upon which the figures of an artistic composition are set."crimson flowers on a white ground"Karmesinrote Blumen auf weißem Grund.artstyleessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGrund, UntergrundIn sculpture, a flat surface upon which figures are raised in relief."The sculptor carefully placed the clay figures on the ground of the large, flat slab of stone. "Der Bildhauer platzierte die Tonfiguren sorgfältig auf dem Grund der großen, flachen Steinplatte.artstyleessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGrundIn point lace, the net of small meshes upon which the embroidered pattern is applied."Brussels ground"Brüsseler GrundartmaterialstyleessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÄtzgrund, FirnisIn etching, a gummy substance spread over the surface of a metal to be etched, to prevent the acid from eating except where an opening is made by the needle."The artist used a ground to protect the metal plate from the etching acid, allowing the design to be created only where the needle had pierced the ground. "Der Künstler verwendete einen Ätzgrund, um die Metallplatte vor der Ätzsäure zu schützen, wodurch das Design nur dort entstehen konnte, wo die Nadel den Ätzgrund durchstochen hatte.artmaterialsubstancetechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLeisten(chiefly in the plural) One of the pieces of wood, flush with the plastering, to which mouldings etc. are attached."Grounds are usually put up first and the plastering floated flush with them."Leisten werden normalerweise zuerst angebracht und der Putz wird bündig mit ihnen abgezogen.architecturematerialbuildingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareStadion, SpielstätteA soccer stadium."The soccer team played their final match of the season at the new ground. "Die Fußballmannschaft spielte ihr letztes Saisonspiel im neuen Stadion.sportplacebuildingentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareErdungAn electrical conductor connected to the earth, or a large conductor whose electrical potential is taken as zero (such as a steel chassis)."The computer's metal chassis acts as a ground, ensuring safe electrical use. "Das Metallgehäuse des Computers dient als Erdung und gewährleistet eine sichere elektrische Nutzung.technologyelectronicsutilityelectricphysicsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFeld, SpielflächeThe area of grass on which a match is played (a cricket field); the entire arena in which it is played; the part of the field behind a batsman's popping crease where he can not be run out (hence to make one's ground)."The cricket team warmed up on the ground before their match. "Das Cricket-Team wärmte sich vor dem Spiel auf dem Feld auf.sportareaessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEin Bass, der sich wiederholtA composition in which the bass, consisting of a few bars of independent notes, is continually repeated to a varying melody."The teacher played a ground for the class to practice singing over. "Der Lehrer spielte einen sich wiederholenden Bass, über dem die Klasse das Singen üben konnte.musicessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGrundton, MelodieThe tune on which descants are raised; the plain song."The choir practiced the ground melody before adding their own elaborate descants. "Der Chor übte die Grundmelodie, bevor er seine eigenen kunstvollen Diskantstimmen hinzufügte.musicessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareParkett, ZuschauerraumThe pit of a theatre."The play was performed on the ground of the small community theatre. "Das Stück wurde im Parkett des kleinen Gemeindetheaters aufgeführt."The actors took their positions on the ground of the small community theatre. "Die Schauspieler nahmen ihre Positionen im Parkett des kleinen Gemeindetheaters ein.entertainmentplacebuildingarchitectureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareErdenTo connect (an electrical conductor or device) to a ground."To prevent a short circuit, the electrician grounded the new appliance. "Um einen Kurzschluss zu verhindern, hat der Elektriker das neue Gerät geerdet.electronicselectrictechnologydeviceutilityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBestrafen, Hausarrest gebenTo punish, especially a child or teenager, by forcing him/her to stay at home and/or give up certain privileges."Eric, you are grounded until further notice for lying to us about where you were last night!"Eric, du hast Hausarrest, bis auf Weiteres, weil du uns angelogen hast, wo du letzte Nacht warst!familyactionsocietyeducationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAm Boden halten, nicht starten lassenTo forbid (an aircraft or pilot) to fly."Because of the bad weather, all flights were grounded."Wegen des schlechten Wetters wurden alle Flüge am Boden gehalten.vehiclenauticalmilitaryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGrundlagen vermitteln, einführenTo give a basic education in a particular subject; to instruct in elements or first principles."Jim was grounded in maths."Jim wurde in Mathematik unterrichtet.educationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEinen Bodenball schlagenTo hit a ground ball. Compare fly (verb(regular)) and line (verb)."The batter ground the ball to shortstop. "Der Schlagmann schlug den Ball als Bodenball zum Shortstop.sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAuf den Boden legen, erdenTo place something on the ground."The little girl carefully ground the broken toy car onto the grass. "Das kleine Mädchen legte das kaputte Spielzeugauto vorsichtig auf das Gras.placeactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareStranden, auf Grund laufenTo run aground; to strike the bottom and remain fixed."The ship grounded on the bar."Das Schiff strandete auf der Sandbank.nauticalsailingvehicleessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGründen, basierenTo found; to fix or set, as on a foundation, reason, or principle; to furnish a ground for; to fix firmly."The teacher's explanation grounded her students' understanding of the new math concept. "Die Erklärung des