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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.
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dasMittel

means, remedy

/ˈmɪtl̩/

Examples — Mittel in a sentence

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.

How to remember it

MIT-tel sounds like "MIDDLE" — finding the middle way is a means to a solution, a remedy.

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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/

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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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Illustration of the B1 German word “reich”, which translates to “rich, wealthy”. A plump hamster reclines on a heap of golden coins piled higher than a haystack, one paw trailing lazily through the glittering slope, utterly smug.
reich

/ʁaɪ̯ç/

rich, wealthy

Comparative Forms

Positive reich
Komparativ reicher
Superlativ am reichsten

Examples

Er wurde reich durch seine harte Arbeit und Investitionen.

He became rich through his hard work and investments.

Dieses Land ist reich an natürlichen Ressourcen wie Öl.

This country is rich in natural resources like oil.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “rückblickend”, which translates to “looking back, in retrospect”. An old stag pauses on a mountain path and looks back over his shoulder at the long winding trail of his own hoofprints glowing softly behind him.
rückblickend

/ˈʁʏkˌblɪkn̩t/

looking back, in retrospect

Examples

Rückblickend war die Entscheidung richtig.

Looking back, the decision was right.

Rückblickend hätte ich mehr lernen sollen.

In retrospect, I should have studied more.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “der Schauspieler”, which translates to “actor (male)”. Close-up of a performer on a mirrored stage, several reflected versions of himself in different costumes fanning out behind him, his face filling the frame.
der Schauspieler

/ˈʃaʊ̯ˌʃpiːlɐ/

actor (male)

Examples

Der Schauspieler spielt seine Rolle sehr überzeugend.

The actor plays his role very convincingly.

Er ist ein bekannter Schauspieler, den viele Leute mögen.

He is a well-known actor whom many people like.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “die Schauspielerin”, which translates to “actress”. Close-up of a woman mid-spin whose dress is made of theatrical curtains parting to reveal tiny magical landscapes, her twirling figure filling the frame.
die Schauspielerin

/ˈʃaʊ̯ˌʃpiːləʁɪn/

actress

Examples

Die Schauspielerin gewann einen wichtigen Preis.

The actress won an important award.

Sie ist eine berühmte Schauspielerin.

She is a famous actress.

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feminine Möglichkeit — possibility, opportunity

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