Blade vs Knife vs Sword

Wann du im Englischen was verwendest, mit Bedeutung, Register und Beispielen.

Blade

Top 2.000 (häufig)C1noun

Knife

Top 2.000 (häufig)A2noun

Sword

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)C1noun
Am häufigsten: Sword
 BladeKnifeSword
Aussprache🇬🇧 /["/bleɪd/"]/🇺🇸 /["/bleɪd/"]/🇬🇧 /["/naɪf/","/naɪvz/"]/🇺🇸 /["/naɪf/","/naɪvz/"]/🇬🇧 /["/sɔːd/"]/🇺🇸 /["/sɔːrd/"]/
BedeutungThe thin, sharp edge of a knife, sword, or similar tool.A tool with a sharp blade used for cutting.A weapon with a long metal blade and a handle.
BeispielThe machine comes with a plastic guard over the blade to protect the operator.She used a knife to cut the vegetables more easily.to **draw/sheathe a sword** *(= to take it out of/put it into its cover)*
RegisterNeutralNeutralNeutral
Wie häufigTop 2.000 (häufig)Top 2.000 (häufig)Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)
CEFR-NiveauC1A2C1
Wortartnounnounnoun
Kollokationensharp, blunt, dull, sharpen, draw, sheathe, sharp, blunt, dull, sharpen, draw, sheatheblunt, dull, sharp, set, pick up, lay down, put down, cut, slice, clatter, blade, handle, block, with a/​the knife, the blade of a knife, the handle of a knife, go under the surgeon’s knifelong, short, sharp, be armed with, carry, hold, arm, belt, blade, sword of, be put to the sword, the blade, edge, hilt, tip, etc. of a sword
Antonymehandle, hiltsword, blunt weaponshield, defense
Häufige FehlerConfused with 'blades' as in 'blades of grass'., Using 'blade' to refer to the entire knife instead of just the sharp part., Saying 'blade of the knife' instead of 'blade of a knife' (missing the article).Using 'knifes' as the plural form instead of 'knives'., Confusing 'knife' with 'cutlery' — cutlery refers to a set of utensils., Mixing up the usage with kitchen knives versus utility knives.Confused with 'sward', which refers to a grassy area., Using 'sword' as a verb instead of a noun.
Hinweise zur VerwendungUse 'blade' when referring to cutting tools or weapons. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but avoid when speaking about non-cutting objects.Use 'knife' in both formal and informal contexts when referring to the cutting tool. Be careful not to confuse 'knife' with other utensils like 'fork' or 'spoon'.Commonly used in historical, fantasy, and martial contexts. Not appropriate for casual conversations or non-serious tones.

Häufige Fragen: Blade vs Knife vs Sword

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Blade, Knife und Sword?

Blade: The thin, sharp edge of a knife, sword, or similar tool. Knife: A tool with a sharp blade used for cutting. Sword: A weapon with a long metal blade and a handle.

Was ist häufiger: Blade, Knife und Sword?

Sword ist im Alltagsenglisch am häufigsten.

Sind Blade, Knife und Sword auf demselben CEFR-Niveau?

Blade: C1, Knife: A2, Sword: C1 auf der CEFR-Skala.

Welche Wortart sind Blade, Knife und Sword?

Blade: noun, Knife: noun, Sword: noun.

Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?

Blade: The machine comes with a plastic guard over the blade to protect the operator. Knife: She used a knife to cut the vegetables more easily. Sword: to **draw/sheathe a sword** *(= to take it out of/put it into its cover)*

Kann ich Blade, Knife und Sword austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Blade, Knife und Sword sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.

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