Netzwerk_Neu_B1_Ch2_mode-english-example-to-german-example Flashcards
She can afford an expensive vacation in the Caribbean.
to afford
Sie leistet sich einen teuren Urlaub in der Karibik.
Tips: The verb sich leisten is used to express the ability to afford something. It is often used in the context of purchasing or experiencing something that requires a certain financial capacity. The reflexive pronoun ‘sich’ is used to indicate that the action is being done for oneself.
He has afforded himself a new car.
to afford
Er hat sich ein neues Auto geleistet.
Tips: The verb sich leisten is used to express the ability to afford something. It is often used in the context of purchasing or experiencing something that requires a certain financial capacity. The reflexive pronoun ‘sich’ is used to indicate that the action is being done for oneself.
Although she could afford the expensive dress, she didn’t buy it.
to afford
Obwohl sie sich das teure Kleid leisten konnte, hat sie es nicht gekauft.
Tips: The verb sich leisten is used to express the ability to afford something. It is often used in the context of purchasing or experiencing something that requires a certain financial capacity. The reflexive pronoun ‘sich’ is used to indicate that the action is being done for oneself.
He often affords expensive restaurants, although he doesn’t earn much.
to afford
Er leistet sich oft teure Restaurants, obwohl er nicht viel verdient.
Tips: The verb sich leisten is used to express the ability to afford something. It is often used in the context of purchasing or experiencing something that requires a certain financial capacity. The reflexive pronoun ‘sich’ is used to indicate that the action is being done for oneself.
I lost my wallet and have to block all my cards.
wallet
Ich habe mein Portemonnaie verloren und muss alle meine Karten sperren lassen.
Tips: The word Portemonnaie is used to refer to a wallet, usually used to carry money, cards, and other small personal items. It’s a common word in everyday German and is essential for daily conversations.
Similar: Geldbörse (wallet/purse), Brieftasche (wallet)
I always have a photo of my family in my wallet.
wallet
In meinem Portemonnaie habe ich immer ein Foto meiner Familie.
Tips: The word Portemonnaie is used to refer to a wallet, usually used to carry money, cards, and other small personal items. It’s a common word in everyday German and is essential for daily conversations.
Similar: Geldbörse (wallet/purse), Brieftasche (wallet)
She bought a new wallet that perfectly matches her handbag.
wallet
Sie hat ein neues Portemonnaie gekauft, das perfekt zu ihrer Handtasche passt.
Tips: The word Portemonnaie is used to refer to a wallet, usually used to carry money, cards, and other small personal items. It’s a common word in everyday German and is essential for daily conversations.
Similar: Geldbörse (wallet/purse), Brieftasche (wallet)
She is wearing a beautiful dress.
to wear (clothing)
Sie hat ein wunderschönes Kleid an.
Tips: The verb anhaben is used to express the action of wearing clothing. It is commonly used in everyday conversations when talking about what someone is wearing. It is important to note that anhaben is used for the present tense and angehabt for the perfect tense.
Yesterday, he wore a red tie.
to wear (clothing)
Gestern hatte er eine rote Krawatte an.
Tips: The verb anhaben is used to express the action of wearing clothing. It is commonly used in everyday conversations when talking about what someone is wearing. It is important to note that anhaben is used for the present tense and angehabt for the perfect tense.
She wore her favorite jeans all weekend.
to wear (clothing)
Sie hat das ganze Wochenende ihre Lieblingsjeans angehabt.
Tips: The verb anhaben is used to express the action of wearing clothing. It is commonly used in everyday conversations when talking about what someone is wearing. It is important to note that anhaben is used for the present tense and angehabt for the perfect tense.
I am wearing my new coat this morning.
to wear (clothing)
Ich habe heute Morgen meinen neuen Mantel an.
Tips: The verb anhaben is used to express the action of wearing clothing. It is commonly used in everyday conversations when talking about what someone is wearing. It is important to note that anhaben is used for the present tense and angehabt for the perfect tense.
Although it’s warm, he is wearing a sweater.
to wear (clothing)
Obwohl es warm ist, hat er einen Pullover an.
