A1 noun Neutral #1,711 am häufigsten

desk

/dɛsk/

A desk is a piece of furniture with a flat surface used for reading, writing, or working on a computer. It often includes drawers for storage and is typically found in offices, schools, or home study areas.

Beispiele

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1

I need to clean my desk because there are too many papers on it.

I should tidy my work table because it is cluttered with documents.

2

The CEO's desk is made of expensive dark oak wood.

The chief executive's workspace table is constructed from high-quality timber.

3

Just toss the mail on my desk when you get a chance.

Put the letters on my workspace whenever you have time.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
desk
Adjektiv
desk-bound
Verwandt
desktop
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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'Desktop' computer; it is named because it sits on top of your desk.

Schnelles Quiz

I have a computer and a lamp on my ____ in the office.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: desk

Beispiele

1

I need to clean my desk because there are too many papers on it.

everyday

I should tidy my work table because it is cluttered with documents.

2

The CEO's desk is made of expensive dark oak wood.

formal

The chief executive's workspace table is constructed from high-quality timber.

3

Just toss the mail on my desk when you get a chance.

informal

Put the letters on my workspace whenever you have time.

4

Each student is assigned a specific desk for the duration of the semester.

academic

Every learner is given a particular work station for the whole term.

5

Please leave your visitor badge at the reception desk before leaving.

business

Kindly return your guest identification to the front counter before departing.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
desk
Adjektiv
desk-bound
Verwandt
desktop

Häufige Kollokationen

office desk a table used for work in an office
desk job a job performed while sitting at a desk
front desk the main reception area in a building
wooden desk a desk made out of wood material
desk lamp a light designed to be placed on a desk

Häufige Phrasen

hot desking

sharing desks among different workers rather than having fixed seats

behind the desk

working in an administrative or clerical position

help desk

a service providing information and support for computer users

Wird oft verwechselt mit

desk vs table

A table is general furniture for eating or meetings; a desk is specifically for individual work or study and usually has drawers.

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Nutzungshinweise

Use 'desk' when referring to furniture intended for work, writing, or computer use. In a business context, it can also refer to a specific department or service point, like a 'service desk'.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use 'table' for everything, but you should use 'desk' if the furniture is for working or has drawers for office supplies.

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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'Desktop' computer; it is named because it sits on top of your desk.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Medieval Latin 'desca', meaning a table for writing.

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun: one desk, two desks Often used with prepositions 'at' (sitting at a desk) or 'on' (on the desk)
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Kultureller Kontext

In many corporate cultures, having a large, private desk is often a sign of high professional status or seniority.

Schnelles Quiz

I have a computer and a lamp on my ____ in the office.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: desk

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A1

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A1

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A1

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