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Illustration of the B1 German word “der Nullartikel”, which translates to “zero article”. An empty gilded picture frame stands upright in a foggy pine forest, and the strip of world seen through it blazes in full colour while everything around stays pale grey.
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derNullartikel

zero article

/ˈnʊlʔaʁˌtiːkl̩/

Examples — Nullartikel in a sentence

Der Nullartikel wird oft bei Pluralformen verwendet.

The zero article is often used with plural forms.

Sätze ohne Artikel nennt man Nullartikel-Konstruktionen.

Sentences without articles are called zero article constructions.

How to remember it

'NULL ARTIKEL' means 'zero article'. Imagine a 'null art tickle' – a tickle that leaves *zero* impression or article.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “der Preis”, which translates to “price”. A blank paper tag on a string dangles from a shiny red apple on a market stall, and a squirrel squints up at it with a coin balanced on its nose.
der Preis

/pʁaɪ̯s/

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price

Examples

Was ist der Preis für dieses Buch?

What is the price for this book?

Der Preis für Benzin steigt leider ständig.

The price for petrol is unfortunately constantly rising.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “das Produkt”, which translates to “product”. A humble seed being placed into a magical machine that hums, instantly popping out a perfectly crafted, shimmering wooden toy horse.
das Produkt

/pʁoˈdʊkt/

product

Examples

Dieses neue Produkt ist sehr beliebt.

This new product is very popular.

Wir entwickeln ein umweltfreundliches Produkt.

We are developing an environmentally friendly product.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “die Qualität”, which translates to “quality”. Close-up of a jeweler badger pinching a single flawless gold star between its claws and pressing it onto a huge blue ribbon rosette that fills the frame, the star gleaming at the center.
die Qualität

/ˌkvaliˈtɛːt/

quality

Examples

Wir legen Wert auf hohe Qualität.

We value high quality.

Die Qualität des Produkts ist ausgezeichnet.

The quality of the product is excellent.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “die Reklamation”, which translates to “complaint”. An indignant goose slaps a lopsided, obviously broken teapot onto a shop counter and jabs a wing at it while a sheepish shopkeeper stoat winces.
die Reklamation

/ʁeklamaˈt͡si̯oːn/

complaint

Examples

Er hatte eine Reklamation wegen des defekten Produkts.

He had a complaint about the defective product.

Wo kann ich eine Reklamation einreichen?

Where can I submit a complaint?

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Illustration of the B1 German word “reklamieren”, which translates to “to complain”. A small terrier stands on its hind legs at a tall counter, both paws slammed down, barking up at a nervous clerk who leans back from the noise.
reklamieren

/ʁeklaˈmiːʁən/

to complain

Principal parts

reklamieren, reklamierte, hat reklamiert

ich reklamiere
du reklamierst
er/sie/es reklamiert
wir reklamieren
ihr reklamiert
sie/Sie reklamieren

Examples

Ich musste das defekte Produkt reklamieren.

I had to complain about the defective product.

Sie reklamierte sofort den schlechten Service.

She immediately complained about the bad service.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “die Rückerstattung”, which translates to “refund”. A stream of golden coins arcs backwards through the air out of an open wooden cash drawer and pours neatly into the purse of a delighted hedgehog below.
die Rückerstattung

/ˈʁʏkʔɛɐ̯ˌʃtatʊŋ/

refund

Examples

Ich erwarte eine volle Rückerstattung.

I expect a full refund.

Kann ich eine Rückerstattung für diesen Artikel bekommen?

Can I get a refund for this item?

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