die Phase
phase
A specific period within a development or process that is characterized by particular features.
EXAMPLE
In der Pubertät durchlaufen Jugendliche eine schwierige Phase.
During puberty, teenagers go through a difficult phase.
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Meanings
die Phase
phase
In physics, a state of a substance, for example solid, liquid, or gaseous.
EXAMPLE
Wasser geht bei 100 Grad Celsius von der flüssigen in die gasförmige Phase über.
At 100 degrees Celsius, water changes from the liquid phase to the gaseous phase.
die Phase
phase
In electrical engineering, one of the current-carrying conductors in an alternating current system.
EXAMPLE
Der Elektriker muss prüfen, ob auf allen drei Phasen Spannung anliegt.
The electrician has to check whether there is voltage on all three phases.
Usage tips
Context clues
You can recognize the meaning of 'Phase' (phase) from the context. Words like 'fest' (solid), 'flüssig' (liquid), or 'gasförmig' (gaseous) point to the physics meaning. Terms like 'Strom' (current), 'Spannung' (voltage), or 'Kabel' (cable) indicate electrical engineering.
EXAMPLE
Der Stoff wechselt in eine andere Phase.
The substance changes into a different phase.
Sentence structure and use
When 'Phase' (phase) describes a period of time, the preposition 'in' is often used. 'In einer Phase sein' (to be in a phase) with the dative describes a state, while 'in eine Phase kommen' (to enter a phase) with the accusative describes the beginning.
EXAMPLE
Das Projekt befindet sich jetzt in der entscheidenden Phase.
The project is now in the decisive phase.
Typical collocations
In connection with developments or periods of time, 'Phase' (phase) is often combined with adjectives. Typical examples are 'eine neue Phase' (a new phase), 'eine schwierige Phase' (a difficult phase), or 'die letzte Phase' (the last phase).
EXAMPLE
Mit dem neuen Job beginnt für sie eine neue Phase im Leben.
With the new job, a new phase of life begins for her.
Compare with
Phase vs Zeitraum
period / time span
Phase and Zeitraum both refer to a limited part of time. However, a Phase is characterized by particular processes or features within a development, whereas a Zeitraum is mainly defined as the time between two points. Use Phase for a characteristic progression and Zeitraum for a purely temporal boundary.
Phase
In dieser Phase des Projekts testet das Team die neue Anwendung.
During this phase of the project, the team is testing the new application.
Zeitraum
Der Zeitraum für die Anmeldung endet am Freitag.
The registration period ends on Friday.
In real life
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