Britisches – Amerikanisches Englisch – Vokabelliste – N – Z
Hier findest du Wörter, die im amerikanischen und britischen Englisch unterschiedliche Bedeutungen haben bzw. verschieden geschrieben werden.
| Britisches Englisch | Amerikanisches Englisch | Deutsch |
|---|---|---|
| N | ||
| nappy | diaper | Windel |
| national insurance number | social security number | Sozialversicherungs-nummer |
| neighbour | neighbor | Nachbar |
| note | bill | Geldschein |
| notice board | bulletin board | schwarzes Brett |
| number plate | license plate | Nummernschild |
| P | ||
| a pack of cards | a deck of cards | ein Spiel Karten |
| a packet of cigarettes | a pack of cigarettes | eine Schachtel Zigaretten |
| pants | underpants | Unterhosen |
| paraffin | kerosene/kerosine | Petroleum |
| pavement | sidewalk | Bürgersteig |
| pedestrian crossing | crosswalk | Fußgängerüberweg |
| pepper | bell pepper | Paprika |
| petrol | gas | Benzin |
| phone box | phone booth | Telefonzelle |
| plane | airplane | Flugzeug |
| polo neck | turtleneck | Rollkragen |
| post | Post | |
| post code | zip code | Postleitzahl |
| postman | mailman | Postbote |
| pram, pushchair | baby carriage, baby buggy, stoller | Kinderwagen |
| prawn | shrimp | Garnele, Shrimp, Crevette |
| primary school | elementary school grade school |
Grundschule |
| programme | program | Programm |
| Q | ||
| to queue | to line up | anstehen, Schlange stehen |
| quid | buck | 1 Pfund-/1 Dollarschein |
| R | ||
| railway | railroad | Eisenbahn |
| reception | front desk | Rezeption, Empfang |
| to ring | to call | anrufen |
| roadway | pavement | Fahrbahn |
| roundabout | traffic circle, rotary | Kreisverkehr |
| rucksack | backpack | Rucksack |
| rubber | eraser | Radiergummi |
| rubbish | garbage | Müll |
| sandpit | sandbox | Sandkasten |
| S | ||
| share | stock | Aktie |
| shop | store | Laden |
| shop assistant | sales clerk | Verkäufer/in |
| sick | nauseated | übel sein |
| single ticket | one-way ticket | "einfache" Fahrkarte |
| Sorry. | Excuse me. | Verzeihung. |
| skipping rope | jump(ing) rope | Springseil |
| spanner | wrench | Sechskantschlüssel |
| sports day | fields day | Sporttag |
| public school | private school | Privatschule |
| soft toy | stuffed animal | Stofftier |
| stock | inventory | Bestand (von Artikeln) |
| subway | underpass | Straßenunterführung |
| sultana | raisin | Rosine |
| sweet shop | candy store | Süßwarenladen |
| T | ||
| tap | faucet | Wasserhahn |
| taxi | cab | Taxi |
| term | semester | Halbjahr, Semester |
| theatre | theater | Theater |
| timetable | schedule | Stundenplan |
| tin | can | Dose |
| toilet, loo | bathroom, restroom | Toilette |
| town centre | downtown, city center | Stadtmittte |
| torch | flashlight | Taschenlampe |
| trainers | sneakers | Turnschuh |
| tram | streetcar | Straßenbahn |
| travelled | traveled | reisten |
| trolley | cart | Handwagen; Einkaufswagen |
| trousers | pants | Hose |
| tyre | tire | Reifen |
| U | ||
| underground, tube | subway | U-Bahn |
| underlay | carpet pad | Unterlage |
| undertaker | mortician | Bestatter |
| V | ||
| vest | undershirt | Unterhemd |
| W | ||
| waistcoat | vest | Weste |
| wallet | billfold | Brieftasche |
| wardrobe | closet | Kleiderschrank |
| to wash | wash up | waschen (sich selber) |
| wing | fender | Kotflügel |
| Y | ||
| year | grade | (Schul) Klasse |
| Z | ||
| zebra crossing | crosswalk | Fußgängerüberweg |
| zip | zipper | Reißverschluss |
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