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midterm vocab
midterm vocab
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Language - German
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04/01/2009
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betrachten
 Definition
to inspect, observe, view, contemplate
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begeistert 
 Definition
enthusiastic(ally adv.)
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die Muehe, -n
 Definition
trouble, effort, labor
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achten auf (+acc.)
 Definition
to pay attention to, attend to
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unglaublich
 Definition
incredible, unbelievable
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der Ruhm, -e
 Definition
glory, fame
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vorspielen 
 Definition
to play for, recite
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zunaechst
 Definition
first of all, in the first place, for the time being
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beschaeftigt
 Definition
busy/occupied with, engaged in
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scheusslich
 Definition
disgusting, hideous, atrocious
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vortragen, trug vor, hat vorgetragen
 Definition
to recite, carry forward
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gespannt sein, (ob)
 Definition
anxious/curious to see if
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der Rat, (pl. usually Ratschlaege)
 Definition
advice, counsel
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raten, riet, hat geraten
 Definition
to advise, counsel; to guess
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aergerlich
 Definition
annoying, irritating
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begabt
 Definition
gifted, talented
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beruhigen
 Definition
to calm, pacify, appease, quiet, soothe
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sich beschaeftigen mit (+dat)
 Definition
to occupy oneself with
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das Geschirr, -e
 Definition
dishes, tableware
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das Spuelbecken, -
 Definition
(kitchen) sink
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der Shatten, -
 Definition
shadow, shade
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nass
 Definition
wet, damp, moist
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braten, briet, gebraten
 Definition
to rast, grill, broil, fry
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schicken
 Definition
to send
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das Benehmen
 Definition
behavior, conduct, manners
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neblig
 Definition
foggy, misty
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die Gelegenheit, -en
 Definition
occasion, opportunity, chance
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unterbrechen, unterbrach, unterbrochen
 Definition
to interrupt, break, disconnet
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ab-schleppen
 Definition
tow away, drag off
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ungleich
 Definition
unequal, unlike, uneven
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streng
 Definition
strict, severe
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anstrengen
 Definition
to strain, exert, make an effort, fatigue
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geniessen, genoss, hat genossen
 Definition
to enjoy, relish
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die Einsamkeit, -en
 Definition
loneliness, solitude
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entstehen, enstand, hat entstanden
 Definition
to come into being, arise, develop
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der Gipfel, -
 Definition
summit, peak, top
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heraus-geben, gab heraus, herausgegeben
 Definition
(book) to publish, surrender, give in change
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herrlich
 Definition
magnificent, glorious, marvellous, splendid
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erreichen
 Definition
reach, attain, achieve, obtain
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der Begleiter, - / die Begleiterin, -nen
 Definition
companion, attendant, (music) accompanist
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nieder-brennen, brannte nieder, ist niedergebrannt
 Definition
to burn down
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sich aus-ruhen
 Definition
to relax (oneself), take a rest
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die Beschreibung, -en
 Definition
description, specification
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die Sammlung, -en
 Definition
gathering, collection
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sich wohl fuehlen
 Definition
to feel well
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vergehen
 Definition
to pass, fade away
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zeitig
 Definition
timely; early; (ripe) mature
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einfach
 Definition
simple, single; (adj) simply, just
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einmal
 Definition
once, at one time
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die Umwelt, -en
 Definition
environment, surroundings
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regelmaessig
 Definition
regular, periodical
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aus-fallen, fiel aus, hat ausgefallen
 Definition
to be cancelled; fall out; be omitted
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beschliessen, beschloss, hat beschlossen
 Definition
to close, conclude, decide
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gruenden
 Definition
to establish, found
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die Entscheidung, -en
 Definition
decision
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die Ruecksicht, -en
 Definition
respect, regard, consideration
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die Ueberraschung, -en
 Definition
surprise
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unruhig
 Definition
restless, fidgety, nervous
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leeren
 Definition
to empty, clear
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merkwuerdig
 Definition
remarkable, strange, curious
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der Wirt, -e / die Wirtin, -nen
 Definition
host, landlord, innkeeper
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hoeflich
 Definition
polite, courteous, civil
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reagieren (auf +acc.)
 Definition
to react, respond (to)
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das Mitleid (haben mit +dat.)
 Definition
pity, compassion
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scheinen, schien, hat geschienen
 Definition
to appear, seem, shine
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zoegern
 Definition
to hesitate
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die Probe, -n
 Definition
trial, test, experiment, rehearsal
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sich bereit erklaeren
 Definition
to volunteer
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empfangen, empfing, hat empfangen
 Definition
to receive, welcome, take
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schweigend
 Definition
without saying a word
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das Urteil, -e
 Definition
judgment, decision; (law) sentence, verdict
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erregt
 Definition
excited
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der Bescheid, -e
 Definition
information; answer
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unbekannt
 Definition
unknown
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unbeliebt
 Definition
disliked, unpopular
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bestaetigen
 Definition
to confirm, attest, corroborate
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klingeln
 Definition
to chime, ring, sound
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ab-raeumen, raeumte ab, hat abgeraeumt
 Definition
to clear, take away, remove
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draussen
 Definition
outside, out of doors
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die Treppe, -n
 Definition
staircase
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der Kamin, -e
 Definition
chimney; fire place
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auf-bleiben, blieb auf, ist aufgeblieben
 Definition
to stay up, (door) to remain open
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erfahren, erfuhr, hat erfahren
 Definition
to come to know, learn, be told, hear, experience
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merken
 Definition
observe, notice, feel, sense, realize
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neugierig
 Definition
curious, inquisitive, nosy
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unterwegs
 Definition
on the way, en route, in transit
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der Motorschaden
 Definition
engine trouble, damage to a motor
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wenn auch...
