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Illustration of the B1 German word “die Entschuldigung”, which translates to “apology”. Close-up of a bashful hedgehog holding out a huge glowing white flower of apology, cheeks pink, offering the bright blossom forward with both little paws.
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apology

/ɛntˈʃʊldɪɡʊŋ/

Examples — Entschuldigung in a sentence

Ich schulde dir eine Entschuldigung für mein Verhalten.

I owe you an apology for my behavior.

Seine Entschuldigung klang sehr aufrichtig.

His apology sounded very sincere.

How to remember it

ENT-schul-dig-ung sounds like 'enter, should dig in'. If you're making an apology, you should dig in and mean it.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “die Etikette”, which translates to “etiquette”. A formal tea party set on a floating tea tray in space, where the teacups hover in perfect, polite alignment.
die Etikette

/etiˈkɛtə/

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etiquette

Examples

Man sollte die grundlegende Etikette beachten.

One should observe basic etiquette.

Geschäftsleute folgen oft einer strengen Etikette.

Business people often follow strict etiquette.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “gemeinsam”, which translates to “together”. Six mismatched animals grip the rim of one giant kettle drum and lift it together in perfect unison, all their faces set with the same effort.
gemeinsam

/ɡəˈmaɪ̯nzaːm/

together

Comparative Forms

Positive gemeinsam
Komparativ gemeinsamer
Superlativ am gemeinsamsten

Examples

Lasst uns gemeinsam ein Abendessen kochen!

Let's cook dinner together!

Sie haben viele gemeinsame Interessen und Hobbys.

They have many common interests and hobbies.

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die Generation

/ɡenəʁaˈt͡si̯oːn/

generation

Examples

Die neue Generation nutzt digitale Medien intensiv.

The new generation uses digital media intensively.

Diese Geschichte wird von Generation zu Generation weitergegeben.

This story is passed down from generation to generation.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “die Geste”, which translates to “gesture”. A theatrical old stork in a velvet opera coat sweeps one enormous wing skyward in a grand sweeping flourish, eyes shining with pride, startled pigeons scattering from the arc.
die Geste

/ˈɡeːstə/

gesture

Examples

Er machte eine freundliche Geste, um sich zu bedanken.

He made a friendly gesture to say thank you.

Manchmal sagt eine Geste mehr als tausend Worte.

Sometimes a gesture says more than a thousand words.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “höflich”, which translates to “polite”. Close-up of a dapper rabbit sweeping into a low graceful bow, one paw pressed to its chest and a huge glowing top hat lifted, the courteous gesture frozen.
höflich

/ˈhøːflɪç/

polite

Comparative Forms

Positive höflich
Komparativ höflicher
Superlativ am höflichsten

Examples

Es ist wichtig, immer höflich zu anderen zu sein.

It is important to always be polite to others.

Der Kundenservice war sehr höflich und hilfsbereit.

The customer service was very polite and helpful.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “die Höflichkeit”, which translates to “politeness”. Close-up of a fox holding a door of light open and gesturing a small guest through with a huge warm glowing flourish, the whole picture radiating good manners.
die Höflichkeit

/ˈhøːflɪçkaɪ̯t/

politeness

Examples

Höflichkeit ist in vielen Kulturen sehr wichtig.

Politeness is very important in many cultures.

Man sollte stets mit Höflichkeit auf andere reagieren.

One should always react to others with politeness.

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