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759
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10/13/2012

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die Bewerbung
Definition
(job) application, candidature
Term
etliche
Definition
(pronoun, set form) quite a few, a number of, scores of
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mache nur Spass
meine es Ernst
Definition
I'm joking, I'm serious
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etwas
Definition
a bit, some, somewhat
Term
das Vermoegen
Definition
ability, capability, means, fortune, estate, power, assets
Term
die Abtreibung
Definition
abortion (med)
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etwa
Definition
about, approx, z.B.
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schlagartig
Definition
abrupt(ly), sudden, prompt
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der Bericht
Definition
account, report, statement, narration, advice
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die Massnahme
Definition
action, measure, procedure, method, scheme
Term
verschroben
Definition
addlebrained; eccentric, queer, quirky; crotchety
Term
guetig
Definition
affectionate, kind, meek
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also doch
Definition
after all
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nachher
Definition
afterwards, later on
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der Ermittler
verdeckter Ermittler
Definition
agent. investigator
undercover police agent
Term
obschon
Definition
albeit, though, if
Term
alles in allem
Definition
all in all
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in Ordnung! schon gut! Alles klar/ ganz recht
Definition
all right.
Term
etw is mir einerlei
Definition
all the same to me
Term
der Pfad
Definition
alley, lane, path, trail
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die Bahn
Definition
alley, rail, track
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staendig
Definition
always, consistently, permanently, forever
Term
das Streben
Definition
ambition, quest, pursuit of
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ausgiebig
Definition
ample, copious
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dennoch
Definition
anyhow, yet, however, still, notwithstanding
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jederzeit / irgendwann
Definition
anytime
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auf jeden Fall, jedenfalls
Definition
anyway, in any case, by all means, anyhow
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sowieso
Definition
anyway, in any event
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sowieso
Definition
anyway, in any event
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scheinbar
Definition
apparent; feigned, pretended; seeming
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das Gelaende
Definition
area, (open) country, fields; terrain; compound
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freilich
Definition
as a matter of fact, certainly, indeed; sure enough
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wie bisher / wie zuvor
Definition
as before
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soviel ich weiss
Definition
as far as I know
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was mich betrifft
Definition
as far as I'm concerned
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nach unserer Erfahrung
Definition
as far as our experience goes
Term
quasi
Definition
as it were; sozusagen
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ab sofort / mit sofortiger Wirkung
Definition
as of now
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moeglichst
Definition
as possible, preferably
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zum Beweis
Definition
as proof
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wie die Dinge liegen
Definition
as things are
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im Hinblick auf (+akk)
Definition
as to sth
Term
die Hinsicht
Definition
aspect, regard
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vorausgesetzt
Definition
assumed, preconditioned, provided (+ dass)
Term
die Bekundung
Definition
avowal, demonstration, exhibition
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die Erkenntnis
Definition
awareness, realization, finding, insight
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beeindruckend
Definition
awe-inspiring, impressive
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ehrfurchtgebietend
Definition
awesome
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ungelenk
Definition
awkward, stiff
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schief
Definition
awry/ askance/ crooked/ inconsistent
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der Boesewicht
Definition
bad guy
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uebel
Definition
bad, evil, nasty
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der Preisschlager
Definition
bargain buy, best market price
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verlegen
Definition
bashful, confused, sheepish
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die Verlegenheit
Definition
bashfulness, awkwardness; embarrassment; dilemma, difficulty; (in Verlegenheit sein - to be at a loss)
Term
wie dem auch sei; das mag sein, wie es will
Definition
be that as it may
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die Biegung
Definition
bend, curvature, curve, crook, convolution
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ausserdem
Definition
besides, also, again, what's more
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ueberdies
Definition
besides, moreover
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nimm dich in Acht
Definition
beware
Term
jenseits + gen
das Jenseits
Definition
beyond, across, over, on the other side.
afterlife, the other world
Term
die Rechnung
Definition
bill (restaurant); invoice; calculation; budget
Term
die Zicke
Definition
bitch
Term
das Scheissding/ der Scheissdreck
Definition
bloody thing (sl)
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ueberheblich
Definition
boastful, arrogant
Term
der Popel
Definition
booger, snot (from nose)
Term
burschikos
Definition
boyish, carefree, unmannerly
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hirnlos
Definition
brainless
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tapfer
Definition
brave, stalwart, plucky. (tapfer ins Auge sehen - to brave sth)
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blendend
Definition
brilliant, splendidly, terrific, blinding
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staemmig
Definition
burly, stout, well built, chunky
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jedoch
Definition
but (conj & adv), though, yet
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auf allgemeinen Wunsch
Definition
by popular request
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um Haaresbreite
Definition
by the skin of one's teeth, by a hair
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uebellaunig
Definition
cantankerous, foul tempered
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unachtsam
Definition
careless, inobservant
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der Teppichboden
Definition
carpeting
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locker
Definition
casual, lax, loose, easy, freewheeling, incompetent
Term
das Hoechstmass
Definition
ceiling, upper limit
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die Barmherzigkeit
Definition
charity, lovingness, mercy
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die Anmut
Definition
charm, grace, loveliness, sweetness
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entzueckend
Definition
charming
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pummelig
Definition
chubby, lumpy (figure)
Term
mollig
Definition
chubby, plump, snug
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pausbaeckig
Definition
chubby-cheeked
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die Umschweife
