Unit 1 Heimat ist... Flashcards

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abenteuerlich

Mein Bruder mag Bungee-Jumping und andere abenteuerliche Aktivitäten.

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adventurous, adventuresome, risky, daring, quixotic, swashbuckling, adventure-filled, venturesome

My brother likes bungee jumping and other adventurous activities.

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die Arbeitserlaubnis

In vielen Ländern brauchen Ausländer eine Arbeitserlaubnis, um arbeiten zu dürfen.

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work permit, work authorization, employment permit

In many countries, foreigners need a work permit to be allowed to work.

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aufgeben (gibt auf, gab auf, hat aufgegeben)

Wir können jedes Hindernis überwinden, wenn wir nicht aufgeben.

Ich bin sehr stolz auf meinen Vater: Er hat es endlich geschafft, das Rauchen aufzugeben!

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give, place, give up, abandon, surrender, quit post, relinquish, give up on, vacate, waive, forsake, submit, abdicate, leave, renounce, forfeit, dismiss

We can overcome any obstacle if we do not give up.

I am very proud of my father: he finally managed to quit smoking!

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aufregend

Unser erster Besuch in der Stadt war sehr aufregend.

Wir begannen ein neues aufregendes Unterfangen.

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exciting, thrilling, unsettling, bodacious, discomposing, aggravating, upsetting, irritating, heady, zesty, vibrant

Our first visit to the city was very exciting.

We set out on a new exciting endeavor.

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ausdrücken

Ich drücke eine Orange aus, um frischen Saft zu erhalten.

Einigen Leuten fällt es leicht, ihre Gefühle auszudrücken.

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express, phrase, squeeze, put, word, show, crush, voice, be expressive of, stub out, enunciate

I am squeezing an orange to get fresh juice.

Some people find it easy to express their feelings.

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außerdem

Es ist zu früh zum Schlafen, außerdem bin ich nicht müde.

Der neue Roboter kann lesen, und außerdem kann er sprechen.

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also, furthermore, in addition, besides, moreover, additionally, as well, besides that, what is more, apart from that, apart from this, too, over and above

It is too early to sleep; besides, I am not tired.

The new robot can read, and furthermore, it can speak.

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bereuen

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regret, repent, have regrets about, rue, be sorry

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die Beziehung (en)

Das Essen war in jeder Beziehung perfekt.

Sie hat eine sehr enge Beziehung zu ihren Geschwistern.

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relation, respect, connection, relationship, link, contact, bond, correlation, rapport, tie-in, footing

The food was perfect in every respect.

She has a very close connection to her siblings.

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sich einleben

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settle in, settle down, get settled

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erfahren (erfährt, erfuhr, hat erfahren)

Sie wollte mehr über das Projekt erfahren.

Ich wollte reisen, um zu erfahren, wie andere Menschen leben.

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learn, find out, experience, discover, hear, undergo, suffer, come to know

She wanted to learn more about the project.

I wanted to travel in order to experience how other people live.

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erledigen

Wir konnten gestern den Großteil der Arbeit erledigen.

Wir müssen diese Sache so schnell wie möglich erledigen.

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do, deal with, complete, handle, take care of, settle, manage, attend to, finish, dispatch, carry out, see to, sort out, finish off, wallop, get done

We were able to do the bulk of the work yesterday.

We need to attend to this matter as quickly as possible.

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kündigen

Sie können den Vertrag vor seinem Ablauf kündigen.

Ich habe aufgrund eines unzumutbaren Arbeitspensums gekündigt.

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terminate, cancel, quit, give notice, resign, abrogate, revoke, rescind, renounce, recall, dismiss, suspend, serve notice, lay off

You can terminate the contract before its expiration.

I resigned due to an unreasonable workload.

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mittlerweile

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meanwhile, in the meantime, by now, since, then

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riskieren

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risk, take risk, venture, chance, hazard, run the risk of, put at risk, gamble, adventure, jeopardize, dare, take a shot, bet, stake

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sehnsüchtig

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longing, wishful, wistful, yearning (ly)

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übersetzen

Sie hat mehrere Bestseller ins Deutsche übersetzt.

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translate, ferry, decode, transmit, compile, interpret, cross over, render

She translated several bestsellers into German.

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wagen

Ich wagte es nicht, bis auf die Spitze des Baumes zu klettern

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dare, venture, risk hazard, chance, take a chance, attempt, take a risk, adventure

I did not dare to climb to the top of the tree.

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zufällig

Ich habe ihn nicht erwartet, es war ein zufälliges Treffen.

Ich hatte heute eine zufällige Begegnung mit einem alten Freund.

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chance, random, coincidental, incidental, casual, accidental, contingent, randomized, fortuitous, adventitious, haphazard, stochastical, serendipitous

I was not expecting him; it was a chance meeting.

I had a random encounter with an old friend today.

