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Illustration of the B1 German word “der Durchbruch”, which translates to “breakthrough”. A mole bursts head-first through a brick wall into golden sunlight, brick dust exploding around him, arms flung wide in astonished triumph.
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derDurchbruch, ¨-e

breakthrough

/ˈdʊʁçˌbʁʊx/

Examples — Durchbruch in a sentence

Wissenschaftler haben einen wichtigen Durchbruch in der Forschung erzielt.

Scientists have achieved an important breakthrough in research.

Dieser neue Ansatz könnte den entscheidenden Durchbruch bringen.

This new approach could bring the crucial breakthrough.

How to remember it

DOORCH-brook sounds like 'door broke' — a scientist just made a breakthrough, smashing through the lab door in excitemen

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Illustration of the B1 German word “der Einfluss”, which translates to “influence”. Close-up of a fox tapping one domino so a huge sweeping wave of glowing dominoes curves away, the whole chain reaction frozen at the very first tip.
der Einfluss

/ˈaɪ̯nˌflʊs/

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influence

Examples

Er hatte großen Einfluss auf die Entscheidung des Teams.

He had a great influence on the team's decision.

Medien haben oft einen starken Einfluss auf die Öffentlichkeit.

Media often have a strong influence on the public.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “einmalig”, which translates to “one-time, unique”. Close-up of a squirrel cupping a single huge glowing snowflake in its paws, the one-of-a-kind crystal shining bright and unique, filling most of the frame.
einmalig

/ˈaɪ̯nˌmaːlɪç/

one-time, unique

Examples

Das Konzert war ein einmaliges Erlebnis.

The concert was a unique experience.

Diese Gelegenheit ist wirklich einmalig.

This opportunity is truly unique.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “das Engagement”, which translates to “commitment, dedication, involvement”. A small beaver hauls a log twice its size up a steep muddy bank in the pouring rain, jaw clenched, refusing to let go.
das Engagement

/ɑ̃ɡaʒˈmɑ̃ː/

commitment, dedication, involvement

Examples

Sein Engagement für das Projekt war beeindruckend.

His commitment to the project was impressive.

Wir schätzen ihr soziales Engagement sehr.

We highly value her social involvement.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “entschlossen”, which translates to “determined, resolute”. Close-up of a determined little bulldog leaning hard into a fierce glowing wind, jaw set and eyes fixed forward, one resolute stride frozen against the storm.
entschlossen

/ɛntˈʃlɔsn̩/

determined, resolute

Comparative Forms

Positive entschlossen
Komparativ entschlossener
Superlativ am entschlossensten

Examples

Sie war entschlossen, ihr Ziel zu erreichen.

She was determined to reach her goal.

Mit entschlossenem Blick ging er voran.

With a determined look, he went forward.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “erfolglos”, which translates to “unsuccessful”. Close-up of a slumped fox in front of a huge glowing target whose every arrow has thudded flat into the dirt far below the bullseye, dust still hanging.
erfolglos

/ɛɐ̯ˈfɔlkloːs/

unsuccessful

Comparative Forms

Positive erfolglos
Komparativ erfolgloser
Superlativ am erfolglosesten

Examples

Die Suche nach dem Schlüssel blieb erfolglos.

The search for the key remained unsuccessful.

Er unternahm mehrere erfolglose Versuche.

He made several unsuccessful attempts.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “gründen”, which translates to “to found, to establish”. Close-up of a beaver planting a huge glowing cornerstone into fresh earth, a bright little building already sprouting up from that single founding block.
gründen

/ˈɡʁʏndn̩/

to found, to establish

Principal parts

gründen, gründete, hat gegründet

ich gründe
du gründest
er/sie/es gründet
wir gründen
ihr gründet
sie/Sie gründen

Examples

Sie wollen ein neues Start-up-Unternehmen gründen.

They want to found a new start-up company.

Wir haben diesen Verein vor vielen Jahren gegründet.

We founded this club many years ago.

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masculine Einfluss — influence

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