B2 adjective Neutral

footprint

/ˈfʊt.prɪnt/

A footprint refers to the mark left by a foot or shoe on a surface, but in modern contexts, it most commonly describes the total impact or presence of an entity. It can refer to the space a physical object occupies, the environmental impact of a person or company (carbon footprint), or the data trail left online (digital footprint).

Beispiele

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1

We followed the muddy footprints leading from the garden into the kitchen.

We tracked the dirt marks left by shoes going from the yard into the house.

2

The corporation is under pressure to disclose its total ecological footprint for the last year.

The large company is being forced to reveal its complete environmental impact from the previous year.

3

I'm deleting some old accounts to clean up my digital footprint.

I am removing old social media profiles to reduce the amount of personal information about me online.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
footprint
Adjektiv
footprinted
Verwandt
footing
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Merkhilfe

Visualize a giant's foot stepping on the Earth; the mark left behind is the 'impact' or 'footprint' they have on the world.

Schnelles Quiz

Traveling by train instead of plane is one way to significantly reduce your carbon _______.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: footprint

Beispiele

1

We followed the muddy footprints leading from the garden into the kitchen.

everyday

We tracked the dirt marks left by shoes going from the yard into the house.

2

The corporation is under pressure to disclose its total ecological footprint for the last year.

formal

The large company is being forced to reveal its complete environmental impact from the previous year.

3

I'm deleting some old accounts to clean up my digital footprint.

informal

I am removing old social media profiles to reduce the amount of personal information about me online.

4

The research analyzes the urban footprint of European cities compared to North American ones.

academic

The academic study examines the physical area occupied by cities in Europe versus North America.

5

Our goal this quarter is to expand our retail footprint into the Asian market.

business

Our objective for these three months is to increase our physical store presence in Asia.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
footprint
Adjektiv
footprinted
Verwandt
footing

Häufige Kollokationen

carbon footprint the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere
digital footprint the information about a person that exists on the internet
ecological footprint the impact of a person or community on the environment
global footprint the extent of a company's international operations
physical footprint the actual space or size occupied by an object

Häufige Phrasen

leave a footprint

to have a lasting effect or impact on something

reduce one's footprint

to lower one's environmental impact or physical presence

heavy footprint

a large or significant amount of influence or environmental damage

Wird oft verwechselt mit

footprint vs footstep

A footstep is the sound or the action of taking a step, whereas a footprint is the physical mark left behind.

footprint vs fingerprint

A fingerprint is a unique biological identifier from a finger, while footprint is used for tracks or general impact.

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Nutzungshinweise

While originally meaning a literal track on the ground, B2 learners should focus on its metaphorical use in business and environmental science. It is almost always used as a countable noun.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use 'footprint' when they mean 'shoe size' or 'step count'. Avoid using it as a verb; use 'leave a footprint' instead.

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Merkhilfe

Visualize a giant's foot stepping on the Earth; the mark left behind is the 'impact' or 'footprint' they have on the world.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Old English 'fōt' (foot) and 'prent' (an impression or mark).

Grammatikmuster

countable noun plural: footprints often used as a modifier (noun adjunct) in phrases like 'footprint analysis'
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Kultureller Kontext

In modern Western culture, the 'carbon footprint' is a central concept in discussions about climate change and individual responsibility.

Schnelles Quiz

Traveling by train instead of plane is one way to significantly reduce your carbon _______.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: footprint

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