land

• Fester Teil der Erdoberfläche, der nicht von Wasser bedeckt ist, oder ein bestimmter, als Eigentum oder Territorium betrachteter Abschnitt.

A noun referring to the solid part of the Earth's surface that is not covered by water, or a specific area of ground considered as property or territory.

1. Ground or EarthA1formal

   The solid part of the Earth's surface, not covered by water.

   Land

   • The ship finally reached land after a long voyage.
   • Farmers cultivate the land to grow crops.
   • The earthquake caused the land to shake violently.

   Synonymedry landearthgroundsoilterra firmaterrain

   Antonymeoceanseawater

2. Country or RegionA2formal

   A country or area considered as a political or geographical unit.

   Land oder Region

   • He traveled to many foreign lands during his career.
   • The land of opportunity attracts many immigrants.
   • This land has a rich cultural history.

   Synonymecountrydomainnationrealmregionsoilstateterritory

3. Property or EstateB1formal

   An area of ground, especially one used for a particular purpose or owned by someone.

   Grundstück

   • They bought a piece of land to build a house.
   • The company owns vast lands for agriculture.
   • He inherited a large land from his grandfather.

   Synonymeacreageestatelotparcelplotpropertyreal estaterealtytract

• Verb, das die Handlung des Aufsetzens auf dem Boden oder einer anderen Oberfläche nach einem Flug bezeichnet, oder das erfolgreiche Erhalten oder Sichern von etwas.

A verb used to indicate the act of coming down to the ground or another surface after flying, or to successfully obtain or secure something.

1. Arrive on ground or waterA2formal

   To come down from the air onto the ground or another surface.

   Landen

   • The plane landed safely at the airport.
   • The bird landed on the branch.
   • The helicopter landed on the rooftop.

   Synonymealightcome downset downsettletouch down

   Antonymeascenddepartflysoartake off

2. Obtain or secureB2informal

   To succeed in getting something, especially a job, contract, or opportunity.

   Erhalten

   • She landed a great job at the tech company.
   • He landed a major contract for his business.
   • They landed a sponsorship deal with a big brand.

   Synonymeacquirebagclinchgetnetobtainprocuresecuresnagwin

   Antonymefailforfeitlosemiss

3. End up in a situationB2informal

   To arrive in a particular place or situation, often unexpectedly.

   Landen

   • He landed in trouble after missing the deadline.
   • She landed in the hospital after the accident.
   • They landed in a difficult financial situation.

   Synonymeend upfetch upfind oneselffinish upwind up

Phrasal-Variantenland up