Illustration of the B1 German word “die Norm”, which translates to “norm”. Close-up of a row of identical grey pebbles lined up on a ruler that fills the frame, each one measured to exactly the same height, one glowing pebble in the middle standing a hair taller.
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norm

/nɔʁm/

Examples — Norm in a sentence

Das ist nicht die soziale Norm.

That is not the social norm.

Diese Produkte erfüllen die höchsten Normen.

These products meet the highest standards.

How to remember it

This word sounds exactly like 'NORM'! The 'NORM' is that the 'NORM' is simply the 'NORM'. Easy to remember!

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Illustration of the B1 German word “nostalgisch”, which translates to “nostalgic”. An old grey rabbit sits alone on a bench gazing into a soap bubble in which a tiny young rabbit plays in a summer meadow, its eyes soft and shining.
nostalgisch

/nɔsˈtalɡɪʃ/

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nostalgic

Comparative Forms

Positive nostalgisch
Komparativ nostalgischer
Superlativ am nostalgischsten

Examples

Alte Fotos machen mich oft nostalgisch.

Old photos often make me nostalgic.

Er hatte ein nostalgisches Gefühl, als er seine Heimatstadt besuchte.

He had a nostalgic feeling when he visited his hometown.

Illustration of the B1 German word “das Relativpronomen”, which translates to “relative pronoun”. A shiny brass hook and eye join two separate lengths of rope into one continuous line, and a delighted mouse swings from the joined middle.
das Relativpronomen

/ʁelaˈtiːfpʁoˌnoːmən/

relative pronoun

Examples

Das ist der Mann, der das Relativpronomen erklärt hat.

That is the man who explained the relative pronoun.

Ein Relativpronomen leitet einen Relativsatz ein.

A relative pronoun introduces a relative clause.

Illustration of the B1 German word “der Respekt”, which translates to “respect”. A tiny field mouse doffs its cap, and an enormous grizzly bear bows deeply back, hat pressed to his chest, the whole forest leaning in to watch.
der Respekt

/ʁeˈspɛkt/

respect

Examples

Er hat viel Respekt vor seinem Lehrer.

He has a lot of respect for his teacher.

Zeigen Sie Respekt gegenüber älteren Menschen.

Show respect towards older people.

Illustration of the B1 German word “respektvoll”, which translates to “respectful”. Close-up of a young deer bowing its head low to an ancient tusked boar who tips his great head graciously in return, the two faces filling the frame.
respektvoll

/ʁeˈspɛktˌfɔl/

respectful

Comparative Forms

Positive respektvoll
Komparativ respektvoller
Superlativ am respektvollsten

Examples

Bitte behandeln Sie alle Menschen respektvoll.

Please treat all people respectfully.

Ihr Verhalten war sehr respektvoll den Älteren gegenüber.

Her behavior was very respectful towards the elders.

Illustration of the B1 German word “der Retrotrend”, which translates to “retro trend”. A hare in enormous flared trousers and round tinted glasses strikes a disco pose beside a gleaming vintage record player, dust motes glittering in the beam.
der Retrotrend

/ˈʁeːtʁoˌtʁɛnt/

retro trend

Examples

Der Retrotrend ist in der Mode sehr beliebt.

The retro trend is very popular in fashion.

Viele Unternehmen nutzen den Retrotrend im Marketing.

Many companies use the retro trend in marketing.

Illustration of the B1 German word “rücksichtslos”, which translates to “inconsiderate”. Close-up of a grumpy bull tromping through a shop of floating teacups, oblivious as cups wobble around its horns, the careless bull filling the frame.
rücksichtslos

/ˈʁʏkzɪçt͡sloːs/

inconsiderate

Comparative Forms

Positive rücksichtslos
Komparativ rücksichtsloser
Superlativ am rücksichtslosesten

Examples

Sein rücksichtsloses Verhalten ärgerte alle Beteiligten.

His inconsiderate behavior annoyed everyone involved.

Es war rücksichtslos, die Musik so laut zu spielen.

It was inconsiderate to play the music so loudly.

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