C1 noun Neutral

identity

/aɪˈden.tə.ti/

Identity refers to the distinguishing character or personality of an individual, encompassing the qualities, beliefs, and expressions that make a person or group unique. In a broader sense, it describes the state of remaining the same under different conditions or the condition of being exactly like something else.

Beispiele

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The artist's work explores the complex relationship between cultural heritage and personal identity.

The artist's work explores the complex relationship between cultural heritage and personal identity.

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Verification of the applicant's identity is a mandatory requirement for the processing of a visa application.

Verification of the applicant's identity is a mandatory requirement for the processing of a visa application.

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I feel like I'm having a bit of an identity crisis trying to decide which career path to take.

I feel like I'm having a bit of an identity crisis trying to decide which career path to take.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
identity
Verb
identify
Adverb
identically
Adjektiv
identical
Verwandt
identification
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Merkhilfe

Think of 'ID'. Your 'ID' card is the physical proof of your abstract 'Identity'.

Schnelles Quiz

The witness was unable to provide a definitive _____ of the suspect during the lineup.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: identification

Beispiele

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The artist's work explores the complex relationship between cultural heritage and personal identity.

everyday

The artist's work explores the complex relationship between cultural heritage and personal identity.

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Verification of the applicant's identity is a mandatory requirement for the processing of a visa application.

formal

Verification of the applicant's identity is a mandatory requirement for the processing of a visa application.

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I feel like I'm having a bit of an identity crisis trying to decide which career path to take.

informal

I feel like I'm having a bit of an identity crisis trying to decide which career path to take.

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Post-structuralist theorists argue that identity is not a fixed essence but a fluid social construct.

academic

Post-structuralist theorists argue that identity is not a fixed essence but a fluid social construct.

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To remain competitive, the firm must maintain a consistent corporate identity across all international markets.

business

To remain competitive, the firm must maintain a consistent corporate identity across all international markets.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
identity
Verb
identify
Adverb
identically
Adjektiv
identical
Verwandt
identification

Häufige Kollokationen

sense of identity a feeling of knowing who you are
national identity a sense of a nation as a cohesive whole
identity theft the fraudulent acquisition and use of a person's private identifying information
mistaken identity a situation in which someone is thought to be someone else
establish an identity to prove or create a recognized persona or status

Häufige Phrasen

identity crisis

a period of uncertainty and confusion in which a person's sense of self becomes insecure

hidden identity

a state where one's true character or name is kept secret

brand identity

the visible elements of a brand that identify and distinguish the brand in consumers' minds

Wird oft verwechselt mit

identity vs identification

Identification refers to the act of identifying or the document (ID) used to prove who you are, whereas identity is the abstract state of being a specific person.

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Nutzungshinweise

At the C1 level, 'identity' is frequently used in sociopolitical and psychological contexts to discuss how individuals relate to groups. It can be both a countable noun (different identities) and an uncountable concept.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often say 'show your identity' when they actually mean 'show your identification' or 'show your ID card'.

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Merkhilfe

Think of 'ID'. Your 'ID' card is the physical proof of your abstract 'Identity'.

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Wortherkunft

From the Late Latin 'identitas', derived from 'idem', meaning 'the same'.

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun: plural is 'identities' Often followed by prepositions like 'of' or 'as' Commonly preceded by adjectives: 'cultural', 'gender', 'national'
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Kultureller Kontext

In many modern Western societies, identity is increasingly discussed as intersectional, combining factors like race, gender, and class.

Schnelles Quiz

The witness was unable to provide a definitive _____ of the suspect during the lineup.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: identification

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.

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