become

werden

Anfangen, etwas anderes zu sein, oder eine neue Eigenschaft entwickeln.

In einfachem Englisch: To start to be something different, or to develop a new quality.

• He wants to become a doctor.
• The sky became dark.
• They have become close friends.

So benutzt man es: become + adjective (The road became narrow.); become + noun (She became a teacher.)

Synonyme: turn into, grow

Häufige Wendungen: become a doctor, become clear, become friends, become an adult

stehen, kleiden

An jemandem gut aussehen und ihn vorteilhaft wirken lassen, besonders bei Kleidung oder einem Stil.

In einfachem Englisch: To look attractive on someone, especially when describing clothes or a style.

• That hat becomes you.
• The new hairstyle became her beautifully.
• A warm smile becomes him.

So benutzt man es: become someone (That shade of blue becomes you.)

Synonyme: suit, flatter

Häufige Wendungen: become someone, really become someone

sich ziemen für, angemessen sein für

Zur Stellung oder zum Charakter einer Person passen.

In einfachem Englisch: To be suitable for someone because of their position or character.

• Such behavior does not become a leader.
• It did not become him to mock his guests.
• She acted with the dignity that becomes a queen.

So benutzt man es: become someone (Such rudeness does not become a leader.); it becomes someone to do something (It does not become a judge to show such anger.)

Synonyme: befit, suit

Häufige Wendungen: become a leader, become someone