Definition
circumlocution, digression
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eindeutig
Definition
clearly, absolutely
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schlau
Definition
clever, artful, crafty, smart; fly (as in cool), savvy; cute
Term
der Belag
Definition
coating, covering; facing, film; road surface
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das Pfand
Definition
collateral, security, pledge; deposit; pawn
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nun komm schon
Definition
come now
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die Aeusserung
Definition
comment, demonstration, expression, utterance, pronouncement
Term
gebraeuchlicher Ausdruck
Definition
common expression
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der Gemeine
Definition
common man
Term
haeufig
Definition
common, usual, numerous, frequent, oftentimes
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unwiderstehlich
Definition
compelling, irresistable
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der Gefaehrte
Definition
comrade/ fellow
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die Auffassung
Definition
concept, conception, notion, outlook, perception
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herablassend
Definition
condescending, dismissive
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die Bestuerzung
Definition
confusion, dismay, panic
Term
der Zinken
Definition
conk, beak (nose, ugs)
Term
der Kunde, Kaeufer, Verbraucher
Definition
consumer, customer
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ueblich
Definition
conventional, traditional, accepted; routine; in general; normal
Term
abgefahren
Definition
cool-wicked-sweet; worn out
Term
die Berichtigung
Definition
correction, revision, adjustment
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der Deckel
Definition
cover, top, lid
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der Rahmen
Definition
covering, framework, conditions
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hocken (+sich)
Definition
cower. squat, crouch (down)
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sahnig
Definition
creamy
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das Darlehen
Definition
credit, loan (finan), advance
Term
muerrisch
Definition
crotchety, moody
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gespannt
Definition
curious, excitedly, tense
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gaengig
Definition
current, established, popular, prevalent
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das Schimpfwort
Definition
cuss word
Term
der Brauch
Definition
custom
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nach Mass
Definition
custom made
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erledigt
Definition
dead beat; washed up; finished, done; agreed; cleared
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streitig
Definition
debatable, contestable
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festlich
Definition
decorated, festive
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das Mass
Definition
degree, dimension, measure, proportion
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dicht
Definition
dense, thick, close to (bei), impervious, leakproof, compact
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je nach
Definition
depending on
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deprimiert
Definition
depressed, down, crummy
Term
spoettisch
Definition
derisive, sneering(ly)
Term
die Wueste
Definition
desert
Term
die Sehnsucht (nach)
Definition
desire/yearning for, aspiration, craving
Term
ausfuehrlich
Definition
detailed, elaborately; at length
Term
die Ausdrucksweise
Definition
diction, parlance, style, enunciation
Term
die Wuerde
Definition
dignity; lordliness; honorableness
Term
dusslig (dusselig)
Definition
dim witted, addlebrained
Term
die Ferkelei
Definition
dirty/filthy thing/joke/habit; mess, dirtiness
Term
abgesehen von
Definition
disregarding , apart from, barring, outside of
Term
die Ferne
Definition
distance. (aus der Ferne - from afar) (in der Ferne - in the distance)
Term
schwindlig
Definition
dizzy, giddy (mir is schwindlig)
Term
Wuerde es dir ausmachen..? Macht's etwas aus? Hast du etwas degegen?
Definition
do you mind
Term
der Depp
Definition
dork, douche, fool
Term
untaetig
Definition
dormant, passive, inactive
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zugig
Definition
drafty
Term
bedrohlich
Definition
drastic, ominous, threatening
Term
matt
Definition
droopy, dull, feeble, dim, dead (tech)
Term
matt
Definition
droopy, dull, languid, feeble
Term
der Kerl
Definition
dude, guy
Term
der Trottel
Definition
dumbass, jerk
Term
die Erleichterung
Definition
ease, relaxation, relief
Term
das Lokal
Definition
eatery, pub, tavern (archaic)
Term
der Hall
Definition
echo, resonance
Term
sonst
Definition
else, elsewhere
Term
die Einfuehlung
Definition
empathy
Term
die Einfuehrung
Definition
entering; adoption; introduction, initiation
Term
die Erleuchtung
Definition
epiphany
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das Versehen
Definition
error, lapse
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erst recht
Definition
even more, more than ever
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trotzdem
Definition
even so, nonetheless, anyway
Term
platt
Definition
even, flat, plain. (platt sein - to be flabbergasted)
Term
alles bestens
Definition
everything is great, the best
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alles fit?
Definition
everything ok?
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alles beim ALten
Definition
eveyrthing's like it used to be
Term
die Ausnahme
Definition
exception
Term
breit
Definition
expanded, wide, drunk
Term
die Meinungsaeusserung
Definition
expression of opinion
Term
die Redewendung
Definition
expression, figure of speech, phrase
Term
das Augenlicht
Definition
eyesight
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der Gesichtsausdruck
Definition
facial expression
Term
vertraut
Definition
familiar
Term
schicksalhaft
Definition
fateful
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das Feld
Definition
field (nature & scientific), domain/ area
Term
die Flur
Definition
field, farmland, meadow
Term
der Acker
Definition
field, land
Term
die Redewendung
Definition
figure of speech, saying, phrase
Term
die Gestalt
Definition
figure, form, stature, shape; design; guise
Term
dann eben nicht
Definition
fine then/ forget it (reluctant acceptance)
Term
die Schusswaffe
Definition
firearm
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erst
Definition
first, as recently as, not until
Term
eher
Definition
first, rather, if anything
Term
die Ausstattung
Definition
fittings, fixture, decor; interior; infrastructure
Term
der Flur
Definition
floor; corridor
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die Falte
Definition
fold, wrinkle
Term
der Tritt
Definition
footfall, foot, step, ladder, stair
Term
erst einmal
Definition
for starters
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zwingend
Definition
forceful, urgent; mandatory, imperative; compelling
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das Einspruchsrecht
Definition
freedom of speech
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haeufig
Definition
frequent, often, commonly, in many cases
Term
sympatisch
Definition
friendly, personable
Term
die Stirn
Definition
front/ brow
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vollstaendig
Definition
full, full-fledged, totally, quite, perfect, exhaustive
Term
der Qualm
Definition
fume, smoke
Term
wuerde werden
Definition
fut. subj. to be - would be
Term
zukuenftig
Definition
future (adj)
Term
duselig/duslig
Definition
fuzzy, dizzy, fuddled
Term
farbenpraechtig
Definition
gaudy; gorgeous
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das Ausdrucksvermoegen
Definition
gift of expressing oneself, articulateness, wealth of expression
Term
haemisch
Definition
gloatingly, malicious
Term
die Prasserei
Definition
gluttony, feasting, splurge, revelry
Term
Schiess los!
