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midterm vocab
midterm vocab
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Language - German
Graduate
04/01/2009

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Term
betrachten
Definition
to inspect, observe, view, contemplate
Term
begeistert 
Definition
enthusiastic(ally adv.)
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die Muehe, -n
Definition
trouble, effort, labor
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achten auf (+acc.)
Definition
to pay attention to, attend to
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unglaublich
Definition
incredible, unbelievable
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der Ruhm, -e
Definition
glory, fame
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vorspielen 
Definition
to play for, recite
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zunaechst
Definition
first of all, in the first place, for the time being
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beschaeftigt
Definition
busy/occupied with, engaged in
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scheusslich
Definition
disgusting, hideous, atrocious
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vortragen, trug vor, hat vorgetragen
Definition
to recite, carry forward
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gespannt sein, (ob)
Definition
anxious/curious to see if
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der Rat, (pl. usually Ratschlaege)
Definition
advice, counsel
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raten, riet, hat geraten
Definition
to advise, counsel; to guess
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aergerlich
Definition
annoying, irritating
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begabt
Definition
gifted, talented
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beruhigen
Definition
to calm, pacify, appease, quiet, soothe
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sich beschaeftigen mit (+dat)
Definition
to occupy oneself with
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das Geschirr, -e
Definition
dishes, tableware
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das Spuelbecken, -
Definition
(kitchen) sink
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der Shatten, -
Definition
shadow, shade
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nass
Definition
wet, damp, moist
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braten, briet, gebraten
Definition
to rast, grill, broil, fry
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schicken
Definition
to send
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das Benehmen
Definition
behavior, conduct, manners
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neblig
Definition
foggy, misty
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die Gelegenheit, -en
Definition
occasion, opportunity, chance
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unterbrechen, unterbrach, unterbrochen
Definition
to interrupt, break, disconnet
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ab-schleppen
Definition
tow away, drag off
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ungleich
Definition
unequal, unlike, uneven
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streng
Definition
strict, severe
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anstrengen
Definition
to strain, exert, make an effort, fatigue
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geniessen, genoss, hat genossen
Definition
to enjoy, relish
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die Einsamkeit, -en
Definition
loneliness, solitude
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entstehen, enstand, hat entstanden
Definition
to come into being, arise, develop
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der Gipfel, -
Definition
summit, peak, top
Term
heraus-geben, gab heraus, herausgegeben
Definition
(book) to publish, surrender, give in change
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herrlich
Definition
magnificent, glorious, marvellous, splendid
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erreichen
Definition
reach, attain, achieve, obtain
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der Begleiter, - / die Begleiterin, -nen
Definition
companion, attendant, (music) accompanist
Term
nieder-brennen, brannte nieder, ist niedergebrannt
Definition
to burn down
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sich aus-ruhen
Definition
to relax (oneself), take a rest
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die Beschreibung, -en
Definition
description, specification
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die Sammlung, -en
Definition
gathering, collection
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sich wohl fuehlen
Definition
to feel well
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vergehen
Definition
to pass, fade away
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zeitig
Definition
timely; early; (ripe) mature
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einfach
Definition
simple, single; (adj) simply, just
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einmal
Definition
once, at one time
Term
die Umwelt, -en
Definition
environment, surroundings
Term
regelmaessig
Definition
regular, periodical
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aus-fallen, fiel aus, hat ausgefallen
Definition
to be cancelled; fall out; be omitted
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beschliessen, beschloss, hat beschlossen
Definition
to close, conclude, decide
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gruenden
Definition
to establish, found
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die Entscheidung, -en
Definition
decision
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die Ruecksicht, -en
Definition
respect, regard, consideration
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die Ueberraschung, -en
Definition
surprise
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unruhig
Definition
restless, fidgety, nervous
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leeren
Definition
to empty, clear
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merkwuerdig
Definition
remarkable, strange, curious
Term
der Wirt, -e / die Wirtin, -nen
Definition
host, landlord, innkeeper
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hoeflich
Definition
polite, courteous, civil
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reagieren (auf +acc.)
Definition
to react, respond (to)
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das Mitleid (haben mit +dat.)
Definition
pity, compassion
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scheinen, schien, hat geschienen
Definition
to appear, seem, shine
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zoegern
Definition
to hesitate
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die Probe, -n
Definition
trial, test, experiment, rehearsal
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sich bereit erklaeren
Definition
to volunteer
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empfangen, empfing, hat empfangen
Definition
to receive, welcome, take
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schweigend
Definition
without saying a word
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das Urteil, -e
Definition
judgment, decision; (law) sentence, verdict
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erregt
Definition
excited
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der Bescheid, -e
Definition
information; answer
Term
unbekannt
Definition
unknown
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unbeliebt
Definition
disliked, unpopular
Term
bestaetigen
Definition
to confirm, attest, corroborate
Term
klingeln
Definition
to chime, ring, sound
Term
ab-raeumen, raeumte ab, hat abgeraeumt
Definition
to clear, take away, remove
Term
draussen
Definition
outside, out of doors
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die Treppe, -n
Definition
staircase
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der Kamin, -e
Definition
chimney; fire place
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auf-bleiben, blieb auf, ist aufgeblieben
Definition
to stay up, (door) to remain open
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erfahren, erfuhr, hat erfahren
Definition
to come to know, learn, be told, hear, experience
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merken
Definition
observe, notice, feel, sense, realize
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neugierig
Definition
curious, inquisitive, nosy
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unterwegs
Definition
on the way, en route, in transit
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der Motorschaden
Definition
engine trouble, damage to a motor
Term
wenn auch...
