Current vs Flow vs Stream

Wann du im Englischen was verwendest, mit Bedeutung, Register und Beispielen.

Current

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)B1adjective

Flow

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)B1noun

Stream

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)B2noun
 CurrentFlowStream
Aussprache🇬🇧 /["/ˈkʌrənt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkɜːrənt/"]/🇬🇧 /["/fləʊ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/fləʊ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/striːm/"]/🇺🇸 /["/striːm/"]/
BedeutungThe present time or now.Die reibungslose Bewegung von etwas, wie Wasser oder Ideen.The smooth movement of something, like water or ideas.Ein kontinuierlicher Fluss von Wasser oder Daten.A flow of water or data that moves continuously.
BeispielThe necklace would be worth over $5 000 at **current prices**.The flow of the river was tranquil and calming.The stream of water flowed gently through the forest.
RegisterNeutralNeutralNeutral
Wie häufigTop 1.000 (sehr häufig)Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)
CEFR-NiveauB1B1B2
Wortartadjectivenounnoun
Kollokationencurrent events, current situation, current climate, current trendsheavy, large, massive, have, get, obtain, rate, chart, diagram, against the flow, flow among, flow from, the ebb and flow, in full flow, the rate of flow, heavy, large, massive, have, get, obtain, rate, chart, diagram, against the flow, flow among, flow from, the ebb and flow, in full flow, the rate of flow, heavy, large, massive, have, get, obtain, rate, chart, diagram, against the flow, flow among, flow from, the ebb and flow, in full flow, the rate of flow, heavy, large, massive, have, get, obtain, rate, chart, diagram, against the flow, flow among, flow from, the ebb and flow, in full flow, the rate of flow, heavy, large, massive, have, get, obtain, rate, chart, diagram, against the flow, flow among, flow from, the ebb and flow, in full flow, the rate of flowlittle, small, shallow, cross, ford, pollute, flow, run, trickle, bed, across a/​the stream, down a/​the stream, up a/​the stream, the edge of the stream, the side of the stream, thin, air, gas, emit, let in, flow, stream of, constant, continuous, endless, generate, send, let loose, stream of, stream of consciousness, constant, continuous, endless, generate, send, let loose, stream of, stream of consciousness
Antonymepast, futureblockage, stagnation, obstructiondrought, stagnation
Häufige Fehler'Current' is sometimes confused with 'currency', which means money., Learners may use 'current' incorrectly to describe past events., Mixing up 'current' with 'curriculum' which refers to a course of study.'Flow' used incorrectly as a noun for a person or thing ('the flow of he')., Confused with 'flaw' in written text., Using 'flow' in contexts where a specific flow rate is needed, without specifying it.Confused with 'dream' due to similar sounds., Using 'stream' in a past tense form incorrectly as 'streamed' when referring to current action.
Hinweise zur VerwendungUse 'current' when talking about something happening now. Avoid using it for future or past events. It's formal enough for writing but can also be used in conversation.Verwende 'Fluss', wenn du über Flüssigkeiten, Ideen oder Prozesse sprichst, die sich reibungslos bewegen. Es ist sowohl im lockeren als auch im professionellen Kontext angebracht, aber vermeide es in sehr technischen Diskussionen ohne Klärung.Use 'flow' when discussing liquids, ideas, or processes that move smoothly. It's appropriate in both casual and professional contexts, but avoid it in very technical discussions without clarification.Wird verwendet, wenn man über fließendes Wasser oder das kontinuierliche Senden von Daten online spricht. Für Wasser wird es normalerweise nicht in formellen Texten verwendet.Used when talking about flowing water or continuously sending data online. Not typically used in formal writing for water.

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Häufige Fragen: Current vs Flow vs Stream

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Current, Flow und Stream?

Current: The present time or now. Flow: The smooth movement of something, like water or ideas. Stream: A flow of water or data that moves continuously.

Was ist anspruchsvoller: Current, Flow und Stream?

Stream ist das höchste Niveau, bei B2, auf der CEFR-Skala.

Sind Current, Flow und Stream auf demselben CEFR-Niveau?

Current: B1, Flow: B1, Stream: B2 auf der CEFR-Skala.

Welche Wortart sind Current, Flow und Stream?

Current: adjective, Flow: noun, Stream: noun.

Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?

Current: The necklace would be worth over $5 000 at **current prices**. Flow: The flow of the river was tranquil and calming. Stream: The stream of water flowed gently through the forest.

Kann ich Current, Flow und Stream austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Current, Flow und Stream 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.

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