saw

• Substantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: Es kann ein Werkzeug mit gezahntem Blatt zum Schneiden von Materialien wie Holz bezeichnen, entweder von Hand oder elektrisch betrieben, oder einen kurzen, einprägsamen Satz, der eine allgemeine Wahrheit oder einen Rat ausdrückt.

A noun with multiple meanings: it can refer to a hand tool or power tool with a toothed blade used for cutting materials like wood, or it can refer to a short, memorable saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice.

1. Proverb or MaximB2formal

   A short, memorable saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice, widely accepted as true.

   Sprichwort

   • The old saw 'a stitch in time saves nine' is still relevant today.
   • He often quoted the saw 'actions speak louder than words'.
   • That's an ancient saw about patience being a virtue.

   Synonymeadageaphorismapothegmbyworddictumepigramgnomemaximmottopreceptproverbsaying

2. Hand Tool for CuttingA2formal

   A hand tool with a serrated blade, used for cutting hard materials like wood or metal.

   Säge

   • He used a saw to cut the wooden plank in half.
   • The carpenter sharpened his saw before starting the job.
   • A handsaw is essential for many DIY projects.

3. Power Tool for CuttingA2formal

   A power tool equipped with a toothed blade, used for cutting wood, metal, or other materials.

   Säge

   • The electric saw made cutting the plywood much easier.
   • He wore safety goggles while operating the power saw.
   • A circular saw is a common tool in construction.

   Synonymepower saw

• Verb, das das Schneiden oder Trennen von etwas mit einer Säge bezeichnet, oder die Vergangenheitsform des Verbs 'sehen'.

A verb used to indicate the act of cutting or dividing something using a saw, or the past tense of 'see'.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Cut with a sawB1formal

   To cut or divide something using a saw tool.

   sägen

   • He sawed the wooden plank into two pieces.
   • She sawed through the metal pipe with a hacksaw.
   • They sawed the fallen tree into logs for firewood.

• Verb, das die Wahrnehmung mit den Augen, das Verstehen oder das Erleben von etwas bezeichnet.

A verb used to indicate the act of perceiving with the eyes, understanding, or experiencing something.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Perceive with eyesA1formal

   To perceive with the eyes; to look at or notice something.

   Mit den Augen wahrnehmen

   • I can see the mountains from my window.
   • She saw a beautiful sunset.
   • Can you see the stars tonight?

   Synonymebeholddetectdiscerndistinguishespyglimpsemake outnoticeobserveperceivespotviewwatch

2. Understand or realizeA2informal

   To understand or comprehend something.

   Verstehen

   • I see what you mean now.
   • Do you see the problem here?
   • He finally saw the truth about the situation.

   Synonymeappreciatecomprehenddiscerngraspperceiverealizerecognizeunderstand

3. Meet or visitA2informal

   To meet or spend time with someone.

   Treffen

   • I'll see you tomorrow at school.
   • She went to see her doctor.
   • Let's see a movie this weekend.

   Synonymecall ondrop byencountermeetvisit

4. Experience or witnessB1formal

   To experience or be present during an event.

   Erleben oder dabei sein

   • I have seen many changes in the city.
   • He saw the accident happen.
   • They saw the band perform live.

   Synonymeexperienceobserveundergoviewwatchwitness

Phrasal-Variantensee through