B2 adjective Neutral

aquarium

/əˈkweəriəm/

Relating to or used in a tank, bowl, or glass building where fish and other water creatures and plants are kept. It typically describes equipment, species, or activities specifically designed for these controlled aquatic environments.

Beispiele

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1

We need to buy some high-quality aquarium salt for the new marine tank.

We need to buy some high-quality aquarium salt for the new marine tank.

2

The museum features an extensive collection of rare aquarium specimens from the Pacific.

The museum features an extensive collection of rare aquarium specimens from the Pacific.

3

Check out this aquarium pump I found; it's super quiet.

Check out this aquarium pump I found; it's super quiet.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
aquarium
Adverb
aquatically
Adjektiv
aquarium
Verwandt
aquarist
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Merkhilfe

Break it down: 'Aqua' means water and 'rium' means a place for. Think of it as 'water-place' equipment.

Schnelles Quiz

The local pet store sells a wide variety of tropical _____ fish and supplies.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: aquarium

Beispiele

1

We need to buy some high-quality aquarium salt for the new marine tank.

everyday

We need to buy some high-quality aquarium salt for the new marine tank.

2

The museum features an extensive collection of rare aquarium specimens from the Pacific.

formal

The museum features an extensive collection of rare aquarium specimens from the Pacific.

3

Check out this aquarium pump I found; it's super quiet.

informal

Check out this aquarium pump I found; it's super quiet.

4

Research indicates that certain aquarium additives may affect the microbial balance of the water.

academic

Research indicates that certain aquarium additives may affect the microbial balance of the water.

5

Our firm provides bespoke aquarium design services for corporate lobbies and executive offices.

business

Our firm provides bespoke aquarium design services for corporate lobbies and executive offices.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
aquarium
Adverb
aquatically
Adjektiv
aquarium
Verwandt
aquarist

Häufige Kollokationen

aquarium fish aquarium fish
aquarium maintenance aquarium maintenance
aquarium filter aquarium filter
aquarium lighting aquarium lighting
aquarium gravel aquarium gravel

Häufige Phrasen

aquarium hobbyist

aquarium hobbyist

public aquarium

public aquarium

aquarium trade

aquarium trade

Wird oft verwechselt mit

aquarium vs aquatic

Aquatic is a general term for anything living in water, while aquarium specifically refers to items or animals within an artificial tank environment.

aquarium vs terrarium

A terrarium is used for land animals or plants, whereas an aquarium is strictly for water-based life.

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Nutzungshinweise

When used as an adjective, 'aquarium' is an attributive noun. It is placed before other nouns to specify that the object belongs to or is used for the fish-keeping hobby.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners sometimes use 'aquatic' when they mean 'aquarium' (e.g., saying 'aquatic pump' instead of 'aquarium pump'). 'Aquatic' refers to the nature of the thing, whereas 'aquarium' refers to the specific equipment or location.

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Merkhilfe

Break it down: 'Aqua' means water and 'rium' means a place for. Think of it as 'water-place' equipment.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Latin word 'aquarium', meaning a watering place for cattle, from 'aqua' (water).

Grammatikmuster

Used as an attributive adjective (modifier) before a noun. No comparative or superlative forms (e.g., you cannot say 'more aquarium'). Typically used in the singular form even when modifying plural nouns.
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Kultureller Kontext

The aquarium hobby is a massive global industry and is often associated with relaxation, feng shui, and indoor interior design.

Schnelles Quiz

The local pet store sells a wide variety of tropical _____ fish and supplies.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: aquarium

Ähnliche Wörter

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

at

A1

A preposition used to indicate a specific point, location, or position in space. It is also used to specify a particular point in time or a certain state or activity.

but

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two statements that contrast with each other. It is used to introduce an added statement that is different from what has already been mentioned.

his

A1

This word is used to show that something belongs to or is associated with a male person or animal previously mentioned. It functions as both a possessive determiner used before a noun and a possessive pronoun used on its own.

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