Definition
go ahead
Term
rechtschaffen
Definition
godly, honest, upright, virtuous
Term
die Huld
Definition
grace, favor
Term
die Gefraessigkeit
Definition
greed, voracity
Term
der Kummer
Definition
grief, heartache, sorrow
Term
das Erdgeschoss
Definition
ground floor
Term
die Wache
Definition
guard, sentry
Term
die Verkleidung
Definition
guise, costume
Term
das Gewehr
Definition
gun, rifle
Term
die Eingeweide
Definition
guts/ bowels
Term
haarstraeubend
Definition
hair raising, bloodcurdling
Term
jmdm stehen die Haare zu Berge
Definition
hair stands on end
Term
die Halle
Definition
hall
Term
die Wiese
Definition
hayfield, lawn, meadow
Term
er macht mir viel Muehe
Definition
he is giving me problems/ trouble
Term
er gibt sich grosse Muehe
Definition
he is trying hard
Term
das Gehoer
Definition
hearing
Term
von nun an
Definition
henceforth
Term
hier und da/ da und dort
Definition
here and there
Term
die Entfuehrung
Definition
hijacking; abduction (can have rape implication)
Term
der Huegel
Definition
hill
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der Hang
Definition
hillside
Term
suechtig nach
Definition
hooked on sth
Term
ekelhaft
Definition
horrid, nauseating
Term
allerdings
Definition
however, though, indeed, certainly, admittedly
Term
gedemuetigt
Definition
humiliated
Term
das ist mir wurst
Definition
i couldn't care less
Term
vollkommen
Definition
ideal, perfect; full; accomplished; wholeheartedly
Term
gesetzwidrig
Definition
illegal. illicit; lawless
Term
sogleich
Definition
immediately, forthwith, at once, on the spot
Term
der Eindruck
Definition
impression, effect, mark
Term
eh
Definition
in any case, anyway
Term
tatsaechlich
Definition
in fact, really, actually, essentially, sure enough
Term
gewoehnlich
Definition
in general
Term
in/ mit Bezug auf +akk
Definition
in reference to, as for, in matters of, regarding sth.
Term
mitsamt
Definition
including, together with (+ dativ)
Term
unfassbar
Definition
inconceivabl(y)
Term
zwar
Definition
indeed
Term
die Entruestung
Definition
indignation, outrage
Term
angeboren
Definition
inherent, hereditary, inborn, native
Term
das Innere/ die Innenseite
Definition
inside
Term
kraenkend
Definition
insulting, offending
Term
verschlungen
Definition
intricate, intertwined
Term
verzwickt
Definition
intricate, tricky
Term
unschaetzbar
Definition
invaluable, inestimable
Term
der Bestand
Definition
inventory, supply; holding; stability; continued existence, continuity
Term
unwillkuerlich
Definition
involuntarily/ automatic
Term
unschluessig
Definition
irresolute, indecisive
Term
die Angelegenheit
Definition
issue, concern, matter, affair, business
Term
es geht mir auf den Wecker
Definition
it bugs me/ drives me crazy
Term
es kommt mir (albern) vor
Definition
it seems (silly) to me
Term
geht so
Definition
it's ok
Term
in Ordnung
Definition
it's ok (when so. says Entschuldigung)
Term
die Einheit
Definition
item, unity
Term
gesteckt voll, gerammelt voll, ueberfuellt, rappelvoll, proppenvoll
Definition
jam packed
Term
eben
Definition
just now; just, even, smooth
Term
gerade
Definition
just, straight, exactly, just now
Term
halt die Ohren steif
Definition
keep a stiff upper lip
Term
irgendwie
Definition
kind of, anyhow, somehow
Term
ziemlich
Definition
kind of, rather, quite, fairly
Term
freundlich
Definition
kind; genial, gracious, affable
Term
der Riemen
Definition
lace, strap
Term
die Ausleihe
Definition
lending, loan (non-finan)
Term
listig
Definition
like a fox, crafty
Term
gleichfalls
Definition
likewise
Term
ebenso
Definition
likewise, equally, also, similarly. +wie, just as... as
Term
ebenso
Definition
likewise, similiarly; also; just as, just as well; equally
Term
ebenfalls
Definition
likewise. ditto. too.
Term
das Glied
Definition
limb (eg a leg); rank
Term
schlaff
Definition
limply, droppy, flabby, slack
Term
die Linie
Definition
line, stripe; curve (math)
Term
lauschend
Definition
listening
Term
geschmeidig
Definition
lithe, limber, smooth, flexible
Term
munter
Definition
lively, awake, frisky, brisk, animated
Term
das Ansehen
Definition
look, reputation, importance, prestige
Term
die Zeitschrift
Definition
magazine
Term
der Hauptgang
Definition
main course (food)
Term
die Tapferkeit
Definition
manfulness, bravery, pluck, valor
Term
offenbar
Definition
manifest, obviously, apparent(ly), confessedly
Term
der Stoff
Definition
material, matter, fabric
Term
etw auf ein Hoechstmass bringen
Definition
maximieren, to maximize
Term
die Weide
Definition
meadow
Term
bloss
Definition
merely, sheer, bare
Term
das Durcheinander
Definition
mess, chaos, confusion
Term
der Vermittler
Definition
middleman, negotiator
Term
das Elend
Definition
misery, hardship
Term
durcheinander
Definition
mixed up, confused; messy; agitatedly (adverb)
Term
der Spott
Definition
mockery, sarcasm, derision
Term
tugendhaft
Definition
morally, virtuous
Term
das Grundpfandrecht
Definition
mortgage
Term
die Verstuemmelung
Definition
mutilation
Term
gegenseitig
Definition
mutual, one another
Term
die Nervensaege
Definition
nag
Term
schmal
Definition
narrow, small
Term
unbedingt
Definition
necessarily, at all costs, absolutely
Term
das Beduerfnis
Definition
need, want, requirement
Term
weder... noch
Definition
neither... nor
Term
schon gut. macht nichts. egal.
