A1 noun Neutral #2,705 am häufigsten

perfect

/ˈpɜːrfɪkt/

In grammar, the perfect refers to a verb form that shows an action is completed or finished. It is also used in the phrase 'practice makes perfect' to describe a state of having no mistakes.

Beispiele

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Our teacher explained the present perfect in class today.

Our teacher explained the present perfect in class today.

2

The student successfully identified the past perfect in the text.

The student successfully identified the past perfect in the text.

3

I'm still having trouble with the perfect, but I'm learning!

I'm still having trouble with the perfect, but I'm learning!

Wortfamilie

Nomen
perfection
Verb
perfect
Adverb
perfectly
Adjektiv
perfect
Verwandt
perfectionist
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Merkhilfe

Think of 'Per-Fact': something that is 'Perfect' is a 'Fact' that is completely finished.

Schnelles Quiz

To talk about an action finished before now, we use the present ____.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: perfect

Beispiele

1

Our teacher explained the present perfect in class today.

everyday

Our teacher explained the present perfect in class today.

2

The student successfully identified the past perfect in the text.

formal

The student successfully identified the past perfect in the text.

3

I'm still having trouble with the perfect, but I'm learning!

informal

I'm still having trouble with the perfect, but I'm learning!

4

This research paper analyzes the use of the future perfect in literature.

academic

This research paper analyzes the use of the future perfect in literature.

5

We aim for the perfect in every product we manufacture.

business

We aim for the perfect in every product we manufacture.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
perfection
Verb
perfect
Adverb
perfectly
Adjektiv
perfect
Verwandt
perfectionist

Häufige Kollokationen

present perfect present perfect
past perfect past perfect
future perfect future perfect
practice makes perfect practice makes perfect
achieve the perfect achieve the perfect

Häufige Phrasen

practice makes perfect

practice makes perfect

the present perfect

the present perfect

near perfect

near perfect

Wird oft verwechselt mit

perfect vs perfection

Perfection is the general noun for the state of being perfect, while 'perfect' as a noun is mostly used for grammar tenses.

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Nutzungshinweise

Use 'perfect' as a noun primarily when talking about grammar tenses (like the Present Perfect) or in the fixed idiom 'practice makes perfect.' In most other cases, the noun form 'perfection' is used.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use 'perfect' as a noun to mean excellence in general conversation, where they should use 'perfection' instead.

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Merkhilfe

Think of 'Per-Fact': something that is 'Perfect' is a 'Fact' that is completely finished.

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Wortherkunft

From the Latin 'perfectus', meaning 'finished' or 'complete'.

Grammatikmuster

Often used with adjectives like 'present', 'past', or 'future' in grammar. Functions as a singular noun in the phrase 'practice makes perfect'.
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Kultureller Kontext

The phrase 'Practice makes perfect' is a central cultural proverb in English-speaking countries used to encourage persistence.

Schnelles Quiz

To talk about an action finished before now, we use the present ____.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: perfect

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