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Illustration of the B1 German word “der Betrag”, which translates to “amount (of money)”. A tower of gold coins balances on a single coin, wobbling theatrically while tiny bees hover around it counting each one.
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derBetrag, ¨-e

amount (of money)

/bəˈtʁaːk/

Examples — Betrag in a sentence

Bitte überweisen Sie den Betrag auf unser Konto.

Please transfer the amount to our account.

Ich muss den gesamten Betrag bis Freitag bezahlen.

I have to pay the entire amount by Friday.

How to remember it

be-TRAG sounds like 'bear drag' — a bear has to *drag* a huge *amount* of coins to the bank.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “die Buchhandlung”, which translates to “bookshop”. A cozy shop where the books grow like fruits on glowing trees, and readers pluck their favorite stories straight from the branches.
die Buchhandlung

/ˈbuːxˌhandlʊŋ/

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bookshop

Examples

Ich kaufe meine Bücher immer in der örtlichen Buchhandlung.

I always buy my books at the local bookshop.

Die neue Buchhandlung hat eine große Auswahl.

The new bookshop has a large selection.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “der Eintritt”, which translates to “admission, entry”. Close-up of a rabbit stepping through a huge glowing ticket-gate turnstile that fills the frame, one bright torn ticket-stub glowing in its paw at the threshold.
der Eintritt

/ˈaɪ̯nˌtʁɪt/

admission, entry

Examples

Der Eintritt in das Museum ist heute kostenlos.

Admission to the museum is free today.

Kinder unter sechs Jahren haben freien Eintritt.

Children under six years old have free admission.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “einzahlen”, which translates to “to deposit (money)”. A raccoon drops a glowing coin into a bubbling fountain; a tiny coral reef instantly sprouts from the bottom.
einzahlen

/ˈaɪ̯nˌt͡saːlən/

to deposit (money)

Principal parts

einzahlen, zahlte ein, hat eingezahlt

ich zahle ein
du zahlst ein
er/sie/es zahlt ein
wir zahlen ein
ihr zahlt ein
sie/Sie zahlen ein

Examples

Ich muss diesen Betrag heute auf mein Konto einzahlen.

I need to deposit this amount into my account today.

Bitte vergessen Sie nicht, das Geld einzuzahlen.

Please don't forget to deposit the money.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “falls”, which translates to “in case, if (uncertainty)”. A hedgehog in a tiny raincoat stands under a flawless blue sky, gripping an enormous open umbrella, one single raindrop frozen in midair above it.
falls

/fals/

in case, if (uncertainty)

Examples

Falls du Fragen hast, ruf mich an.

In case you have questions, call me.

Nimm einen Schirm mit, falls es regnet.

Take an umbrella with you, in case it rains.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “die Figur”, which translates to “character (in a story)”. A carved wooden chess knight steps off its checkered board mid-stride, the empty square behind it glowing.
die Figur

/fiˈɡuːɐ̯/

character (in a story)

Examples

Die Hauptfigur im Roman ist sehr interessant.

The main character in the novel is very interesting.

Ich mag diese Figur, weil sie so mutig ist.

I like this character because she is so brave.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “füreinander”, which translates to “for each other”. Two woolly sheep sit back to back on a daisy hill, each knitting a grey scarf for the other, balls of yarn resting at their hooves.
füreinander

/fyːɐ̯ʔaɪ̯ˈnandɐ/

for each other

Examples

Sie sind immer füreinander da.

They are always there for each other.

Wir müssen mehr füreinander tun.

We must do more for each other.

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feminine Buchhandlung — bookshop

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