Was ist appear? Verwendung auf Englisch

Okay, let's break down how to use the word "appear" in English. It's a versatile word with several different meanings and uses. Here's a comprehensive guide, broken down by category:

1. To Become Visible (Most Common)

• Meaning: To come into sight; to become visible.
• Examples:
  • "The sun appeared behind the clouds." (It became visible.)
  • “A crowd appeared at the entrance of the theater.” (People showed up and became visible.)
  • "My keys appeared on the table." (They suddenly came into view.)

2. To Seem or Give the Impression

• Meaning: To seem; to give the impression of something, often without it actually being that way. This is a very frequent use.
• Examples:
  • "He appears happy." (He seems happy, but you might not know for sure.)
  • "The food appears delicious." (It seems delicious - based on how it looks.)
  • "She appears tired." (She seems tired.)
  • "The situation appears to be under control." (It seems like it's under control.)

3. To Make an Official Appearance

• Meaning: To appear at a public event or meeting.
• Examples:
  • "The celebrity appeared at the charity gala."
  • “The president appeared on television to address the nation.”
  • "He appeared before the judge." (He went to court.)

4. To Come Into Existence or Be Introduced

• Meaning: To start to exist; to be brought into being. Often used in more formal contexts.
• Examples:
  • "A new theory appeared in the journal." (The theory was introduced.)
  • “His name appeared on the list.” (His name was added to the list.)

5. (Often with "to be") To Be Thought or Considered

• Meaning: To be considered to be something.
• Examples:
  • "He appears to be a good candidate." (He’s considered to be a good candidate.)
  • "The evidence appears to support his claim." (The evidence is thought to support his claim.)

Important Notes & Nuances:

• "Appear" vs. "Seem": "Appear" and "seem" are often used interchangeably, but "appear" can sometimes imply a more definite or direct visibility, while "seem" can suggest a more subjective impression. However, the distinction is often subtle.

• "Appear to be" vs. "Appear to have": These phrases are closely related.

  • "Appear to be" focuses on the state or quality (e.g., "He appears to be happy.")
  • "Appear to have" focuses on possession or something someone possesses (e.g., "She appears to have a lot of money.")

• Passive Voice: "Appear" is frequently used in the passive voice: "The report appeared yesterday." (Someone did appear the report.)

Let’s test your understanding! Choose the best use of “appear” in each sentence:

1. The rain _______ in the sky. (a) appears (b) appeared (c) appearing
2. She _______ very confident. (a) appears (b) appeared (c) appearing
3. The suspect _______ before the judge. (a) appear (b) appeared (c) appearing

Answers:

1. (b) appeared - (Describes a past action of becoming visible)
2. (a) appears - (Describes a current impression)
3. (b) appeared - (Describes a past action of appearing before someone)

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