A1 noun Neutral

glassblowing

/ˈɡlæsˌbloʊɪŋ/

Glassblowing is the craft of making objects by blowing air through a tube into a piece of hot, liquid glass. It is an ancient art used to create beautiful things like vases, bowls, and decorations.

Beispiele

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1

We watched a glassblowing show at the local fair.

We watched a glassblowing show at the local fair.

2

The museum features an exhibit dedicated to the history of glassblowing.

The museum features an exhibit dedicated to the history of glassblowing.

3

Glassblowing is way harder than it looks on TV!

Glassblowing is way harder than it looks on TV!

Wortfamilie

Nomen
glassblowing
Verb
blow glass
Adjektiv
glassblown
Verwandt
glassblower
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Merkhilfe

Imagine blowing a bubble with gum, but instead of gum, it is hot, glowing glass!

Schnelles Quiz

The artist used ________ to create a beautiful, delicate vase from hot liquid.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: glassblowing

Beispiele

1

We watched a glassblowing show at the local fair.

everyday

We watched a glassblowing show at the local fair.

2

The museum features an exhibit dedicated to the history of glassblowing.

formal

The museum features an exhibit dedicated to the history of glassblowing.

3

Glassblowing is way harder than it looks on TV!

informal

Glassblowing is way harder than it looks on TV!

4

Archaeological evidence suggests glassblowing was developed in the 1st century BC.

academic

Archaeological evidence suggests glassblowing was developed in the 1st century BC.

5

Our studio specializes in custom glassblowing for high-end clients.

business

Our studio specializes in custom glassblowing for high-end clients.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
glassblowing
Verb
blow glass
Adjektiv
glassblown
Verwandt
glassblower

Häufige Kollokationen

the art of glassblowing the art of glassblowing
glassblowing studio glassblowing studio
traditional glassblowing traditional glassblowing
glassblowing demonstration glassblowing demonstration
glassblowing techniques glassblowing techniques

Häufige Phrasen

master the art of glassblowing

master the art of glassblowing

studio glassblowing

studio glassblowing

free-blown glass

free-blown glass

Wird oft verwechselt mit

glassblowing vs glassmaking

Glassmaking is the general term for all glass production, while glassblowing specifically uses air to shape it.

glassblowing vs glass etching

Glass etching is scratching the surface of cold glass, while glassblowing shapes hot glass.

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Nutzungshinweise

Use this word when referring specifically to the artistic or manual process of shaping hot glass with air. It is usually treated as an uncountable noun.

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Häufige Fehler

Don't use 'glassblowing' as a verb (e.g., 'I am glassblowing'). Instead, use 'I am blowing glass' or 'I am practicing glassblowing.'

💡

Merkhilfe

Imagine blowing a bubble with gum, but instead of gum, it is hot, glowing glass!

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Wortherkunft

A compound of the English words 'glass' and 'blowing' (moving air), describing the literal action performed.

Grammatikmuster

uncountable noun often follows 'the art of' can be used as a gerund or a noun
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Kultureller Kontext

The island of Murano in Venice, Italy, is world-famous for its historic glassblowing traditions.

Schnelles Quiz

The artist used ________ to create a beautiful, delicate vase from hot liquid.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: glassblowing

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A1

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A1

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