Lehrers begründete das Verständnis der Schüler für das neue mathematische Konzept.theoryphilosophydoctrinepositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGrundieren, mit Grund versehenTo cover with a ground, as a copper plate for etching, or as paper or other materials with a uniform tint as a preparation for ornament."The artist ground the paper with a light gray tint to prepare it for the intricate drawings. "Der Künstler grundierte das Papier mit einem hellgrauen Farbton, um es auf die komplizierten Zeichnungen vorzubereiten.artmaterialprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBegründen, erdenTo improve or focus the mental or emotional state of."I ground myself with meditation."Ich erde mich mit Meditation.mindemotionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZerkleinern, mahlenTo reduce to smaller pieces by crushing with lateral motion."The chef ground the coffee beans to make a fresh pot of coffee. "Der Koch zerkleinerte die Kaffeebohnen, um eine frische Kanne Kaffee zuzubereiten.actionutensilfoodprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchleifen, mahlenTo shape with the force of friction."grind a lens; grind an axe"Eine Linse schleifen; eine Axt schleifen.technicalmachineprocessindustryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchleifen, mahlenTo remove material by rubbing with an abrasive surface."To prepare the wooden table for painting, I ground the surface with sandpaper. "Um den Holztisch für das Streichen vorzubereiten, habe ich die Oberfläche mit Sandpapier geschliffen.technicalprocessmachineindustryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMahlen, zermahlenTo become ground, pulverized, or polished by friction."Steel grinds to a sharp edge."Stahl mahlt sich zu einer scharfen Kante.processactionmaterialessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Sharemahlen, zerreibenTo move with much difficulty or friction; to grate."The old, worn-out shoes ground on the rough pavement. "Die alten, abgenutzten Schuhe rieben sich auf dem rauen Pflaster ab.actionsoundessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGrindenTo slide the flat portion of a skateboard or snowboard across an obstacle such as a railing."The skateboarder ground the railing, smoothly sliding the board across its metal surface. "Der Skateboarder grindete das Geländer und ließ das Board sanft über die Metalloberfläche gleiten.sportentertainmentactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZermürben, unterdrückenTo oppress, hold down or weaken."The strict rules at the school were designed to ground the students and prevent any disruptive behavior. "Die strengen Regeln in der Schule sollten die Schüler zermürben und störendes Verhalten verhindern.actionsocietypoliticsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich erotisch mit den Hüften wiegenTo rotate the hips erotically."He ground his hips suggestively as he danced to the music. "Er wiegte seine Hüften verführerisch, als er zur Musik tanzte.bodysexdanceentertainmentactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich eng aneinanderdrücken und sexuell erregt tanzenTo dance in a sexually suggestive way with both partners in very close proximity, often pressed against each other."The couple ground in the crowded club, their bodies pressed close together. "Das Paar drückte sich in dem überfüllten Club eng aneinander und tanzte sexuell erregt.sexdanceentertainmentcultureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÜben, trainierenTo repeat a task a large number of times in a row to achieve a specific goal."The student had to ground the multiplication tables, repeating them over and over until she could recite them perfectly. "Die Schülerin musste die Einmaleins-Tabellen üben und sie immer wieder wiederholen, bis sie sie fehlerfrei aufsagen konnte.actionprocessworkjobachievementessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareKurbeln, ankurbelnTo operate by turning a crank."to grind an organ"ein Organ kurbelnmachineutensilessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMahlen, zerkleinernTo produce mechanically and repetitively as if by turning a crank."The machine ground out the reports, one after another, with monotonous clicking sounds. "Die Maschine mahlte die Berichte mit monotonen Klickgeräuschen nacheinander aus.machinetechnologyindustryprocessworkessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFormatieren und einrückenTo automatically format and indent code."The software automatically grounds the code for the school project, making it easy to read. "Die Software formatiert und richtet den Code für das Schulprojekt automatisch ein, wodurch er leicht lesbar ist.computingtechnologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEindrillen, einprägenTo instill through repetitive teaching."The teacher is grounding her students in the basic principles of math. "Die Lehrerin drillt ihre Schüler in den Grundprinzipien der Mathematik.educationmindcharacteressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZerkleinern, mahlenTo eat."The baby bird ground the juicy worm. "Der kleine Vogel zerkleinerte den saftigen Wurm.foodessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchuften, malochenTo work or study hard; to hustle or drudge."To succeed in the marathon, he had to ground himself with intense daily training. "Um im Marathon erfolgreich zu sein, musste er sich mit intensivem täglichem Training abmühen.workeducationjobessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÄrgern, verärgernTo annoy or irritate (a person); to grind one's gears."His constant complaining about the homework grounded me. "Sein ständiges Beschweren über die Hausaufgaben hat mich geärgert.sensationattitudeemotionpersonessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareGemahlen, zermahlenCrushed, or reduced to small particles."ground mustard seed"gemahlener SenfsamenmaterialsubstanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareGemahlenProcessed by grinding."lenses of ground glass"Linsen aus geschliffenem GlasfoodprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading