Synonyms Q - Z

Question 1

Quality, a degree of excellence, used of material, particularly financially speaking

this material is of bad quality

Answer 1

dieser Stoff is von schlechter Qualität

Question 2

quality, to mean excellence or merit

His qualities are well known
this system has the merit that it functions quickly

Answer 2

Seine Vorzüge sind bekannt.
Dieses System hat den Vorzug, daß es schnell funktioniert.

Question 3

faculty, gift. He has the gift of inciting trust

Answer 3

Er hat die Gabe, Vertrauen zu erwecken

Question 4

quite, entirely

the table cloth covers the table entirely
He is quite prepared to help you

Answer 4

Das Tuch deckt den Tisch ganz zu
Er is ganz bereit, Ihnen zu helfen

Question 5

quite, emphasised on the first syllable means ‘in every respect’, emphasised on the latter, means ‘quite’

Not used when the adjectives or adverbs are combined with un or los. Not used with adjectives that refer to qualities that things or persons have in themselves.

It is quite possible
What you have done quite suffices
I see completely, why you insist on that

Answer 5

Es ist durchaus möglich.
Was Sie getan haben, genügt durchaus.
Ich sehe durchaus ein, warum Sie darauf bestehen.

Question 6

quite followed by indefinite article

More obejctive
Subjective emphasis

The play was a real success
It was really a pleasure

Answer 6

Das Stück war ein richtiger Erfolg
Es war ein rechtes Vergnügen

Question 7

to lift, literally, to add to the height of position

He raised the glass to his mouth
He lifted his luggage from the car
He raised his hand, his eyes

Answer 7

Er hat das Glas zum Mund gehoben
Her hat sein Gepäck vom Wagen gehoben
Er hat die Hand, die Augen, gehoben

Question 8

to raise, suggesting emotional or symbolic gestures

To arise

he raised his glass
he raised his gaze to the sky

Answer 8

sich erheben

er erhob das Glas
er erhob den Blick gegen den Himmel

Question 9

to raise, to add to an object to make it higher

the wall has been raised

Answer 9

Die Mauer ist etwas erhöht worden.

Question 10

to raise, to draw up

the curtain was raised

Answer 10

der Vorhang wurde aufgezogen

Question 11

to raise, fig. to improve

we must raise the level of general education

Answer 11

wir müssen das Niveau der allgemeinen Bildung heben

Question 12

to elevate a person to a higher rank
To make known a point of view
to collect taxes

He was raised to the nobility
To raise doubts, arguments, claims
to collect taxes

Answer 12

Er wurde in den Adelsstand erhoben.
Zweifel, Einwände, Ansprüche erheben.
Steuern erheben.

Question 13

to raise a thing to a higher standard, not used to indicate a specific level.
to highten intensity

we need to raise production
his joy was raised

Answer 13

wir müssen die Produktion erhöhen
seine Freude wurde erhöht

Question 14

to raise to a level

the people must be raised to a higher level of education

Answer 14

Das Volk muß auf ein höheres Bildungsniveau gebracht werden.

Question 15

range and reach, in the sense of the possibilities of a person or thing.

the range of his imagination
range of vision and hearing

Answer 15

die Reichweite seiner Einbildungskraft
die Sehweite, Hörweite

Question 16

the area or field actually covered, like scope

That is a question that is beyond my scope
Does politics belong in this area?

Answer 16

das ist eine Frage, die außerhalb meines Bereiches/Gebiets liegt
Gehört Politik in den Bereich, das Gebiet?

Question 17

the limits within which something operates.

The limits are so wide as to be almost absent

The range of her voice is amazing
His reading has a large range
the most laborious question in all of politics

Answer 17

Der Umfang ihrer Stimme ist erstaunlich.
Seine Belesenheit hat einen großen Umfang.
Die mühseligste Frage im ganzen Ausmaß der Politik.

Question 18

the scope, area in which something works

the field for effective activity

this gives me too little scope in order to prevail
He seeks an area for his energies

Answer 18

Das gibt mir zu wenig Spielraum, um mich durchzusetzen.
Er sucht einen Wirkungskreis, ein Betätigungsfeld, fü r seine Energien.

Question 19

to give something free range

Answer 19

jdm, einer Sache freien Lauf lassen

Question 20

a range of choices

a range of multiple things

Answer 20

die Auswahl
die Vielfalt

Question 21

the rate of exchange

How high is the exchange rate of the euro to the dollar?

Answer 21

wie hoch ist der Kurs des Euros im Verhältnis zum Dollar?

Question 22

true, to mean existing in actuality and effect. It lacks the english meaning of ‘truly’

that is a real event (not imaginary)

Answer 22

Das ist ein wirkliches Ereignis

Question 23

real, corresponding to the prototype, corresponding to the idea of how the thing should be. Can mean real and genuine

that is a true professor

Answer 23

das ist ein wahrer Professor

Question 24

real in the sense of unadulterated, goes further than wahr

that’s a genuine professor

Answer 24

das ist ein echter Professor

Question 25

true, to mean truth loving, sincere. It translates to all english uses of truly he is truly a large man a true person

Answer 25

Ein wahrhafter Mensch. Er ist ein wahrhaft großer M ann.

Question 26

really, in reality as opposed to illusion He is really sick

Answer 26

Er ist wirklich krank.

Question 27

really, in reality, at bottom He actually lives in munich though he spends much time in Nürnberg he is actually quite reliable, even if he did not fulfill his promise this time

Answer 27

Er wohnt eigentlich in München, verbringt aber viel Zeit in Nürnberg. Er ist eigentlich ganz zuverlässig, wenn er auch diesmal sein Versprechen nicht erfüllte.

Question 28

to receive, the receiver is passive, mostly used in writing. He received a blow, a letter

Answer 28

er hat einen Schlag, einen Brief erhalten

Question 29

to receive, as an act, ceremonious, focuses on the act of reception he received the shock with dignity it is always a joy to receive guests

Answer 29

er hat den Schlag mit Würde empfangen Es ist immer eine Freude, Gäste zu empfangen

Question 30

to receive, to take into one's possession, often of deliveries Will you receive the box

Answer 30

wollen Sie die Kiste in Empfang nehmen/entgegennehmen

Question 31

to accept, to admit into a society. To receive with a mental attitude he was accepted into our organisation the piece was received with enthusiasm

Answer 31

Er wurde in unseren Verein auf genommen. Das Stück wurde mit Begeisterung aufgenommen.

Question 32

to receive, to meet with treatment or attitude the plan was met with assent

Answer 32

Der Plan fand seine Billigung,

Question 33

recently the other day, looking at the action from the point of view of the present moment of speaking Recently, a short time before the present, used often with the pluperfect

Answer 33

neulich kürzlich

Question 34

recently, when the action continues up to the present until recently

Answer 34

in letzter Zeit bis vor kurzem

Question 35

to recognise, to know again with the senses I recognised him by his coat I don't recognise him anymore To come to a mental understanding or realisation both trivial and profound I recognise my error He recognised the seriousness of the situation

Answer 35

Ich habe ihn an seinem M antel erkannt ich erkenne ihn nicht wieder Ich habe meinen Irrtum erkannnt Er hat den Ernst der Lage erkannt

Question 36

to recognise in the sense of to acknowledge by special notive, approval or sanction, to treat as valid, One must recognise his talent Goethe is in general recognised as the greatest German poet

Answer 36

M an muß seine hohe Begabung anerkennen. Goethe wird allgemein als der größte deutsche Dichter anerkannt.

Question 37

to record, to set down in writing, to take a note of You find in this diary almost every detail of his paris years recorded

Answer 37

In diesem Tagebuch finden Sie fa st jede Einzelheit seiner Pariser Jahre auf gezeichnet

Question 38

to record, to enter an item in a register Please enter your name here

Answer 38

bitte tragen Sie Ihren Namen hier ein

Question 39

to record in a catelogue Each phonecall is catalogued in this book

Answer 39

Jeder Telephonanruf ist in diesem Buch verzeichnet.

Question 40

to record, to put an official note on a document On the edge of the letter the date was recorded

Answer 40

Am Rande des Schreibens war das Datum des Eingangs vermerkt.

Question 41

to make an objective lasting indication, in some mechanical or automatic way, by mechanical means He studied the strenth of the earthquake, as it was recorded on the earthquake measurer

Answer 41

Er studierte die Stärke des Erdbebens, wie es von dem Erdbebenanzeiger registriert, verzeichnet worden war

Question 42

to make or have an authentic official copy. At the registery all births are registered

Answer 42

auf dem Standesamt sind alle Geburten registriert, beurkundet

Question 43

a record: deed, instrument, charter historical evidence an officially drawn up record

Answer 43

das Dokument die Urkunde die Akte

Question 44

a record, non written, i.e. a monument

Answer 44

das Denkmal

Question 45

the record, the most outstanding measured value of performance

Answer 45

dder Rekord Die SpitzenHöchleistung

Question 46

record, performance or condition over an area or period of time (3)

Answer 46

die Leistung das Zeugnis, Attest (suggest a certificate)

Question 47

to reduce, more drastic, more accurate. More deliberate. To lessen gradually, to relax, to lessen gradually. We must reduce expenses through the many lost battles, the german reserves were reduced Our stocks reduced noticably We have reduced the output by 20%

Answer 47

Wir müssen unsere Ausgaben vermindern. Unsere Vorräte verringerten sich zusehend Durch die vielen verlorenen Schlachten verminderten sich die deutschen Reserven Wir haben die Leistung um 20% vermindert/verringert (note, um can be used with these verbs but not auf to mean 'reduced to')

Question 48

to reduce, the weakening of feeling or sentiment. Often used in elevated prose to make things more vivid. that does not reduce the respect that I have for him

Answer 48

Das mindert nicht die Hochachtung, die ich vor ihm habe.

Question 49

to reduce in size, but also numbers when this implies size. Also means to disparage or to belittle the teaching personel was reduced the number of banks has reduced we must try not to belittle him can not be used for 'to reduce to'

Answer 49

Das Lehrpersonal wurde verkleinert. Die Zahl der Banken hat sich verkleinert. Wir müssen versuchen, ihn nicht zu verkleinern

Question 50

to reduce, to put down, intervention of a personal agent, not of size or intensity, can be used for reduce to the government lowered taxes we must reduce the number of sessions to half

Answer 50

Die Regierung hat die Steuern, die Löhne, herabgesetzt. Wir müssen die Zahl der Sitzungen auf die H älfte herabsetzen.

Question 51

to reduce, to bring down, by an effort you must try to bring your temperature down this policy has lowered the living standard

Answer 51

Sie müssen versuchen Ihre Temperatur herunterzubringen Diese Politik hat den Lebensstandard heruntergebracht.

Question 52

to refer, used of words, statements, thoughts, 'to be related, directed to'. With a personal subject can only mean to link up something previously said or written with a present statement. Cannot mean 'allude to' His remark referred to the already mentioned plan I refer to my letter on the 5th of May as proof, he referred to two documents

Answer 52

Seine Bemerkung haben sich auf den schon erwähnten Plan bezogen Ich beziehe mich auf meinen B rief vom 5. M ai. Zum Beweis hat er sich auf zwei Dokumente bezogen

Question 53

to allude to

Answer 53

sprechen von anspielen auf

Question 54

to refer, to direct a person to someone as an authority. To direct attention to a thing. I referred him to my superiors I referred him to an important place in the speech

Answer 54

Ich verwies ihn an meinen Vorgesetzten. Ich verwies ihn auf einige wichtige Stellen in der Rede note preposition change

Question 55

to refer to, in the sense of to consult (2) You must refer to the lexicon

Answer 55

Sie müssen das Lexicon zu Rate ziehen, zu Hilfe nehmen.

Question 56

to refer, to pass on, to hand over a matter to an authority (3) we can refer the matter only to the minister

Answer 56

Wir können die Angelegenheit nur an den Minister weitergeben (weiterleiten) (übergeben)

Question 57

to refuse, generally only followed by an infinitive. He refused to obey the command

Answer 57

Er weigerte sich, dem Befehl zu gehorchen.

Question 58

to refuse, to withhold, not to grant. Not normally followed by the infinitive He refused them his help

Answer 58

er verweigerte ihnen seine Hilfe

Question 59

to refuse, to reject, strong terms, flat brusque refusal. Not of direct objects. Of requests Of offers He rejected my request His offer was rejected

Answer 59

Er hat mir meine Bitte, mein Gesuch abgeschlagen Sein Angebot wurde ausgeschlagen

Question 60

to decline, less harsh, translates refuse when no implication of brusqueness if there. He decllned the invitation The suggestion was declined I decline to taken on the responsibility for this

Answer 60

Er lehnte die Bitte, das Angebot, die Einladung, ab. Der Vorschlag wurde abgelehnt. Ich lehne es ab, die Verantwortung dafür zu übernehmen.

Question 61

to reject firmly and definitely a thing or person that makes a request. With a thing, mostly an authority rejecting something as inadmissable His request, claims were rejected I was turned away

Answer 61

Sein Gesuch, seine Ansprüche, wurden abgeioiesen. Ich wurde abgewiesen.

Question 62

relationship. Ratio, proportion, things that stand in a ratio to one another Relationship, in which one thing influences the other, or where interaction is implied. The relationship between cause and effect In relation to profit the costs were too high In this respect... The increase of the Yen stands in direct relation to the american presidential election

Answer 62

Das Verhältnis zwischen Ursache und Wirkung. Im Verhältnis zum Gewinn waren die Kosten zu hoch. in dieser Beziehung Das Steigen des Yen stand in direkter Beziehung (not Verhältnis) zur amerikanischen Präsidentenwahl

Question 63

relations between people. Stronger, deeper relationship Relationship of externals The relationship between them was tense I have broke all relations with him

Answer 63

Das Verhältnis zwischen ihnen war gespannt. Ich habe alle Beziehungen zu ihm abgebrochen

Question 64

the relationship in general between things or ideas. Logical and necessary What happened then stands in no relation to the current situation Her answer stands in no relation at all to the posed question

Answer 64

Was damals geschah, steht in keinem Zusammenhang mit der gegenwärtigen Lage. Ihre Antwort steht in gar keinem Zusammenhang mit der gestellten Frage.

Question 65

a loose conection between thoughts, things and person. With thoughts it means no more than association, and applied to persons, it denotes no more than the existence of channels of communication The connection between both these thoughts is fantastic He maintained his connections to the enemy during the war

Answer 65

Die Verbindung zwischen diesen beiden Gedanken ist phantastisch. Er hat während des Krieges seine Verbindungen mit dem Feind aufrechterhalten

Question 66

to repeat, to do or say a thing again to repeat, to pass on information. To repeat to oneself to memorise to repeat to recite

Answer 66

wiederholen weitersagen aufsagen nachsagen

Question 67

the rest, followed by 'of'. suggests that which lacks or loses value in our eyes, either absolutely or specifically. Used to qualify a noun only when the noun can be conceived in terms of units. We keep 10 euros of your salary, the rest you can have He failed in one area but passed the rest of the exam We spent the rest of the evening at home Two guests stayed in the living room, the rest of the company went to the garden Some pictures were good but the rest of the exhibition was beneath contempt

Answer 67

Wir behalten zehn M ark von Ihrem Gehalt, den Rest können Siegleich haben. Er ist in einem Fach durchgefallen, aber den Rest der Prüfung hat er gut bestanden. Wir verbrachten den Rest des Abends zu Hause. Zwei Gäste blieben im Wohnzimmer, die übrige Gesellschaft ging in den Garten Einige Bilder waren gut, aber die übrige Ausstellung war unter aller Kritik.

Question 68

rest, referring to a plural noun previously mentioned This furniture we will use, the rest I will put away

Answer 68

Diese M öbel werden wir benutzen, die übrigen stelle ich unter.

Question 69

to rest: to sleep to relax, refresh oneself with rest

Answer 69

ruhen ausruhen

Question 70

to rest, figurative of a person, to do nothing, to remain in a certain position, to lean on. Applied to states and nature it means to be still He never rests, he works as if possessed The evening is still My gaze rested on the beauty of the landscape

Answer 70

Er ruht nie, er arbeitet wie besessen. Der Abend, der Wald, ruht. M ein Blick ruhte auf der Schönheit der Landschaft.

Question 71

to be based on to let a thing rest at that the complaint against him is based on the statement of two witnesses

Answer 71

etwas auf sich beruhen lassen die Klage gegen ihn beruht auf der Aussage zweier Zeugen

Question 72

to reveal, of lofty truths, through inspiration, or, deficiencies of the self in this poem the poet reveals his most inner spirit He only reveals his weaknesses thereby

Answer 72

In diesem Gedicht offenbart der Dichter seine innerste Seele. Damit offenbart er nur seine Schwächen.

Question 73

to reveal, to remove the covering, to reveal what is hidden He revealed his secret Your remark hat revealed your whole character

Answer 73

Er hat das Geheimnis enthüllt. Deine Bemerkung hat deinen ganzen Charakter enthüllt.

Question 74

to discover, and figuratively to uncover, importance. He revealed his love to her

Answer 74

er hat ihr seine Liebe entdeckt

Question 75

to reveal, to open what is closed, of important matters, implies trustworthy recipient. the minister disclosed his plans to his colleagues

Answer 75

Der Minister eröffnete seinen Kollegen seine Pläne.

Question 76

to roll smoothly without impediment. To roll with difficulty or erratically The ball rolled down the hill He rolled his eyes The river rolled to the sea he rolled around for hours in bed without being able to sleep

Answer 76

Der B all, der Stein, rollte den Abhang hinunter. Er rollte seine Augen. Der F luß rollt dem Meere zu. Er wälzte sich stundenlang im B ett ohne schlafen zu können.

Question 77

stormy

Answer 77

stürmisch

Question 78

impetuous

Answer 78

ungestüm

Question 79

crude, churlish

Answer 79

ungehobelt

Question 80

a coarse sieve, towel

Answer 80

ein grobes Sieb, Tuch

Question 81

crude features, a crude table

Answer 81

grobe Gesichtszüge, ein grober Tisch

Question 82

a grave lie, error grave negligence

Answer 82

eine grobe Lüge, ein grober Fehler, grobe Fahrlässigkeit

Question 83

he treated him roughly

Answer 83

er hat ihn grob behandelt

Question 84

in rough outline a rough estimate

Answer 84

in groben Umrissen eine grobe Schätzung

Question 85

he reprimanded him bluntly a tough man

Answer 85

Er hat ihn derb zurechtgewiesen ein derber Mensch

Question 86

rough, not smooth a raw tongue a bleak area a rough wind a hoarse voice

Answer 86

eine rauhe Zunge eine rauhe Gegend ein rauher Wind eine rauhe Stimme

Question 87

raw, unrefined raw meat crude desires a crude construction

Answer 87

rohes Fleisch rohe Begierden ein rohes Bauwerk

Question 88

abrupt, coarse, not mincing matters an abrupt answer

Answer 88

eine schroffe Antwort

Question 89

harsh and unfriendly He gave a harsh answer

Answer 89

Er hat eine barsche Antwort gegeben.

Question 90

I am sure I feel safe I am safe from an attack here surely he will be able to come the surest course is to

Answer 90

ich bin sicher Ich fühle mich sicher ich bin hier sich vor einem Angriff er wird doch sicher kommen das Sicherste ist. . .zu. . .

Question 91

to satisfy, as in to convince I am satisfied that he has done his best to satisfy a wish feeling, sensation or demand He satisfied his curiosity to satisfy, to comply with a standard he satisfied al demands the feeling of satisfaction we are quite satisfied with our new appartment

Answer 91

Ich habe mich überzeugt, daß er sein Bestes getan hat. er hat seine Neugier befriedigt er hat allen Anforderungen genügt wir sind ganz zufrieden mit unserer neuen Wohnung

Question 92

to say, in formal contexts the professor pointed out that

Answer 92

der Professor hat darauf hingewiesen/verwiesen, daß

Question 93

to say of a long statement the minister said, that new contacts with the polish government shall be taken up

Answer 93

Der Minister führte aus, daß neue Kontakte mit der polnischen Regierung aufgenommen werden sollen.

Question 94

to seal, to stamp a seal on a document to close a thing with a seal so as to keep secret its contents to decide, to settle finally the document was sealed my lips are sealed his fate is sealed

Answer 94

Die Urkunde wurde gesiegelt. Meine Lippen sind versiegelt. Sein Schicksal ist besiegelt.

Question 95

to see, to come to an understanding of a thing after a process of thought. I now see my error I don't see why I don't see the neccesity of these measures

Answer 95

ich sehe jetzt meinen Fehler ein ich sehe nicht ein, warum Ich sehe die Notwendigkeit dieser Maßnahmen nicht ein.

Question 96

to see, to grasp a thing I don't understand the meaning of this passage

Answer 96

ich verstehe den Sinn dieser Stelle nicht

Question 97

to see, to realise, to come to know He recognised that he had been wrong

Answer 97

Er erkannte, daß er sich geirrt hatte.

Question 98

to see, to form an estimate of some kind in relation to what is remote. I can't see the end It can't be seen what the future will bring

Answer 98

Ich kann das Ende, die Folgen, nicht absehen. Es ist nicht abzusehen, was die Zukunft bringen wird.

Question 99

to ascertain by inspection, to take care that ascertain whether the book is in the library ensure that you arrive on time

Answer 99

Sehen Sie mal nach, ob das Buch in der Bibliothek steht Sehen Sie mal zu, daß Sie rechtzeitig ankommen

Question 100

I see no harm in it

Answer 100

Da finde ich nichts Schlimmes dabei

Question 101

to seize, literal, performed by the hand, emotional, impulsive, seizing not retaining He seized the bucket in order to put out the fire He grabbed my hand and thanked me

Answer 101

er hat den Eimer ergriffen, um das Feuer zu löschen er ergriff meine Hand und dankte mir

Question 102

to seize, literally only of the police

Answer 102

greifen

Question 103

to seize to grasp firmly and retain ones hold he gripped the windowledge and pulled himself up

Answer 103

Er faßte das Fensterbrett und zog sich hinauf.

Question 104

to seize, violence, and effort, firmer grip He seized the drowning person by the arm

Answer 104

Er packte den Ertrinkenden am Arm.

Question 105

to seize, literally, to snatch from He snatched the knife from me

Answer 105

er hat mir das Messer entrissen

Question 106

to seize control of, by effort or violence the revolutionary party seized the state apparatus

Answer 106

Die revolutionäre Partei hat sich des Staatsapparates bemächtigt.

Question 107

to seize, confiscate the police seized the exchange of letters

Answer 107

die Polizei hat den Briefwechsel beschlagnahmt

Question 108

to seize, figuratively, to grasp what one wants. To be grasped by a strong emotion we must seize the opportunity he was seized by longing to see his home once more

Answer 108

wir müssen die Gelegenheit ergreifen Die Sehnsucht hat ihn ergriffen, seine Heimat noch einmal zu sehen

Question 109

to seize figuratively, of paralysing feelings. A sudden fear gripped him

Answer 109

eine plötzliche Angst hat ihn gepackt

Question 110

to grasp, to comprehend he immediately grasped the important difference

Answer 110

Er hat den wesentlichen Unterschied sofort erfaßt

Question 111

what makes you think that

Answer 111

wie kommst du denn darauf

Question 112

self conscious: embarassed self conscious: awkward self assured

Answer 112

befangen sich genieren selbstbewußt

Question 113

self-centred (3)

Answer 113

selbstsüchtig selbstisch egoistisch

Question 114

to send, in contexts when it is a question of whether the thing has been sent or not I have already sent the letter to send, a greater personal interest in the received I can have the book sent to you to send, in reference to bulk (2 verbs) to dipatch on an important mission

Answer 114

Ich habe den B rief schon abgeschickt. Ich kann Ihnen das Buch zuschicken lassen. verschicken, versenden entsenden

Question 115

sense to mean 'meaning' or 'point'. objective subjective In the truest sense of the word This word has five different meanings the pleasures of the senses

Answer 115

Im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes. Dieses Wort hat fü n f verschiedene Bedeutungen. Die Vergnügungen der Sinne.

Question 116

He lacks an appreciation for the art of the baroque He has an appreciation of beauty

Answer 116

Ihm fehlt der Sinn für die Kunst des Barock. Er hat Sinn für Schönheit.

Question 117

a sense, awareness that something is going to happen The sense of an oncoming disaster

Answer 117

Das Gefühl einer bevorstehenden Katastrophe

Question 118

sense, the power of feeling the sensitivity of the skin

Answer 118

das Empfindungsvermögen der Haut

Question 119

a man of great tact

Answer 119

Ein Mann von großem Feingefühl.

