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Illustration of the B1 German word “das Girokonto”, which translates to “current account”. A flowing river of sparkling coins traveling through a transparent glass pipe, watering a garden where money-trees bloom.
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current account

/ˈʒiːʁoˌkɔnto/

Examples — Girokonto in a sentence

Ich eröffne ein neues Girokonto bei der Bank.

I am opening a new current account at the bank.

Sie zahlen Miete von ihrem Girokonto.

They pay rent from their current account.

How to remember it

GIROKONTO sounds like 'gyro contest' – imagine paying for a gyro contest with your CURRENT ACCOUNT.

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der Horizont

/hoʁiˈt͡sɔnt/

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horizon

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Am Horizont sah man ein großes Schiff.

A large ship was seen on the horizon.

Der Sonnenuntergang am Horizont war wunderschön.

The sunset on the horizon was beautiful.

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das Kapitel

/kaˈpɪtl̩/

chapter

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Ich habe das erste Kapitel des Buches gelesen.

I have read the first chapter of the book.

Dieses Kapitel erklärt die Theorie detailliert.

This chapter explains the theory in detail.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “das Konto”, which translates to “bank account”. A glass piggy bank floating in the clouds, filled with tiny, fluttering paper birds that turn into gold coins when touched.
das Konto

/ˈkɔnto/

bank account

Examples

Mein Konto ist leider im Minus.

My account is unfortunately in the red.

Ich muss Geld auf mein Konto einzahlen.

I need to deposit money into my account.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “die Kontoeröffnung”, which translates to “account opening”. A tiny mouse in a bow tie heaves open the door of a bank vault twenty times its size, straining with both paws, face lit with disbelieving glee.
die Kontoeröffnung

/ˈkɔntoʔɛɐ̯ˌœfnʊŋ/

account opening

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Für die Kontoeröffnung benötigen Sie Ihren Ausweis.

For opening an account, you need your ID.

Die Kontoeröffnung kann auch online erfolgen.

Account opening can also be done online.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “der Krimi”, which translates to “detective novel / crime thriller”. Close-up of a fox detective in a deerstalker pressing a huge glowing magnifying glass over a bright bloodstain-red clue on a shadowy noir wall, mystery in the air.
der Krimi

/ˈkʁɪmi/

detective novel / crime thriller

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Ich lese gerne spannende Krimis am Abend.

I like reading exciting crime thrillers in the evening.

Der neue Krimi im Fernsehen war sehr fesselnd.

The new crime thriller on TV was very captivating.

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der Künstler

/ˈkʏnstlɐ/

artist (male)

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Der Künstler malt ein wunderschönes Bild.

The artist paints a beautiful picture.

Ich bewundere die Werke dieses Künstlers sehr.

I admire the works of this artist very much.

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masculine Horizont — horizon

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