Definition
never mind
Term
dufter Typ
Definition
nice guy
Term
nichts dergleichen
Definition
no such ting
Term
laessig
Definition
nonchalant, easygoing; casual; cool (-Jugendsprache)
Term
tote Hose
Definition
nothing doing, no way
Term
dann und wann/ ab und zu
Definition
now and then
Term
erstarrt
Definition
numbed, frozen
Term
gefaellig
Definition
obliging, helpful, agreeable, complaisant
Term
vielerlei
Definition
of many kinds, many kinds of (num.)
Term
verletzend
Definition
offending, transgressing
Term
na ja
Definition
oh well
Term
im Angebot
Definition
on sale
Term
ausgefallen
Definition
outlandish, queer, fancy, unusual
Term
der Ausgang
Definition
outlet; way out; outcome
Term
die Empoerung
Definition
outrage, revolt, disgust
Term
die Aussenseite/ das Aeussere/ das Aeusserste
Definition
outside
Term
gerammelt voll
Definition
packed/ chock full
Term
die Muehe
Definition
pain, trouble, effort, toil
Term
blass
Definition
pale, pallid, sickly, wan
Term
der Topf
Definition
pan, pot
Term
der Haufen
Definition
pile
Term
der Kiefernzapfen
Definition
pinecone
Term
das Mitleid
Definition
pity, compassion, mercy
Term
die Pest
Definition
plague, BLack Death
Term
offensichtlich
Definition
plain, obvious, evident, clearly, blatant
Term
der Stecker
Definition
plug (elec)
Term
der Volksglaube
Definition
popular belief
Term
der Gassenhauer
Definition
popular song
Term
zugkraeftig
Definition
popular, attractive
Term
die Haltung
Definition
position, stance, bearing, mindset; demeanor
Term
die Lage
Definition
position; location; status; circumstance
Term
die Einleitung
Definition
preamble, preface, initiation, launching
Term
vorzeigbar
Definition
presentable
Term
derzeit
Definition
presently
Term
die Umgebung
Definition
proximity; neighborhood; surroundings, environment
Term
raetselhaft
Definition
puzzling, mysterious, cryptic
Term
schlagfertig
Definition
quick witted
Term
die Eisenbahn
Definition
railway
Term
eigentlich
Definition
really, real, in actual fact, well, technically, in a sense
Term
die Ablehnung
Definition
rejection, decline, denial
Term
ausserordentlich
Definition
remarkable, extraordinary, exquisisite, awfully
Term
der Ersatz
Definition
replacement, substitute; refund, compensation
Term
das Ausflugslokal
Definition
restaurant
Term
schleunigst
Definition
right away
Term
die Romantik
Definition
romanticism
Term
die Leine
Definition
rope, string, tether, leash
Term
rundlich
Definition
rotund, tubby
Term
die Route
Definition
route, itinerary
Term
ueblich
Definition
routine, normal, ordinary, traditional, common
Term
rostig
Definition
rusty
Term
das Gehalt
Definition
salary, earnings; yield; content
Term
die Redensart
Definition
saying, expression, colloquialism, idiom
Term
die Schmach
Definition
scandal, dishonor
Term
knapp
Definition
scanty/ skimpy/ tight/ just under
Term
die Narbe
Definition
scar
Term
der Drecksack
Definition
scumbag
Term
selbstsuechtig
Definition
self-obsessed, selfish
Term
die Selbstdarstellung
Definition
self-portrayal, -expression, profile
Term
das Schlitzohr
Definition
shark, rascal, swindler
Term
die Kueste
Definition
shoreline, seaside
Term
kurzfristig
Definition
short, short-term, on short notice, for a short time
Term
barsch
Definition
short, snippy, gruff, dry
Term
ansehnlich
Definition
sightly/ respectable, acceptable (looking), handsome
Term
seidig
Definition
silky, satiny
Term
albern
Definition
silly, ditzy, foolish; absurd
Term
die Faehigkeit
Definition
skill (+ fuer), efficiency, competency, accomplishment
Term
bewandert
Definition
skilled, experienced (+in etwas); well-read
Term
der Abhang
Definition
slope, dip; hillside; seacoast
Term
der Pfiffikus
alter Fuchs
Definition
sly dog, crafty fellow
Term
durchtrieben
Definition
sly. tricky, scheming
Term
heimlich
Definition
sneakily, crafty; secret; furtive; under-the-counter
Term
hoehnisch
Definition
sneering, derisive, tauntingly
Term
jmdm auffallen
Definition
so. notices; it strikes so.
Term
einigermassen
Definition
somewhat, to some extent, reasonably
Term
karg
Definition
sparse, meager, scraggy
Term
der Spiess
Definition
spear
Term
hervorragend
Definition
spiffing, splendid, super
Term
praechtig
Definition
splendid, superb, magnificent
Term
die Stufe
Definition
stair; stage; degree, grade, level; tier, rank
Term
die Treppe, die Stiege
Definition
stairs
Term
der Massstab
Definition
standard, rule, norm, criterion (fuer), measure, scale
Term
schroff
Definition
steep, jagged, craggy, blunt, bold
Term
steif
Definition
stiff, proper
Term
doch
Definition
still, yet
Term
die Staerke
Definition
strength, fortitude; size, magnitude; potency
Term
die Saite
Definition
string (mus.)
Term
der Bindfaden
Definition
string, cord, twine
Term
das Garn
Definition
string, thread
Term
beknackt
Definition
stupid (ugs)
Term
die Vertretung
Definition
substitution; representation
Term
solcherlei
Definition
such a kind, such
Term
vermutlich
Definition
supposedly, probably, presumably
Term
flink
Definition
swift, nimble, agile
Term
das Beileid
Definition
sympathy, condolences
Term
mach's gut! alles gute! pass auf dich auf!
Definition
take care
Term
hau rein!
Definition
take care! go for it! dig in!