Question 120

sensitive, reacting to stimuli he is sensitive to cold/criticism He is sensitive with regards this issue

Answer 120

er ist empfindlich gegen Kälte, Kritik er ist empfindlich in Bezug auf dieses Thema

Question 121

to be sensitive to values, to be receptive (3) the artistt is sensitive to beauty

Answer 121

der Künstler ist für die Schönheit empfänglich der Künstler ist sehr aufgeschlossen/offen der Schönheit gegenüber

Question 122

I appreciate the help you have shown me

Answer 122

ich bin mir die Hilfe, die Sie mir erwiesen haben, bewußt Ich weiß die Hilfe, die Sie mir eriesen haben, zu schätzen

Question 123

sensual sensuous sensual excesses, pleasures a sensuous description

Answer 123

Sinnliche Ausschweifungen, sinnliches Vergnügen. Sinnliche, sinnenfreudige Beschreibung.

Question 124

seperately, in reference to individual parts of a whole, or group you can read the poems of this cycle seperately

Answer 124

Sie können die Gedichte dieses Zyklus einzeln lesen

Question 125

seperately, different We need different glasses for wine and beer those are two different problems

Answer 125

Wir brauchen verschiedene Gläser fü r den Wein und das Bier. Das sind zwei verschiedene Probleme.

Question 126

seperate, having nothing to do with one another those are two unrelated problems

Answer 126

das sind zwei unabhängige Probleme

Question 127

separate, of one's own, not shared Each child hat its own room

Answer 127

Jedes der Kinder hatte sein eigenes Zimmer.

Question 128

to serve, to carry out for the will of a superior he served the state for years to serve, to attend customers He served me very quickly

Answer 128

er hat jahrelang dem Staat gedient er hat mich sehr schnell bedient

Question 129

the service: work, labour effort his services to the good cause the service, the result from labour the service at table

Answer 129

seine Dienste an der guten Sache das Verdienst die Bedienung

Question 130

to deserve credit for (2)

Answer 130

sich ein großes Verdienst um etwas erwerben sich verdient um etwas machen

Question 131

to settle in a place

Answer 131

sich niederlassen

Question 132

to settle, to colonise to colonise a country

Answer 132

sich ansiedeln ein Land besiedeln

Question 133

to settle to decide to agree to deal with to put in order

Answer 133

entscheiden ausmachen erledigen in Ordnung bringen

Question 134

to settle a bill

Answer 134

eine Rechnung begleichen

Question 135

to calm, nerves, stomach the storm abated after a few hours Relax!

Answer 135

Die Nerven beruhigten sich der Sturm legte sich nach ein paar Stunden Kommen Sie bitte zur Ruhe

Question 136

to shake about freely without resistance. Can be used of emotions he shook his head the wind shook the trees

Answer 136

Der W ind schüttelte die Bäume. Er schüttelte den Kopf.

Question 137

to shake something which stands firmly on its base and offers resistance, to shake loose the crisis shook the existing order

Answer 137

die Krise hat an der bestehenden Ordnung gerüttelt

Question 138

to shake from within, to make the foundations totter the earthquake shook the whole town my belief in him is shaken the sight of the devestation shook him deeply

Answer 138

Ein Erdbeben erschütterte die ganze Stadt. mein Glaube an ihn ist erschüttert der Anblick der Verwüstung hat ihn tief erschüttert

Question 139

shame, feeling of humiliation from a consciousness of having offended standards of propriety she went red from shame he has no shame

Answer 139

sie hat vor Scham errötert er hat kein Schamgefühl

Question 140

shame in the sense of disgrace he brought disgrace to the family it is a disgrace that he was not acquitted

Answer 140

Er hat seine ganze Fam ilie in Schande gebracht. Es ist eine Schande, daß er nicht freigesprochen wurde.

Question 141

shame, light sense what a shame

Answer 141

wie schade!

Question 142

to be ashamed I am ashamed to have to admit it

Answer 142

ich schäme mich, es gestehen zu müssen

Question 143

to make ashamed, to arouse shame in a person he looked deeply ashamed you put me to shame with your knowledge

Answer 143

er hat tief beschämt ausgesehen (not used with sein) Sie beschämen mich mit Ihren Kenntnissen

Question 144

shameless

Answer 144

schamlos

Question 145

barefaced, brazen that is a brazen lie

Answer 145

das ist eine unverschämte Lüge

Question 146

shameful, disgraceful

Answer 146

schändlich

Question 147

Form: visual form, to mean lines, outlines, structure three figures gradually became visible in the fog form, reference to the outlines of part of a body, or the shape of an object the shape of his face

Answer 147

drei Gestalten wurden allmählich im Nebel sichtbar die Form seines Gesichts

Question 148

form, non visual. forms of interaction the shorterned form of the word

Answer 148

Umgangsformen die verkürzte Form des Wortes

Question 149

the figure of a body a pretty figure

Answer 149

eine hübsche Figur

Question 150

figure, to mean 'build' a man of powerful build

Answer 150

ein Mann von kräftigem Wuchs

Question 151

a share when division cannot be measured exactly or clearly discerned she bore her shares of the costs more general, of intangibles You have contributed your part to the victory

Answer 151

Sie hat seinen Anteil an den Kosten getragen. Sie haben ihr Teil zu dem Siege beigetragen.

Question 152

a portion of food

Answer 152

die Portion

Question 153

to share equally to share something We must share the expenses equally We want to share the responsibility I had to share the room with him Wir share the responsibility for what happened

Answer 153

Wir müssen uns in die Ausgaben teilen Wir wollen uns in die Verantwortung teilen. Ich mußte das Zimmer mit ihm teilen Wir teilen die Verantwortung fü r das, was geschehen ist.

Question 154

to shoot dead, only as a hunting term. I shot the bird He was shot in the back I shot at him

Answer 154

ich habe den Vogel geschossen er wurde in den Rücken geschossen ich habe auf ihn geschossen

Question 155

to shoot dead

Answer 155

erschießen, totschießen

Question 156

to shorten, direct intervention, often unfavourably. reduction as a result of circumstances or habit, rather than direct intervention, subject is normally a thing. When a person, the reduction is more often favourable. through the decree of the king, the prisoners sentence was shortened We have shortened the waiting time for you You need to shorten your article

Answer 156

Durch den Erlaß des Königs wurde dem Gefangenen die Gefängnisstrafe verkürzt wir haben Ihnen die Wartezeit verkürzt Sie müssen Ihren Artikel kürzen

Question 157

to abbreviate, to represent the whole by a part, which becomes a sign of the whole. To cut a thing short such that it remains incomplete. Abbreviate this word I had to unfortunately shorten the discussion

Answer 157

Kürzen Sie dieses Wort ab Ich mußte leider die Unterredung abkürzen

Question 158

a radical cut in reference to a written matter you must cut down the article

Answer 158

sie müssen den Artikel stark zusammenstreichen

Question 159

to point out of a visible thing to point out of a fact or truth

Answer 159

hinzeigen auf hinweisen auf

Question 160

to show, most generally, to bring a thing before a person's eye I showed him the book the consequences show that he acted very thoughtlessly

Answer 160

Ich habe ihm das Buch gezeigt die Folgen zeigen, daß er sehr unbedacht handelte

Question 161

to show, to make an emotion or an attitude visible, like to evince He showed a great desire to see his home again they showed him great honour

Answer 161

Er bezeigte ein großes Verlangen, die Heimat wieder zu sehen. Sie bezeigten ihm viel Ehre.

Question 162

to show a person one's attutude by doing something for them. attention on the external act, often ceremonial he expressed his thanks to him (2) he wanted to present himself as a gentleman the attitude of mind He showed him great courtesy

Answer 162

er hat ihm Dankbarkeit erzeigt er hat sich ihm gegenüber dankbar erzeigt er hat sich als Gentleman erzeigt er hat ihm viel Gefälligkeit erwiesen

Question 163

his guilt is proved beyond doubt that proved to be false

Answer 163

sein Schuld ist einwandfrei erwiesen das hat sich als falsch erwiesen

Question 164

to prove, demonstrate, step by step to prove one's origin

Answer 164

seine Herkunft nachweisen

Question 165

to show, to impart instruction by showing. he was shown the door

Answer 165

er wurde zur Tür hinaus gewiesen

Question 166

a sign, a clear sign of an kind a sign, an intimation of something to come the light gave the sign to continue the signs of a political crisis are amassing

Answer 166

Das Licht gab das Zeichen zum Weiterfahren. Die Anzeichen einer politischen Krise häufen sich.

Question 167

silence, deliberate, of human beings silence, of any kind, animals or nature He kept his silence about this Silence was imposed on him the silence of the forest raised fantastic images in his mind

Answer 167

Er hat Stillschweigen darüber bewahrt. Stillschweigen wurde ihm auf erlegt. Das Schweigen des Waldes ließ phantastische Bilder in seiner Seele aufsteigen.

Question 168

single, one only, adjectivally a single example suffices he is ruled by a single thought

Answer 168

Ein einziges Beispiel genügt. Er ist von einem einzigen Gedanken beherrscht

Question 169

single, individual, taken separately, in relation to parts of a whole the volumes were sold separately

Answer 169

Die Bände werden einzeln verkauft

Question 170

to sink, literally and figuratively he has sunk in my regard the temperature is dropping

Answer 170

er ist in meiner Achtung gesunken die Temperatur sinkt

Question 171

to sink, to disappear beneath the surface. Figuratively to be absorbed in a state. he sank in the mud he sank into a deep melancholy

Answer 171

er ist im Schlamm versunken er ist in einer tiefen Melancholie versunken

Question 172

to sink transitively, to lower a thing gradually he lowered his head, the fishing rod in the water to sink transitively, so that it disappears completely and irrevocably he threw himself into his work

Answer 172

Er senkte die Angel ins Wasser, den Kopf. er versenkte sich in sine Arbeit

Question 173

to slip, literally, to loose one's footing to slip, to move unobserved He slipped on the ice the prisoner slipped by the guard

Answer 173

er ist auf dem Eise ausgeglitten der Gefangene ist an der Wache vorbei geschlüpft

Question 174

soil, film land, earth, ground (2)

Answer 174

der Boden die Erde

Question 175

cultivated or tilled ground (3)

Answer 175

der Boden, der Erdboden, der Acker

Question 176

some, adjective. A quantity that is more or less measurable. More used of substances. He requires a little more practice vaguer term used more of ideas or qualities I have observed the issue with some concern

Answer 176

er braucht noch etwas Übung Ich habe die Sache mit einiger Besorgnis beobachtet

Question 177

sound, any kind of sound, vibrations which impinge on the ear, often scientific. Figuratively means empty meaningless sound the speed of sound is less than that of light he moved away so that the sound of his voice was no longer to be heard

Answer 177

Die Geschwindigkeit des Schalles ist kleiner als die des Lichts. Er entfernte sich, so daß der Schall seiner Stimme nicht mehr zu hören war.

Question 178

sound, general, made by a living being. I heart suddently a sound, and directly after that a man appeared He made no sound

Answer 178

Ich hörte plötzlich einen Laut, und gleich darauf erschien ein M ann. Er gab keinen Laut von sich.

Question 179

a sound, musical, distinct, also used as the total effect of a number of sounds. Used for the 'sound' of prose. A sound, musical term, referring to pitsch the sound of the violin enthralled me the sound of his voice pleases me the tone of his voice aggravates me

Answer 179

Der Klang der Geige hielt mich gebannt. Der Klang seiner Stimme gefällt mir. Der Ton seiner Stimme geht mir auf die Nerven.

Question 180

a sound, indistinct and not loud I heard a sound under my window the sound of hail on the roof is not unpleasant

Answer 180

Ich hörte ein Geräusch unter meinem Fenster. Das Geräusch des Hagels auf dem Dach ist nicht unangenehm.

Question 181

sound, noise, loud and continuous the noise on the streets causes me not to sleep at night

Answer 181

Der Lärm auf den Straßen läßt mich nachts nicht schlafen.

Question 182

the sound of the waves on the beach always excites my phantasy

Answer 182

Das Rauschen der Wellen am Strand regt immer meine Phantasie an.

Question 183

to spare, to abstain from inflicting damage etc on people. (1 object) with one object, focus on actual doing to prevent this you must spare his feelings to look after a book to abstain from inflicting physical harm, sparing of life death spares noone

Answer 183

Sie müssen seine Gefühle schonen. ein Buch schonen Der Tod verschont niemanden.

Question 184

to spare (2 objects - to spare someone something) to abstain from bothering a person with a thing, trivial Spare me this idle talk to spare of more serious matters spare me this chagrin this sorrow to spare, reflexively, reproach rebuke. he could have spared himself the effort

Answer 184

verschonen Sie mich mit diesem Geschwätz Ersparen Sie mir den Verdruß, diesen Kummer. er hätte sich die Mühe sparen können

Question 185

use the butter sparingly he spared no expense, effort

Answer 185

gehen Sie sparsam mit der Butter um er hat keine Mühe, Kosten gespart, gescheut

Question 186

to spend time I spent my holidays by the sea

Answer 186

ich habemeine Ferien am Meer verbracht

Question 187

to spent time, in an aborbed state. He spent five years on his doctoral thesis He spent the last day of his holidays in the company of his friends

Answer 187

Er hat 5 Jahre mit seiner Doktorarbeit zugebracht. Er hat den letzten Tag seiner Ferien in Gesellschaft seiner Freunde zugebracht.

Question 188

to spread one thing over another. Generally, the tree spreads its branches widely over the lawn emphasis on 'out' the sea spreads before us the fire has spread the bird spreads its wings

Answer 188

Der Baum breitet seine Zweige weit über die Rasenfläche. Der Vogel breitet seine Flügel aus. Das Feuer hat sich ausgebreitet Das M eer breitete sich vor uns aus.

Question 189

to spread, of trivial things we spread th cover on the bed

Answer 189

wir haben die Decken auf das Bett gelegt

Question 190

to spread butter on bread, ointment on a wound (2)

Answer 190

streichen, schmieren

Question 191

to spread from one thing to another, rather than a general direction the fire spread to the neighbouring building cancer spreads to other organs

Answer 191

Das Feuer greift au f das Nebengebäude über. Der Krebs greift auf andere Organe über.

Question 192

to spread, to diffuse, disseminate over a wide areas. my friends are spread over the whole land the rumour spread very quickly this custom has spread everywhere

Answer 192

Meine Freunde sind über das ganze Land verbreitet. Diese Sitte hat sich überall verbreitet. Das Gerücht verbreitete sich sehr schnell.

Question 193

to spread, to distribute at fixed intervals over space and time you can spread the payments over some years the fortifications were distributed across a wide area

Answer 193

Die Befestigungen waren über eine weite Fläche verteilt. Sie können die Zahlungen über einige Jahre verteilen.

Question 194

to spread, to stretch a thing, the british empire extends over half the world to expand, of spheres of power to extend the borders of a state metal expands on heating

Answer 194

Das britische Reich dehnt sich über die halbe Welt. die Grenzen eines Staates ausdehnen Metall dehnt sich bei Erwärmung aus

Question 195

to strew he strew sand over the blood

Answer 195

Er streute Sand über das Blut.

Question 196

standard a standard reached the standard of the class is high a standard demanded he has placed high demands, which were only met in few cases

Answer 196

das Niveau der Klasse is hoch Er hat hohe Anforderungen gestellt, denen nur in seltenen Fällen entsprochen worden ist.

Question 197

standard, established by custom, consent etc

Answer 197

die Norm

Question 198

a measuring rod, standard we apply the usual standards

Answer 198

Wir legen die üblichen Maßstäbe an.

Question 199

to state, statement. Precision and detail implied, often of officials. No precise time was stated He knowingly made false statements

Answer 199

Er hat wissentlich falsche Angaben gemacht. Keine genaue Zeit wurde angegeben.

Question 200

to state, statement. Can mean to ascertain, to make sure. Can also mean to state something which has been established this statement does not suffice, I want to have proof the policeman established that he had been driving on the wrong side

Answer 200

darüber gesagt (same comment as on previous example). Der Polizist stellte fest, daß er auf der falschen Seite gefahren war.

Question 201

to state, statement, to assert, maintain, unproved though forceful He maintained that he left at 7 all his assertions were refuted, challenged

Answer 201

Er behauptete, daß er um sieben Uhr fortgegangen sei. A lle seine Behauptungen wurden widerlegt, angezweifelt.

Question 202

state, statement, expound, exposition. He expounded the problem very clearly his exposition of the situation was exemplary

Answer 202

er hat das Problem sehr klar dargelegt Seine Darlegung des Sachverhalts war mustergültig.

Question 203

to state, statement, to give an account of, suggesting narrative with details his account of the situation had many holes his account of the case was not completely without bias

Answer 203

Seine Darstellung der Lage hatte viele Lücken. Seine Darstellung des Falles war nicht ganz unvoreingenommen.

Question 204

to state, statement, to draw up in words he expressed the issue very precisely

Answer 204

er hat das Thema sehr genau formuliert

Question 205

to state, statement, communicate, often of an official

Answer 205

mitteilen Mitteilung

Question 206

to state, statement: statement of a witness in law, expression of a theme in art or literature the statement of the accused was drawn up in writing and he signed them this was the last important expression of cubism

Answer 206

Die Aussage des Angeklagten war schriftlich verfaßt und er Unterzeichnete sie. Dies war die letzte wichtige Aussage des Kubismus.

Question 207

circumstances

Answer 207

die Umstände

Question 208

the state, sense of conditions, relation to persons. the condition of his health is concerning he is in a state of highest agitation the state, consciously planned, standard of fitness the state of research is satisfactory the house is in good condition

Answer 208

Der Zustand seiner Gesundheit ist besorgniserregend. Er befindet sich in einem Zustand der höchsten Aufregung. der Stand der Forschung ist befriedigend das Haus ist gut im Stand

Question 209

a state of affairs, relation of these affairs to one another he lives beyond his means under the present conditions travel will not be enjoyable

Answer 209

er lebt über seine Verhältnisse Unter den gegenwärtigen Verhältnissen bereitet einem das Reisen wenig Freude.

Question 210

to stop, to bring, come, to a motionless state. Intransitive, of vehicles to mean a regular, prescribed stop. Of persons, leaves the question of the prescription and duration open. The tram stops here I stopped my promenade infront of the castle We can stop here for dinner

Answer 210

die Straßenbahn hält hier ich habe auf meinem Spaziergang vor dem Schloß gehalten wir können hier für das Mittagessen halten

Question 211

to stop, of persons a temporary stop. With vehicles, intransitively, suggests the stop is nor prescribed, transitively it is general. the tram stopped between two stops the car stopped infront of the door I stopped infront of the castle and looked around for a moment

Answer 211

Die Straßenbahn hielt zwischen zwei Haltestellen an. Das Auto hat vor der Tür angehalten. Ich hielt vor dem Schloß an und sah mich einen Augenblick um

Question 212

to stop, only transitive, to stop permanentla, to delay. We must stop the enemy by all means stormy weather delayed the ship

Answer 212

Wir müssen den Feind mit allen M itteln aufhalten. Stürmisches Wetter hat das S ch iff auf gehalten

Question 213

to intercept an object, prevent it from reaching its goal, transitive only we need curtains, which block light the walls are thick enough to keep any sound out

Answer 213

Wir brauchen Vorhänge, die das Licht abhalten. Die Mauern sind dick genug, um jeden Lärm abzuhalten.

Question 214

a final stop the soldiers had to stop at the barricades

Answer 214

Die Soldaten mußten vor den Barrikaden haltmachen.

Question 215

to stop, applied to persons leaves open the question of whether the stop is momentary or intentional. Implies standing. Applied to machinery or verhicles, suggests defect. I stopped at the corner and looked around me My car stopped suddenly

Answer 215

ich blieb an der Ecke stehen und sah mich um Mein Auto ist plötzlich stehen geblieben.

Question 216

to cause something to stop: of something or someone in a headlong motion. With effort he brought the car to a stop Of something that revolves regularly he brought the machine to a halt

Answer 216

mit Mühe brachte er das Auto zum Stehen er brachte die Maschine zum Stillstand

Question 217

to stop one's own activity he stoped asking it has stopped raining Stop with this nonesense

Answer 217

er hörte auf, zu fragen es hat zu regnen aufgehört Hören Sie mit dem Unsinn auf use of 'mit' is more familiar than infinitive

Question 218

to stop of something explosive or violent he stopped cursing

Answer 218

er hielt mit dem Fluchen ein

Question 219

to involuntarily and suddenly stop. as he heard shorts from the street, he ceased to speak to stop through an act of will he stopped his speech, to turn to the chairperson

Answer 219

Als er Schüsse von der Straße hörte, hielt er in seiner Rede inne. Er hielt in seiner Rede an, um sich an den Vorsitzenden zu wenden.

Question 220

we must put a stop to their activities (3) the police dissolved the gathering the payments were suspended

Answer 220

Wir müssen ihren Umtrieben ein Ende machen/Einhalt tun/gebieten Die Polizei löste die Versammlung auf (dissolved). Die Zahlungen sind eingestellt worden (suspended).

Question 221

strange, unkown to one this handwriting is unknown to me

Answer 221

diese Handschrift ist mir fremd

Question 222

strange, sensuously strange strange, rare in its occurance peculiar

Answer 222

sonderbar seltsam merkwürdig

Question 223

to strenthen, to restore from weakness to normal strength I would like for my explanations to contribute to strengthening your decision to strengthen further what is already strong, to reinforce That only strengthens my determination To strengthen, to confirm an attidue of mind that confirms him in his belief that confirms my opinion to increase physical energy the soup will restore you

Answer 223

Ich möchte, daß meine Ausführungen dazu beitragen, Ihren Entschluß zu stärken. Das verstärkt nur noch meine Entschlossenheit. das bestärkt ihn in seinem Glauben das bestärkt meine Auffassung die Suppe wird Sie schon kräftigen

Question 224

to hit, to deal a blow he hit him as hard as he could he hit him in the face

Answer 224

Er schlug ihn so hart, wie er nur konnte. er hat ihm ins Gesicht geschlagen

Question 225

he hit his head against the wall the waves hit against the bang

Answer 225

er hat mit dem Kopt gegen die Wand geschlagen die Wellen schlagen ans Ufer

Question 226

to collide with a sharp jerk or knock He knocked his head into the wall He thrust a dagger into his heart

Answer 226

er stieß mit dem Kopf gegen die Wand er stieß ihm den Dolch ins Herz

Question 227

to collide of two moving objects

Answer 227

zusammenstoßen

Question 228

to collide of two moving vehicles, one of which usually runs on rails the train collided with the car the car was hit by the train

Answer 228

Der Zug faßte das Auto. Das Auto wurde von der Eisenbahn gefaßt (or: erfaßt)

Question 229

to collide, smaller collision, often if the smaller vehicle strikes the side of the bigger vehicle or if two vehicles not on rails collide My car hit the train his car hit mine directly

Answer 229

Mein Auto fuhr in die Eisenbahn. Sein Auto fuhr direkt in meines

Question 230

to collide of a vehicle which strikes another person or vehicle He was hit by the tram I hit the other car lightly

Answer 230

Er wurde von der Straßenbahn angefahren. Ich habe das andere A uto leicht angefahren

Question 231

to hit, when a vehicle or ship hits a stationary object which juts up in its path the ship struck a rock

Answer 231

Das Schiff lief auf einen Felsen auf.

Question 232

the plan succeeded

Answer 232

der Plan ist gelungen

Question 233

to suffer When this is a permanent state when the suffering is on one or more occassions he suffers from megolomania She suffers under his jibes to suffer, to undergo, to be subjected to an external evil They suffered losses, harm

Answer 233

Er leidet an, unter, Größenwahnanfällen. Sie leidet unter seinen Sticheleien. Sie haben Verlüste, Schaden erlitten

Question 234

to suggest, in the sense of propose He suggested to me a way out of the dilemma

Answer 234

Er schlug mir einen Ausweg aus dem Dilemma vor.

Question 235

to suggest, to cause an idea, which may initiate a train of thought, awaken a desire etc His stories suggested to me, that I could have earned a lot of money

Answer 235

seine Geschichten brachten mich darauf, daß ich viel Geld verdienen könnte

Question 236

to suggest, to suggest something to someone as the obvious or natural thing to do, subject usually a person I suggested to him that he should expand his business

Answer 236

Ich legte ihm nahe, daß er sein Geschäft erweitern solle.

Question 237

to suggest, in the strict sense of insinuating a thing into someone's mind through tricks or hypnosis

Answer 237

suggerieren

Question 238

to suggest, in the sense of inspire his experience as a field doctor inspired in him the basic idea of the poem

Answer 238

Ein Erlebnis als Feldarzt hat ihm den Grundgedanken des Gedichts eingegeben,

Question 239

to suggest, to stimulate, to prompt the production of something by stimulating suggestions he caused/helped to cause my essay about Rilke

Answer 239

er hat meinen Aufsatz über Rilke angeregt

Question 240

to suggest, mostly to indicate, command like He suggested the form that the article should have He indicated that I should immediately get the money

Answer 240

Er deutete die Form an, die der A rtikel haben sollte. Er deutete mir an, daß ich das G eld sofort abholen sollte

Question 241

to suggest, to point to the existence of something not fully revealed. Refers to things likely ot become a reality, not as sensuous experience The last decision suggests war his facial expression suggested that he was anxious

Answer 241

Die letzte Entscheidung deutet auf K rieg (hin). Sein Gesichtsausdruck deutete darauf hin, daß er Angst hatte

Question 242

to suggest, to allow an inference, which is presented as more definite. indeed, the price suggests that eggs have become sparse

Answer 242

Schon der Preis läßt darauf schließen, daß Eier sehr knapp geworden sind.

Question 243

suggest, implying the desirability or advisability of a thing. the beauty of the place presented a longer stay as desirable the

Answer 243

Die Schönheit des Ortes ließ einen längeren Aufenthalt als wünschenswert erscheinen

Question 244

to suggest, to evoke a sensuous experience, of recall the wind suggested a sobbing person to suggest as a sensuous experience, in art, not fully revealed Mörikes Nachtgedichte bring to mind the secrecy of the nascent nature

Answer 244

Der W ind erinnerte an einen schluchzenden Menschen. Mörikes Nachtgedichte lassen das Geheimnisvolle der werdenden N atur ahnen.

Question 245

to suggest, of accusations, to impute, to insinuate Do you mean to suggest that I am lying?

Answer 245

Wollen S ie mir unterstellen, daß ich lüge?

Question 246

to suit or to fit: the suit fits I have nothing that would be fit/suit the time that you have suggested does not work for me Such a position would suit me excellently These married people do not suit each other red does not suit your complexion

Answer 246

der Anzug passt ich habe nichts, was passen würde Die Zeit, die Sie Vorschlägen, paßt mir schlecht. Eine solche Stellung würde mir ausgezeichnet passen. Diese Eheleute passen nicht zueinander. Rot paßt nicht zu ihrer Gesichtsfarbe.

Question 247

to be suitable for a certain capacity or function. Inherent qualities Manifestation in practice He does not suit the role He is does fit being a teacher

Answer 247

Er paßt, eignet sich, nicht fü r die Rolle. Er paßt, eignet sich, nicht zum Lehrer.

Question 248

to fit, to be the right size or shape the lid fits exactly on the pot The drawer does not fit the cupboard

Answer 248

Der Deckel paßt genau auf den Topf. Die Schublade paßt nicht in den Schrank.

Question 249

to suit, of clothes The dress suits her well

Answer 249

das Kleid steht ihr gut

Question 250

to agree with in reference to food Spiced dishes do not agree with me

Answer 250

Gewürzte Speisen bekommen mir nicht.

Question 251

to suit, to adapt one thing to another He suited his words to the seriousness of the situation

Answer 251

Er paßte seine Worte dem Ernst der Lage an.

Question 252

suitable, appropriate he is not suited to this environment a well fitting dress (2) a befitting answer a commensurate salary

Answer 252

er ist für diese Umgebung nicht geeignet ein gut passende/sitzende Kleid eine schickliche Antwort ein angemessener Lohn

Question 253

to support, to prop one object by another to keep it from falling. the tunnel must be supported he supported his old mother so that she could more easily climb the stairs to give strength to a plan or argument: active, passive he supported the plan actively he supported his point of view with wellfounded proofs his position was based on the following point

Answer 253

Die Brücke, der Stollen, mußte gestützt werden. Er stützte seine alte M utter, damit sie leichter die Treppen steigen konnte. Er hat den Plan tatkräftig unterstützt. Er hat seinen Standpunkt mit wohlfundierten Beweisen gestützt. Sein Standpunkt stützt sich au f folgende Tatsache.

Question 254

suspicion based on the observation of signs in the object suspected, more objective, no pluralisation his delay incited my suspicion my suspicion that he had done this showed itself as founded

Answer 254

Sein Zögern erregte meinen Verdacht. M ein Verdacht, daß er es getan hatte, erwies sich als begründet

Question 255

a suspicion, state of mind, due to character and the like He harbours an uncertain suspicion against me

Answer 255

Er hat, hegt, einen unbestimmten Argwohn gegen mich.

Question 256

suspicion, not negative, with reference to a fact, glimpse not long term I have an inkling that he will come reluctantly

Answer 256

Ich habe eine Ahnung, daß er ungern kommen wird.

Question 257

suspicious, arousing suspicion he looks suspicious

Answer 257

er sieht verdächtig aus

Question 258

suspicious, as a character trate He has become suspicious with age

Answer 258

Er ist in seinem Alter argwöhnisch geworden.

Question 259

suspicious, in the sense of distrustful I am always mistrustful when he speaks so I was perhaps to mistrustful of him

Answer 259

Ich bin immer mißtrauisch, wenn er so redet. Ich war vielleicht zu mißtrauisch gegen ihn.

Question 260

one is suddenly made distrustful the comment made me suspicious

Answer 260

die Bemerkung machte mich stutzig

Question 261

an unsuspecting creature

Answer 261

ein argloses Geschöpf

Question 262

to suspect, to accuse mentally of wrong-doing. I am suspicious of him he is suspected of the murder I suspect him of having stolen the money

Answer 262

ich habe ihn im Verdacht Er steht im Verdacht des Mordes. Ich habe ihn im Verdacht, das G eld gestohlen zu haben.

Question 263

to throw suspicion on He throws suspicion on my intentions

Answer 263

er verdächtigt meine Absichten

Question 264

to be disposed to see evil, to think evil of He distrusts foreigners he suspects me of the theft he suspects that they have evil intentions

Answer 264

er beargwöhnt die Fremden Er beargwöhnt mich des Diebstahls. Er argwöhnt, daß sie böse Absichten haben. (used for daß clauses)

Question 265

to doubt the innnocence of I doubt his plans, his judgement

Answer 265

Ich mißtraue seinen Plänen, seinem Urteil

Question 266

to swallow active I swallowed a lot of water whilst swimming

Answer 266

Ich habe beim Schwimmen viel Wasser geschluckt.

Question 267

to swallow, denoting completed action, to get rid of a thing. TO make disappear by opening the jaws. To repress feelings from within. He swallowed the pit The waves swallowed him The darkness swallowed him

Answer 267

er hat den Kern verschluckt die Wellen haben ihn verschluckt die Dunkelheit verschluckte ihn

Question 268

to take, from a place or another person to oneself, with one's hand. Activity is implied. Purposes of the agent are implied He took themoney that was offered him He took the plate from the table he took the letters out of the drawer the piano was taken out of the living room Take the chairs away I will get myself another portion he took the pistol from him

Answer 268

Er nahm das Geld, das ihm gereicht wurde. Er nahm den Teller vom Tisch. Er nahm die Briefe aus der Schublade Das Klavier wurde aus dem Wohnzimmer genommen. Nehmen Sie diese Stühle weg. ich werde mir eine zweite Portion nehmen er nahm die Pistole von ihm

Question 269

to take, to deprive The news took away all the joy of the excursion their hard fought rights were once again taken from them

Answer 269

Die Nachricht hat mir alle Freude an dem Ausflug genommen. Ihre schwer erkämpften Rechte wurden ihnen ivieder genommen.

Question 270

to hire, to engage, to buy, to accept, to seize, to borrow he took the bus to the station take a seat he is taking lessons

Answer 270

er nahm den Bus zum Bahnhof nehmen Sie Platz er nimmt Stunden

Question 271

to take steps

Answer 271

Schritte tun

Question 272

to take a bath

Answer 272

ein Bad nehmen

Question 273

to take a turn

Answer 273

eine Wendung nehmen

Question 274

to make an attempt

Answer 274

einen Anlauf nehmen

Question 275

to accept as I accept him as he is I take it as a good sign

Answer 275

Ich nehme ihn so wie er ist. Ich nehme es für ein günstiges Zeichen.

Question 276

to react in an emotional way in fixed phrases to take something seriously, lightly, heavily, to heart

Answer 276

Etwas ernst, leicht, schwer, (sich) zu Herzen, nehmen.

Question 277

to arrogate oneself power

Answer 277

Macht an sich nehmen

Question 278

to accept or assume something onerous I assumed responsibility I accept the consequences

Answer 278

ich nehme die Verantwortung, die Folgen auf mich

Question 279

to make use of

Answer 279

etwas in Anspruch nehmen

Question 280

to accept, adopt or assume To accept a challenge

Answer 280

Eine Herausforderung annehmen.

Question 281

the taking of someone or something into something else The hall will take no more people

Answer 281

Der Saal nimmt niemand mehr auf.

Question 282

to take away in the sense of depriving a person of the free use or enjoyment of something. That took my breath, appetite, away

Answer 282

das hat mir den Atem, den Appetit benommen

Question 283

to take food, drink, to capture, to take a seat the medicine must be taken three times daily He has taken on an incomprehensible manner

Answer 283

Diese M edizin muß dreimal täglich eingenommen werden Er hat eine unverständliche Haltung eingenommen.

Question 284

to take from, to infer I have taken from your words that you think differently now

Answer 284

Ich habe aus Ihren Worten entnommen, daß Sie je tz t anders denken.

Question 285

to apprehend the thief was arrested

Answer 285

der Dieb wurde festgenommen

Question 286

to take something unpleasant passively, to accept He took it from us without demur

Answer 286

er nahm das von uns hin

Question 287

to take over, to assume could you take over the supervision now? you must assume the responsibility

Answer 287

Können Sie jetz t die Aufsicht übernehmen? Sie müssen die Verantwortung übernehmen

Question 288

to take, to convey to a destination. To take to a destination and then leave. I'll take him to the station She took the children from england to america The ship took the refugees to their new home

Answer 288

Ich werde ihn an den Bahnhof bringen. Sie brachte die Kinder von England nach Amerika. Das S ch iff brachte die Flüchtlinge in ihre neue Heimat.

Question 289

to take with one, used of gifts They brought her a present

Answer 289

Sie brachten ihr ein Geschenk mit.

Question 290

to take with one on foot or in a vehicle, to give a person a lift, friendly We took him with on our excursion he took her with to the theatre

Answer 290

Wir haben ihn auf unseren Ausflug mitgenommen. Er nahm sie ins Theater mit.

Question 291

to take, to lead he took us through the museum Thomas Mann leads us in Zauberberg through the whole european world of the pre war period

Answer 291

Er führte uns durch das Museum Thomas Mann führt uns im ‘ Zauberberg ’ durch die ganze europäische Welt der Vorkriegszeit.

Question 292

to take, to carry, in the hand or on the body. We must take the table to another room he took his letter to the post office

Answer 292

wir müssen den Tisch in das andere Zimmer hinübertragen er hat den Brief auf die Post getragen

Question 293

to transport goods in an organised way, by a firm, the railways etc the train will take these goods

Answer 293

Die Eisenbahn wird diese Güter befördern.

Question 294

to take, meaning to interpret in a certain way How should I take this remark? I took the remark differently

Answer 294

wie soll ich diese Bemerkung auffassen? Ich habe die Bemerkung anders aufgefasst

Question 295

to take a thing with equanimity, as in to bear

Answer 295

vertragen

Question 296

to take or derive an emotional experience from He takes pleasure, joy, in your being here

Answer 296

Er findet Freude, Vergnügen, an Ihrem Hiersein.

Question 297

to conceive an emotional attitude towards this family has taken a like to him

Answer 297

Diese Familie hat eine Neigung zu ihm gefaßt.

Question 298

the plan would rake a lot of time, money

Answer 298

der Plan würde viel Zeit, Geld erfordern

Question 299

to teach, where the teacher is being superior He lectured us on the true state of things

Answer 299

er belehrte uns über die wahre Sachlage

Question 300

to teach, draws attention to the teacher and subject rather than methods. Used of university teachers but rarely of school teachers he taught at the technical university he taught me to swim patience can not be taught

Answer 300

Er lehrt an der technischen Hochschule. Er lehrte mich schwimmen. Die Geduld kann nicht gelehrt werden. (passive not possible with personal subject)

Question 301

to teach, to instruct, focusing on methods, school teachers He teaches history he gave me swimming lessons

Answer 301

er unterrichtet Geschichte Er hat mir Schwimmunterricht gegeben.

Question 302

to teach, modest, casual instruction, to get something in someone's head. He taught me german (probably more like helped teach me)

Answer 302

Er hat mir Deutsch beigebracht.

Question 303

to tempt, strong and serious but not necessarily bad to tempt fate providence I am tempted to accept your offer

Answer 303

Das Schicksal, die Vorsehung, versuchen. Ich bin versucht, Ihr Angebot anzunehmen.

