shape

Form, Gestalt

Die äußere Gestalt von etwas, etwa rund, quadratisch oder lang.

In einfachem Englisch: The outer form of something, such as whether it is round, square, or long.

• The table has a round shape.
• Clouds change shape as they move.
• She cut the paper into different shapes.

So benutzt man es: the shape of something (I like the shape of this bowl.); in the shape of something (The cake was in the shape of a star.)

Synonyme: form, outline

Häufige Wendungen: the shape of, a round shape, in the shape

Fitness, körperliche Verfassung

Wie gesund und körperlich leistungsfähig jemand ist.

In einfachem Englisch: How healthy and physically strong someone is.

• She is in great shape.
• I got into shape by cycling.
• Are you out of shape after the winter?

So benutzt man es: in … shape (Regular swimming keeps me in good shape.); out of shape (I felt out of shape after months without exercise.)

Synonyme: fitness, physical condition

Häufige Wendungen: in great shape, out of shape, get into shape

Zustand

Wie gut oder schlecht etwas zu einem bestimmten Zeitpunkt erhalten ist oder funktioniert.

In einfachem Englisch: How good or bad something is at a particular time.

• The car is in good shape.
• Her old books were in terrible shape.
• Is the business in better shape now?

So benutzt man es: in … shape (The roof is in poor shape.)

Synonyme: condition, state

Häufige Wendungen: in good shape, in bad shape, poor shape

formen

Etwas durch Schneiden, Drücken oder Biegen in eine bestimmte äußere Form bringen.

In einfachem Englisch: To make something have a particular outer form by cutting, pressing, or bending it.

• Shape the dough into balls.
• She shaped the wood with a knife.
• Can you shape this wire into a circle?

So benutzt man es: shape something into something (He shaped the clay into a small bird.)

Synonyme: form, mould

Häufige Wendungen: shape the dough, shape something into, shape the clay