decoration
A decoration is an object or a set of objects used to make something look more attractive or festive. It is commonly used in homes during celebrations, such as birthdays or holidays, to create a pleasant atmosphere.
Beispiele
3 von 5The birthday decoration on the table is very colorful.
The birthday decoration on the table is very colorful.
The hotel lobby features elegant interior decoration.
The hotel lobby features elegant interior decoration.
I like the funky decoration in your new apartment.
I like the funky decoration in your new apartment.
Synonyme
Gegenteile
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
Think of the word 'Decor' and 'Action'. You take 'action' to add 'decor' to your home.
Schnelles Quiz
We bought a beautiful _______ to hang on the front door.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: decoration
Beispiele
The birthday decoration on the table is very colorful.
everydayThe birthday decoration on the table is very colorful.
The hotel lobby features elegant interior decoration.
formalThe hotel lobby features elegant interior decoration.
I like the funky decoration in your new apartment.
informalI like the funky decoration in your new apartment.
Architectural decoration often reflects the historical period of a building.
academicArchitectural decoration often reflects the historical period of a building.
The budget for office decoration was approved by the manager.
businessThe budget for office decoration was approved by the manager.
Synonyme
Gegenteile
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
in need of decoration
in need of decoration
home decoration
home decoration
holiday decoration
holiday decoration
Wird oft verwechselt mit
Decor refers to the general style of a room, while decoration refers to the specific items used to beautify it.
Furniture is functional (like chairs or tables), whereas decoration is primarily for appearance.
Nutzungshinweise
Use 'decoration' to refer to the physical objects (countable) or the process of adding them (uncountable). In the plural form 'decorations', it usually refers to items put up for a party or holiday.
Häufige Fehler
Learners sometimes use the verb 'decorate' when they should use the noun 'decoration'. For example, they might say 'I bought a decorate' instead of 'I bought a decoration'.
Merkhilfe
Think of the word 'Decor' and 'Action'. You take 'action' to add 'decor' to your home.
Wortherkunft
Derived from the Latin word 'decorare', meaning to grace, honor, or adorn.
Grammatikmuster
Kultureller Kontext
In many Western cultures, putting up Christmas decorations is a significant family tradition held every December.
Schnelles Quiz
We bought a beautiful _______ to hang on the front door.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: decoration
Verwandtes Vokabular
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