Question 304

to tempt, more conversationally each time that I am here I am tempted not to leave

Answer 304

Jedesmal, wenn ich hier bin, komme ich in Versuchung, nicht mehr wegzugehen.

Question 305

to entice, allure general, takes an object something conceived as bad, used with infinitive, used adjectivally your offer is tempting a tempting offer the beautiful weather tempted us to go out I was tempted to follow his advice

Answer 305

Ihr Angebot lockt mich sehr ein verlockender Angebot Das schöne Wetter verlockte uns auszugehen. Ich war verlockt, seinen Ratschlägen zu folgen

Question 306

term, a word or expression with a precise meaning (3)

Answer 306

das Wort der Ausdruck der Begriff

Question 307

term, meaning designation that is a fitting term for such a case

Answer 307

Das ist eine passende Bezeichnung fü r einen solchen Fall.

Question 308

term, in the sense of condition such terms are unacceptable

Answer 308

Solche Bedingungen sind unannehmbar.

Question 309

they are on friendly terms

Answer 309

Sie haben freundschaftliche Beziehungen zueinander (are on friendly terms...) .

Question 310

in terms of he assesses the situation in terms of ethics he sees all in terms of money

Answer 310

Er beurteilt die Situation von der Ethik her. Er sieht alles vom Gelde her.

Question 311

to thank informal formal

Answer 311

danken sich bei jdm bedanken (though not used for the first person present)

Question 312

to thank, to have to thank, to ower of intention of consequence I have my job thanks to him He owes his unstable life to the tense relations of the parental house

Answer 312

meine Stellung habe ich ihm zu verdanken Sein unstetes Leben dankt er den gespannten Verhältnissen des Elternhauses.

Question 313

then, in all senses except from at that time at that time since then til then

Answer 313

dann damals seither, seitdem bis dahin

Question 314

therefore, most objective, introduces a statement of the effect of the cause given in the preceding clause. Only objectively used As a result it has not rained for four months, as a result the grass withered

Answer 314

daher kommt es, daß Es hat vier Monate lang nicht geregnet, daher verdorrt das Gras

Question 315

therefore, emphatic, less objective, introudces a statement of an action or an attitude and follows a statement of the motives for this. 'that is why' he was very unreliable, which is why I fired him

Answer 315

Er war sehr unzuverlässig, darum habe ich ihn entlassen.

Question 316

therefore, vague connection of result. In consideration of what preceded, on that account. It must be preceded by a clause setting out the circumstances taken into account He has not the necessary skills, therefore we can't take him on

Answer 316

Er hat nicht die nötigen Kenntnisse, deshalb können wir ihn nicht anstellen.

Question 317

thin, having little fat thin, having little thickness or substance lacking what is regarded as sufficient

Answer 317

mager dünn dürftig

Question 318

to think, to have an opinion, to indicate surprise that an opinion one has held has proved erroneous, or when one seeks confirmation. in the sense of believe I believed you had already payed I thought you had already paid

Answer 318

Ich glaubte, Sie hätten schon bezahlt. Ich dachte, Sie hätten schon bezahlt.

Question 319

to think of, to direct ones thoughts towards, to call to mind. to think of, about I did not think of that that did not occur to me I did not think about that

Answer 319

ich habe nicht daran gedacht das ist mir nicht eingefallen ich habe nicht darüber nachgedacht

Question 320

to have an opinion with regard to value: use with the indefinitve pronouns Concrete content What do you think of the plan I think little of the plan I think well of him

Answer 320

was halten Sie von dem Plan Ich halte nicht viel von dem Plan ich denke nur Gutes von ihm

Question 321

to conceive or to entertain the notion of doing something less firm firm I think I shall go tomorrow I thought I would wait here I believe I will go home

Answer 321

ich denke/gedenke, morgen wegzugehen Ich dachte, ich würde hier warten ich glaube, ich werde nach Hause gehen

Question 322

the statue is thought of as powerful

Answer 322

die Statue wird als kraftvoll gedacht

Question 323

thought, a mental image formed in the provess of thinking, a notion a thought suddenly occurred to me the thought of parting occupied me greatly

Answer 323

Ein Gedanke fiel mir plötzlich ein. Der Gedanke an deinen Abschied beschäftigt mich sehr

Question 324

thought, noun, the activity of thinking in thought and deed he is unpredictable

Answer 324

Im Denken und im Handeln ist er gleich unberechenbar

Question 325

reflection, activity, not content intense reflection is needed he was lost in thought

Answer 325

Angestrengtes Nachdenken tut not. Er war in Nachdenken versunken.

Question 326

I had no intention of offending you

Answer 326

ich dachte nicht daran, Sie zu beleidigen

Question 327

thoughtfull

Answer 327

gedankenvoll

Question 328

thinking, adjective, contrast to rash, unthinking suggests an examination of all sides, with a view to action That is a well considered plan Suggests caution and doubt He has a 'thoughtful' expression circumspect, slowness he spoke slowly/with thought thinking, level-headed He is a thoughtful artist

Answer 328

Das ist ein wohl überlegter Plan. Er hat einen nachdenklichen Gesichtsausdruck. Er sprach s e h r bedächtig. er ist ein besonnener Künstler

Question 329

considerate attentive

Answer 329

rücksichtsvoll aufmerksam

Question 330

thoughtless, blank mind, unthinking I sat for hours blankly not reflecting sufficiently I was thoughtless enough to tell him my plans without thinking (not accusatory)

Answer 330

I habe stundenlang gedankenlos da gesessen Ich war unbedacht/unüberlegt/unbesonnen genug, ihm meine Pläne mitzuteilen unbedacht

Question 331

to threaten, suggesting the immediacy of violenc action, not a threat of future action I felt myself physically threatened to threat, weaker or more remote action, often nothing more than an attitude a storm is coming he gave us a threatening look

Answer 331

Ich fühle mich bedroht. Ein Sturm droht. Er gab uns einen drohenden Blick

Question 332

to sway from side to side, tall and slender objects the branch is swaying heavily in the wind As he stood up, he swayed and then fell

Answer 332

der Zweig schwankt heftig im Winde als er aufstand, schwankte er und schlug dann hin

Question 333

to sway, focus on inner instability, rather than a wide range, of broad based objects the building sways

Answer 333

das Gebäude wankt

Question 334

to reel, to lurch, disorderly movement he lurched a few steps and then collapsed he stumbled in the open dooe

Answer 334

Er taumelte ein paar Schritte und sackte dann zusammen. Er taumelte in die offene Tür hinein.

Question 335

to stagger, of walking, without falling the drunk staggered over the road

Answer 335

Der Betrunkene torkelte über die Straße.

Question 336

to rattle, sway of objects loosely attached to another object the sign with the number is so loosely attached to the car that it wobbles

Answer 336

Das Schild mit der Nummer ist so locker am Wagen angebracht, daß es wackelt

Question 337

I rocked the baby in my arms and it fell asleep right away

Answer 337

Ich schaukelte das Baby in meinen Armen, und es schlief sofort ein

Question 338

to touch. To touch lightly, not of forceful contact or pressure, or the laying hold of a thing with the whole hand. he barely touched the trigger and the gun went off In this pond I can touch the bottom Can you touch your toes with zour hands Don't touch these flowers I have touched upon this subject

Answer 338

Er berührte bloß den Hahn, und das Gewehr ging los. In diesem Teich kann ich den Boden berühren. Können Sie die Zehen mit den Händen berühren? Berühren Sie diese Blumen nicht. Ich habe dieses Thema berührt.

Question 339

to touch, negatively He never touches alcohol he has not touched his soup I won't touch the money

Answer 339

Alkoholische Getränke rührt er nie an Er hat seine Suppe nicht angerührt das Geld werde ich nicht anrühren

Question 340

to make contact with a thing with the hand, ofen in terms of safe or not sage If you touch the dog, it will bite you

Answer 340

wenn Sie den Hund anfassen, wird er beißen

Question 341

to touch, to feel, to finger He touched the wound to ascertain its sensitivity

Answer 341

Er betastete die Wunde, um ihre Empfindlichkeit festzustellen.

Question 342

to touch emotionally his fate touched me deeply to interfere with, with actual contact don't interefere with/touch my papers

Answer 342

Ihr Schicksal hat mich tief gerührt. Rühren Sie nicht an meine Papiere.

Question 343

it is a work that does not appeal to the imagination

Answer 343

Es ist ein Werk, das die Phantasie nicht anspricht

Question 344

what you are saying does not touch the core of the problem

Answer 344

Was S ie sagen, dringt nicht bis zum Kern des Problems vor.

Question 345

to trouble, to agitate mentally and spiritually, to bring distress. What bothers me, is that the child is not progressing in school The unnatural silence disquieted him

Answer 345

Was mir Sorgen macht, ist, daß das K in d in der Schule nicht vorwärts kommt. Die unnatürliche Stille beunruhigte ihn

Question 346

to trouble, to put to exertion or inconvenience by asking for some service. I am sorry to bother you but would you?`

Answer 346

Es tut mir leid, daß ich Sie bemühen muß, aber würden S i e . . . ?

Question 347

to pester I wouldn't like to pester you with such a request to cause bother to his forgetfullness causes me bother to burden someone We don't want to burden you with the care of the children

Answer 347

Ich möchte Sie nicht mit einer solchen Bitte belästigen. Wir wollten ihr nicht mit der Sorge um die Kinder zur Last fallen. Seine Vergesslichkeit macht mir viel zu schaffen.

Question 348

to trouble, with physical distress (2)

Answer 348

plagen quälen (strong)

Question 349

to trouble to put into counfused motion her eyes darkened the sky darkened something troubled the good mood

Answer 349

ihre Augen haben sich getrübt der Himmel trübte sich etwas trübte die gute Stimmung

Question 350

he never takes the trouble to tell someone when he can't come

Answer 350

Er gibt sich nicht mal die M ühe, es einem zu sagen, wenn er nicht kommen kann

Question 351

trouble, exertion that inconveniences He spend a lot of time and effort on it he only succeeded with unbelievable effort

Answer 351

Er hat viel Zeit und M ühe darauf verwendet. Es gelang ihm nur nach unglaublicher M ühe.

Question 352

concerns anxieties distress caused by want complaint, difficulties causing physical distress a continuing irritation

Answer 352

die Sorge, der Kummer der Not die Beschwerden der Verdruß

Question 353

to be a nuisance to someone I don't want to be a nuisance to him

Answer 353

ich möchte ihm nicht zur Last/lästig fallen

Question 354

public disturbances

Answer 354

die Unruhen

Question 355

to trust, referring to character. Must be used in the sense of regarding a thing (not a person) as reliable on a particular occassion. I don't trust him I don't know how far I can trust him at all I don't trust his word

Answer 355

ich traue ihm nicht ich weiß nicht, wieweit ich ihm überhaupt trauen kann ich traue seinem Wort nicht

Question 356

to trust a person or some quality they have, or action they perform, but not a thing, with reference to what is expected the object will or will not do in a specific manner. I trust him not to betray me I trust his common sense I trust in his talent to get himself out of these difficulties I trust in his common sense

Answer 356

Ich vertraue ihm, daß er mich nicht verraten wird. Ich vertraue seinem gesunden Menschenverstand (dative for negative colouring) Ich vertraue auf sein Talent, daß er sich aus dieser Schwierigkeit ziehen wird. Ich vertraue auf seinen gesunden Menschenverstand.

Question 357

to trust, to think capable of bad as well as good, can be used ironically you can trust him to let you down

Answer 357

Sie können es ihm Zutrauen, Sie im Stich zu lassen

Question 358

I don't trust mysef to touch that issue

Answer 358

ich getraue mich nicht das Thema zu berühren

Question 359

To trust that one will... I trust that he will attain the approval for me

Answer 359

ich vertraue darauf, daß er die Erlaubnis für mich erlangen wird (only vertrauen auf can be used this way)

Question 360

trust, confidence, faith, noun intimate less intimate I had no trust in him I have no trust in your diplomatic abilities

Answer 360

Ich hatte kein Vertrauen zu ihm Ich habe kein Vertrauen in deine diplomatischen Fähigkeiten I have no more trust in him (let's say the husband) Ich habe kein Zutrauen mehr zu ihm.

