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Open Compound Word Selection

Open compound words consist of two or more words functioning as a single unit but written with spaces, like "post office" or "high school." Each word retains its meaning, but together they convey a new idea. They are commonly used in both formal and informal writing and can serve as nouns ("coffee table"), verbs ("take out"), or adjectives ("high quality"). Over time, some open compound words can evolve into closed compounds (e.g., "notebook" from "note book") or hyphenated compounds (e.g., "long-term" from "long term"). Understanding open compound words is essential for grasping nuances in English usage, enhancing both written and spoken communication skills.

Spanish

Helado - ice cream

Mantequilla de maní - peanut butter

Sala de estar - living room

Comedor - dining room

Videojuego - video game

Página web - web page

Bolsa de dormir - sleeping bag

Chaleco salvavidas - life jacket

Primeros auxilios - first aid

Escuela secundaria - high school

Oficina de correos - post office

Parada de autobús - bus stop

Piscina - swimming pool

Coche de carreras - racing car

Bicicleta de montaña - mountain bike

French

Crème glacée - ice cream

Beurre d'arachide - peanut butter

Salon - Living room

Salle à manger - dining room

Jeu vidéo - video game

Page web - web page

Sac de couchage - sleeping bag

Gilet de sauvetage - life jacket

Premiers secours - first aid

Lycée - high school

Bureau de poste - post office

Arrêt de bus - bus stop

Piscine - swimming pool

Voiture de course - racing cars

Vélo de montagne - mountain bike

German

Eiscreme - ice cream

Erdnussbutter - peanut butter

Wohnzimmer - living room

Esszimmer - dining room

Videospiel - video game

Website - web page

Schlafsack - sleeping bag

Rettungsweste - life jacket

Erste Hilfe - first aid

Weiterführende Schule - Secondary school (high school)

Postamt - post office

Bushaltestelle - bus stop

Schwimmbad - swimming pool

Rennauto - racing car

Mountainbike - mountain bike

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