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Illustration of the A2 German word “an deiner Stelle”, which translates to “if I were you”. A fox steps out of a mirror, swaps scarves with its reflection, and takes the reflection's spot.
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an deiner Stelle

if I were you

/an ˈdaɪ̯nɐ ˈʃtɛlə/

Examples — an deiner Stelle in a sentence

An deiner Stelle würde ich sofort zum Arzt gehen.

If I were you, I would go to the doctor immediately.

An deiner Stelle hätte ich das Angebot nicht abgelehnt.

If I were you, I would not have rejected the offer.

How to remember it

AN-deiner-STELLE. Sounds like 'on your stella'. Imagine a friend saying, 'If I were you, Stella, I'd consider it,' point

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Illustration of the A2 German word “an Ihrer Stelle”, which translates to “in your position (formal)”. Two penguins in bow ties bow deeply, their monocles clinking; their shadows elegantly swap positions on the floor.
an Ihrer Stelle

/an ˈiːʁɐ ˈʃtɛlə/

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in your position (formal)

Examples

An Ihrer Stelle würde ich den Vertrag sorgfältig prüfen.

In your position, I would carefully check the contract.

An Ihrer Stelle hätte ich die Frage anders beantwortet.

If I were you, I would have answered the question differently.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “der Arzt”, which translates to “doctor (male)”. A kind doctor in a soft white coat drifts on a cloud, pressing a glowing stethoscope to the side of an enormous friendly whale sailing through a starry blue sky, listening to its slow, calm heartbeat.
der Arzt

/aːɐ̯t͡st/

doctor (male)

Examples

Ich habe heute einen Termin beim Arzt.

I have an appointment with the doctor today.

Der Arzt gab ihm Medizin.

The doctor gave him medicine.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “der Astronaut”, which translates to “astronaut (male)”. An astronaut floating in space, gardening a patch of colorful marigolds that grow directly out of the surface of the moon.
der Astronaut

/astʁoˈnaʊ̯t/

astronaut (male)

Examples

Er wollte immer ein Astronaut sein.

He always wanted to be an astronaut.

Der Astronaut flog zum Mond.

The astronaut flew to the moon.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “die Ausbildung”, which translates to “vocational training, apprenticeship”. A student climbing a spiral staircase made of books; each step is a different skill, reaching toward a sun representing their future career.
die Ausbildung

/ˈaʊ̯sˌbɪldʊŋ/

vocational training, apprenticeship

Examples

Sie macht gerade eine Ausbildung zur Mechanikerin.

She is currently doing vocational training as a mechanic.

Die Ausbildung dauert normalerweise drei Jahre.

The training usually lasts three years.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “der Beruf”, which translates to “profession, job”. A nervous giraffe in a tiny tailored suit stands behind a podium, beads of sweat on its forehead as it adjusts a monocle, desperately trying to juggle a doctor’s stethoscope, a chef’s hat, and a carpenter’s saw all at on
der Beruf

/bəˈʁuːf/

profession, job

Examples

Was haben Sie für einen Beruf?

What is your profession?

Sie liebt ihren Beruf sehr.

She loves her job very much.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “die Berufsschule”, which translates to “vocational school”. A nervous giraffe apprentice in a giant tool-belt tries to weld a tiny metal joint, his long neck tied in a knot of concentration while sparks shower down onto his colorful, paint-splattered overalls.
die Berufsschule

/bəˈʁuːfsˌʃuːlə/

vocational school

Examples

Ich besuche zweimal pro Woche die Berufsschule.

I attend vocational school twice a week.

Die Berufsschule ist wichtig für meine Ausbildung.

Vocational school is important for my training.

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an Ihrer Stelle — in your position (formal)

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