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Illustration of the B1 German word “der Konjunktiv”, which translates to “subjunctive (mood)”. A daydreaming frog in a crown sits on a lily pad while a shimmering translucent castle floats in a thought-bubble cloud above its head.
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subjunctive (mood)

/ˈkɔnjʊŋktiːf/

Examples — Konjunktiv in a sentence

Der Konjunktiv wird oft für indirekte Rede benutzt.

The subjunctive is often used for indirect speech.

Man sollte den Unterschied zwischen Indikativ und Konjunktiv lernen.

One should learn the difference between indicative and subjunctive.

How to remember it

'CONJUNCTIV' sounds like 'conjunctivitis' — a moody eye condition, much like the subjunctive *mood* in grammar.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “die Konsequenz”, which translates to “consequence”. A sheepish elephant lifts one foot off a completely flattened birdbath, wincing, while an outraged robin hovers in his face mid-squawk.
die Konsequenz

/kɔnzeˈkvɛnt͡s/

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consequence

Examples

Seine Entscheidung hatte weitreichende Konsequenzen.

His decision had far-reaching consequences.

Die Konsequenz seines Handelns war vorhersehbar.

The consequence of his actions was predictable.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “die Mauer”, which translates to “wall”. A tall garden wall where the bricks are replaced by hundreds of friendly, smiling sunflowers standing side by side.
die Mauer

/ˈmaʊ̯ɐ/

wall

Examples

Die Kinder malten auf die Mauer.

The children painted on the wall.

Er möchte eine neue Mauer im Garten bauen.

He wants to build a new wall in the garden.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “die Mitbestimmung”, which translates to “participation, co-determination”. A ring of woodland animals shoulder to shoulder heave together on the spokes of one colossal ship's wheel, faces straining, and it finally turns.
die Mitbestimmung

/ˈmɪtbəˌʃtɪmʊŋ/

participation, co-determination

Examples

Arbeitnehmer haben das Recht auf Mitbestimmung.

Employees have the right to co-determination.

Die Mitbestimmung ist wichtig für die Demokratie.

Participation is important for democracy.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “das Partizip”, which translates to “participle”. A creature that is half wilted autumn leaf and half blossoming spring flower stands proudly on a ridge, one side crumbling brown, the other side bursting pink.
das Partizip

/paʁtiˈt͡siːp/

participle

Examples

Das Partizip II wird oft im Perfekt verwendet.

The past participle is often used in the perfect tense.

Ein Partizip kann als Adjektiv funktionieren.

A participle can function as an adjective.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “die Pflicht”, which translates to “duty, obligation”. A small donkey in a postman's cap trudges uphill through deep snow with a mountainous sack on its back, jaw set, refusing to stop.
die Pflicht

/p͡flɪçt/

duty, obligation

Examples

Es ist meine Pflicht, das zu tun.

It is my duty to do that.

Er erfüllte seine Pflichten als Bürger.

He fulfilled his duties as a citizen.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “der Protest”, which translates to “protest”. A crowd of hares raises blank wooden signs above their heads in one great wave, mouths open in a unified shout, ears all tipped back.
der Protest

/pʁoˈtɛst/

protest

Examples

Es gab einen großen Protest gegen die Regeln.

There was a large protest against the rules.

Der Protest der Studenten war friedlich.

The students' protest was peaceful.

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