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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.
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astronaut (male)

/astʁoˈnaʊ̯t/

Examples — Astronaut in a sentence

Er wollte immer ein Astronaut sein.

He always wanted to be an astronaut.

Der Astronaut flog zum Mond.

The astronaut flew to the moon.

How to remember it

'ASTRONAUT' sounds exactly like the English 'astronaut'. An ASTRONAUT floats in space.

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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/

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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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Illustration of the A2 German word “die Bewerbung”, which translates to “job application”. A nervous squirrel in a tiny tuxedo stands on a branch, frantically shoving a giant, overflowing folder of documents into the beak of a very unimpressed, monocle-wearing owl sitting on a throne of pinecones.
die Bewerbung

/bəˈvɛʁbʊŋ/

job application

Examples

Ich habe meine Bewerbung letzte Woche abgeschickt.

I sent my job application last week.

Wann muss ich die Bewerbung abgeben?

When do I have to submit the application?

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Illustration of the A2 German word “deshalb”, which translates to “therefore, that's why”. A line of colorful dominoes falling in a chain reaction; the last one tips into a light switch that illuminates a beautiful, starry cityscape.
deshalb

/ˈdɛshalp/

therefore, that's why

Examples

Es regnet, deshalb bleiben wir drinnen.

It's raining, therefore we are staying inside.

Sie war müde, deshalb ging sie ins Bett.

She was tired, that's why she went to bed.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “der Einsatz”, which translates to “mission, operation, deployment”. A tiny astronaut hero leaping from a star to save a falling comet, cape fluttering in the cosmic breeze.
der Einsatz

/ˈaɪ̯nˌzat͡s/

mission, operation, deployment

Examples

Die Polizei hatte einen schwierigen Einsatz.

The police had a difficult mission.

Sein Einsatz für die Firma war beeindruckend.

His commitment to the company was impressive.

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feminine Ausbildung — vocational training, apprenticeship

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