die Spur
trace
a very small amount of something
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What's the difference between die Spur / ein Hauch / ein Rest / eine Spur / Verfolgung / Abdrücke
trace — a very small amount of something
a very slight amount; often used figuratively or in a delicate, subtle sense
Im Tee war nur ein Hauch von Zitrone.
В чае был только едва заметный привкус лимона.
what remains after something has been used, eaten, or reduced
Im Glas blieb nur noch ein Rest Saft.
В стакане остался только остаток сока.
a tiny amount or faint sign; very close in meaning to English 'trace'
In der Sauce ist nur eine Spur Knoblauch.
В соусе есть только след чеснока.
pursuit or chasing; not about a small amount, but about following someone or something
Die Verfolgung des Verdächtigen dauerte die ganze Nacht.
Преследование подозреваемого продолжалось всю ночь.
imprints or marks left behind; physical traces rather than a small quantity
Im feuchten Sand waren deutliche Abdrücke zu sehen.
На влажном песке были видны отчётливые отпечатки.
a sign or indication; can point to something, but does not mean a small amount
Ein rotes Zeichen warnte vor der Gefahr.
Красный знак предупреждал об опасности.
a little; a very general, conversational way to say a small amount
Ich möchte nur ein bisschen Zucker im Kaffee.
Я хочу только немного сахара в кофе.
the smallest possible amount; neutral and somewhat formal or technical
Schon die geringste Menge des Stoffes kann gefährlich sein.
Даже самое малое количество этого вещества может быть опасным.
a tiny amount; more conversational and vivid than the neutral word 'Spur'
Es blieb nur eine winzige Menge Farbe übrig.
Осталось только крошечное количество краски.
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Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.

В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.

В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
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die Spur translation: trace. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce die Spur
/diː ʃpuːɐ̯/
die Spur translation
trace
die Spur transcription
/diː ʃpuːɐ̯/
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die Spur meaning: what does it mean?
eine sehr kleine Menge von etwas
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