case
case
keɪs
keis
British pronunciation
/keɪs/

Definition und Bedeutung von „case“ im Englischen

01

Koffer, Truhe

a container in which goods can be stored and safely carried around
case definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
She packed her clothes into a large case for the trip.
Sie packte ihre Kleidung in einen großen Koffer für die Reise.
The case was locked to keep the valuables secure.
Der Koffer war verschlossen, um die Wertgegenstände sicher aufzubewahren.
1.1

Kiste, Kasten

the contents or the amount held in a portable container that keeps the goods safe and secure
case definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
She ordered a case of pens for the office, which amounted to 50 pens in total.
Sie bestellte eine Kiste Stifte für das Büro, was insgesamt 50 Stifte ergab.
We bought a case of oranges from the farmer's market, and it had twenty-five oranges inside.
Wir haben einen Karton Orangen vom Bauernmarkt gekauft, und darin waren fünfundzwanzig Orangen.
02

Kissenbezug, Kissenhülle

bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow
case definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
She changed the pillow case weekly.
The hotel provided fresh cases.
03

Gehäuse, Tower

a container that holds the major internal components of a computer, such as the motherboard, power supply, and storage devices
case definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
The PC case is made of metal and plastic to protect the hardware inside.
Das PC-Gehäuse besteht aus Metall und Kunststoff, um die Hardware im Inneren zu schützen.
She installed new fans in the computer case to improve airflow.
Sie hat neue Lüfter im Gehäuse des Computers installiert, um die Luftzirkulation zu verbessern.
04

Etui, Gehäuse

the housing or outer shell of a musical instrument, such as a guitar, piano, or keyboard
case definition and meaning
05

Fall, Beispiel

an example of a certain kind of situation
example
Beispiele
In this case, we need to follow the company's emergency procedures.
In diesem Fall müssen wir die Notfallverfahren des Unternehmens befolgen.
The lawyer presented a strong case to the jury, emphasizing the evidence.
Der Anwalt legte der Jury einen starken Fall vor und betonte die Beweise.
06

Fall, Situation

a special set of circumstances
example
Beispiele
In her case, the rules were applied differently.
It 's a unique case due to the timeline.
07

Fall

a matter that is to be dealt with in a court of law
example
Beispiele
The lawyer prepared diligently for the upcoming murder case, knowing it would be challenging.
Der Anwalt bereitete sich gewissenhaft auf den bevorstehenden Fall des Mordes vor, wissend, dass er herausfordernd sein würde.
The judge scheduled the case for trial next month, giving both parties time to gather their evidence.
Der Richter hat den Fall für die Verhandlung nächsten Monat angesetzt und beiden Parteien Zeit gegeben, ihre Beweise zu sammeln.
08

Fall, Situation

the actual state of things
09

Fall, Patient

a person requiring professional services
example
Beispiele
They admitted a new case to the clinic.
She was a severe case needing urgent care.
10

Fall, Argument

a series of facts supporting a theory or an argument
example
Beispiele
The lawyer built a strong case by presenting a series of compelling pieces of evidence.
Der Anwalt baute einen starken Fall auf, indem er eine Reihe von überzeugenden Beweisen vorlegte.
In her presentation, she made a persuasive case for the benefits of renewable energy.
In ihrer Präsentation machte sie einen überzeugenden Fall für die Vorteile erneuerbarer Energien.
11

Fall

a situation that needs official investigation by the police
example
Beispiele
The case involved missing documents.
Detectives opened a new case.
12

Fall, Proband

a person who is subjected to experimental or other observational procedures; someone who is an object of investigation
example
Beispiele
The study included fifty cases.
Each case was monitored daily.
13

Fall, Form

nouns or pronouns or adjectives (often marked by inflection) related in some way to other words in a sentence
example
Beispiele
English has limited case marking.
The nominative case shows the subject.
14

Vitrine, Behälter

a glass container used to store and display items in a shop or museum or home
example
Beispiele
The fossils were arranged in a display case.
The case protected the items from dust.
15

Setzkasten, Letterkasten

(printing) the receptacle in which a compositor has his type, which is divided into compartments for the different letters, spaces, or numbers
example
Beispiele
The printer sorted letters into the case.
Each case held the full set of characters.
16

Gehäuse, Hülle

the housing or outer covering of something
example
Beispiele
The phone 's case cracked on impact.
They opened the case to repair the wiring.
17

Rahmen, Gehäuse

the enclosing frame around a door or window opening
example
Beispiele
The door would n't fit the case properly.
They repainted the window case.
18

Hülle, Gehäuse

an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part
example
Beispiele
The larva formed a tough case around itself.
Seeds developed inside a rigid case.
19

Fall, Schriftart

a specific size and style of type within a type family
example
Beispiele
The printer ordered a larger case for headings.
The document used a narrow case of the same type.
20

Fall, Typ

a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities)
example
Beispiele
He 's a real case when he gets excited.
They called her a strange case.
21

Gemütszustand, Stimmung

a specific state of mind that is temporary
example
Beispiele
She had a case of nerves before the exam.
He came down with a case of stage fright.
to case
01

auskundschaften, beobachten

look over, usually with the intention to rob
example
Beispiele
The thieves cased the jewelry store before breaking in.
He spent the afternoon casing the neighborhood for potential targets.
02

einkapseln, verpacken

enclose in, or as if in, a case
example
Beispiele
He cased the guitar in its hard shell before traveling.
The jeweler cased the diamonds for transport.
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