earth

• Substantiv, das den Planeten bezeichnet, auf dem wir leben, oder die Substanz, aus der der Boden, das Erdreich oder das Land besteht.

A noun referring to the planet we live on, or the substance that makes up the ground, soil, or land.

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1. A1formal

   The third planet from the sun, where all known life exists.

   Erde

   • Earth orbits the sun once every 365 days.
   • The Earth is the only known planet with liquid water on its surface.
   • Astronauts view Earth from space as a beautiful blue marble.

   Synonymeglobeworld

2. A1formal

   The solid surface of the planet; the ground or soil.

   Erde

   • The seeds need to be planted in rich earth.
   • He fell to the earth after losing his balance.
   • The earth trembled during the earthquake.

   Synonymeclaydirtgroundlandloamsodsoilturf

   Antonymeairheavensky

3. Electrical groundB2formalbritishtechnical

   A connection to the earth used in electrical systems for safety.

   Erdung

   • The appliance must be properly connected to earth.
   • An earth wire prevents electric shocks.
   • The technician checked the earth connection in the circuit.

   Synonymeground

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um das Verbinden eines Stromkreises mit der Erde zu bezeichnen oder (im Gartenbau) das Bedecken der Wurzeln einer Pflanze mit Erde.

A verb used to indicate the act of connecting an electrical circuit to the ground, or (in gardening) to cover the roots of a plant with soil.

1. Connect to groundB2formalbritish

   To connect an electrical device to the ground to prevent electric shock.

   Erden

   • The electrician earthed the washing machine for safety.
   • All metal parts must be properly earthed.
   • He earthed the circuit to avoid short circuits.

   Synonymeground

2. Cover with soilB2formal

   To cover the roots of a plant with soil, especially to protect it.

   Mit Erde bedecken

   • The gardener earthed up the potatoes to protect them from frost.
   • She earthed the young plants to help them grow.
   • They earthed the base of the tree with fresh soil.

   Synonymesoil

Phrasal-Variantenearth up