Block
Meaning and Usage
"Block" in German can have several meanings, including "block," "building block," "pad," "chunk," or "obstruction." It can also be used in the context of a city block or a block of flats.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "Block" doesn't have any prefixes or suffixes. It comes from the Middle High German word "bloc," which means "log" or "block."
Comparisons between German and English
The word "block" is similar in both German and English, and it's used in similar contexts.
Cultural Context
In Germany, particularly in cities, the concept of "Block" may also refer to a specific city block, delineated by streets and often containing buildings and residential areas.
Example Sentences
- Der Block ist schwer. (The block is heavy.)
- Das Gebäude steht auf einem großen Block. (The building stands on a large block.)
- Viele Menschen leben in einem Wohnblock. (Many people live in an apartment block.)
Memory Tips
Associate "Block" with the English word "block" and visualize a solid object to help remember its meaning.
Additional Vocabulary
- Der Häuserblock (city block)
- Der Straßenblock (roadblock)
- Der Wohnblock (apartment block)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
- Masculine: der Block
- Plural: die Blöcke
Conjugation (for verbs)
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