Question 361

a trusting, confiding person confidential familiar or well known

Answer 361

zutraulich vertraulich vertraut

Question 362

a high degree of confidence in something happening as onewants to. My confidence/expectation that the victory would be ours was unshakeable I have confidence in him

Answer 362

Meine Zuversicht, daß der Sieg unser sein würde, war unerschütterlich. ich setze Zuversicht auf ihn (only possible construction of persons)

Question 363

to try, to submit to a test I tested his dependability

Answer 363

Ich habe seine Zuverlässigkeit geprüft.

Question 364

to test the value of a thing by experiment a tested means, a tested friend This medicine must first be tested

Answer 364

Ein erprobtes M ittel, ein erprobter Freund, ein erprobter Wein. Diese Arznei muß erst mal erprobt werden.

Question 365

to have stood the test of time this system, this method has stood the test of time

Answer 365

Dieses System, diese Methode, hat sich bewährt.

Question 366

to turn, more dignified, consciousness of action. Appears in weak and strong form: to turn emphasising the result, sudden or quick, when used reflexively a phrase denoting direction is used to turn emphasising the operation of turning in its stages, slow, partial, can be used intransitively He turned his head he turned his face from the judge he directed his view upwards he turned the car I turned suddenly I turned slowly

Answer 366

er hat den kopf gewandt/gewendet er hat das Gesicht von dem Richter abgewandt er hat den Blick nach oben gewandt er hat den Wagen gewendet ich habe mich umgewandt ich habe mich umgewendet

Question 367

to turn, to face or go the opposite direction, or sometimes, a partial turn. She turned her back to him

Answer 367

sie hat ihm den Rücken gekehrt

Question 368

to turn on an axis, to bring into a new position, though not upside down he turned the key the water turns the wheel he turned around so as not to have to look at him He tossed and turned in his sleep

Answer 368

er hat den Schlüssel umgedreht das Wasser dreht das Rad Sie drehte sigh um, um ihn nicht ansehen zu müssen. Er dreht sich viel im Schlaf (um).

Question 369

to turn in a new direction, followed by a preposition turn right

Answer 369

biegen Sie rechts ab, ein

Question 370

to retrace one's steps because one has gone the wrong way to turn around but to stay where one is

Answer 370

umkehren sich umkehren

Question 371

he twisted the story

Answer 371

er had die geschichte verdreht

Question 372

to understand both intellectually and to to be able to do something he understands political tactics he knows how to get the best from a student

Answer 372

er versteht sich auf die politische Taktik er versteht es, aus einen Studenten das Beste herauszuholen

Question 373

I have been given to understand that this is an unpleasant place

Answer 373

Man hat mir zu verstehen gegeben, daß dieser ein unangenehmer Ort sei

Question 374

I have been told (after enquiry) that this will not be possible

Answer 374

Ich habe mir sagen lassen, daß dies nicht möglich sein werde

Question 375

Nobody would have been able to infer that from my words

Answer 375

Niemand hätte das aus meinen Worten entnehmen können.

Question 376

understanding, capacity for understanging He is a man of intellect the act or process of understanding in a specific matter, sympathetic He listened to my suggestion with sympathy he has little understanding for our difficulties an agreement between people, suggests reflection followed by agreement He has given his assent there is an understanding between them a formulated agreement having been come to by discussion and the clearing of obstacles they have finally come to an understanding

Answer 376

Er ist ein M ann von Verstand. Er hörte meinen Vorschlag mit Verständnis an. Er hat wenig Verständnis fü r unsere Schwierigkeiten Er hat sein Einverständnis erklärt. Es besteht ein Einverständnis zwischen ihnen. S ie haben endlich eine Verständigung erzielt.

Question 377

to undo, unfasten, untie, loosen. He unbuttoned his jacket he untied his tie he loosened his belt

Answer 377

er hat die Jacke aufgeknöpft er hat den Schlips aufgebunden er hat seinen Gürtel gelöst

Question 378

to dissolve

Answer 378

auflösen

Question 379

to open a packet

Answer 379

er öffnete das Packet er machte das Packet auf

Question 380

to undo, to reverse what has been done What has once been done cannot be undone

Answer 380

Was nun einmal getan ist, kann man nicht ungeschehen machen,

Question 381

to destroy the worldly means or standing of, the reputation of

Answer 381

ruinieren

Question 382

the impulse, an innate disposition towards a thing, permanent an animalistic impulse He is led by his impulses

Answer 382

ein tierischer Trieb er lässt sich von seinen Trieben leiten, er ist von seinen Trieben beherrscht

Question 383

the impulse, the stimulus, the inciting cause of an urge greed is a strong incentive to trade

Answer 383

die Habsucht ist ein starker Antrieb zum Handeln

Question 384

an impulse, irresistible he felt an implacable urge to murder

Answer 384

Er fühlte einen unwiderstehlichen Drang zu morden.

Question 385

to use, a definite or specific purpose for which a thing is used, means to an end he used an uninhabited room to store his books he uses the dictionary to translate an article

Answer 385

Er benutzte ein unbewohntes Zimmer zum Aufbewahren seiner Bücher. Er benutzt das Wörterbuch, um einen A rtikel zu übersetzen.

Question 386

to use, to find, to see, some use for. When a purpose is present, it is not necessarily represented as a specific purpose, the treatment of or the effect on the person or thing is emphasised. Of substances, means to use up. How much butter would you use for baking a cake? you can use the expression here the children may use this room for playing

Answer 386

Wieviel Butter würden Sie zum Backen eines Kuchens gebrauchen? Die Kinder dürfen dieses Zimmer zum Spielen gebrauchen. Sie könnten den Ausdruck hier gebrauchen.

Question 387

to use up, to consume. I will probably use all my money on this trip

Answer 387

ich werde wahrscheinlich mein gesamtes Geld auf dieser Reise verbrauchen

Question 388

to use, to utilise for a specific purpose Only good fat is used he has spent much time and effort on this

Answer 388

nur gutes Fett wird verwendet er hat viel Zeit und Fleiß darauf verwendet

Question 389

to exploit, to make full use of limited facilities We must make greater use of the space

Answer 389

Wir müssen den Raum stärker ausnützen.

Question 390

to use, suggesting care, skill, discrimination of means to an end. Much like apply He applied all of his powers of conviction but in vain

Answer 390

Er wandte all seine Überzeugungskraft an, aber umsonst.

Question 391

in vain, meaning the result has not been achieved I endeavoured in vain in vain, meaning the effort expended, can be used adjectivally I endeavoured in vain in vain, focus on emotional lament that the effort has been fruitless, elevated

Answer 391

Ich habe mich umsonst bemüht. Ich habe mich vergeblich bemüht. Die Mühe war vergebens.

Question 392

view, sight. The act of seeing, also mean the thing seen At first sight I didn't like it at all from here we have a view of the see the view from here is very beautiful

Answer 392

Auf den ersten B lick gefiel es mir gar nicht (at first sight). Von hier haben wir einen B lick auf das Meer, über den Hafen. Der Blick von hier aus ist sehr schön

Question 393

view, sight, only in the sense of 'thing seen', can be followed by the genitive, suggests the act of coming into view of a thing, or an emotional reaction on the part of the beholder at the first sight of the sea the sight of the sea stirred him the mutilated body offered a scary sight

Answer 393

Beim ersten Anblick des Meeres Der Anblick des Meeres erregt ihn sehr. Der verstümmelte Körper bot einen schaurigen Anblick.

Question 394

view, sight, wide or distant, the view from the window was overpowering

Answer 394

Die Aussicht aus dem Fenster ist überwältigend.

Question 395

the view, sight, partial, from the side this view of the church is very beautiful

Answer 395

Diese Ansicht von der Kirche ist sehr schön.

Question 396

sight, in the sense of visibility, mostly in fixed phrases to come into view to be out of view in the long run

Answer 396

. in Sicht kommen, außer Sicht sein, auf lange Sicht

Question 397

violent, of emotions which are eruptive or impulsive she sobbed vehemently he broke out in vehement rage he met with heavy resistance

Answer 397

Sie schluchzte heftig. Er brach in heftigen Zorn aus. Er stieß auf heftigen Widerstand.

Question 398

violent, used of violent actions a violent death a violent solution to the problem he was removed violently from the hall

Answer 398

ein gewaltsamer Tod eine gewaltsame Lösung des Problems er wurde gewaltsam aus dem Saal entfernt

Question 399

violent, persons who are given to violence, suggests crime a violent person

Answer 399

ein gewalttätiger Mensch

Question 400

to wait persistently for something, literary

Answer 400

auf etwas harren

Question 401

to persist, in a state, as an active expression of will he persisted in his opinion

Answer 401

er hat auf seiner Meinung beharrt

Question 402

to remain in a state, the persistence of the state, not the act of the individual, is stressed. He remains in office

Answer 402

er verharrt im Amt

Question 403

to wait, in general I waited for an hour for his arrival I have waited for you for hours

Answer 403

Ich habe stundenlang auf Sie gewartet. Ich wartete eine Stunde auf seine Ankunft.

Question 404

to wait in patience, to wait and see I will rather wait and see Wait calmly for his arrival before you act

Answer 404

Ich werde lieber abwarten (wait and see). Warten Sie ruhig seine A nkunft ab, bevor Sie handeln

Question 405

to wait impatiently I can hardly wait for summer

Answer 405

ich kann den Sommer kaum erwarten

Question 406

to wake, actively waking a person, one complete, the other to get out of the state of sleeping (2) Please wake me at 7am the noise woke me up

Answer 406

Wecken Sie mich bitte um 7 Uhr. Der Lärm hat mich aufgeweckt.

Question 407

to awaken, to call into life I succeeded in inciting in him an interest for music

Answer 407

Es gelang mir, ein reges Interesse fü r M usik bei ihm zu erwecken.

Question 408

to wake, transitively literary hopes awoke in my breast process of waking up She slowly woke up to wake up I woke up and jumped immediately out of bed

Answer 408

Hoffnungen erwachten in meiner Brust. sie wurde langsam wach ich wachte auf und sprang sofort aus dem Bett

Question 409

to warm, most generally, not of food and drink to warm, emphasising the object was first cold, to take the chill off, less warm result to warm up what has become cold to warm up food I warmed myself the son has warmed the bricks the sun has again warmed the earth

Answer 409

ich habe mich gewärmt die Sonne hat die Ziegelsteine gewärmt die Sonne hat die Erde wieder erwärmt aufwärmen warm machen

Question 410

to warn. Refers explicitly to a danger I warn you to be careful we warned him of the possibility of an accident I have warned him often enough not to do that

Answer 410

ich warne Sie, vorsichtig zu sein Wir haben ihn vor der Möglichkeit eines Unfalls gewarnt. Ich habe ihn oft genug davor gewarnt, das zu tun

Question 411

to warn, a threat given by a superior officer he has been warned

Answer 411

er ist verwarnt worden

Question 412

to warn, not of danger. To remind emphatically of an obligation. Often of debts He was warned, that he must pay by the 5th of march to warn, in the same sense, in the form of a threat to warn, exhortation rather than a formal reminder to encourage someone to caution

Answer 412

Er wurde gemahnt, daß er bis zum 5. M ä rz zahlen müsse. vermahnen jemanden zur Vorsicht ermahnen

Question 413

to instruct to inform

Answer 413

anweisen benachrightigen

Question 414

the manner by which one does something, trivial, everyday I told him the way in which I discovered his address I explained to him the best way to cut flowers look at the way he hits the ball

Answer 414

I habe ihm gesagt, wie ich seine Adresse entdeckt habe I erklärte ihm, wie man Blumen am besten schneidet Beachten Sie, wie er den Ball anschlägt

Question 415

the manner, way, referring strictly to action, cannot refer to what a person or a thing is, or its nature. Only used with an infinitive if the phrase and noun can be combined. Not pluralised exxcept in compounds his way of looking at things (2) That is not his way (old) in various ways the approaches

Answer 415

seine Weise, die Dinge zu betrachten, seine Betrachtungsweise das ist doch sonst nicht seine Weise in verschiedener, mannigfacher, mehrfacher Weise (singular) die Herangehen die Herangehensweisen

Question 416

the way, manner, the species, a type, general characteristics the result of an action, its effect as a whole

Answer 416

der Art

Question 417

that is a comfortable way to travel

Answer 417

das ist eine bequeme Art zu reisen

Question 418

(a few ways in which the figurative use of language heightens the vividness of presentation)

Answer 418

einige Arten des bildlichen Sprachgebrauchs, die die Anschaulichkeit der Darstellung erhöhen