Definition
even if...although...
Term
der Dichter, - / die Dichterin, -nen
Definition
poet
Term
sich erholen (von +dat)
Definition
to recover (esp. from an illness)
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die Ruhe, -n
Definition
rest, sleep, quiet, silence
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der Wald, die Waelder
Definition
forest, woods
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hoelzern
Definition
wooden, made of wood
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enthalten, enthielt, hat enthalten
Definition
to contain, hold, include
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hinauf-steigen, stieg hinauf, ist hinaufgestiegen
Definition
to climb, ascend, mount
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die Entstehung, -en
Definition
beginning, origin, formation
Term
hoechstens
Definition
at best
Term
der/die Jugendliche, -(adj. end)
Definition
juvenile, young person
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ueberhaupt nicht
Definition
not at all
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wie im Fluge
Definition
in a jiffy
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der Verein, -e
Definition
association, club, society, union
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der Feierabend, -e
Definition
closing time, leisure time
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verbringen, verbrachte, hat verbracht
Definition
to spend/pass time
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der Mitgliedsbeitrag, die Mitgliedsbeitraege
Definition
subscription, membership dues
Term
"Es geht mir nicht um..."
Definition
"The important thing for me is not..."
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froehlich
Definition
cheerful, merry
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das Werk, -e
Definition
artwork; work, production; factory;
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aus-stellen
Definition
to display, exhibit
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verborgen
Definition
hidden, concealed, secret
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an-schliessen, schloss an, hat angeschlossen
Definition
to attach, connect, link up; fix with a lock/chain
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anschliessend (an +acc.)
Definition
subsequently to
Term
zugleich
Definition
at the same time; together
Term
laengst
Definition
long ago, long since
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die Stadtverwaltung, -en
Definition
city management/government/administration
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schaetzen
Definition
to estimate; value, appreciate
Term
schaetzen lernen
Definition
learn to be appreciated
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unterstuetzen
Definition
to support, prop up, assist
Term
aus lauter...
Definition
out of sheer...
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dauern
Definition
to last, endure, continue
Term
unter-bringen, brachte unter, hat untergebracht
Definition
to accommodate, lodge, house
Term
die Schoepfung, -en
Definition
creation
Term
der Anziehungspunkt, -e
Definition
point of attraction
Term
die Kellergewoelbe, -n
Definition
vault
Term
entschlossen
Definition
resolute, determined
Term
verlangen
Definition
to desire, crave; demand, ask for
Term
obgleich
Definition
though, although
Term
der Gewinn, -e
Definition
gain, winnings, profit
Term
auf-treten, trat auf, hat aufgetreten
Definition
to perform, appear; tread; kick open
Term
entdecken
Definition
to discover, detect, reveal
Term
ersetzen
Definition
to replace, substitute; repair
Term
die Schar, -en
Definition
drove, flock, crowd; troop, band
Term
in Scharen
Definition
in droves, by the number
Term
sich herum-sprechen, hat herumgesprochen
Definition
word gets around, be rumored that
Term
inzwischen
Definition
in the meantime, meanwhile; since
Term
das Amt, die Aemter
Definition
official position, office, post, board, agency
Term
im allgemeinen
Definition
in general, generally
Term
ziemlich
Definition
rather, fairly
Term
angenehm
Definition
agreeable, pleasant, comfortable
Term
das Gebaeude, -en
Definition
building, structure, edifice
Term
mit-machen, machte mit, hat mitgemacht
Definition
to go along with, join in
Term
erledigen
Definition
deal with, attend to, finish, settle
Term
der Treffpunkt, -e
Definition
meeting place/point, rendezvous
Term
besetzt
Definition
taken, occupied, (phone) busy
Term
zufrieden
Definition
satisfied, content, pleased
Term
erstens
Definition
firstly, in the first place
Term
die Abgase
Definition
exhaust fumes/gas
Term
verschmutzen
Definition
to dirty, soil; pollute
Term
schlucken
Definition
to swallow, gulp (down)
Term
an-nehmen, nahm an, hat angenommen
Definition
to accept, take; suppose, think, assume
Term
errichten
Definition
to set up, erect, raise; establish
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bedauern
Definition
to regret, be sorry for, pity
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der Dieb, -e / die Diebin, -nen
Definition
thief
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die Theke, -en
Definition
counter (in a shop)
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aufmerksam
Definition
attentive
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