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Illustration of the A2 German word “der Pilot”, which translates to “pilot (male)”. A pilot sitting in a cockpit that is actually a giant dandelion seed, floating gracefully through a galaxy of floating paper airplanes.
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pilot (male)

/piˈloːt/

Examples — Pilot in a sentence

Mein Bruder ist ein erfahrener Pilot.

My brother is an experienced pilot.

Der Pilot landete das Flugzeug sicher.

The pilot landed the plane safely.

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PILOT sounds just like English 'pilot'. Imagine a German PILOT flying his plane with a big smile!

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Illustration of the A2 German word “die Pilotin”, which translates to “pilot (female)”. A pilot standing on the wing of her plane, reaching out to steer a path through the sky by rearranging the constellations.
die Pilotin

/piˈloːtɪn/

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pilot (female)

Examples

Die Pilotin flog das Flugzeug sicher zum Ziel.

The pilot flew the airplane safely to the destination.

Meine Schwester möchte später Pilotin werden.

My sister wants to become a pilot later.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “der Polizist”, which translates to “police officer (male)”. A kindly officer directing traffic at a crossroads where colorful giant bubbles float instead of cars, using a glowing star-shaped baton.
der Polizist

/poliˈt͡sɪst/

police officer (male)

Examples

Ein Polizist hat mir den Weg gezeigt.

A police officer showed me the way.

Der Polizist kontrollierte meine Papiere.

The police officer checked my papers.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “die Polizistin”, which translates to “police officer (female)”. A stern but kindly mother duck in a police cap holds up one firm wing to halt traffic, whistle blowing, directing the road with crisp authority.
die Polizistin

/poliˈt͡sɪstɪn/

police officer (female)

Examples

Die Polizistin half uns bei dem Unfall.

The police officer helped us with the accident.

Man sah eine Polizistin auf der Straße patrouillieren.

A police officer was seen patrolling on the street.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “psychisch”, which translates to “psychological, mental”. A wise owl sits cross-legged in calm meditation, a glowing swirl of dreamy thought-spirals drifting up from its head, deep within its own mind.
psychisch

/ˈpsyːçɪʃ/

psychological, mental

Comparative Forms

Positive psychisch
Komparativ psychischer
Superlativ am psychischsten

Examples

Sie hatte psychische Probleme.

She had psychological problems.

Psychische Gesundheit ist sehr wichtig.

Mental health is very important.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “der Quereinstieg”, which translates to “career change, lateral entry”. A determined penguin in a business suit vaults sideways over a tall hedge, briefcase in one flipper, landing mid-leap into a bustling new workshop of surprised craftsmen.
der Quereinstieg

/ˈkveːɐ̯ˌʔaɪ̯nʃtiːk/

career change, lateral entry

Examples

Ein Quereinstieg kann neue Möglichkeiten bieten.

A lateral entry can offer new opportunities.

Sie plant einen Quereinstieg in die IT-Branche.

She is planning a career change into the IT sector.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “der Ratschlag”, which translates to “piece of advice”. A kindly walrus mentor leans down and gently presses a single glowing lightbulb of wisdom into the paws of a wide-eyed, grateful pup.
der Ratschlag

/ˈʁaːtˌʃlaːk/

piece of advice

Examples

Er gab mir einen wichtigen Ratschlag.

He gave me an important piece of advice.

Diesen Ratschlag werde ich befolgen.

I will follow this piece of advice.

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feminine Pilotin — pilot (female)

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