A1 noun Neutral

scar

/skɑːr/

A scar is a mark left on the skin after a cut or wound has healed. It is the body's way of finishing the healing process after an injury.

Beispiele

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1

I have a small scar on my knee from when I fell off my bike.

I have a small scar on my knee from when I fell off my bike.

2

The surgeon explained that the scar would be very thin and follow the natural lines of the skin.

The surgeon explained that the scar would be very thin and follow the natural lines of the skin.

3

You can barely see that scar anymore; it's almost gone.

You can barely see that scar anymore; it's almost gone.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
scar
Verb
scar
Adjektiv
scarred
Verwandt
scarring
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Merkhilfe

Think: A 'scar' is like a 'star' on your skin that shows where you were 'scared' by a cut.

Schnelles Quiz

The cat scratched me, but I hope it doesn't leave a ___.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: scar

Beispiele

1

I have a small scar on my knee from when I fell off my bike.

everyday

I have a small scar on my knee from when I fell off my bike.

2

The surgeon explained that the scar would be very thin and follow the natural lines of the skin.

formal

The surgeon explained that the scar would be very thin and follow the natural lines of the skin.

3

You can barely see that scar anymore; it's almost gone.

informal

You can barely see that scar anymore; it's almost gone.

4

The study focuses on the biological composition of scar tissue compared to healthy skin cells.

academic

The study focuses on the biological composition of scar tissue compared to healthy skin cells.

5

The brand's reputation still carries a scar from the product recall last year.

business

The brand's reputation still carries a scar from the product recall last year.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
scar
Verb
scar
Adjektiv
scarred
Verwandt
scarring

Häufige Kollokationen

deep scar deep scar
facial scar facial scar
scar tissue scar tissue
surgical scar surgical scar
permanent scar permanent scar

Häufige Phrasen

leave a scar

leave a scar

emotional scars

emotional scars

scars of war

scars of war

Wird oft verwechselt mit

scar vs scare

A 'scar' is a physical mark on the skin, while 'scare' means to frighten someone.

scar vs score

A 'score' refers to points in a game or a mark made by cutting, but 'scar' specifically refers to healed skin.

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Nutzungshinweise

The word 'scar' is most commonly used for skin marks, but it can also describe lasting emotional pain or damage to an object's surface.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often add an extra 'e' and write 'scare' when they mean a mark on the skin.

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Merkhilfe

Think: A 'scar' is like a 'star' on your skin that shows where you were 'scared' by a cut.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Middle English word 'skarre', which comes from Old Norse 'skarð' meaning a notch or gap.

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun: one scar, two scars. Commonly used with the verbs 'have', 'leave', or 'get'.
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Kultureller Kontext

In many cultures, physical scars are sometimes viewed as 'battle wounds' that represent strength or survival.

Schnelles Quiz

The cat scratched me, but I hope it doesn't leave a ___.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: scar

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