False Friends / Falsche Freunde – Key / Schlüssel

 

 

1. False friends – Übersetzungen

 

1.        in the current / present situation

2.        the current / latest fashion

3.        a subject of topical interest

4.        use a data projector / digital projector

5.        have a baby

6.        I don't want to make a fool of myself

7.        be a good boy / girl!

8.        the boss of Airbus

9.        the shops in the city centre

10.   a crafty businessman

11.   Cologne Cathedral

12.   a committed / dedicated environmentalist

13.   politically active citizens

14.   a possible successor

15.   a chocolate factory

16.   a great guy

17.   a vivid imagination

18.   a famous photographer

19.   a brilliant move

20.   chocolate is poison for dogs

21.   where's my mobile (phone) BE / AE my cell phone?

22.   it wouldn't be humane

23.   the sign confuses drivers / motorists

24.   a consistent approach

25.   act consistently

26.   inspect tickets

27.   multinational corporations

28.   take criticism seriously

29.   it's interesting to read / it's an interesting read

30.   harassment in the workplace

31.   catch the murderer

32.   take notes

33.   a novella by Hemingway

34.   the second TV / television channel

35.   a commission of 20 per cent

36.   check someone's documents

37.   test / examine a student

38.   pay the last instalment

39.   receive / draw / get a pension

40.   available on prescription only

41.   wear a short skirt

42.   the back of the house

43.   Finland's countless lakes

44.   his self-confident manner / behaviour / bearing / demeanour

45.   broadcast radio programmes

46.   a sensitive person

47.   a respectable gentleman

48.   a reputable company

49.   wear a dinner jacket BE / AE tuxedo

50.   save money

51.   donate money

52.   an amiable / a pleasant / a likeable woman

53.   change the subject

54.   a topic of conversation

55.   ignore a remark

56.   overlook a mistake

57.   go hiking / walking

58.   (department) stores like Harrods in London

59.   a spa (hotel)

60.   who is the best player?

61.   where are the keys?

 

 

2. Übersetzung ins Deutsche bzw. ins Englische.

 

a.      Er hat eine Tätowierung auf dem Hintern.

b.      He has a tattoo on the back of his neck.

c.       Gib nicht mir die Schuld!

d.      Don't make a fool of me in front of others.

e.      Er ist ein tapferer Junge.

f.        He's a good boy.

g.      Er wird schließlich / letzten Endes zurückkommen.

h.      He may (possibly) come back.

i.        Diese Bemerkung ärgerte mich.

j.        Long sentences confuse the reader.

k.      Sie fragte mich nach der Bedeutung des Wortes.

l.        She asked me (for) my opinion.

m.   Es ist eine persönliche Angelegenheit.

n.      It's a personnel matter.

o.      The staff was / were very helpful and friendly.

p.      Sie geben zu viel Geld für Restaurantessen aus.

q.      They treated me to a pizza.

r.       They donated the money to a charity.

 

 

3. "Sympathisch" – Übersetzungen

 

a.      He is a likeable / a pleasant / an amiable man but not very competent / capable.

b.      I simply don't like him.

c.       I disliked him from the start.

d.      That's the solution I'd like best.

e.      We liked each other / one another at once / right away / immediately. / We took to each other ...

f.        He's one of the most likeable / amiable people I've ever come across.

g.      What an unpleasant face he has!

h.      The hotel has a pleasant atmosphere.