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Illustration of the B1 German word “die Pflicht”, which translates to “duty, obligation”. A small donkey in a postman's cap trudges uphill through deep snow with a mountainous sack on its back, jaw set, refusing to stop.
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diePflicht, -en

duty, obligation

/p͡flɪçt/

Examples — Pflicht in a sentence

Es ist meine Pflicht, das zu tun.

It is my duty to do that.

Er erfüllte seine Pflichten als Bürger.

He fulfilled his duties as a citizen.

How to remember it

PFLICHT sounds like 'FLICKED'. Your 'DUTY' is to not get 'FLICKED' by your boss for neglecting your 'OBLIGATIONS'.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “der Protest”, which translates to “protest”. A crowd of hares raises blank wooden signs above their heads in one great wave, mouths open in a unified shout, ears all tipped back.
der Protest

/pʁoˈtɛst/

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protest

Examples

Es gab einen großen Protest gegen die Regeln.

There was a large protest against the rules.

Der Protest der Studenten war friedlich.

The students' protest was peaceful.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “protestieren”, which translates to “to protest”. A row of geese march in step with blank placards held high and beaks open mid-honk, feathers bristling with indignation.
protestieren

/pʁotɛsˈtiːʁən/

to protest

Principal parts

protestieren, protestierte, hat protestiert

ich protestiere
du protestierst
er/sie/es protestiert
wir protestieren
ihr protestiert
sie/Sie protestieren

Examples

Viele Leute protestieren gegen das neue Gesetz.

Many people are protesting against the new law.

Die Arbeiter werden morgen früh protestieren.

The workers will protest tomorrow morning.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “das Recht”, which translates to “right, law”. A pair of brass scales rests on a heavy stone plinth, perfectly level, a white feather on each pan, a solemn owl perched on the stone beside it.
das Recht

/ʁɛçt/

right, law

Examples

Jeder Mensch hat das Recht auf freie Meinungsäußerung.

Every person has the right to free speech.

Er studiert Recht an der Universität.

He studies law at the university.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “das Regime”, which translates to “regime”. A single iron throne on a bare stone plinth casts a long shadow over rows of identical grey pigeons standing rigidly still in perfect lines.
das Regime

/ʁeˈʒiːm/

regime

Examples

Das alte Regime wurde vom Volk gestürzt.

The old regime was overthrown by the people.

Sie floh vor dem autoritären Regime.

She fled from the authoritarian regime.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “riskieren”, which translates to “to risk”. Close-up of a fox tip-toeing along a huge glowing tightrope stretched over a bright chasm, one thrilling wobbling step frozen mid-air, arms flung wide for balance.
riskieren

/ʁɪsˈkiːʁən/

to risk

Principal parts

riskieren, riskierte, hat riskiert

ich riskiere
du riskierst
er/sie/es riskiert
wir riskieren
ihr riskiert
sie/Sie riskieren

Examples

Ich würde das an deiner Stelle nicht riskieren.

I wouldn't risk that if I were you.

Er riskierte alles für seine große Idee.

He risked everything for his big idea.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “schweigen”, which translates to “to stay silent”. Close-up of a rabbit pressing one paw to its lips in a huge glowing shush, a bright soft ring of quiet light around it, the whole hush of silence filling the frame.
schweigen

/ˈʃvaɪ̯ɡn̩/

to stay silent

Principal parts

schweigen, schwieg, hat geschwiegen

ich schweige
du schweigst
er/sie/es schweigt
wir schweigen
ihr schweigt
sie/Sie schweigen

Examples

Sie beschloss, zu diesem Thema zu schweigen.

She decided to stay silent on this topic.

Warum schweigt er zu den Vorwürfen?

Why is he silent about the accusations?

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