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Illustration of the B1 German word “das Alibi”, which translates to “alibi”. Close-up of a smug fox in an armchair holding up a huge framed photograph of itself relaxing on a sunny beach, the golden frame filling most of the scene
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alibi

/ˈaːlibi/

Examples — Alibi in a sentence

Die Verdächtige hatte ein starkes Alibi.

The suspect had a strong alibi.

Sein Alibi wurde als glaubwürdig befunden.

His alibi was found to be credible.

How to remember it

AH-LEE-BEE sounds like "Alley Bee." My ALIBI is I was watching an ALLEY BEE! (Absurd but memorable).

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Illustration of the B1 German word “der Angeklagte”, which translates to “the accused / defendant”. A fluffy rabbit in a tiny wooden dock stands trembling, clutching a carrot like a gavel, while a stern owl judge peers down through massive spectacles at the defendant’s wildly guilty, wide-eyed expression.
der Angeklagte

/ˈanɡəˌklaːktə/

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the accused / defendant

Examples

Der Angeklagte schwieg während der gesamten Verhandlung.

The accused remained silent throughout the entire hearing.

Der Angeklagte hat das Recht auf einen Anwalt.

The defendant has the right to a lawyer.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “die Aussage”, which translates to “statement, testimony”. A nervous squirrel stands on a tiny wooden crate in a courtroom, holding a giant megaphone to its mouth, puffing its chest to shout a booming, glowing golden scroll of truth into the air.
die Aussage

/ˈaʊ̯sˌzaːɡə/

statement, testimony

Examples

Seine Aussage war klar und präzise.

His statement was clear and precise.

Können Sie Ihre Aussage bitte wiederholen?

Could you please repeat your statement?

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Illustration of the B1 German word “der Bericht”, which translates to “report”. A scroll wearing a monocle stands at a tiny podium, gesturing grandly as it presents its findings to a room of attentive potted plants.
der Bericht

/bəˈʁɪçt/

report

Examples

Der Bericht über die Wirtschaftslage ist sehr detailliert.

The report on the economic situation is very detailed.

Wir müssen diesen Bericht bis Freitag abgeben.

We have to submit this report by Friday.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “berichten”, which translates to “to report”. A meerkat in a trench coat stands atop a rock holding a bulbous old microphone, mouth mid-word, one paw pointing urgently off toward the horizon.
berichten

/bəˈʁɪçtn̩/

to report

Principal parts

berichten, berichtete, hat berichtet

ich berichte
du berichtest
er/sie/es berichtet
wir berichten
ihr berichtet
sie/Sie berichten

Examples

Die Zeitung berichtet über aktuelle Ereignisse.

The newspaper reports on current events.

Er berichtet detailliert über seine Reise.

He reports in detail about his trip.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “der Beweis”, which translates to “evidence / proof”. Close-up of a detective mole in a trench coat pressing one huge glowing puzzle piece into the final empty gap of a giant puzzle, light bursting from the seam as it clicks
der Beweis

/bəˈvaɪ̯s/

evidence / proof

Examples

Die Polizei sucht nach dem Beweis seiner Schuld.

The police are looking for the proof of his guilt.

Gibt es einen klaren Beweis für diese Behauptung?

Is there clear evidence for this claim?

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Illustration of the B1 German word “beweisen”, which translates to “to prove”. Close-up of a confident hedgehog detective holding up one glowing puzzle piece that clicks into a floating gap, the whole scene snapping into sharp focus around it.
beweisen

/bəˈvaɪ̯zn̩/

to prove

Principal parts

beweisen, bewies, hat bewiesen

ich beweise
du beweist
er/sie/es beweist
wir beweisen
ihr beweist
sie/Sie beweisen

Examples

Er muss seine Unschuld beweisen.

He must prove his innocence.

Können Sie Ihre These beweisen?

Can you prove your thesis?

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masculine Angeklagte — the accused / defendant

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