blank

• Bezeichnet etwas, auf dem keine Einträge, Notizen oder Bilder vorhanden sind; wird auch für ein ausdrucksloses Gesicht oder mangelndes Verständnis verwendet.

Describes something that has no writing, marks, or images; also used to describe an expressionless face or a lack of understanding.

1. Empty or unmarkedA2formal

   Containing no writing, marks, or images.

   Leer

   • She handed in a blank sheet of paper.
   • The screen went blank during the presentation.
   • He stared at the blank page, unable to write.

   Synonymebarecleanclearemptyplainunmarkedunusedvirginvoidwhite

   Antonymedecoratedfilledinscribedmarkedwritten

2. ExpressionlessB1formal

   Showing no emotion, understanding, or reaction.

   Ausdruckslos

   • His face remained blank during the entire speech.
   • She gave me a blank look when I asked the question.
   • The student's expression was blank after hearing the complex explanation.

   Synonymedeadpanemptyexpressionlessimpassiveinexpressivepoker-facedstonyunresponsivevacantwooden

   Antonymeanimatedexpressivereactiveresponsive

3. Without memory or thoughtB1informal

   Unable to remember or think of something.

   Leer

   • My mind went blank during the exam.
   • He drew a blank when asked for his phone number.
   • She went completely blank when the interviewer asked about her experience.

   Synonymeemptyvacantvacuousvoid

• Substantiv, das einen leeren Raum, eine Leerstelle oder eine Fläche ohne Beschriftung, Text oder Inhalt bezeichnet; auch ein leeres Formularfeld oder ein Platzhalter, der noch ausgefüllt werden muss.

A noun referring to an empty space, a void, or a surface that has no marks, writing, or content.

1. Empty spaceA2formal

   An empty area on a document or form where information is to be written.

   Leerfeld

   • Please fill in the blanks on the application form.
   • The test had several blanks for the answers.
   • He left a blank where his signature should be.

   Synonymeblank spaceboxfieldspace

2. Lack of understandingB1informal

   A state of being unable to remember or think of something.

   Blackout im Kopf

   • My mind went blank during the exam.
   • She drew a blank when asked about the incident.
   • He stared at the question with a complete blank.

   Synonymeblanknessmental blockvoid

3. AmmunitionB2formal

   A cartridge that contains no bullet, used for training or simulation.

   Platzpatrone

   • The soldiers used blanks during the training exercise.
   • The gun was loaded with blanks for the movie scene.
   • Blanks can still be dangerous at close range.

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um das Leeren oder Auslöschen von etwas, Verwirrung oder Unfähigkeit, sich an etwas zu erinnern, oder das absichtliche Ignorieren einer Person zu bezeichnen.

A verb used to indicate the act of becoming empty, confused, or failing to remember something, or to ignore someone deliberately.

1. Ignore or disregardB2informal

   To deliberately ignore someone or pretend not to notice them.

   Ignorieren

   • She blanked him when he tried to say hello.
   • He blanked the question and walked away.
   • I tried to catch her eye but she blanked me completely.

   Synonymebrush offcold-shouldercutdisregardignoreslightsnub

   Antonymeacknowledgegreetheednoticerecognize

2. Become empty or forgetB2informal

   To suddenly forget something or have your mind go empty.

   Leer werden oder vergessen

   • My mind went blank during the exam.
   • He blanked on the answer to the question.
   • She blanked out the entire conversation.

   Synonymedraw a blankforgetfreezespace

   Antonymerecallremember

Phrasal-Variantenblank out