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Illustration of the B1 German word “der Misserfolg”, which translates to “failure, setback”. A small mouse sits flat on the floor amid the wreckage of a collapsed tower of blocks, ears drooping and shoulders slumped in comic dejection.
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derMisserfolg, -e

failure, setback

/ˈmɪsʔɛɐ̯ˌfɔlk/

Examples — Misserfolg in a sentence

Nach dem Misserfolg gab er nicht auf.

After the failure, he didn't give up.

Ein Misserfolg ist manchmal eine Chance zum Lernen.

A failure is sometimes an opportunity to learn.

How to remember it

'MISS-ERFOLG' is literally 'mis-success'. Imagine you *miss* out on a folk dance, leading to a small *failure*.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “die Motivation”, which translates to “motivation”. A tiny paper boat with a blazing sun for a sail powers stubbornly straight up a roaring waterfall, its little frog captain leaning forward with fierce determination.
die Motivation

/motivaˈt͡si̯oːn/

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motivation

Examples

Seine Motivation zum Lernen ist groß.

His motivation to learn is great.

Ich suche nach neuer Motivation.

I am looking for new motivation.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “die Probezeit”, which translates to “probation period, trial period”. Pip, a small round-faced child with an enormous mop of curly dark hair and denim dungarees, walks a glowing tightrope marked with a huge hourglass, stepping carefully through a trial stretch as sand runs down beside him.
die Probezeit

/ˈpʁoːbəˌt͡saɪ̯t/

probation period, trial period

Examples

Seine Probezeit endet nächsten Monat.

His probation period ends next month.

Während der Probezeit lernt man viel Neues.

One learns a lot of new things during the probation period.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “professionell”, which translates to “professional”. Close-up of a badger in a crisp pinstripe suit standing perfectly calm and centred, chin up, while a blizzard of loose papers streaks past his shoulders in a blur.
professionell

/pʁofɛsi̯oˈnɛl/

professional

Comparative Forms

Positive professionell
Komparativ professioneller
Superlativ am professionellsten

Examples

Sie arbeitet sehr professionell und zuverlässig.

She works very professionally and reliably.

Wir brauchen professionelle Hilfe für dieses komplexe Projekt.

We need professional help for this complex project.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “die Qualifikation”, which translates to “qualification”. A stout badger in a boiler suit slots himself into a badger-shaped hole in a stone wall and fits perfectly, arms out, beaming, while a queue of wrong-shaped animals waits behind.
die Qualifikation

/kvalifikaˈt͡si̯oːn/

qualification

Examples

Sie hat die nötigen Qualifikationen für den Job.

She has the necessary qualifications for the job.

Welche Qualifikationen sind für diese Stelle wichtig?

Which qualifications are important for this position?

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Illustration of the B1 German word “die Schwäche”, which translates to “weakness”. Close-up of a small mouse straining under a huge glowing barbell it cannot lift, one bright wobbling arm buckling — the single point of weakness frozen mid-strain.
die Schwäche

/ˈʃvɛçə/

weakness

Examples

Jeder Mensch hat seine Schwächen.

Every person has their weaknesses.

Seine größte Schwäche ist seine Ungeduld.

His biggest weakness is his impatience.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “die Stärke”, which translates to “strength”. Close-up of a small ant lifting an enormous boulder high over its head with ease, the boulder filling the top of the frame, the ant's tiny legs braced with unbelievable strength.
die Stärke

/ˈʃtɛʁkə/

strength

Examples

Ihre größte Stärke ist ihre Entschlossenheit.

Her greatest strength is her determination.

Er zeigte unglaubliche Stärke im Wettkampf.

He showed incredible strength in the competition.

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