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Illustration of the B1 German word “das Fertigprodukt”, which translates to “ready-made product”. A shiny toy robot lifts a glass dome from a perfectly frosted cake at the end of a factory conveyor belt, steam still curling off the icing.
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ready-made product

/ˌfɛʁtɪçpʁoˈdʊkt/

Examples — Fertigprodukt in a sentence

Viele Leute kaufen lieber ein Fertigprodukt.

Many people prefer to buy a ready-made product.

Das Fertigprodukt ist schnell zubereitet.

The ready-made product is quickly prepared.

How to remember it

FERTIG (ready) sounds like 'fur tea' – a fluffy animal sips tea next to a READY-MADE PRODUCT box.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “freundlich”, which translates to “friendly”. Close-up of a warm smiling golden retriever offering a huge glowing bouquet of sunflowers forward, its whole face lit with open, gentle friendliness.
freundlich

/ˈfʁɔɪ̯ntlɪç/

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friendly

Comparative Forms

Positive freundlich
Komparativ freundlicher
Superlativ am freundlichsten

Examples

Sei immer freundlich zu deinen Nachbarn.

Always be friendly to your neighbors.

Sie gab uns ein freundliches Lächeln.

She gave us a friendly smile.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “gesetzlich”, which translates to “legal”. Close-up of a badger in a tiny robe pressing an official glowing stamp onto a huge bright scroll of law, the shining seal blooming large across the parchment.
gesetzlich

/ɡəˈzɛt͡slɪç/

legal

Comparative Forms

Positive gesetzlich
Komparativ gesetzlicher
Superlativ am gesetzlichsten

Examples

Das ist gesetzlich nicht erlaubt und könnte Konsequenzen haben.

That is not legally allowed and could have consequences.

Jede Firma muss sich an die gesetzlichen Vorschriften halten.

Every company must adhere to the legal regulations.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “im Vergleich zu”, which translates to “compared to”. Close-up of two brass balance pans hanging level in the frame, a smug tiny mouse sitting on one and a whole velvet mountain resting on the other.
im Vergleich zu

/ɪm fɛɐ̯ˈɡlaɪ̯ç t͡suː/

compared to

Examples

Im Vergleich zu letztem Jahr ist es kälter.

Compared to last year, it's colder.

Sie ist schnell im Vergleich zu den anderen.

She is fast compared to the others.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “der Inhaltsstoff”, which translates to “ingredient”. A tiny chef mouse in a paper hat peers with reverent awe into an enormous mixing bowl where one single glowing golden bean sits alone at the bottom.
der Inhaltsstoff

/ˈɪnhalt͡sˌʃtɔf/

ingredient

Examples

Bitte lesen Sie die Liste der Inhaltsstoffe genau.

Please read the list of ingredients carefully.

Dieser Inhaltsstoff ist in vielen Lebensmitteln enthalten.

This ingredient is contained in many foods.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “die Kennzeichnung”, which translates to “labeling”. A brisk squirrel in a postman's cap presses a bright wax seal onto the trunk of a startled tree, which stares down at the fresh mark on its bark in wide-eyed surprise.
die Kennzeichnung

/ˈkɛnˌt͡saɪ̯çnʊŋ/

labeling

Examples

Die Kennzeichnung von Bio-Produkten ist sehr streng.

The labeling of organic products is very strict.

Achten Sie auf die Kennzeichnung der Inhaltsstoffe.

Pay attention to the labeling of the ingredients.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “künstlich”, which translates to “artificial”. Close-up of a single glass flower with clockwork gears turning inside its stem, filling the frame, a puzzled deer's nose sniffing at it from one side.
künstlich

/ˈkʏnstlɪç/

artificial

Comparative Forms

Positive künstlich
Komparativ künstlicher
Superlativ am künstlichsten

Examples

Die Pflanze sieht echt aus, ist aber künstlich.

The plant looks real, but it is artificial.

Viele Süßigkeiten enthalten künstliche Farbstoffe.

Many sweets contain artificial colorings.

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freundlich — friendly

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