 Definition
even if...although...
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der Dichter, - / die Dichterin, -nen
 Definition
poet
Term
sich erholen (von +dat)
 Definition
to recover (esp. from an illness)
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die Ruhe, -n
 Definition
rest, sleep, quiet, silence
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der Wald, die Waelder
 Definition
forest, woods
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hoelzern
 Definition
wooden, made of wood
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enthalten, enthielt, hat enthalten
 Definition
to contain, hold, include
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hinauf-steigen, stieg hinauf, ist hinaufgestiegen
 Definition
to climb, ascend, mount
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die Entstehung, -en
 Definition
beginning, origin, formation
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hoechstens
 Definition
at best
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der/die Jugendliche, -(adj. end)
 Definition
juvenile, young person
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ueberhaupt nicht
 Definition
not at all
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wie im Fluge
 Definition
in a jiffy
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der Verein, -e
 Definition
association, club, society, union
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der Feierabend, -e
 Definition
closing time, leisure time
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verbringen, verbrachte, hat verbracht
 Definition
to spend/pass time
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der Mitgliedsbeitrag, die Mitgliedsbeitraege
 Definition
subscription, membership dues
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"Es geht mir nicht um..."
 Definition
"The important thing for me is not..."
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froehlich
 Definition
cheerful, merry
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das Werk, -e
 Definition
artwork; work, production; factory;
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aus-stellen
 Definition
to display, exhibit
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verborgen
 Definition
hidden, concealed, secret
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an-schliessen, schloss an, hat angeschlossen
 Definition
to attach, connect, link up; fix with a lock/chain
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anschliessend (an +acc.)
 Definition
subsequently to
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zugleich
 Definition
at the same time; together
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laengst
 Definition
long ago, long since
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die Stadtverwaltung, -en
 Definition
city management/government/administration
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schaetzen
 Definition
to estimate; value, appreciate
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schaetzen lernen
 Definition
learn to be appreciated
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unterstuetzen
 Definition
to support, prop up, assist
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aus lauter...
 Definition
out of sheer...
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dauern
 Definition
to last, endure, continue
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unter-bringen, brachte unter, hat untergebracht
 Definition
to accommodate, lodge, house
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die Schoepfung, -en
 Definition
creation
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der Anziehungspunkt, -e
 Definition
point of attraction
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die Kellergewoelbe, -n
 Definition
vault
Term
entschlossen
 Definition
resolute, determined
Term
verlangen
 Definition
to desire, crave; demand, ask for
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obgleich
 Definition
though, although
Term
der Gewinn, -e
 Definition
gain, winnings, profit
Term
auf-treten, trat auf, hat aufgetreten
 Definition
to perform, appear; tread; kick open
Term
entdecken
 Definition
to discover, detect, reveal
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ersetzen
 Definition
to replace, substitute; repair
Term
die Schar, -en
 Definition
drove, flock, crowd; troop, band
Term
in Scharen
 Definition
in droves, by the number
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sich herum-sprechen, hat herumgesprochen
 Definition
word gets around, be rumored that
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inzwischen
 Definition
in the meantime, meanwhile; since
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das Amt, die Aemter
 Definition
official position, office, post, board, agency
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im allgemeinen
 Definition
in general, generally
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ziemlich
 Definition
rather, fairly
Term
angenehm
 Definition
agreeable, pleasant, comfortable
Term
das Gebaeude, -en
 Definition
building, structure, edifice
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mit-machen, machte mit, hat mitgemacht
 Definition
to go along with, join in
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erledigen
 Definition
deal with, attend to, finish, settle
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der Treffpunkt, -e
 Definition
meeting place/point, rendezvous
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besetzt
 Definition
taken, occupied, (phone) busy
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zufrieden
 Definition
satisfied, content, pleased
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erstens
 Definition
firstly, in the first place
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die Abgase
 Definition
exhaust fumes/gas
Term
verschmutzen
 Definition
to dirty, soil; pollute
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schlucken
 Definition
to swallow, gulp (down)
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an-nehmen, nahm an, hat angenommen
 Definition
to accept, take; suppose, think, assume
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errichten
 Definition
to set up, erect, raise; establish
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bedauern
 Definition
to regret, be sorry for, pity
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der Dieb, -e / die Diebin, -nen
 Definition
thief
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die Theke, -en
 Definition
counter (in a shop)
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aufmerksam
 Definition
attentive
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