Question 419

the way in which the ship is built makes it unusable for certain maneuvres

Answer 419

D ie Art, wie das S ch iff gebaut ist, macht es unbrauchbar fü r gewisse Manöver

Question 420

the manner of his piano playing marks him as a student of Schnabel

Answer 420

Die A rt seines Klavierspiels stempelt ihn zum Schüler Schnabels

Question 421

the manner of his behaviour attests to good upringing

Answer 421

die Art seines Benehmens zeugt von guter Erziehung

Question 422

thw way in which he raises his arm

Answer 422

die Art, wie er den Arm hebt

Question 423

the right way to drink wine

Answer 423

die rightige Art, Wein zu trinken

Question 424

list the different ways of treating cancer

Answer 424

Zählen Sie die verschiedenen Arten der Krebsbehandlung auf

Question 425

the way, the sum of details in action, suggests the course of action,procedure, cannot be qualified by adjectives. the way in which the ship was built, attests to the organisation of work the way in which he plays the piano suits the cinema he described the way in which the banned goods were smuggled in

Answer 425

Die Art und Weise, wie das S ch iff gebaut wurde, spricht viel fü r die Organisation der Arbeit Die A rt und Weise seines Klavierspiels paßt ins K ino (derogatory). Er beschrieb die A rt und Weise, wie die verbotenen Waren eingeschmuggelt wurden

Question 426

in a way, manner, fashion. Concentrates action on the manner in which the action is performed, objectively vivid, the manner should be apparent to the senses he threatened him with a revolver and prevented him in this way from entering the house to this he was in no way to be moved I have tried it in every possible way He conducted himself in a strange way

Answer 426

Er drohte ihm mit einem Revolver und hinderte ihn auf diese Weise, ins Haus zu treten D azu war er auf keine Weise zu bewegen Ich habe es auf alle mögliche Weise versucht. Er hat sich auf seltsame Weise benommen

Question 427

the way in which, stressing the intellectual awareness of the manner of action. less vivid and dynamic. Moral judgement, not objective description. Refers to established, general ways of doing things, not the individual vivid means. Used to express general associations, not the speficic practical outcomes. Used for talking about content. He conducted himself in a near shameful manner In this way he came to england he spoke in such a way, that we were outraged he spoke in the following way (followed by content) You cannot use the word in this way/sense

Answer 427

(er hat sich in gradezu schändlicher Weise benommen (in dieser Weise kam er nach England er hat in soclher Weise gesprochen, daß wir alle empört waren er sprach in folgender Weise Sie können das Wort nicht in dieser Weise gebrauchen

Question 428

in no way, in such a way, in any case

Answer 428

in keiner Weise, in solcher Weise, in jeder Weise

Question 429

way manner, more innate, less focused on actions, more on being Focusing on the category he is one of a kind this cat is nice, for a cat focus on the way of being he is nice in his way

Answer 429

er ist in seiner Art bisher einzigartig diese Katze ist in ihrer Art ganz nett er ist auf seine Art nett

Question 430

means to an end a staetment about the manner in which an action has been performed or has taken place. Suggets a plan or advice on how to achieve a purpose, which is subordinate to its primary meaning. Used often of behaviour. Used of infinitive clauses. that is an easy way to get rich that is the best way to get a job that is the best way to make oneself unpopular the surest way of getting the book would be to order it in America the safest thing to do would be to order the book in America

Answer 430

das ist eine einfache Art reich zu werden das ist die beste Art eine Stellung zu bekommen das ist die beste Art, sich unbeliebt zu machen. die sicherste Art, das Buch zu bekommen, wäre, es in Amerika zu bestellen der sicherste Weg wäre das Buch in Amerika zu bestellen

Question 431

means and ways they used a known means to get him to speak

Answer 431

Sie wandten ein bekanntes M ittel an, ihn zum Reden zu bringen.

Question 432

way, conjures a physical image. that they have decided on this way, to bring finances in order, makes them pretty much revolutionaries he referred to new ways to understand art

Answer 432

Daß sie diesen Weg eingeschlagen haben, die Finanzen in Ordnung zu bringen, macht sie gradezu zu Revolutionären. Er hat auf neue Wege zum Verständnis der K unst hingewiesen.

Question 433

a way, when the way is possible is there no way for him to earn his living here?

Answer 433

Gibt es denn keine Möglichkeit für ihn, seinen Lebensunterhalt hier zu verdienen?

Question 434

respect, aspect feature in every, no, many, respect,

Answer 434

in jeder, keiner, vielerlei Weise, Hinsicht

Question 435

if way does not denote means but simply the fact itself: the way in which the landscape undulates makes it idyllic the way in which the lights flicker invests the harbour with a magic the way she smiles wins all hearts

Answer 435

Das Wellige der Landschaft macht sie idyllisch Das Flickern der Lichter verleiht dem Hafen einen Zauber Ihr Lächeln gewinnt alle Herzen

Question 436

to way the book weighs 1 kilo How much do they weigh? such reasons have little influence on me

Answer 436

das Buch wiegt 1 kilo wieviel wiegen sie? Solche Gründe wiegen nicht schwer bei mir.

Question 437

to balance one thing against another to consider all aspects of a matter you must weigh the for and against arguments I must consider the matter

Answer 437

Sie müssen das Für und das Wider, die Argumente, gegen einander abwägen. Ich muss das Thema erwägen

Question 438

he speaks well of you

Answer 438

er spricht Gutes von dir

Question 439

He knows well what he is aiming for I am well aware

Answer 439

Ich weiß wohl, worauf er hinaus wollte. Ich bin mir wohl bewußt.

Question 440

to wish, followed by a dependent clause emotional I wished I had warned him early enough removed I wish you wouldn't do that

Answer 440

Ich wollte, ich hätte ihn frühzeitig genug gewarnt. Ich wünschte, Sie würden das nicht tun

Question 441

to wonder, to be astonished I am astonished that you agreed to something like that I am astonished about his abilities

Answer 441

Ich wundere mich, daß Sie sich so etwas gefallen lassen. Ich wunderte mich über seine Kenntnisse.

Question 442

to be astonished, used in the passive with sein It is not astonishing that he failed I was highly astonished at that

Answer 442

Es ist nicht zu verwundern, daß er durchgefallen ist Darüber war ich äußerst verwundert.

Question 443

I wonder, to express curiosity or a desire to know I wonder how he managed that intense curiosity or expectation I am curious as to what he will say doubt or deliberation I wonder whether it is possible

Answer 443

Ich möchte wissen, wie er das fertig gebracht hat. Ich bin gespannt, was er sagen wird. Ich frage mich, ob es möglich ist

Question 444

work, intransitive of machinery the computer works very quickly of simpler mechanisms my watch no longer works to work, of organs the heart works normally to work, to run, focus on smoothness the motor runs smoothly

Answer 444

der Computer funktioniert sehr schnell meine Uhr geht nicht mehr das Herz arbeitet normal der Motor läuft reibungslos

Question 445

a plan working (3)

Answer 445

gelingen, erfolgreich sein, klappen

Question 446

to be effective, in the sense of influence or impress the medicine worked quickly the play had a strong effect on the spectators

Answer 446

Die M edizin wirkte schnell. Das Stück (play) wirkte stark auf die Zuschauer.

Question 447

to write down, taking of notes I wrote down my memories of this time more intense writing down, to perpetuate a thing by writing do not contest, that you said that, I wrote it down

Answer 447

Ich habe meine Erinnerungen an diese Z eit aufgeschrieben. Bestreite nicht, daß du das gesagt hast, ich habe es niedergeschrieben.

Question 448

to pull down, dismantle. Figuratively to lay off, to put off We must dismantle the factories We need to reduce aggressions, anxieties prejudices are ever more reducing

Answer 448

wir müssen die Fabrikanlagen abbauen Wir müssen Ängste, Agressionen abbauen die Vorurteile bauen sich immer stärker ab

Question 449

to be reduced to, to be thrown back on something because nothing else is available, to be forced to we were reduced to a small car he is reliant on short term accomodation

Answer 449

wir waren auf einen kleinen Wagen angewiesen er ist auf einen verkürzten Aufenthalf angewiesen

Question 450

out of the ordinary, with the suggestion that one is deliberately cultivating this style He always wants to say something out of the ordinary

Answer 450

er will immer etwas Ausgefallenes sagen

Question 451

things which stand out so clearly as to be unmistakeable, well developed, marked, distinct He has a distinctively romantic style

Answer 451

er hat einen ausgeprägt romantischen Stil

Question 452

unmistakeable or definite the essay is unmistakeably bad

Answer 452

der Aufsatz ist ausgesprochen schlecht

Question 453

precarious, risky, dubious that is a dubious step the plan makes me dubious

Answer 453

ein bedenklicher Schritt der Plan stimmt mich bedenklich

Question 454

to allow oneself to be deflected from a thing, to be confused He cannot be deterred from his convictions he is quite unperturable in his views

Answer 454

Er läßt sich in seinen Überzeugungen nicht beirren. er ist in seinen Ansichten ganz unbeirrbar

Question 455

to burden, to strain such outbreaks strain the relationship between them

Answer 455

Ausbrüche belasten die Beziehungen zwischen ihnen

Question 456

constituted schooling is now so constituted that changes to the school programme are only carried out with great difficulty. what is the situation as far as this is concerned? of what nature?

Answer 456

Der Schulbetrieb ist nun mal so beschaffen, daß Änderungen in dem Schulprogramm sich nur schwer durchsetzen lassen W ie ist es damit beschaffen? wie beschaffen?

Question 457

to ponder he pondered the question for a long time to call to mind by pondering If I remember correctly without stopping to think to be mindful to be mindful of ones traditions

Answer 457

er hat sich recht lange über die Frage besonnen wenn ich mich recht besinne ohne sich zu besinnen sich auf seine Traditionen besinnen

Question 458

to be of such a nature, in such a condition. the thing is of such a nature that an agreement is out of the question

Answer 458

die Sache ist so bewandt, daß ein Übereinkommen ausgeschlossen ist

Question 459

to dawn, to become light or to grow dusky the morning dawned it dawned on him that he would have to exert himself

Answer 459

der Morgen dämmert es dämmerte ihm, daß er sich anstrengen müsse

Question 460

following that, thereupon, related to what precedes not merely in time, on the strength of it was rumoured there would be a raise in wages, thus he bought himself a new suit immediately

Answer 460

M an munkelte, es gäbe Lohnerhöhung, daraufhin kaufte er sich sofort einen neuen A nzug.

Question 461

to strike one as obvious the reasons for the rejection became obvious to him

Answer 461

Ihm leuchteten die Gründe fü r die Ablehnung ein

Question 462

to do one's utmost to further a thing or the interests of a person he gave himself to the democratic system He applied himself to/supported tax reform

Answer 462

er hat sich für das demokratische System eingesetzt sich für eine Steuerreform einsetzen

Question 463

to stand up for, speak for to take someone's duties he supported my promotion strongly he stood up for the freeing of the prisoners Mr Müller is subbing in for me

Answer 463

Er ist fü r meine Beförderung stark eingetreten Er trat fü r die Befreiung der Gefangenen ein Herr M üller ist fü r mich eingetreten.

Question 464

it is high time that you finished the article

Answer 464

Sie müssen endlich mal mit dem A rtikel fertig werden.

Question 465

more than ever, with a vengeance Now I certainly won't do it Now he's certainly doomed

Answer 465

Es ist ihm erst recht zum Verhängnis geworden. Nun werde ich es erst recht nicht tun

Question 466

to grant fate did not allow him to experience this day the journey will grant you unforgetable moments 'not to begrudge' I don't begrudge him his success

Answer 466

die Fahrt wird dir unvergessliche Momente vergönnen es war ihm [vom Schicksal] nicht vergönnt, diesen Tag zu erleben ich gönne ihm seinen Erfolg

Question 467

on my account, as far as I'm concerned

Answer 467

meinetwegen

Question 468

that is more than enough

Answer 468

das ist reichlich

Question 469

anyhow anyway We must in anycase forgoe that

Answer 469

wir müssen sowieso/ohnehin darauf verzichten

Question 470

superseding, ousting one thing by another, repression of psychological impulse the repression of such thoughts

Answer 470

die Verdrängung solcher Gedanken

Question 471

comparatively, fairly your income is comparatively small

Answer 471

dein Einkommen ist verhältnismäßig klein

Question 472

to have the power to, the inner capacity to He could not speak the name aloud

Answer 472

Er vermochte den Namen nicht auszusprechen.

Question 473

distinguished, of outstanding quality, chief Out chief duty is to tell the truth under all circumstances

Answer 473

Unsere vornehmste Pflicht ist es, unter allen Umständen die Wahrheit zu sagen.

Question 474

to lay waste

Answer 474

verwüsten