Francis Fukuyama: Identität Teil 1

Question 1

to yearn; to crave

Answer 1

sich sehnen

Question 2

action; trade

Answer 2

das Handeln

Question 3

both; as well as

Answer 3

sowohl

Question 4

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.

Answer 4

betreffen

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

Question 5

the urge

Answer 5

der Drang

Question 6

the guideline; guiding principles

Answer 6

die Richtschnur

Question 7

acceleration

Answer 7

die Beschleunigung

Question 8

to trigger; to cause

Answer 8

auslösen

Question 9

to appear; to emerge

Answer 9

auftauchen

Question 10

threat; danger; menace

Answer 10

die Bedrohung

Question 11

prime exampe

Answer 11

das Paradebeispiel

Question 12

prime example

Answer 12

das Paradebeispiel

Question 13

narrow; tight

Answer 13

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.

Question 14

to turn towards;

Answer 14

sich zuwenden

Question 15

to praise

Answer 15

berühmen

Question 16

the view

Answer 16

die Ansicht

Question 17

in the course of the years

Answer 17

im Lauf der Jahre

Question 18

contemporary

Answer 18

zeitgenössische

Question 19

to expire; to fall; to lapse; to decay

Answer 19

verfallen

Question 20

to concern; to touch; to assign

Answer 20

sich befassen (dative)

Question 21

thereupon, towards that then

Answer 21

darauf hin

Question 22

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

Answer 22

zwar

Question 23

soul; spirit

Answer 23

die Seele

Question 24

the recognition; to appreciation

Answer 24

die Anerkennung

Question 25

the need; requirement

Answer 25

das Bedürfnis

Question 26

peace; tranquility

Answer 26

der Frieden

Question 27

the prosperity

Answer 27

der Wohlstand

Question 28

wealthy; well-to-do (adjective/ present participle) - Many wealthy families own summer homes on the lake.

Answer 28

vermögend -Viele vermögende Familien besitzen Sommerhäuser am See.

Question 29

the domain

Answer 29

die Domäne

Question 30

satisfying consumption

Answer 30

die Konsumbefriedigung

Question 31

though however having said this

Answer 31

jedoch

Question 32

to have; to show; to exhibit

Answer 32

aufweisen

Question 33

aim at; to strive (for)

Answer 33

anstreben

Question 34

to satisfy; to meet; to be enough

Answer 34

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.

Question 35

to thrive; to flourish

Answer 35

gedeihen

Question 36

to recognize; to acknowledge

Answer 36

anerkennen

Question 37

the fact; the circumstance

Answer 37

der Umstand

Question 38

the effort; the endeavor

Answer 38

das Bemühen

Question 39

to contribute

Answer 39

beitragen

Question 40

to redirect; to deflect

Answer 40

umlenken

Question 41

discontent

Answer 41

der Unmut

Question 42

dignity

Answer 42

die Würde

Question 43

to refer

Answer 43

sich beziehen

Question 44

the demand; request; urge

Answer 44

das Verlangen

Question 45

advance; push forward; promote

Answer 45

vorantreiben

Question 46

rest on; depend on; based on

Answer 46

beruhen

Question 47

to think; to consider

Answer 47

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.