Francis Fukuyama: Identität Teil 1 Flashcards

1
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to yearn; to crave

A

sich sehnen

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2
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action; trade

A

das Handeln

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3
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both; as well as

A

sowohl

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4
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to concern; to relate to

  • The question of the future of this club concerns all of us.
  • The letter related to the new working hours.
A

betreffen

  • Die Frage nach der Zukunft dieses Vereins betrifft uns alle.
  • Der Brief betraf die neuen Arbeitszeiten.
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5
Q

the urge

A

der Drang

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6
Q

the guideline; guiding principles

A

die Richtschnur

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7
Q

acceleration

A

die Beschleunigung

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8
Q

to trigger; to cause

A

auslösen

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9
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to appear; to emerge

A

auftauchen

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10
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threat; danger; menace

A

die Bedrohung

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11
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prime exampe

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das Paradebeispiel

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12
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prime example

A

das Paradebeispiel

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13
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narrow; tight

A

eng

-Er verließ die Hauptstraße und fuhr auf einen engen Weg aus Schotter. He left the main road and drove onto a narrow path made of gravel.
tight adj
Das Kleid war zu eng, deswegen verlangte ich eine größere Größe.

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14
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to turn towards;

A

sich zuwenden

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15
Q

to praise

A

berühmen

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16
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the view

A

die Ansicht

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17
Q

in the course of the years

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im Lauf der Jahre

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18
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contemporary

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zeitgenössische

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19
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to expire; to fall; to lapse; to decay

A

verfallen

20
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to concern; to touch; to assign

A

sich befassen (dative)

21
Q

thereupon, towards that then

A

darauf hin

22
Q

(adverb/conjunction) namely, indeed, certainly; even though

A

zwar

23
Q

soul; spirit

A

die Seele

24
Q

the recognition; to appreciation

A

die Anerkennung

25
Q

the need; requirement

A

das Bedürfnis

26
Q

peace; tranquility

A

der Frieden

27
Q

the prosperity

A

der Wohlstand

28
Q

wealthy; well-to-do (adjective/ present participle)

  • Many wealthy families own summer homes on the lake.
A

vermögend

-Viele vermögende Familien besitzen Sommerhäuser am See.

29
Q

the domain

A

die Domäne

30
Q

satisfying consumption

A

die Konsumbefriedigung

31
Q

though
however
having said this

A

jedoch

32
Q

to have; to show; to exhibit

A

aufweisen

33
Q

aim at; to strive (for)

A

anstreben

34
Q

to satisfy; to meet; to be enough

A

genügen

be enough v (was or were, been)
Ein kurzer Druck auf den Knopf genügt, um die automatische Tür zu öffnen. A short push on the button is enough to open the automatic door.

35
Q

to thrive; to flourish

A

gedeihen

36
Q

to recognize; to acknowledge

A

anerkennen

37
Q

the fact; the circumstance

A

der Umstand

38
Q

the effort; the endeavor

A

das Bemühen

39
Q

to contribute

A

beitragen

40
Q

to redirect; to deflect

A

umlenken

41
Q

discontent

A

der Unmut

42
Q

dignity

A

die Würde

43
Q

to refer

A

sich beziehen

44
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the demand; request; urge

A

das Verlangen

45
Q

advance; push forward; promote

A

vorantreiben

46
Q

rest on; depend on; based on

A

beruhen

47
Q

to think; to consider

A

überlegen (etw.Akk ~) verb

Die Regierung überlegt, eine Delegation ins Ausland zu senden. The government is thinking about sending a mission abroad.

Der Ausschuss überlegt, ob eine Revision des Gesetzes notwendig ist. The committee is considering whether a revision of the law is necessary.