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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.
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dieFähigkeit, -en

ability / skill

/ˈfɛːɪçkaɪ̯t/

Examples — Fähigkeit in a sentence

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.

How to remember it

FÄH-ig-keit sounds like 'fay, egg kite'. A magical fairy (fay) with the ability to fly an egg-shaped kite.

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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/

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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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Illustration of the B1 German word “die Herausforderung”, which translates to “challenge”. Close-up of a determined ram lowering its head to shove a huge glowing boulder marked with a bright question up a steep slope, one straining moment frozen.
die Herausforderung

/hɛˈʁaʊ̯sˌfɔʁdəʁʊŋ/

challenge

Examples

Diese Aufgabe ist eine große Herausforderung für mich.

This task is a great challenge for me.

Er nimmt jede Herausforderung mutig an.

He accepts every challenge courageously.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “Hoffnung auf”, which translates to “hope for”. A person holding a glowing lantern while standing in a dark field, where every firefly that touches the glass turns into a golden sprout.
Hoffnung auf

/ˈhɔfnʊŋ aʊ̯f/

hope for

Examples

Wir haben Hoffnung auf eine bessere Zukunft.

We have hope for a better future.

Seine Hoffnung auf Frieden ist ungebrochen.

His hope for peace remains unbroken.

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masculine Fortschritt — progress

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