dash

• Ein Substantiv, das eine kleine Menge einer hinzugefügten Substanz, einen kurzen schnellen Lauf oder ein Satzzeichen (—) bezeichnet, das eine Pause oder einen Bruch markiert.

A noun referring to a small amount of something added, a short fast run, or a punctuation mark (—) used to indicate a break or pause.

1. Small amountA2informal

   A small quantity of something added, especially in cooking.

   Prise

   • Add a dash of salt to the soup.
   • She put a dash of lemon juice in the tea.
   • The recipe calls for a dash of cinnamon.

   Synonymebitdrophintpinchsmidgensplashsprinkletadtouch

2. Punctuation markB1formal

   A horizontal line used in writing to separate parts of a sentence or to indicate a pause.

   Gedankenstrich

   • Use an em dash to emphasize a point in your sentence.
   • The author used a dash to indicate a sudden break in thought.
   • In this style guide, a dash is preferred over a hyphen.

   Synonymerule

3. Quick runA2informal

   A short, fast run or sprint.

   Sprint

   • He made a dash for the bus stop.
   • She took a dash to the store before it closed.
   • The children made a dash across the playground.

   Synonymeboltdartrushsprintspurt

4. Style or flairB2informal

   A combination of style, energy, and confidence.

   Schwung

   • She dressed with a dash of elegance.
   • His performance had a certain dash that captivated the audience.
   • The party was full of dash and excitement.

   Synonymebrioflairgustolivelinesspanachespiritstylevervezest

• Verb, das eine schnelle oder plötzliche Bewegung bezeichnet oder das Schlagen oder kraftvolle Werfen von etwas.

A verb used to indicate moving quickly or suddenly, or to strike or throw something with force.

1. Move quicklyA2informal

   To run or move very quickly, often for a short distance.

   Sich schnell bewegen

   • She dashed across the street to catch the bus.
   • He dashed into the store before it closed.
   • The children dashed out of the classroom when the bell rang.

   Synonymeboltdartflyhurryracerushscurryshootsprinttearzoom

   Antonymeamblecrawldawdleplodsauntertrudge

2. Destroy or ruinB2formal

   To destroy or spoil something, especially hopes or expectations.

   Zunichtemachen

   • The accident dashed all his hopes of becoming a pilot.
   • Her dreams were dashed by the sudden financial crisis.
   • The rain dashed our plans for a picnic.

   Synonymeblightcrushdevastatefrustrateruinshatterspoilthwartwreck

   Antonymerealizesatisfy

3. Strike forcefullyB2formal

   To hit or throw something with great force.

   Mit Wucht schlagen

   • Waves dashed against the rocky shore.
   • He dashed the glass against the wall in anger.
   • The storm dashed debris across the street.

   Synonymebatterbeatcrashhitknockpoundramslamsmashstrike

Phrasal-Variantendash downdash off