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Illustration of the B1 German word “die Erfahrung”, which translates to “experience”. Close-up of a wise old tortoise whose huge shell has grown into a glowing globe of tiny lived memories — mountains, harbours, campfires — mapped across it.
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experience

/ɛɐ̯ˈfaːʁʊŋ/

Examples — Erfahrung in a sentence

Sie hat viel Erfahrung in diesem Bereich gesammelt.

She has gained a lot of experience in this field.

Persönliche Erfahrung ist oft der beste Lehrer.

Personal experience is often the best teacher.

How to remember it

ER-fah-rung sounds like 'air far-rung'. An experience often rings far in your memory, filling the air with stories.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “der Erfolg”, which translates to “success”. A person standing atop a mountain of glowing golden trophies that are actually blooming flowers reaching toward the sun.
der Erfolg

/ɛɐ̯ˈfɔlk/

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success

Examples

Wir wünschen Ihnen viel Erfolg bei Ihrem Projekt.

We wish you much success with your project.

Sein Erfolg basiert auf harter Arbeit und Talent.

His success is based on hard work and talent.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “die Fähigkeit”, which translates to “ability / skill”. Close-up of a rabbit effortlessly balancing a huge glowing star on one fingertip while juggling bright orbs, a look of easy natural skill filling the frame.
die Fähigkeit

/ˈfɛːɪçkaɪ̯t/

ability / skill

Examples

Sie hat die Fähigkeit, schnell neue Sprachen zu lernen.

She has the ability to learn new languages quickly.

Diese Fähigkeit ist für den Job sehr wichtig.

This skill is very important for the job.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “der Fortschritt”, which translates to “progress”. A small snail climbs onto the next step of a grand stone staircase, its glittering silver trail winding down every step it has already conquered.
der Fortschritt

/ˈfɔʁtˌʃʁɪt/

progress

Examples

Wir haben große Fortschritte in diesem Bereich gemacht.

We have made great progress in this area.

Technologischer Fortschritt verändert unser tägliches Leben.

Technological progress changes our daily life.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “Freude über”, which translates to “joy about”. Close-up of a mouse leaping with arms flung wide beneath a huge glowing golden firework of joy that bursts directly above it, bright sparks raining down.
Freude über

/ˈfʁɔɪ̯də ˈyːbɐ/

joy about

Examples

Ihre Freude über das Geschenk war groß.

Her joy about the present was great.

Er zeigte seine Freude über den Sieg.

He showed his joy about the victory.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “geeignet”, which translates to “suitable, qualified”. A proud otter in a hard hat clicks the final puzzle piece into a wall, and it fits so exactly that she beams, hands on hips, at the flawless seam.
geeignet

/ɡəˈʔaɪ̯ɡnət/

suitable, qualified

Comparative Forms

Positive geeignet
Komparativ geeigneter
Superlativ am geeignetsten

Examples

Diese Wohnung ist nicht für Familien mit Kindern geeignet.

This apartment is not suitable for families with children.

Er scheint der geeignetste Kandidat für die Stelle zu sein.

He seems to be the most suitable candidate for the position.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “das Gehalt”, which translates to “salary”. Close-up of a beaming hamster catching a huge glowing golden coin that lands square in its little envelope, bright monthly payday sparkles bursting around it.
das Gehalt

/ɡəˈhalt/

salary

Examples

Sie ist mit ihrem Gehalt zufrieden.

She is satisfied with her salary.

Mein Gehalt wird monatlich überwiesen.

My salary is transferred monthly.

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masculine Erfolg — success

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