B2 noun Neutral

breeding

/ˈbriː.dɪŋ/

Breeding refers to the process of producing offspring, especially in a controlled or systematic way for animals or plants. It can also describe the upbringing or education of a person that results in refined social manners.

Beispiele

3 von 5
1

The family has been involved in dog breeding for three generations.

The family has been active in the professional production of dogs for three generations.

2

The program aims to increase the population of endangered species through captive breeding.

The initiative seeks to grow the numbers of rare animals by managing their reproduction in controlled environments.

3

That swamp is a perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes.

That wetland is an ideal place for mosquitoes to reproduce and multiply.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
breeding
Verb
breed
Adjektiv
bred
Verwandt
breeder
💡

Merkhilfe

Think of the 'ee' in 'breeding' as two eyes of a parent and an offspring looking at each other.

Schnelles Quiz

Scientists are using ___ breeding to create wheat that can grow in salty soil.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: selective

Beispiele

1

The family has been involved in dog breeding for three generations.

everyday

The family has been active in the professional production of dogs for three generations.

2

The program aims to increase the population of endangered species through captive breeding.

formal

The initiative seeks to grow the numbers of rare animals by managing their reproduction in controlled environments.

3

That swamp is a perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes.

informal

That wetland is an ideal place for mosquitoes to reproduce and multiply.

4

Selective breeding has allowed farmers to develop crops that are resistant to drought.

academic

The scientific method of choosing specific parents has enabled the creation of plants that survive without much water.

5

Investing in the horse breeding industry requires significant capital and knowledge of genetics.

business

Putting money into the professional horse production business needs a lot of wealth and biological expertise.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
breeding
Verb
breed
Adjektiv
bred
Verwandt
breeder

Häufige Kollokationen

selective breeding choosing specific parents to produce desired traits
breeding ground a place where something develops or multiplies rapidly
captive breeding reproducing animals in zoos or controlled facilities
breeding season the specific time of year when animals mate
cross breeding producing offspring from two different breeds or varieties

Häufige Phrasen

a breeding ground for trouble

a situation or place where problems are likely to develop

good breeding

polite manners resulting from a high-quality upbringing

breeding in captivity

animals reproducing while being kept by humans

Wird oft verwechselt mit

breeding vs breading

Breading is a coating of breadcrumbs on food before cooking, whereas breeding is about reproduction.

breeding vs breed

Breed is usually a noun for a specific variety (e.g., a Labrador) or a verb, while breeding is the process or the noun for upbringing.

📝

Nutzungshinweise

Use 'breeding' when discussing biological reproduction in an academic or technical sense. When referring to people, 'breeding' is a somewhat old-fashioned way to describe their social class and manners.

⚠️

Häufige Fehler

Learners often misspell it as 'breading' or use the verb 'breed' when they should use the gerund/noun form 'breeding' to describe the overall process.

💡

Merkhilfe

Think of the 'ee' in 'breeding' as two eyes of a parent and an offspring looking at each other.

📖

Wortherkunft

Derived from the Old English word 'bredan', which means to bring to birth, cherish, or keep warm.

Grammatikmuster

Uncountable noun when referring to the general process of reproduction. Functions as a gerund (the -ing form of the verb 'breed'). Often used as a modifier before other nouns (e.g., breeding season).
🌍

Kultureller Kontext

In British English, 'good breeding' historically referred to the upper-class social etiquette and lineage.

Schnelles Quiz

Scientists are using ___ breeding to create wheat that can grow in salty soil.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: selective

Ähnliche Wörter

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

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.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies 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.

War das hilfreich?
Noch keine Kommentare. Sei der Erste, der seine Gedanken teilt!

Starte kostenlos mit dem Sprachenlernen

Kostenlos Loslegen