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zwischendurch

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occasionally, in the meantime, from time to time, here and there, now and again, in the mean while, now and then

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die Amtssprache (n)

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official language, officialese

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anerkennen (erkennt an, erkannte an, hat anerkannt)

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recognize, accept, acknowledge, recognise, approve, admit, own up to, honor, accredit, appreciate, acclaim, respect, confess, honour, own, homologate, applaud

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die Elite (n)

Die Absolventen von heute werden die Elite von morgen sein.

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elite

The graduates of today will be the elite of tomorrow.

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fälschlicherweise

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mistakenly, falsely, wrongly, erroneously, by mistake, wrongfully, spuriously

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das Gesetz (e)

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law, act, Act, statute, principle, Act of Parliament

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veröffentlichen

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publish, release, disclose, publicize, make sth public, promulgate, put out, announce,

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die Verwaltungssprache (n)

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administrative language

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vielsprachig

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multilingual, polyglot

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voraussetzen

Wir setzen voraus, dass Sie die notwendigen Kenntnisse für diesen Job haben.

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require, assume, suppose, expect, presuppose, necessitate, presume, take sth for granted, imply, postulate, take for granted

We assume you have the necessary skills for this job.

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der Wandel

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change, transition, flux, conversion, transformation, shift, alteration, mutation, twist, vicissitude

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der/die Begleiter/in, -/nen

Mein Hund ist der ideale Begleiter für Wanderungen.

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companion, attendant, escort, accompanist, chaperone, tutor

My dog is the ideal companion for hiking tours.

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kulturell

Das Land ist stolz auf sein kulturelles Erbe.

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cultural(ly)

The country is proud of its cultural heritage.

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das Missverständnis (se)

Ich musste zugeben, dass das Missverständnis mein Fehler war.

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misunderstanding, misconception, mistake, miscommunication, misapprehension

I had to admit that the misunderstanding was my fault.

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die Öffentlichkeit

Das Untergeschoss des Museums ist nicht für die Öffentlichkeit geöffnet.

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public, general public, public sphere, publicity, public realm

The basement of the museum is not open to the general public.

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die Privatsphäre

Auch Kinder haben ein Recht auf Privatsphäre.

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privacy, personal privacy, private sphere, private life

Children, too, have a right to privacy.

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die Selbstverständlichkeit (en)

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matter of course, implicitness, self-evident fact, naturalness, matter of fact

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die Spielregel (n)

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rule, game rule, law of the game, rule of the game

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üblich sein

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to be the custom

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unbewusst

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unconscious, unaware, unintentional, unwitting, involuntary (ly)

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unhöflich

Auf jemanden zu zeigen wird oft als unhöflich betrachtet.

Mein Sohn ist manchmal etwas frech, aber er ist nie unhöflich.

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impolite, rude, disrespectful, crass, discourteous, disobliging, uncivil, ungracious, unpleasant, uncomplimentary, ill-mannered

Pointing at someone is often considered rude.

My son is sometimes a little bit cheeky, but he is never disrespectful.

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das Verhalten

Trotz der bestehenden Risiken zeigte die Frau verhaltenen Optimismus.

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restrained, cautious, mildly, lukewarm, reticent, standoffish

Despite the existing risks, the woman expressed cautious optimism.

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wahrnehmen (nimmt wahr, nahm war, hat wahrgenommen)

Die Entdeckung wurde als großer Durchbruch wahrgenommen.

Sie nahm die Chance wahr, ihr eigenes Unternehmen zu gründen.

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perceive, observe, seize, appreciate, notice, safeguard, use, recognise, detect, sense, look after, apprehend, administer, protect, take notice of, be aware of, discern, spot

The discovery was perceived as a major breakthrough.

She seized the opportunity to start her own business.

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der/die Einwohner/in, -/nen

Diese kleine Stadt hat nur wenige Einwohner.

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inhabitants, residents, citizens, locals, habitants, local people

This little town has only very few inhabitants.

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der/die Einheimische(n)

Ich habe mit einer Einheimischen über das Leben in ihrem Dorf gesprochen.

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local, native

I talked to a local about life in her village.

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die Einrichtung(en)

Wir haben Geld für eine karitative Einrichtung gespendet.

Die Einrichtung des Labors war für das Experiment perfekt.

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institution, equipment, facility, establishment, furnishing, set-up, installation, organization, body, furnishings, device, setup, arrangement, fittings, adjustment, provision

We donated money to a charity institution.

The set-up of the laboratory was perfect for the experiment.

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ehrenamtlich

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honorary, voluntary, volunteering, unsalaried, pro bono (ly)

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ermöglichen

Diese neue Technologie ermöglicht eine schnellere Datenübertragung.

Die neue Software ermöglicht es mir, von zu Hause aus zu arbeiten.

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enable, allow, make possible, facilitate, allow for, pave the way, ensure

This new technology allows for faster data transfer.

The new software enables me to work from home.

