Cable vs Line vs Wire

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Cable

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)B2noun

Line

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)A1noun

Wire

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)B2noun
 CableLineWire
Aussprache🇬🇧 /["/ˈkeɪbl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkeɪbl/"]/🇬🇧 /["/laɪn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/laɪn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈwaɪə(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈwaɪər/"]/
BedeutungA strong wire that carries electrical or communication signals.A long mark or a row of things.A thin, flexible piece of metal.
BeispielI need to buy a new cable for my laptop charger.Please stand in a line to buy your tickets.The electrician used a wire to connect the lights.
RegisterNeutralNeutralNeutral
Wie häufigTop 1.000 (sehr häufig)Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)
CEFR-NiveauB2A1B2
Wortartnounnounnoun
Kollokationenelectric, telephone, overhead, length, lay, run, attach, go, run, connect something, get, have, install, television, TV, channellong, short, thick, draw, mark, run, divide something, separate something, in a line, a line of latitude, a line of longitude, long, short, thick, draw, mark, run, divide something, separate something, in a line, a line of latitude, a line of longitude, worry, deep, faint, have, run, appear, long, short, new, form, in a/​the line, on a/​the line, long, short, checkout, form, in line, direct, trunk, power, hold, be busy, be engaged, be dead, down the line, on the line, on line, rail, railway, train, take, on a/​the line, the end of the line, long, short, new, form, in a/​the line, on a/​the line, learn, practise/​practice, recite, direct, trunk, power, hold, be busy, be engaged, be dead, down the line, on the line, on line, broad, firm, hard, adopt, follow, pursue, in line with, out of line with, line on, a line of argument, a line of reasoning, a line of attack, broad, firm, hard, adopt, follow, pursue, in line with, out of line with, line on, a line of argument, a line of reasoning, a line of attack, battle, defensive, firing, behind enemy lines, in the front line, on the front linetaut, loose, fine, length, piece, strand, cut, bend, twist, mesh, netting, basket, behind a/​the wire, under a/​the wire, electric, electrical, electricity, attach, connect, disconnect, go, lead, run, along a/​the wire, down a/​the wire, a tangle of wires
Antonymedisconnect, detachcurve, scatterstring, cord
Häufige FehlerConfusing 'cable' with 'wire' — 'wire' is more general., Using 'cable' as a verb incorrectly in sentences., Assuming all cables are the same, not recognizing different types.Confused with 'line' as a boundary vs 'line' as a row., Using 'line' as a verb without context., Mixing up 'line' with 'lyne' in spelling.Confused with 'wired' which means connected electronically., Used as a verb without proper context (e.g. saying 'I wire' instead of 'I wire it').
Hinweise zur VerwendungUse 'cable' to refer to physical connections for electricity or data. Avoid using it in very formal contexts or when talking about wireless connections.The word 'line' can refer to physical marks, waiting lines, or categories. In formal contexts, be specific (e.g., 'line of code'). Informal use often refers to lines in conversation or jokes.Used to refer to electrical wires or wires used in crafts. In informal settings, it can also refer to stealing (e.g. 'to wire money'). Avoid using in formal contexts when discussing abstract ideas.

Häufige Fragen: Cable vs Line vs Wire

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Cable, Line und Wire?

Cable: A strong wire that carries electrical or communication signals. Line: A long mark or a row of things. Wire: A thin, flexible piece of metal.

Sind Cable, Line und Wire auf demselben CEFR-Niveau?

Cable: B2, Line: A1, Wire: B2 auf der CEFR-Skala.

Welche Wortart sind Cable, Line und Wire?

Cable: noun, Line: noun, Wire: noun.

Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?

Cable: I need to buy a new cable for my laptop charger. Line: Please stand in a line to buy your tickets. Wire: The electrician used a wire to connect the lights.

Kann ich Cable, Line und Wire austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Cable, Line und Wire 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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