Term
geschmacklos
Definition
tasteless (lit & fig), flat, crude
Term
der Fachausdruck
Definition
technical term
Term
der Terminus
Definition
term (ling), expression
Term
naemlich
Definition
that is to say, to be specific
Term
nichtsdestoweniger
Definition
that said, nonetheless
Term
die Aufklaerung
Definition
the Enlightenment
Term
der Handelnde
gesetzwidrig Handelnder
Definition
the doer/ agent
outlaw
Term
andersrum
Definition
the other way around
Term
verdickt
Definition
thickened
Term
die Schnur
Definition
thread, braid, cord; lash, line; daughter in law
Term
kommt Zeit, kommt Rat
Definition
time will tell
Term
nachlassen
Definition
to abate, decrease, decline
Term
leisten
Definition
to achieve, carry out, perform, provide, accomplish, administrate
Term
leisten
Definition
to achieve, provide, perform
Term
vorgehen
Definition
to act/ go on/ proceed/ advance/ override
Term
antreiben
Definition
to activate, fuel (tech); to provoke, prompt, goad on, hurry
Term
pflegen
Definition
to administer, attend; to care for, maintain, cultivate
Term
annehmen
Definition
to adopt, assume, suppose, expect, believe, guess
Term
vortreiben
Definition
to advance
Term
vorkommen
Definition
to appear, happen
Term
schaetzen
Definition
to appreciate, regard, value; estimate, guess
Term
zukommen
Definition
to approach (+auf - go up to sth/so.)
Term
eroertern
Definition
to argue, reason, debate
Term
hemmen
Definition
to arrest; block, clog; delay, impede
Term
stuetzen
Definition
to back, support, reinforce, prop up
Term
wiegen
Definition
to balance/ weigh something
Term
auf dem Holzweg sein
Definition
to bark up the wrong tree
Term
groelen
Definition
to bawl, bellow
Term
es faustdick unter den Ohren haben
Definition
to be a sly old dog
Term
vermoegen
Definition
to be able to do sth, can
Term
von etw virwirrt sein
Definition
to be confused about sth
Term
jmdm/etw (dat) erliegen
Definition
to be consumed by, succumb to sth
Term
nicht alle Tassen im Schrank haben
Definition
to be not quite right in the head, lose the marbles, one beer short of a six pack
Term
umtreiben
Definition
to be on so's mind, to bother, worry so. (+acc)
Term
sich straeuben
Definition
to be reluctant, resist; bristle; jib
Term
von jmdm die Nase gestrichen voll haben
Definition
to be sick to death of so.
Term
zum Verkauf stehen/anstehen/ angeboten wurden
Definition
to be up for sale
Term
aushalten
Definition
to bear, withstand, tolerate, endure
Term
beugen
Definition
to bend, bow, lean
Term
laehmen
Definition
to benumb, paralyse, disable
Term
ausplaudern
Definition
to blab, divulge, spill the beans
Term
verdraengen
Definition
to block out, push aside, replace, rule out; supercede
Term
sich etw. von jmdm borgen
jmdm etw. borgen
Definition
to borrow smthn from so
to lend so smthn
Term
pfuschen
Definition
to botch
Term
vortragen
Definition
to bring forward, recite, report
Term
verbreiten
Definition
to broadcast, spread, diffuse, divulge
Term
betreiben
Definition
to bustle, carry out, control, organize, conduct
Term
erobern
Definition
to capture, seize, conquer
Term
uebertragen
Definition
to carry over, transfer, convey
Term
verursachen
Definition
to cause/ create/ determine
Term
bahnen
Definition
to channel
Term
treiben
Definition
to chase, float
Term
jagen
Definition
to chase, hunt
Term
jmdn ermutigen
Definition
to comfort, encourage, hearten
Term
angehen
Definition
to concern so.; approach, tackle
Term
haekeln
Definition
to crochet
Term
abstellen
Definition
to cut off, stop, stall, switch off, remedy
Term
sich entschliessen
Definition
to decide (sich anders entschliessen - change one's mind)
Term
verkommen
Definition
to degenerate; (as adj) depraved, reprobate
Term
entarten
Definition
to degrade; degenerate into (+in oder zu)
Term
entwickeln
Definition
to develop, engineer, evolve, design, display; +sich, to emerge, expand
Term
auftreiben
Definition
to dig up, find, muster, get hold of, procure
Term
zerlegen
Definition
to dismember, fragment, analyze, disperse, knock down
Term
entbehren
Definition
to dispense with, go without (+ acc)
Term
antun + dat.
Definition
to do sth to so.
Term
schleppen
Definition
to drag, pull, carry
Term
fantasieren/ phantasieren
Definition
to dream; have visions of; to romance
Term
vorfahren
Definition
to drive up; ancestry (das Vorfahren)
Term
ausstossen
Definition
to eject, emit, blurt out
Term
vertreiben
Definition
to eject, exile, dispel, drive off, dislodge
Term
schluepfen
Definition
to emerge, sip, surge
Term
jmdm gut zureden
Definition
to encourage so
Term
entkommen
Definition
to escape, outrun, evade
Term
auslaufen
Definition
to expire; drain off, leak, bleed; coast
Term
aeussern
sich zu etw aeussern
Definition
to express, comment, utter
to comment on sth
Term
mustern
Definition
to eye, examine, look up and down
Term
herausfinden
Definition
to figure out/ find out
Term
etw(dat) entsprechen
Definition
to fit, match, meet; conform to; answer (to); be up to
Term
wuerzen
Definition
to flavor, season
Term
schweben
Definition
to float, hover, be in limbo; poise; waver
Term
schweben
Definition
to float, hover, poise, waver
Term
sich aus dem Staub machen
Definition
to fly the coop, buzz off
Term
verzichten auf
Definition
to forgo, abdicate, renounce, abstain from sth.
