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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.
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gesetzlich

legal

/ɡəˈzɛt͡slɪç/

Forms

Comparative Forms

Positive gesetzlich
Komparativ gesetzlicher
Superlativ am gesetzlichsten

Examples — gesetzlich in a sentence

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.

How to remember it

GESETZ-LICH" - 'Gesetz' means law, so 'gesetzlich' means according to the law: legal.

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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/

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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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Illustration of the B1 German word “das Labor”, which translates to “laboratory”. A frazzled rat in tiny safety goggles ducks as an enormous beaker boils over above it, a geyser of glowing violet foam erupting toward the ceiling.
das Labor

/laˈboːɐ̯/

laboratory

Examples

Die Experimente werden im Labor durchgeführt.

The experiments are carried out in the laboratory.

Er arbeitet als Forscher in einem Labor.

He works as a researcher in a laboratory.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “das Lebensmittel”, which translates to “food”. A colorful parade of dancing fruits and vegetables marching toward a kitchen, wearing tiny hats and playing musical instruments.
das Lebensmittel

/ˈleːbn̩sˌmɪtl̩/

food

Examples

Frische Lebensmittel sind sehr wichtig für die Gesundheit.

Fresh food is very important for health.

Wir kaufen unsere Lebensmittel im Supermarkt.

We buy our food at the supermarket.

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