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Illustration of the B1 German word “hochwertig”, which translates to “high-quality”. A monocled otter polishes one gleaming golden pocket watch so hard it blinds him, beaming with insufferable pride as sparkles shoot off in every direction.
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hochwertig

high-quality

/ˈhoːxˌveːɐ̯tɪç/

Forms

Comparative Forms

Positive hochwertig
Komparativ hochwertiger
Superlativ am hochwertigsten

Examples — hochwertig in a sentence

Wir kaufen lieber hochwertige Produkte, auch wenn sie teurer sind.

We prefer to buy high-quality products, even if they are more expensive.

Dieser Pullover ist aus sehr hochwertiger Wolle.

This sweater is made of very high-quality wool.

How to remember it

HOCHWERTIG combines 'hoch' (high) and 'wertig' (worthy). Sounds like 'hawk-worthy tea' – only a high-quality tea would b

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/ˈɪnfinitiːf/

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Der Infinitiv von 'gehen' ist 'gehen'.

The infinitive of 'gehen' is 'gehen'.

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/kaʁaˈbiːnɐ/

carabiner

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Wir sicherten das Seil mit einem Karabiner.

We secured the rope with a carabiner.

Der Karabiner war aus robustem Stahl gefertigt.

The carabiner was made of robust steel.

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/ˈklɛtɐˌʔaʊ̯sʁʏstʊŋ/

climbing equipment

Examples

Überprüfen Sie immer Ihre Kletterausrüstung vor der Tour.

Always check your climbing equipment before the tour.

Neue Kletterausrüstung ist oft sehr teuer.

New climbing equipment is often very expensive.

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der Konsum

/kɔnˈzuːm/

consumption

Examples

Der Konsum von Plastik muss reduziert werden.

The consumption of plastic must be reduced.

Ein bewusster Konsum ist wichtig für die Umwelt.

Conscious consumption is important for the environment.

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der Kundendienst

/ˈkʊndn̩ˌdiːnst/

customer service

Examples

Der Kundendienst war sehr hilfreich bei meinem Problem.

Customer service was very helpful with my problem.

Sie sollten den Kundendienst für weitere Fragen kontaktieren.

You should contact customer service for further questions.

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die Lieferung

/ˈliːfəʁʊŋ/

delivery

Examples

Wann können wir mit der Lieferung rechnen?

When can we expect the delivery?

Die Lieferung kam pünktlich und unbeschädigt an.

The delivery arrived on time and undamaged.

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