Term
bilden
Definition
to form, compose, represent, establish, educate, cultivate
Term
zurechtkommen
Definition
to get along, cope with, manage
Term
auskommen;
das Auskommen
Definition
to get by/along, manage (+mit oder ohne);
living, subsistence
Term
loswerden
Definition
to get rid of, shrug off
Term
ankommen
Definition
to get to, come in, arrive
Term
einlenken
Definition
to give in, come around
Term
jmdm zeigen, was eine Harke ist
Definition
to give so. a good dressing down
Term
schieflaufen
Definition
to go wrong
Term
hinunterschlingen
Definition
to gobble, gulp down
Term
auflegen
Definition
to hang up (phone). auch aufhaengen
Term
zoegern
Definition
to hesitate, falter, tarry, hold off
Term
erlegen
Definition
to hunt down, bag, slay sth
Term
melden
Definition
to inform, report, announce, notify
Term
einfloessen
Definition
to infuse, instill
(Furcht einfloessend - blood curdling)
(angsteinfloessend - scary)
Term
einfuehren
Definition
to introduce, bring in , establish, inaugurate, institute
Term
buegeln
Definition
to iron
Term
scherzen
Definition
to joke, banter, frolic
Term
stricken
Definition
to knit
Term
sich auf (akk) stuetzen
Definition
to lean on, be based on, draw on, rely on
Term
heben
Definition
to lift, raise, boost, enhance, hoist
Term
erleben
Definition
to live to see, experience, undergo, sample
Term
behueten
Definition
to look after, protect
Term
zerren
Definition
to lug/ pull/ yank
Term
aufholen
Definition
to make up for, catch up
Term
ein Vermoegen machen, erwerben, ansammeln, anhaeufen
Definition
to make, amass a fortune
Term
schinden
Definition
to maltreat, flay
Term
entwerfen
Definition
to map/ design/ plan/ conceptualize
Term
verbergen
Definition
to mask/ bury/ hide
Term
leiten
Definition
to master, direct, head, lead
Term
den Vermittler spielen
Definition
to mediate
Term
schlichten
Definition
to mediate, arbitrate (an argument); to dress, face
Term
begegnen
Definition
to meet with, run across so (+ dat)
Term
erwaehnen
Definition
to mention, make note of, refer to, allude to
Term
verringern
Definition
to minimize, decrease, lessen, reduce, alleviate
Term
vergebens
Definition
to no avail, in vain
Term
durchdrehen
Definition
to panic, crack, lose it; to slid, slip
Term
umkommen
Definition
to perish, suffocate, go to waste
Term
ablichten
Definition
to photocopy
Term
popeln
Definition
to pick one's nose
Term
zwicken
Definition
to pinch, tweak
Term
vorbeugen
Definition
to prevent, obviate; (+sich, to bend forward)
Term
beweisen
Definition
to prove, determine, verify, substantiate
Term
durchkommen
Definition
to pull/get through; to pass
Term
fortfahren
Definition
to pursue, continue/ carry on (+mit)
Term
schieben
Definition
to push, slide; move, position
Term
sich entsinnen an
Definition
to recall sth
Term
anmelden
Definition
to register. +sich, to sign up for, apply for, declare
Term
sich entspannen
Definition
to relax
Term
entspannen
Definition
to relax, release
Term
nachbilden
Definition
to reproduce/ copy. pattern, recreate, simulate
Term
kuendigen
Definition
to resign, cancel, quit; to renounce sth; to fire, lay off so.
Term
schwingen
Definition
to rock, swing, brandish; resonate, vibrate
Term
erlesen
Definition
to select
Term
aufbewahren
Definition
to set aside, preserve,store, save
Term
zittern
Definition
to shiver, tremble, shake, chatter
Term
tuermen
Definition
to skedaddle; pile sth.
Term
ueberfliegen
Definition
to skim, scan
Term
Schlitten fahren
Definition
to sled
Term
rodeln
Definition
to sled, luge
Term
jmdm durch die Lappen gehen
Definition
to slip through one's fingers
Term
schmunzeln
Definition
to smile begignly/ smirk
Term
zuenden
Definition
to spark, light sth
Term
aufkommen
Definition
to spring up, emerge; (+ auf - to pay for)
Term
festigen
Definition
to steady, strengthen, tighten
Term
heften
Definition
to stick, staple, stitch, tack, sew
Term
einkehren
Definition
to stop for a bite to eat
Term
spannen
Definition
to stretch, tighten, clutch sthn.
Term
anstreben
Definition
to strive for, aim for, pursue, seek
Term
die Stoppeln
Definition
to stubble
Term
schmollen
Definition
to sulk
Term
zum VOrschein kommen
Definition
to surface
Term
umzingeln
Definition
to surround
Term
schlucken
Definition
to swallow
Term
sich unterhalten
sich mit jmdm unterhalten
Definition
to talk, chat, amuse
Term
anspannen
Definition
to tense, stretch, exert
Term
abbiegen
Definition
to turn (zb left or right)
Term
umschlagen
Definition
to upset / capsize
Term
betrachten
Definition
to view, gaze at, regard as (+ als)
Term
austreiben
Definition
to white out, expel
Term
zwinkern
Definition
to wink, blink, twinkle
Term
verschlimmern
Definition
to worsen, exacerbate, deteriorate, aggravate
Term
umwickeln
Definition
to wrap
Term
zugleich
Definition
together, at the same time
Term
die Muehe
Definition
toil, effort, trouble
Term
die Qual
Definition
torture, agony, ordeal, distress
Term
ruehrend
Definition
touching, poignant, heart-warming
Term
strubbelig
Definition
tousled
Term
der Faden
Definition
twine, string, thread, yarn; fiber
Term
der Stich
Definition
twinge, stich, stab, sting
Term
die Art
Definition
type, sort; character; manner; nature; disposition
Term
unterm Ladentisch
Definition
under the counter
Term
bedauerlich
Definition
unfortunate, distressing. (bedauerlicherweise = unfortunately)
Term
erschoepft
Definition
used up, exhausted
Term
der Betrag
Definition
value, figure (math), amount (finan)
Term
boshaft
Definition
vicious, mischevious, malicious; catty
Term
wachsam
Definition
vigilant, watchful
Term
heftig
Definition
violent, intense, fiercely, keen
Term
die Tugend
Definition
virtue, goodness
Term
sichtbar
Definition
visible, observable, visibly, in sight
Term
to depend on sth/so
Definition
von jmdm abhaengen; etw benoetigt etw; es kommt darauf an, ob; sich auf jmdn verlassen; auf etw beruhen; auf etw angewiesen sein
Term
fahl
Definition
wan, sallow, sick
Term
schon lange her
Definition
way back
Term
unheimlich
Definition
weird, eerie, sinister
Term
belesen
Definition
well-read, knowledgeable
Term
was geht ab?
