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Illustration of the B1 German word “das Gerät”, which translates to “device / appliance”. A toaster sprouting butterfly wings, floating in a meadow and lightly toasting bread slices in the sun-warmed air.
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dasGerät, -e

device / appliance

/ɡəˈʁɛːt/

Examples — Gerät in a sentence

Dieses neue Gerät ist sehr nützlich.

This new device is very useful.

Bitte schalten Sie Ihr elektronisches Gerät aus.

Please turn off your electronic device.

How to remember it

GERÄT sounds like 'go rat!' – a smart rat operates a complex DEVICE or appliance in a lab.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “herstellen”, which translates to “to manufacture / produce”. Close-up of a badger at a huge glowing conveyor belt as a bright finished toy pops fully formed off the end into its paws, sparks of manufacture fizzing around.
herstellen

/ˈheːɐ̯ˌʃtɛlən/

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to manufacture / produce

Principal parts

herstellen, stellte her, hat hergestellt

ich stelle her
du stellst her
er/sie/es stellt her
wir stellen her
ihr stellt her
sie/Sie stellen her

Examples

Diese Firma stellt hochwertige Möbel in Deutschland her.

This company manufactures high-quality furniture in Germany.

In Asien werden viele Elektronikprodukte hergestellt.

Many electronic products are produced in Asia.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “der Hersteller”, which translates to “manufacturer”. Close-up of a proud beaver in overalls presenting a huge glowing freshly-built clock it has just made, its little maker's mark shining on the bright casing.
der Hersteller

/ˈheːɐ̯ˌʃtɛlɐ/

manufacturer

Examples

Der Hersteller gibt drei Jahre Garantie auf das Produkt.

The manufacturer gives three years warranty on the product.

Wir haben den Hersteller direkt kontaktiert.

We contacted the manufacturer directly.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “die Intelligenz”, which translates to “intelligence”. A small octopus in a tweed waistcoat calmly untangles eight knotted ropes at once, one in each arm, every knot springing open in the same instant, while a semicircle of astonished professors gapes.
die Intelligenz

/ɪntɛliˈɡɛnt͡s/

intelligence

Examples

Künstliche Intelligenz verändert unsere Welt rasant.

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing our world.

Sie beeindruckte alle mit ihrer scharfen Intelligenz.

She impressed everyone with her sharp intelligence.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “kostenlos”, which translates to “free of charge”. Close-up of a delighted squirrel holding up a huge glowing gift tag with a bright zero on it as a shining present floats down free into its paws, sparkles around.
kostenlos

/ˈkɔstn̩loːs/

free of charge

Examples

Sie können das E-Book kostenlos von unserer Webseite herunterladen.

You can download the e-book for free from our website.

Ist dieser Parkplatz wirklich kostenlos oder muss ich bezahlen?

Is this parking lot really free or do I have to pay?

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Illustration of the B1 German word “der Kundenservice”, which translates to “customer service”. Close-up of a beaming otter behind a counter leaning right toward the viewer, a neatly wrapped parcel in its teeth and both paws spread in cheerful welcome.
der Kundenservice

/ˈkʊndn̩ˌsœːɐ̯vɪs/

customer service

Examples

Guter Kundenservice ist entscheidend für den Geschäftserfolg.

Good customer service is crucial for business success.

Der Kundenservice hat meine Anfrage schnell bearbeitet.

The customer service processed my request quickly.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “der Mangel”, which translates to “defect”. Three plump red apples fill the frame, and the middle one sags with an enormous bite gouged out of its side, its little face drooping in visible shame.
der Mangel

/ˈmaŋl̩/

defect

Examples

Es gibt einen Mangel an qualifizierten Arbeitskräften.

There is a lack of qualified workers.

Der Mangel an Informationen führte zu Missverständnissen.

The lack of information led to misunderstandings.

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