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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.
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geeignet

suitable, qualified

/ɡəˈʔaɪ̯ɡnət/

Forms

Comparative Forms

Positive geeignet
Komparativ geeigneter
Superlativ am geeignetsten

Examples — geeignet in a sentence

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.

How to remember it

GEEIGNET" sounds like "guy-gnat". Imagine a tiny gnat trying to find a *suitable* place to land.

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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/

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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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Illustration of the B1 German word “Interesse an”, which translates to “interest in”. Close-up of a kitten's face filling the frame, eyes enormous and whiskers stretched forward, the glowing spinning globe it stares at reflected in both wide pupils.
Interesse an

/ˌɪntəˈʁɛsə an/

interest in

Examples

Sie hat großes Interesse an Kunst.

She has great interest in art.

Sein Interesse an Geschichte wächst.

His interest in history is growing.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “das Interview”, which translates to “interview”. Close-up of an owl reporter and a badger guest facing each other across a huge glowing floating microphone that fills the centre, a bright question hanging between.
das Interview

/ˈɪntɐvjuː/

interview

Examples

Das Interview für den Job war sehr gut.

The interview for the job was very good.

Ich bereite mich auf mein Interview vor.

I am preparing for my interview.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “der Kandidat”, which translates to “candidate”. A sweating frog in an oversized rosette stands on a soapbox with knees knocking, forcing a hopeful grin at a pond of unimpressed, staring ducks.
der Kandidat

/kandiˈdaːt/

candidate

Examples

Der Kandidat präsentierte seine Ideen überzeugend.

The candidate presented his ideas convincingly.

Jeder Kandidat muss sich einer Prüfung unterziehen.

Every candidate must undergo an examination.

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