Illustration of the B1 German word “der Infinitiv”, which translates to “infinitive”. A single enormous seed fills the frame, glowing from within with the ghostly outline of a whole tree still folded up inside it — the pure unstarted form holding every possible ending at once, roots and branches waiting.
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infinitive

/ˈɪnfinitiːf/

Examples — Infinitiv in a sentence

Der Infinitiv von 'gehen' ist 'gehen'.

The infinitive of 'gehen' is 'gehen'.

Manche Verben stehen oft im Infinitiv mit 'zu'.

Some verbs often stand in the infinitive with 'zu'.

How to remember it

Sounds almost exactly like **infinitive**. No major sound trick needed beyond recognizing the similarity.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “der Karabiner”, which translates to “carabiner”. Close-up of a huge glowing metal carabiner clip filling the frame, its bright spring-gate snapping shut around two ropes, one tiny mouse dangling safely from it.
der Karabiner

/kaʁaˈbiːnɐ/

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carabiner

Examples

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.

Illustration of the B1 German word “die Kletterausrüstung”, which translates to “climbing equipment”. Close-up of a sturdy tortoise wearing a full climbing harness draped in carabiners, coiled ropes, and a dangling ice axe, the tangle of gear filling the frame as it leans back against a rope.
die Kletterausrüstung

/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.

Illustration of the B1 German word “der Konsum”, which translates to “consumption”. A hamster with cheeks stretched to bursting sits atop a mountain of snacks, reaching greedily for one more biscuit, eyes wide with impossible ambition.
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.

Illustration of the B1 German word “der Kundendienst”, which translates to “customer service”. A copper robot with a kindly lamp for a head leans out of a little window in the clouds, beaming, and lowers a steaming teacup on a string to a soggy fox waiting below.
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.

Illustration of the B1 German word “die Lieferung”, which translates to “delivery”. A neatly wrapped brown parcel sits alone on a snowy doorstep, still faintly glowing, as a stork in a peaked cap flies away into the distance behind it.
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.

Illustration of the B1 German word “die Marke”, which translates to “brand”. A proud peacock stands beaming beside a huge glowing symbol burned into a wooden fence, chest puffed out as if the mark were a portrait of itself.
die Marke

/ˈmaʁkə/

brand

Examples

Welche Automarke bevorzugst du?

Which car brand do you prefer?

Diese Marke ist sehr bekannt für Qualität.

This brand is very well-known for quality.

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