Clues vs Evidence vs Hint vs Signal vs Suggestion

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Clues

Top 2.000 (häufig)

Evidence

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig) A2 noun

Hint

Top 2.000 (häufig) C1 noun

Signal

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig) B1 noun

Suggestion

Top 2.000 (häufig) A2 noun

	Clues	Evidence	Hint	Signal	Suggestion
Aussprache	🇬🇧 //kluːz// 🇺🇸 //kluːz//	🇬🇧 //ˈɛvɪdəns// 🇺🇸 //ˈɛvɪdəns//	🇬🇧 /["/hɪnt/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/hɪnt/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈsɪɡnəl/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈsɪɡnəl/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/səˈdʒestʃən/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/səˈdʒestʃən//səɡˈdʒestʃən/"]/
Bedeutung	Hints that help you solve a problem or mystery.	Beweis oder Informationen, die zeigen, dass etwas wahr ist. Proof or information that shows something is true.	Ein kleiner Hinweis oder eine Information. A small clue or piece of information.	Ein Zeichen oder eine Nachricht, die jemandem etwas mitteilt. A sign or message that tells someone something.	Eine Idee, die du jemandem gibst, was er tun könnte. An idea that you give to someone about what they could do.
Beispiel	The detective found several useful clues at the scene of the crime.	The detective found important evidence at the crime scene.	She gave me a subtle hint about the surprise party.	The radio signal was weak, making it difficult to hear the news.	I have a suggestion for our next project that I believe will improve our results.
Register	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral
Wie häufig	Top 2.000 (häufig)	Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)	Top 2.000 (häufig)	Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)	Top 2.000 (häufig)
CEFR-Niveau	-	A2	C1	B1	A2
Wortart		noun	noun	noun	noun
Kollokationen	give clues, follow clues, find clues, provide clues, search for clues	provide evidence, gather evidence, in court as evidence	big, broad, clear, drop, give (somebody), catch, hint about, hint from, hint to, big, broad, clear, drop, give (somebody), catch, hint about, hint from, hint to, strong, barest, faint, detect, notice, sense, hint of, at the first hint of something, handy, helpful, practical, give (somebody), offer (somebody), hint about, hint on	clear, unmistakable, agreed, give (somebody), make, send, come from something, indicate something, at a signal, on a signal, signal for, railroad, railway, traffic, operate, be on red/​green, be red/​green, fail, box, failure, faint, weak, strong, carry, pass, relay, travel, fade, intensity, strength, signal from, signal to, clear, unmistakable, agreed, give (somebody), make, send, come from something, indicate something, at a signal, on a signal, signal for	constructive, excellent, good, have, come up with, give somebody, box, at the suggestion of, suggestion about, suggestion as to, amid suggestions that…, be open to suggestion, be open to suggestions, constructive, excellent, good, have, come up with, give somebody, box, at the suggestion of, suggestion about, suggestion as to, amid suggestions that…, be open to suggestion, be open to suggestions, implicit, hypnotic, by suggestion, through suggestion, the power of suggestion, faint, mere, slightest, carry, have, at the suggestion of, suggestion of
Antonyme	obscurity, mystery	doubt, disbelief, uncertainty	guess, certainty, statement	noise, silence	disapproval, rejection
Häufige Fehler	Confusing 'clue' as singular with 'clues' as plural., Using 'clues' in non-mystery contexts without proper explanation., Mixing 'clue' with unrelated terms like evidence.	Confusing 'evidence' with 'advise' which has a different meaning., Using 'evidences' as a plural form, which is incorrect., Mixing up 'evidence' with 'evidence of' when describing specific proof.	Confused with 'hint' as a noun and a verb., Using 'hint' in formal contexts where a clearer statement is better., Forgetting to use 'at' or 'about' after 'hint'.	Confused with 'sign' — remember 'signal' is an act of sending a message., Using the wrong preposition, e.g., 'signal to' instead of 'signal for'., Mispronunciation, often saying 'sig-nal' instead of 'sig-nuhl'.	Using 'suggestion' when a more forceful term like 'order' is needed., Confusing 'suggestion' with 'suggestive,' which has a different meaning., Saying 'give a suggestion' instead of 'make a suggestion.'
Hinweise zur Verwendung	Use 'clues' in contexts like solving puzzles or mysteries. Avoid in formal writing without proper context.	Wird in formellen Kontexten wie Gerichtsverfahren oder Forschung verwendet. Vermeiden Sie es in lockeren Gesprächen, es sei denn, Sie sprechen speziell über Beweise. Used in formal contexts like court or research. Avoid in casual conversations unless specifically discussing proof.	Verwenden Sie 'hint', wenn Sie etwas indirekt vorschlagen. Es ist in der Schriftsprache formeller und in der Konversation lockerer. Vermeiden Sie die Verwendung in Situationen, die eine direkte Kommunikation erfordern. Use 'hint' when suggesting something indirectly. It's more formal in writing and more casual in conversation. Avoid using it in situations that require direct communication.	Wird häufig sowohl in formellen als auch in informellen Kontexten verwendet. In technischen Umgebungen kann es sich auf elektromagnetische Signale oder Kommunikation beziehen. In sehr lockeren Gesprächen vermeiden. Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. In technical settings, it may refer to electromagnetic signals or communication. Avoid in very casual conversations.	Verwende 'Vorschlag' sowohl im lockeren als auch im formellen Kontext. Es ist angebracht, wenn du Ratschläge oder Ideen anbietest, sollte aber in Situationen vermieden werden, die direkte Befehle oder Anweisungen erfordern. Use 'suggestion' in both casual and formal contexts. It’s appropriate when offering advice or ideas but should be avoided in situations requiring direct commands or instructions.

Sieh es in echten Clips

And they don't have a clue

Avengers › Avengers Endgame

Did he give you any clues, any coordinates, anything?

And they don't have a clue

Avengers › Avengers Endgame

Did he give you any clues, any coordinates, anything?

Clues

The Queen Gambit › S1 E1

There's no evidence against you!

The gentleman has a right to see exhibits in evidence.

Breaking Bad › S1 E7

Without a modicum of evidence, illegally detained

The Queen Gambit › S1 E1

There's no evidence against you!

The gentleman has a right to see exhibits in evidence.

Evidence

House Of Cards › S1 E1

A hint.

Hint

then they could send out a signal, bed down for the long nap,

How I Met Your Mother › S1 E1

- Did Marshall give me the signal? - No!

Tank, we'll need a signal soon.

then they could send out a signal, bed down for the long nap,

How I Met Your Mother › S1 E1

- Did Marshall give me the signal? - No!

Signal

Häufige Fragen: Clues vs Evidence vs Hint vs Signal vs Suggestion

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Clues, Evidence, Hint, Signal und Suggestion?

Clues: Hints that help you solve a problem or mystery. Evidence: Proof or information that shows something is true. Hint: A small clue or piece of information. Signal: A sign or message that tells someone something. Suggestion: An idea that you give to someone about what they could do.

Was ist anspruchsvoller: Clues, Evidence, Hint, Signal und Suggestion?

Hint ist das höchste Niveau, bei C1, auf der CEFR-Skala.

Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?

Clues: The detective found several useful clues at the scene of the crime. Evidence: The detective found important evidence at the crime scene. Hint: She gave me a subtle hint about the surprise party. Signal: The radio signal was weak, making it difficult to hear the news. Suggestion: I have a suggestion for our next project that I believe will improve our results.

Kann ich Clues, Evidence, Hint, Signal und Suggestion austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Clues, Evidence, Hint, Signal und Suggestion sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.