Tips: The verb anhaben is used to express the action of wearing clothing. It is commonly used in everyday conversations when talking about what someone is wearing. It is important to note that anhaben is used for the present tense and angehabt for the perfect tense.
I have already done my homework.
already
Ich habe bereits meine Hausaufgaben gemacht.
Tips: The adverb bereits is used to indicate that something has happened or been done before a certain time or at an earlier time than expected. It is commonly used in both spoken and written German.
Similar: schon (also means already), noch (also means still, yet)
Have you already arrived?
already
Bist du bereits angekommen?
Tips: The adverb bereits is used to indicate that something has happened or been done before a certain time or at an earlier time than expected. It is commonly used in both spoken and written German.
Similar: schon (also means already), noch (also means still, yet)
She already has a lot of experience in this field.
already
Sie hat bereits viel Erfahrung in diesem Bereich.
Tips: The adverb bereits is used to indicate that something has happened or been done before a certain time or at an earlier time than expected. It is commonly used in both spoken and written German.
Similar: schon (also means already), noch (also means still, yet)
He already talked about it yesterday.
already
Er hat bereits gestern davon gesprochen.
Tips: The adverb bereits is used to indicate that something has happened or been done before a certain time or at an earlier time than expected. It is commonly used in both spoken and written German.
Similar: schon (also means already), noch (also means still, yet)
I am already on the way to the train station.
already
Ich bin bereits auf dem Weg zum Bahnhof.
Tips: The adverb bereits is used to indicate that something has happened or been done before a certain time or at an earlier time than expected. It is commonly used in both spoken and written German.
Similar: schon (also means already), noch (also means still, yet)
He only drank one beer, that’s why he’s not drunk.
just, only, merely
Er hat bloß ein Bier getrunken, deshalb ist er nicht betrunken.
Tips: The adverb ‘bloß’ is used to express the idea of ‘just’, ‘only’, or ‘merely’. It is often used to emphasize the smallness or insignificance of something. It can be used in various contexts, such as quantity, time, or intention.
Similar: nur (only), lediglich (merely)
She just wanted to come by quickly to say hello.
just, only, merely
Sie wollte bloß kurz vorbeikommen, um Hallo zu sagen.
Tips: The adverb ‘bloß’ is used to express the idea of ‘just’, ‘only’, or ‘merely’. It is often used to emphasize the smallness or insignificance of something. It can be used in various contexts, such as quantity, time, or intention.
Similar: nur (only), lediglich (merely)
This time, I have more time to get everything done.
this time
Ich habe diesmal mehr Zeit, um alles zu erledigen.
Tips: The adverb ‘diesmal’ is used to refer to the current or specific time in contrast to previous occasions. It is commonly used in spoken and written German to indicate a change or decision made for the present moment.
This time, I have decided to get up earlier.
this time
Diesmal habe ich mich entschieden, früher aufzustehen.
Tips: The adverb ‘diesmal’ is used to refer to the current or specific time in contrast to previous occasions. It is commonly used in spoken and written German to indicate a change or decision made for the present moment.
He studied a lot, therefore he passed the exam.
therefore, hence, that’s why
Er hat viel gelernt, daher hat er die Prüfung bestanden.
Tips: The adverb daher is used to express a consequence or reason. It is often used to explain the cause of a certain situation or action. It is a formal and precise way to indicate the reason for something.
Similar: deswegen, darum
She was sick, hence she couldn’t go to work.
therefore, hence, that’s why
Sie war krank, daher konnte sie nicht zur Arbeit gehen.
Tips: The adverb daher is used to express a consequence or reason. It is often used to explain the cause of a certain situation or action. It is a formal and precise way to indicate the reason for something.
Similar: deswegen, darum
He has trained a lot, that’s why he is in good shape now.
therefore, hence, that’s why
Er hat viel trainiert, daher ist er jetzt in guter Form.
Tips: The adverb daher is used to express a consequence or reason. It is often used to explain the cause of a certain situation or action. It is a formal and precise way to indicate the reason for something.
Similar: deswegen, darum