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Illustration of the B1 German word “der Kurzfilm”, which translates to “short film”. Close-up of a raccoon cranking a tiny brass film projector, its beam throwing a bright miniature moving picture onto a single autumn leaf held up close in the frame.
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short film

/ˈkʊʁt͡sˌfɪlm/

Examples — Kurzfilm in a sentence

Wir sahen gestern einen interessanten Kurzfilm.

We watched an interesting short film yesterday.

Dieser Kurzfilm gewann viele internationale Preise.

This short film won many international prizes.

How to remember it

'KURZ' sounds like 'curts'. Imagine a *short film* ending abruptly as the *curtains* close with a curt snap.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “das Lieblingsbuch”, which translates to “favourite book”. A worn book glowing intensely, with light rays forming a protective, magical bubble around the reader's cozy armchair.
das Lieblingsbuch

/ˈliːplɪŋsˌbuːx/

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favourite book

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Mein Lieblingsbuch ist ein alter Roman.

My favorite book is an old novel.

Sie liest ihr Lieblingsbuch immer wieder.

She reads her favorite book again and again.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “der Lieblingsfilm”, which translates to “favourite film”. A person sitting in a velvet armchair while the contents of their favorite movie spill out of the screen like a warm, colorful waterfall.
der Lieblingsfilm

/ˈliːplɪŋsˌfɪlm/

favourite film

Examples

Mein Lieblingsfilm ist „Die fabelhafte Welt der Amélie“.

My favourite film is "Amelie".

Hast du einen Lieblingsfilm, den du oft siehst?

Do you have a favourite film that you often watch?

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Illustration of the B1 German word “die Methode”, which translates to “method”. A magical compass with floating gears that draw glowing geometric lines in the air to perfectly guide a traveler to a hidden treasure.
die Methode

/meˈtoːdə/

method

Examples

Welche Methode verwenden Sie?

Which method do you use?

Seine Methode ist sehr effizient.

His method is very efficient.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “das Mittel”, which translates to “means, remedy”. A wilted daisy with a drooping face gulps one glowing golden drop from an enormous spoon and springs bolt upright, petals blazing wide open in shock.
das Mittel

/ˈmɪtl̩/

means, remedy

Examples

Geld ist nur ein Mittel zum Zweck.

Money is just a means to an end.

Dieses Mittel hilft gut gegen Kopfschmerzen.

This remedy helps well against headaches.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “die Möglichkeit”, which translates to “possibility, opportunity”. A young fox stands at a crossroads where five shimmering ribbon-paths fan out into five different coloured skies, ears up, tail high, thrilled and unable to choose.
die Möglichkeit

/ˈmøːklɪçkaɪ̯t/

possibility, opportunity

Examples

Es gibt viele Möglichkeiten, Deutsch zu lernen.

There are many possibilities to learn German.

Ich nutze jede Möglichkeit, um zu reisen.

I use every opportunity to travel.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “der Regisseur”, which translates to “film director (male)”. A bulldog in a beret sits in a canvas chair, both paws raised to frame an imaginary shot, bellowing an order at a flock of pigeons on a film set.
der Regisseur

/ʁeʒɪˈsøːɐ̯/

film director (male)

Examples

Der Regisseur stellte seinen neuen Film vor.

The director presented his new film.

Ein guter Regisseur braucht viel Kreativität.

A good director needs a lot of creativity.

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