noun
der Lauf, ¨-e
run
Es bedeutet eine Bewegung zu Fuß, die schneller ist als Gehen, aber ohne Hilfsmittel geschieht.
The German word "Lauf" is a noun that means "run", "course", "progress", or "flow".
- The root noun is "Lauf" itself and comes from the verb "laufen" meaning "to run" or "to walk".
- In context, "Lauf" can refer to a physical run (e.g., a race), the movement of something (e.g., the flow of a river - "der Lauf des Flusses"), the course of events ("der Lauf der Zeit" – the course of time), or even a "career path".
Similar words:
- Rennen – race/run (more focused on speed and competition)
- Gang – gait or pace (how someone walks)
- Fortschritt – progress (more abstract, advancement in general)
Differences:
- Lauf emphasizes continuous movement or the general course/direction, whereas Rennen usually implies a sprint or competitive run.
- Gang relates more to the manner or style of walking, not necessarily the act of running or the process.
- Fortschritt refers to progress or advancement and is more abstract, unlike the physical or temporal focus of Lauf.
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Examples
Der Lauf findet morgen statt.noun
The run takes place tomorrow.
Der Lauf findet heute statt.noun
The run is taking place today.
Hast du Lust auf einen kleinen Lauf am See?noun
Do you feel like going for a little run by the lake?
Nach dem Lauf trinke ich viel Wasser.noun
After the run, I drink plenty of water.
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