Chunk vs Portion

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

Chunk

Top 2.000 (häufig)C1noun

Portion

Top 2.000 (häufig)B2noun
 ChunkPortion
Aussprache🇬🇧 /["/tʃʌŋk/"]/🇺🇸 /["/tʃʌŋk/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈpɔːʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈpɔːrʃn/"]/
BedeutungA piece or part of something, often large.a part of something larger
Beispiela chunk of cheese/masonryI only ate a small portion of the pie, as I wasn't really hungry.
RegisterNeutralNeutral
Wie häufigTop 2.000 (häufig)Top 2.000 (häufig)
CEFR-NiveauC1B2
Wortartnounnoun
Kollokationenbig, great, huge, cut something (up) into chunks, in a/​the chunk, chunk of, big, great, huge, cut something (up) into chunks, in a/​the chunk, chunk ofconsiderable, good, huge, make up, take up, portion of, double, generous, large, eat, portion of, divide something into portions, considerable, good, huge, make up, take up, portion of
Antonymewhole, entire, fullwhole, entirety, total
Häufige FehlerConfused with 'hunk' – remember that a chunk can be any size, not just large., Using 'chunk' as a verb incorrectly – it's primarily a noun., Mispronouncing it as 'chank' instead of 'chunk'.Using 'portion' with plural nouns (e.g., 'portions of food' is correct, but don't say 'portion of foods')., Confusing 'portion' with 'proportion', which refers to a ratio., Using 'portion' when referring to an entire object instead of a part.
Hinweise zur VerwendungUse 'chunk' in both formal and informal contexts. It's suitable for discussing food, data, or information. Avoid using it in very formal writing.Use 'portion' when you refer to a part of food, quantity, or share. It's neutral and suitable for everyday conversations and formal writing. Avoid using it when discussing something that can't be divided easily.

Häufige Fragen: Chunk vs Portion

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Chunk und Portion?

Chunk: A piece or part of something, often large. Portion: a part of something larger

Sind Chunk und Portion auf demselben CEFR-Niveau?

Chunk: C1, Portion: B2 auf der CEFR-Skala.

Kann ich Chunk und Portion austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Chunk und Portion 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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