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plaid

/plad/ /plæd/

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noun

Schottenstoff, karierter Stoff

A type of twilled woollen cloth, often with a tartan or chequered pattern.

Examples :

"My grandfather wore a warm plaid jacket to the farmer's market. "

Mein Großvater trug eine warme Jacke aus Schottenstoff zum Bauernmarkt.

material wear style

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noun

Schottenkaro, Tartan

A length of such material used as a piece of clothing, formerly worn in the Scottish Highlands and other parts of northern Britain and remaining as an item of ceremonial dress worn by members of Scottish pipe bands.

Examples :

"The Scottish piper wore his full ceremonial dress, complete with a vibrant plaid draped over his shoulder. "

Der schottische Pfeifer trug seine volle Zeremonienkleidung, komplett mit einem leuchtenden Schottenkaro, das über seine Schulter drapiert war.

culture material wear tradition style

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noun

Karomuster, Schottenmuster

The typical chequered pattern of a plaid; tartan.

Examples :

"My grandmother's favorite scarf has a beautiful plaid pattern. "

Der Lieblingsschal meiner Großmutter hat ein wunderschönes Karomuster.

appearance material style

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adjective

Karomuster aufweisend, kariert

Having a pattern or colors which resemble a Scottish tartan; checkered or marked with bars or stripes at right angles to one another.

Examples :

"My brother's jacket is plaid, with red and black stripes. "

Die Jacke meines Bruders ist kariert und hat rote und schwarze Streifen.

appearance material style culture

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verb

Sich vergnügen, Spaß haben

To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.

Examples :

"They played long and hard."

Sie haben sich lange und ausgiebig vergnügt.

entertainment action

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verb

Teilnehmen, spielen

To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).

Examples :

"He plays on three teams"

Er spielt in drei Mannschaften.

sport game action

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verb

Liebe machen, sich vergnügen

To take part in amorous activity; to make love.

Examples :

"The teenagers often plaid together after school. "

Die Teenager vergnügten sich oft nach der Schule.

sex action human

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verb

Die angegebene Rolle spielen

To act as the indicated role, especially in a performance.

Examples :

"In the school play, the student played the part of the mischievous fairy and plaid the role well. "

In dem Schultheater spielte der Schüler die Rolle der schelmischen Fee und spielte die Rolle gut.

entertainment style culture

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verb

Inszenieren, aufführen

(heading) To produce music or theatre.

Examples :

"The school band will plaid a new song for the upcoming talent show. "

Die Schulband wird ein neues Lied für die kommende Talentshow aufführen.

music entertainment stage

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verb

Sich verhalten

(heading) To behave in a particular way.

Examples :

"My brother often plaids when he's stressed, staying inside all day and refusing to do anything. "

Mein Bruder verhält sich oft so, wenn er gestresst ist, den ganzen Tag drinnen bleibt und sich weigert, etwas zu tun.

attitude character style action

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verb

Sich bewegen, sich fortbewegen

To move in any manner; especially, to move regularly with alternate or reciprocating motion; to operate.

Examples :

"He played the torch beam around the room."

Er bewegte den Lichtstrahl der Taschenlampe im Raum herum.

action function machine

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verb

Hin und her bewegen

To move to and fro.

Examples :

"The little dog kept plaiding around the garden, sniffing at every flower. "

Der kleine Hund bewegte sich im Garten hin und her und schnupperte an jeder Blume.

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verb

In Gang setzen, aktivieren

To put in action or motion.

Examples :

"to play a trump in a card game"

Einen Trumpf in einem Kartenspiel aktivieren.

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verb

Ausspielen

To keep in play, as a hooked fish in order to land it.

Examples :

"The fisherman plaid the hooked fish, slowly reeling it in to prevent it from jumping back into the water. "

Der Fischer spielte den gehakt gewesenen Fisch aus und holte ihn langsam ein, um zu verhindern, dass er wieder ins Wasser sprang.

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verb

Täuschen, betrügen

To manipulate, deceive, or swindle someone.

Examples :

"You played me!"

Du hast mich getäuscht!

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