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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.
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derQuereinstieg, -e

career change, lateral entry

/ˈkveːɐ̯ˌʔaɪ̯nʃtiːk/

Examples — Quereinstieg in a sentence

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.

How to remember it

QUEREINSTIEG: 'Quer' (cross) + 'Einstieg' (entry). Imagine someone *crossing* into a new career path, a lateral entry!

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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/

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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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Illustration of the A2 German word “die Realschule”, which translates to “intermediate secondary school (D)”. A schoolhouse where the roof opens to release flying books, and students sit on desks that float gently in a garden of knowledge.
die Realschule

/ʁeˈaːlˌʃuːlə/

intermediate secondary school (D)

Examples

Meine Schwester besuchte die Realschule in der Stadt.

My sister attended the intermediate secondary school in the city.

Die Realschule bereitet auf viele Berufe vor.

The intermediate secondary school prepares for many professions.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “retten”, which translates to “to save, to rescue”. A burly walrus lifeguard lunges from a crashing wave, clutching a soaked, astonished kitten to his chest with both flippers, jaw set in heroic determination.
retten

/ˈʁɛtn̩/

to save, to rescue

Principal parts

retten, rettete, hat gerettet

ich rette
du rettest
er/sie/es rettet
wir retten
ihr rettet
sie/Sie retten

Examples

Die Feuerwehr konnte die Katze retten.

The fire department could save the cat.

Er versuchte, sein Geld zu retten.

He tried to save his money.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “riskant”, which translates to “risky”. A sweating hamster wobbles on a unicycle atop a swaying tower of stacked teacups, arms flailing, eyes huge at the perilously risky stunt.
riskant

/ʁɪsˈkant/

risky

Comparative Forms

Positive riskant
Komparativ riskanter
Superlativ am riskantesten

Examples

Der Plan war sehr riskant.

The plan was very risky.

Du solltest nichts Riskantes tun.

You shouldn't do anything risky.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “sich bewerben”, which translates to “to apply (for a job)”. An eager penguin in a tiny tie thrusts a thick folder forward with both flippers, beaming hopefully, its little chest puffed out as far as it will go.
sich bewerben

/bəˈvɛʁbn̩/

to apply (for a job)

Principal parts

sich bewerben, bewarb sich, hat sich beworben

ich bewerbe mich
du bewirbst dich
er/sie/es bewirbt sich
wir bewerben uns
ihr bewerbt euch
sie/Sie bewerben sich

Examples

Ich möchte mich für diese Stelle bewerben.

I want to apply for this position.

Sie hat sich bei mehreren Firmen beworben.

She applied to several companies.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “spannend”, which translates to “exciting, thrilling”. A bug-eyed rabbit perches on the very edge of its seat, popcorn frozen mid-air around it, utterly gripped and breathless with thrilled anticipation.
spannend

/ˈʃpanənt/

exciting, thrilling

Comparative Forms

Positive spannend
Komparativ spannender
Superlativ am spannendsten

Examples

Der Film war sehr spannend.

The film was very exciting.

Ich lese gerade ein spannendes Buch.

I am currently reading an exciting book.

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