angel
An angel is a spiritual being believed to act as an attendant, agent, or messenger of God. In a general sense, the word is used to describe a person who is exceptionally kind, helpful, or beautiful.
Beispiele
3 von 5You are an angel for helping me move these heavy boxes.
You are a very kind person for helping me carry these items.
The Renaissance painting depicts an angel with golden wings.
The historical artwork shows a divine messenger with gold wings.
Be an angel and grab me a coffee while you're out.
Please be nice and get me a drink while you are outside.
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
Think of the 'EL' at the end of angEL standing for 'Extra Loving' or 'ELestial' (Celestial).
Schnelles Quiz
My nurse was a total ____; she stayed with me all night until I felt better.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: angel
Beispiele
You are an angel for helping me move these heavy boxes.
everydayYou are a very kind person for helping me carry these items.
The Renaissance painting depicts an angel with golden wings.
formalThe historical artwork shows a divine messenger with gold wings.
Be an angel and grab me a coffee while you're out.
informalPlease be nice and get me a drink while you are outside.
The concept of angels as intermediaries is common in many religious traditions.
academicThe idea of divine beings as messengers is found in many faiths.
The startup's growth was fueled by a generous angel investor.
businessThe new company's progress was supported by a private wealthy person.
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
an angel of mercy
someone who helps people who are suffering
on the side of the angels
to be supporting the right or morally good side
speak of the devil (and an angel appears)
said when someone you were just talking about arrives
Wird oft verwechselt mit
An angle is the space between two intersecting lines (geometry), whereas an angel is a spiritual being.
Nutzungshinweise
The word is frequently used metaphorically to thank someone for a favor. It is almost always used positively, except in specific idioms like 'fallen angel'.
Häufige Fehler
Learners often misspell the word as 'angle'. Remember that 'el' comes at the end for the person, like 'ELevated'.
Merkhilfe
Think of the 'EL' at the end of angEL standing for 'Extra Loving' or 'ELestial' (Celestial).
Wortherkunft
From the Greek word 'angelos', which literally means 'messenger'.
Grammatikmuster
Kultureller Kontext
In Western culture, angels are iconic symbols of protection, often depicted in Christmas decorations and cemetery statues.
Schnelles Quiz
My nurse was a total ____; she stayed with me all night until I felt better.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: angel
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