A1 noun Neutral #243 am häufigsten

window

/ˈwɪndəʊ/

A window is an opening in a wall, door, or vehicle that is usually filled with glass to let in light and air. It allows people to see outside while remaining inside a structure.

Beispiele

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1

I opened the window to let some fresh air into the room.

I opened the window to let some fresh air into the room.

2

The building features floor-to-ceiling windows to provide a panoramic view of the city.

The building features floor-to-ceiling windows to provide a panoramic view of the city.

3

Could you close the window? It's getting a bit chilly.

Could you close the window? It's getting a bit chilly.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
window
Verb
window
Adjektiv
windowless
Verwandt
windowsill
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Merkhilfe

Think of the word's origin: 'wind-eye.' It is the 'eye' of the house that lets the 'wind' (air) and light in.

Schnelles Quiz

It is very hot in here. Can you ___ the window?

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: open

Beispiele

1

I opened the window to let some fresh air into the room.

everyday

I opened the window to let some fresh air into the room.

2

The building features floor-to-ceiling windows to provide a panoramic view of the city.

formal

The building features floor-to-ceiling windows to provide a panoramic view of the city.

3

Could you close the window? It's getting a bit chilly.

informal

Could you close the window? It's getting a bit chilly.

4

Researchers observed the bird's behavior through a one-way window.

academic

Researchers observed the bird's behavior through a one-way window.

5

We have a two-hour window to complete the system update before the office opens.

business

We have a two-hour window to complete the system update before the office opens.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
window
Verb
window
Adjektiv
windowless
Verwandt
windowsill

Häufige Kollokationen

open the window to move the window so air can enter
look out the window to watch something outside through the glass
shop window the glass front of a store where products are displayed
window seat a seat next to a window in a plane or train
broken window a window with cracked or shattered glass

Häufige Phrasen

window shopping

looking at goods in shop windows without intending to buy anything

window of opportunity

a short period of time during which an action can be taken

go out the window

to disappear or stop being effective

Wird oft verwechselt mit

window vs mirror

A window allows you to see through it to the other side, while a mirror reflects your own image.

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Nutzungshinweise

The word 'window' is used for physical openings in buildings, but it is also very common in computing to describe a rectangular area on a computer screen.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners sometimes use the preposition 'at' instead of 'out' (e.g., 'look at the window' instead of 'look out the window' when they want to see the garden).

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Merkhilfe

Think of the word's origin: 'wind-eye.' It is the 'eye' of the house that lets the 'wind' (air) and light in.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Old Norse 'vindauga,' which literally means 'wind-eye' (vindr 'wind' + auga 'eye').

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun (plural: windows) Often used with the preposition 'through' (look through the window)
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Kultureller Kontext

In many cultures, 'window shopping' is a common social pastime for friends walking through city centers or malls.

Schnelles Quiz

It is very hot in here. Can you ___ the window?

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: open

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