A1 noun Neutral #3,704 am häufigsten

seal

/siːl/

A seal is a small piece of plastic, paper, or wax that closes a container or package. It shows that the product is new and has not been opened or used before.

Beispiele

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1

Check that the seal on the milk is not broken.

Look at the plastic cover on the milk to make sure it is closed.

2

The manufacturer places a silver seal on every box to prove it is real.

The company puts a special sticker on the box to show it is authentic.

3

I can't open this jar because the seal is too tight.

This bottle is hard to open because the lid is stuck very well.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
seal
Verb
seal
Adjektiv
sealed
Verwandt
sealant
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Merkhilfe

Imagine a 'seal' (the animal) balancing a 'seal' (sticker) on its nose while shopping at the supermarket.

Schnelles Quiz

Do not buy this juice if the ______ is broken.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: seal

Beispiele

1

Check that the seal on the milk is not broken.

everyday

Look at the plastic cover on the milk to make sure it is closed.

2

The manufacturer places a silver seal on every box to prove it is real.

formal

The company puts a special sticker on the box to show it is authentic.

3

I can't open this jar because the seal is too tight.

informal

This bottle is hard to open because the lid is stuck very well.

4

The experiment requires an airtight seal to prevent contamination.

academic

The test needs a perfect closure so no air can get in or out.

5

The company’s seal of quality is recognized worldwide.

business

The business's mark of high standards is known everywhere.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
seal
Verb
seal
Adjektiv
sealed
Verwandt
sealant

Häufige Kollokationen

broken seal a closure that has been opened
airtight seal a closure that does not let air through
security seal a sticker that shows if a package was opened
seal of approval an official mark showing something is good
protective seal a layer that keeps a product safe

Häufige Phrasen

seal of approval

a sign that someone likes or agrees with something

my lips are sealed

a promise to keep a secret

signed and sealed

formally completed and official

Wird oft verwechselt mit

seal vs sale

A 'sale' is when prices are lower; a 'seal' is a physical closure.

seal vs ceiling

A 'ceiling' is the top of a room; a 'seal' is used to close things.

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Nutzungshinweise

Use this word when talking about the safety or freshness of food and electronics. It usually refers to the physical layer you must remove before using a product.

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Häufige Fehler

Don't confuse the noun 'seal' (the object) with the verb 'to seal' (the action of closing). Also, remember that 'seal' is also an animal, but in shopping, it always refers to packaging.

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Merkhilfe

Imagine a 'seal' (the animal) balancing a 'seal' (sticker) on its nose while shopping at the supermarket.

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Wortherkunft

From the Old French 'seel', originating from the Latin 'sigillum', which means a small sign or mark.

Grammatikmuster

countable noun plural: seals often follows the verbs 'check' or 'break'
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Kultureller Kontext

In many Western countries, customers are advised never to buy a product if the safety seal is broken, as it may be unsafe.

Schnelles Quiz

Do not buy this juice if the ______ is broken.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: seal

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supermarket

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bakery

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A bakery is a place where bread, cakes, pastries, and other flour-based foods are baked and sold. It is a specialized shop that often serves as a local source for fresh breakfast items and desserts.

cashier

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A person whose job is to receive and pay out money in a shop, bank, or restaurant. They usually work at a checkout or a counter to handle customer transactions and provide receipts.

merchandise

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Merchandise refers to goods or products that are bought and sold in a business or store. It is a collective term used to describe all the items available for customers to purchase.

tag

A1

A small piece of paper, plastic, or metal attached to an object to provide information about it. In shopping, it usually shows the price, size, or brand of the product.

package

A1

A package is an object or group of items wrapped together in paper or packed in a box. It is commonly used for items sent through the mail or products bought in a store.

container

A1

A container is an object used for holding or carrying things, such as a box, bottle, or jar. In a shopping context, it often refers to the packaging that holds food or products.

wrapper

A1

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clothes

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