Definition
what's going on?`
Term
Fehlt dir was? Was ist los? Was hast du?
Definition
what's wrong
Term
saeuseln
Definition
whisper, purr
Term
wofuer? wozu? aus welchem Grund?
Definition
why, what for
Term
breit
Definition
wide, flat, general, expanded
Term
die Schnur
Definition
wire, cord; braid
Term
sehnig
Definition
wiry, sinewy, brawny
Term
der Ausdruck
Definition
word, expression, concept; printout
Term
der Personalbestand
Definition
work force, head count
Term
besorgt
Definition
worried, apprehensive
Term
ey du Spast
Definition
you geek, nerd
Term
du kommst mir bekannt vor
Definition
you look familiar
Term
keine Ursache
Definition
you're welcome, don't mention it
Term
gern geschehen
Definition
you're welcome, pleasure
Term
wirr
Definition
cloudy, addlepated, tumultuous, woozy, confused
Term
steichen
Definition
to coat, spread, paint; to eliminate, efface, delete; to play a stringed instrument
Term
der Heide
Definition
heathen, pagan
Term
die Heide
Definition
moorland, heath
Term
leugnen
Definition
to deny, disclaim, declare untrue
Term
betrachten
Definition
to gaze at, contemplate, view, regard (als)
Term
die Parole
Definition
slogan, rallying cry, password
Term
sogleich
Definition
immediately, on the spot, then and there
Term
zugleich
Definition
together, at the same time
Term
im Gegensatz zu
Definition
as opposed to
Term
das Landesamt
Definition
regional authorities, state govt
Term
das Verhalten
Definition
bearing, attitude, behavior, conduct, deportment
Term
das Abkommen
Definition
agreement, treaty, convention (pol), deal
Term
die Unschaerfe
Definition
haziness, blur, lack of definition
Term
jmdn in den (zum) Wahnsinn treiben/
jmdn auf die Palme bringen
Definition
to drive crazy
Term
der Frevel
Definition
crime, sacrilege, outrage
Term
truegerisch
Definition
deceptive, illusory, treacherous, fallacious
Term
truegen
Definition
to deceive
Term
luestern
Definition
covetous, lustful
Term
Rache ueben/ jmdn raechen
Definition
to take revenge (+an jmdm)
Term
die Suende
Definition
sin
Term
bereuen/ bedauern
Definition
to regret sth, have regrets
Term
die Reue
Definition
repentance, sorrow, remorse, contrition
Term
rasend
Definition
raging, frantic, furious
Term
rasen
Definition
to speed, hurtle, rush, dash
Term
brummeln
Definition
to mutter, hum, buzz
Term
aechzen
Definition
to moan, groan
Term
stoehnen (vor)
Definition
to moan, groan
Term
grollen
Definition
to be angry/ resentful, grumble
Term
brummen
Definition
to drone, grumble
Term
der Jammer
Definition
lament, misery
Term
rasten
Definition
to stop, rest, take a break
Term
grunzen
Definition
to grunt
Term
etw in seinen Bart murmeln
Definition
to mutter under one's breath
Term
das Grab
Definition
grave
Term
packen
Definition
to grab, clutch, catch, seize
Term
mit Sack und Pack
Definition
the whole kit and caboodle
Term
im VOraus
Definition
in advance
Term
oede
Definition
barren, bleak, deserted, stark
Term
verschwenden
Definition
to waste, squander, throw away
Term
ueberfluessig
Definition
superfluous, unnecessary, uncalled for, dispensable
Term
das Ferkel
Definition
piglet
Term
verbluehen
Definition
to wither
Term
die Fackel
Definition
torch
Term
fassen
Definition
to grab, grip, mount, catch, bite, accommodate; believe
Term
die Anklage
Definition
accusation/ charge (law), denouncement
Term
die Anklang
Definition
appeal, echo
Term
die Lage
Definition
position, location, circumstance, site, status, state (of affairs), bearing, layer
Term
nach Lage der Dinge
Definition
under the circumstances
Term
in der Lage sein
Definition
to be in the position/ have the ability to
Term
die Plage
Definition
pest (annoying thing), menace, trouble, plague
Term
plagen
Definition
to bother, distress, annoy, ail
Term
(bei jmdn) Anklang finden
Definition
to appeal to, find favor/ approval with
Term
verfuehren
Definition
to mislead, ensnare, entrap, seduce
Term
entfuehren
Definition
to hijack; kidnap, abduct
Term
ruehren
Definition
to stir, touch, move, agitate, budge
Term
zoegern
Definition
to hesitate, falter, delay
Term
nachholen
Definition
to catch up, make up for
Term
einholen
Definition
to catch up with, outrun, overhaul, close in on sth; to recover, obtain sth
Term
ueberholen
Definition
to pass, outrun, outperform, get ahead of
Term
daher
Definition
thence, so, therefore
Term
wehen
Definition
to wave, waft, stream, blow
Term
die Andacht
Definition
meditation, prayer, devotions (rel)
Term
der Antrag
Definition
proposition, petition, request, offer
Term
aufrichten
Definition
to prop up, erect sth; (+sich) to sit up
Term
verzehren
Definition
to absorb, consume, eat up
Term
ich fresse einen Besen, wenn
Definition
I'll eat my hat if
Term
erblassen
Definition
to turn pale
Term
um etw ringen
Definition
to compete for, struggle for
Term
duersten
Definition
to thirst
Term
verungleucken
Definition
to crash, be in an accident
Term
ueber etw besorgt sein
Definition
to worry about
Term
verkuenden
Definition
to pronounce, herald, declare sth
Term
(sich mit jmdm) verbuenden
Definition
to ally (onself with), get together, league
Term
verknuepfen
Definition
to attach, tie, link, knot, connect sth (mit etw)
+miteinander - tie together
Term
zusammengehoerig
Definition
belonging together
Term
sich mit jmdm vertragen
Definition
to make up with
Term
betroffen
Definition
concerned, affected, shocked (von etw)
Term
schlummern
Definition
to doze, nap, slumber
Term
sich (akk) der Ohnmacht nahe fuehlen
Definition
to feel faint
Term
sich auf jmdn/etw besinnen
Definition
to recollect, remember sth
Term
sich nach etw/jmdn sehnen
Definition
to pine, yearn, long for
Term
saeumen
Definition
to border, line, edge sth
Term
schaeumen
Definition
to foam, froth, lather
Term
die Wonne
Definition
bliss, delight
Term
vollbringen
Definition
to accomplish, achieve
Term
wiegen
Definition
to balance, weigh; rock, sway, cradle sth
Term
behaglich
Definition
comfy, comfortably, cozily, easy
Term
keck
Definition