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farbenfroh

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colourful, vivid (ly)

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gelegentlich

Die Straße war leer bis auf gelegentliche Fußgänger.

Ich trinke gelegentlich ein Glas Wein.

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occasional, odd, incidental, contingent, casual (ly), from time to time, now and again, here and there, once in a while, sporadically, every so often

The road was empty, except for the odd pedestrian.

I have a glass of wine now and again.

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die Gesellschaft(en)

Der Einzelne ist Teil der Gesellschaft.

Der Geschäftsmann gründete eine Gesellschaft.

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company, community, corporation, companionship, society, association, partnership, party, companion, body, crowd, circle, incorporation, fellowship, bunch

The individual is part of society.

The businessman founded a corporation.

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gründen

Er hat eine Stiftung für benachteiligte Kinder gegründet.

Er gründete seine Theorie auf detaillierte Beobachtungen.

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establish, found, form, start, ground, institute, incorporate, create, set up, build, base, plant

He has established a foundation for disadvantaged children.

He grounded his theory on detailed observations.

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der/die Handwerker/in, -/nen

Der Handwerker maß unsere Küche aus.

Die Handwerker bauten die Brücke fertig.

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craftsmen, artisans, tradesmen, workmen, craftspeople, manufacturers, mechanics, tradespeople

The craftsman sized our kitchen.

The builders finished constructing the bridge.

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die Herkunft

Die Menschenrechte gelten unabhängig von Herkunft, Geschlecht oder Religion.

Er erforschte die Herkunft der Antiquitäten.

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origin, source, provenance, stock, background, descent, family background, provenience, roots, sources, parentage, birth, ancestry, lineage, extraction, derivation, bloodline

Human rights apply regardless of origin, gender or religion.

He researched the provenance of the antiques.

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die Hochschulreife

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a-levels, matriculation standard, higher education entrance qualification

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inmitten

Inmitten von Blumen und Bäumen sahen wir eine kleine Hütte.

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midst, amidst, among, amid, amongst, in the middle of, in the midst of, in the heart of

Amid flowers and trees, we saw a small cottage.

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insgesamt

Er brauchte insgesamt zwei Stunden, um sein Projekt fertig zu machen.

Es ist eine kleine Firma. Sie haben insgesamt sieben Mitarbeiter.

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all things considered, altogether, overall, in all, in total, as a whole, all told, at large, all said, generally, collectively, in summary

He needed two hours to finish his project altogether.

It is a small company; they have seven employees in total.

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die Integration

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integration, inclusion, assimilation

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leiten

Sie verfügt über die Kompetenz, das Team zu leiten.

Der erfahrenste Professor leitet die Forschungsabteilung.

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lead, guide, manage, direct, conduct, run, head, control, pipe, moderate, preside over, route, supervise, govern, be in charge of, boss, mastermind, shepherd

She has the competence to lead the team.

The most experienced professor heads the research department.

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leuchten

Die untergehende Sonne leuchtet am Horizont.

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glow, light, shine, flash, gleam, give light, burn, blaze, flame

The setting sun is glowing on the horizon.

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der Migrationshintergrund

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migrant background, immigration background

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scheitern

Wenn man scheitert, muss man es erneut versuchen.

Die Umsetzung des Plans scheiterte an der ersten Hürde.

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fail, fall, founder, collapse, fall down, miscarry, fall through, break down, shipwreck, come to grief, come unstuck, abort

If you fail, you need to try again.

The implementation of the plan fell at the first hurdle.

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das Selbstbewusstsein

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self-confidence, self-assurance, self-awareness, self-consciousness, assertiveness, ego, aplomb

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unterstützen

Meine Freunde unterstützen mich in schweren Zeiten.

Der Experte unterstützte seine Aussage mit wissenschaftlichen Fakten.

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support, assist, promote, aid, foster, encourage, back, sustain, sponsor, provide assistance, endorse, underpin, second, provide guidance, provide support, enable, contribute to, further, back up, uphold patronize, get behind

My friends sustain me during difficult times.

The expert underpinned his statement with scientific facts.

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verbergen (verbirgt, verbarg, hat verborgen)

Die Wolken verbargen die Sonne.

Die Politikerin hatte nichts zu verbergen.

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hide, conceal, obscure, veil, mask, shroud, cover, secrete, disguise, encapsulate, bosom, dissemble, bury

The clouds obscured the sun.

The politician had nothing to hide.

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vollkommen

Ein vollkommener Tag beginnt mit einem guten Frühstück.

Wir betrachteten den Sonnenaufgang in vollkommener Stille.

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completely, perfect, utter, consummate, absolutely, complete, absolute, ideal, quintessential, outright, fully, plenary, unflawed

A perfect day starts with a good breakfast.

We watched the sunrise in utter silence.

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sich wohlfühlen

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feel comfortable, feel well, feel good, be comfortable, feel happy, feel at ease

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der/die Zugewanderte

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immigrants