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Illustration of the B1 German word “der Schreibstil”, which translates to “writing style”. A smiling cloud with soft cloud-arms holds a large blue-and-gold fountain pen and draws a flowing golden ribbon-path across the sky that rises into a graceful bridge, warm light all around.
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writing style

/ˈʃʁaɪ̯pˌʃtiːl/

Examples — Schreibstil in a sentence

Sein Schreibstil ist klar und leicht verständlich.

His writing style is clear and easy to understand.

Ich mag den Schreibstil dieses Autors sehr.

I really like the writing style of this author.

How to remember it

SHRYB-STEEL. Sounds like 'scribe-style'. A skilled *scribe* uses a unique, powerful **writing style** as sharp as *steel

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Illustration of the B1 German word “sobald”, which translates to “as soon as”. A cat crouched with a paw hovering a hair's breadth over a big domino, the very first tile in a long curving chain, frozen at the exact instant before the whole line topples.
sobald

/zoˈbalt/

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as soon as

Examples

Sobald der Film beginnt, wird es still.

As soon as the film begins, it will be quiet.

Ich sage dir Bescheid, sobald ich mehr weiß.

I'll let you know as soon as I know more.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “solange”, which translates to “as long as”. A patient cat sits bolt upright watching a single candle burn inside a glass dome, unmoving, its long shadow stretching unbroken across the whole floor.
solange

/zoˈlaŋə/

as long as

Examples

Solange es regnet, bleiben wir drinnen.

As long as it rains, we stay inside.

Du kannst hier bleiben, solange du möchtest.

You can stay here as long as you want.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “überweisen”, which translates to “to transfer (money)”. Gold coins flowing like liquid light through a transparent pipe that arches across the sky, raining gently into a waiting treasure chest.
überweisen

/ˌyːbɐˈvaɪ̯zn̩/

to transfer (money)

Principal parts

überweisen, überwies, hat überwiesen

ich überweise
du überweist
er/sie/es überweist
wir überweisen
ihr überweist
sie/Sie überweisen

Examples

Ich muss die Miete heute noch überweisen.

I still have to transfer the rent today.

Das Geld wurde bereits auf Ihr Konto überwiesen.

The money has already been transferred to your account.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “die Überweisung”, which translates to “bank transfer”. Close-up of golden coins turning into little paper birds that flit across a map and drop neatly into a waiting piggy bank, the flying coin-birds filling the frame.
die Überweisung

/ˌyːbɐˈvaɪ̯zʊŋ/

bank transfer

Examples

Ich habe die Überweisung getätigt.

I have made the bank transfer.

Bestätigen Sie bitte den Erhalt der Überweisung.

Please confirm receipt of the bank transfer.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “voneinander”, which translates to “from each other”. Two magnets slowly drifting apart in space, trailing colorful ribbons that reach out to keep a connection even at a distance.
voneinander

/fɔnʔaɪ̯ˈnandɐ/

from each other

Examples

Sie wohnen jetzt voneinander getrennt.

They now live separated from each other.

Wir lernen viel voneinander.

We learn a lot from each other.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “das Werk”, which translates to “work (of art)”. Close-up of a huge ornate framed masterpiece painting on an easel filling the frame, glowing under a gallery spotlight, a single velvet rope before it marking a revered work of art. No people.
das Werk

/vɛʁk/

work (of art)

Examples

Dieses Gemälde ist ein berühmtes Werk der modernen Kunst.

This painting is a famous work of modern art.

Goethes 'Faust' ist ein literarisches Meisterwerk.

Goethe's 'Faust' is a literary masterpiece.

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