bold, brass, cocky, sassy
Term
liefern
Definition
to deliver, supply, provide
Term
(sich) erfrischen
Definition
to recreate, refresh
Term
unvergaenglich
Definition
immortal, everlasting
Term
das Gewimmel
Definition
swarm, throng
Term
jmdn erquicken
Definition
to refresh, revitalize
Term
die Matte
Definition
matting, meadow
Term
die Oberflaeche
Definition
surface, face, ground level
Term
das Verlangen
Definition
desire, craving, anxiety, appetite (nach jmdm/etw)
Term
der Aufschub
Definition
delay, respite, deferral, postponement
Term
die Verzoegerung
Definition
delay, deferral, lag, hold-up, setback, hesitation
Term
beben
Definition
to quake, tremble, quiver
Term
(sich) erheben
Definition
to arise, lift (oneself); to elevate, lift up, extol, ennoble
Term
schwuel
Definition
hot and humid, muggy
Term
empoert
Definition
disgusted, indignant
Term
scheusslich
Definition
nasty, shocking, horrid, misbegotten, abominable
Term
das Heimchen
Definition
housewife (pej)
Term
die Widerhall
Definition
echo, reverberation
Term
jauchzen
Definition
to cheer
Term
von Angesicht zu Angesicht
Definition
face to face
Term
im Angesicht (+gen)
Definition
in view of sth
Term
sacht
Definition
gently
Term
spannen
Definition
to clutch, cock, strain; stretch, tense, tighten
Term
aufs Aeusserste gespannt
Definition
all on edge, curious
Term
aufspannen
Definition
to clamp, fix, span, stretch
Term
umspannen
Definition
to braid, wrap, envelop, embrace (fig), convert
Term
entspannen
Definition
to relax, release, unclamp, relieve
Term
einspannen
Definition
to clamp, fix, restrain, yoke, load, mount
Term
ausspannen
Definition
to remove, unhitch
Term
bespannen
Definition
to cover, to string
Term
der Bindfaden
Definition
string, twine, cord
Term
zucken
Definition
to twitch, jerk, shrug
Term
sich bei etw sehr anstrengen
Definition
to work hard at sth
Term
der Qualm
Definition
smoke, fume
Term
veroeden
Definition
to make desolate
Term
eitel
Definition
vain (proud)
Term
der Duft
Definition
smell, fragrance
Term
der Plunder
Definition
deadwood; junk, loot
Term
die Lockung
Definition
allurement, enticement
Term
die Aussicht
Definition
expectation, outlook, promise, view, prospect, hope. (+auf)
Term
die Ohrfeige
Definition
slap in face (literally)
Term
jmdn verschmaehen
Definition
to despise, scorn, spurn so
Term
(gegen jmdn) sticheln
Definition
to take a jab at, taunt, jeer, tease so
Term
emsig
Definition
active, diligent, hard-working
Term
sich etw verrenken
Definition
to crick, sprain, dislocate sth (zB den Fuss)
Term
verrecken
Definition
to die, kick the bucket
Term
feststellen
Definition
to assert, ascertain, determine, declare, fix, find out
Term
sicherstellen
Definition
to ensure, make sure
Term
sich (einer Sache) vergewissern
Definition
to ascertain, make sure, satisfy oneself (of sth)
Term
abgesehen von
Definition
apart from, exclusive of, other than
Term
abwechselnd
Definition
alternately, by turns
Term
versaeumen
Definition
to fail, fail to do sth, miss (einen Termin, eine Gelegenheit), neglect to do sth
Term
jeweilig
Definition
respective, relative, particular
Term
stets
Definition
always, ever
Term
der Gimpel
Definition
dunce, sucker
Term
der Trottel
Definition
chump, sucker, dumbass, putz, fool
Term
eine Schwaeche fuer etw haben
Definition
to be a sucker for sth
Term
auf jmdn/ etw hereinfallen
Definition
to fall for sth, be taken in by
Term
der Streich
Definition
trick, practical joke, escapade
Term
jmdn/etw gefaehrden
Definition
to endanger, imperil sth
Term
die Wehmut
Definition
wistfulness, nostalgia, melancholy
Term
die Schwermut
Definition
dejection, gloom
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niedergeschlagen
Definition
down in the dumps
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jmdn/etw umranken
Definition
to twine around sth
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das Unkraut
Definition
weed, pest plant
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sich zu etw versteigen
Definition
to presume to do sth/ have the presumption to do sth
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drunten
Definition
down there
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in Brand geraten
Definition
to catch fire
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die Falle
Definition
trap, entrapment
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ausser Kontrolle geraten
Definition
to get out of control
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in Schulden geraten
Definition
to get into debt
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glueckselig
Definition
blissful
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verfallen
Definition
to fall into disrepair, decay, degenerate, addict, mature, rot
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der Fechter
Definition
swordsman
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den Drang verspueren
Definition
to feel, get the urge to do sth
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das Draengen
Definition
pressure
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der Drang
Definition
push, urge, impulse
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verduften
Definition
to beat it, duck it, go away
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die Ausdrucksweise
Definition
phraseology, idiom, parlance, style
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die Rute
Definition
rod; birch, (for whipping..) shoot
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der Abschied
Definition
farewell, leave, parting
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verworren
Definition
confuddled, obscure, confused, intricate,
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heiter
Definition
jovial, gay, sunshiny,carefree, cheerful
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ruestig
Definition
spry (old person)
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