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Illustration of the B1 German word “der Horizont”, which translates to “horizon”. A tightrope walker balancing on the literal line where the deep blue ocean meets the glowing sunset, holding a balancing pole made of light.
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horizon

/hoʁiˈt͡sɔnt/

Examples — Horizont in a sentence

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.

How to remember it

Sounds almost exactly like **horizon**. Just remember the German 't' at the end is pronounced.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “das Kapitel”, which translates to “chapter”. A huge open book fills the frame, and one of its thick pages is being pulled aside like a curtain by a small rabbit, a sunlit valley glowing in the gap between pages.
das Kapitel

/kaˈpɪtl̩/

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chapter

Examples

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

Examples

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

Examples

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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Illustration of the B1 German word “der Künstler”, which translates to “artist (male)”. Close-up of a badger painter stepping back from a huge glowing canvas it has just finished, one bright brushstroke of colour still glistening, beret tilted proudly.
der Künstler

/ˈkʏnstlɐ/

artist (male)

Examples

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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Illustration of the B1 German word “die Künstlerin”, which translates to “artist (female)”. A paint-splattered fox in a smock sweeps a huge brush through empty air, mouth open in delight, and the stroke hardens instantly into a solid ribbon of colour above her.
die Künstlerin

/ˈkʏnstləʁɪn/

artist (female)

Examples

Die Künstlerin stellte ihre neuen Werke aus.

The artist exhibited her new works.

Sie ist eine berühmte Künstlerin aus Berlin.

She is a famous artist from Berlin.

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