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Illustration of the B1 German word “die Schwäche”, which translates to “weakness”. Close-up of a small mouse straining under a huge glowing barbell it cannot lift, one bright wobbling arm buckling — the single point of weakness frozen mid-strain.
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dieSchwäche, -n

weakness

/ˈʃvɛçə/

Examples — Schwäche in a sentence

Jeder Mensch hat seine Schwächen.

Every person has their weaknesses.

Seine größte Schwäche ist seine Ungeduld.

His biggest weakness is his impatience.

How to remember it

SCHWÄCHE sounds like "shaky." If you have a "weakness," you might feel "shaky" or unsteady on your feet.

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Ihre größte Stärke ist ihre Entschlossenheit.

Her greatest strength is her determination.

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He showed incredible strength in the competition.

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/ˈʃtɛlə/

position, job

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Ich habe eine neue Stelle gefunden.

I have found a new job.

Diese Stelle erfordert viel Erfahrung.

This position requires a lot of experience.

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/ˈʃtɛlənˌʔanɡəboːt/

job offer

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Ich habe ein tolles Stellenangebot bekommen.

I received a great job offer.

Sie suchte lange nach dem passenden Stellenangebot.

She searched for a long time for the right job offer.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “die Stellenausschreibung”, which translates to “job advertisement”. Close-up of a stout grey squirrel pinning up a gigantic poster on a community board that fills the frame, the poster covered in painted symbols of tools and briefcases and no letters.
die Stellenausschreibung

/ˈʃtɛlənˌʔaʊ̯sʃʁaɪ̯bʊŋ/

job advertisement

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Die Stellenausschreibung war sehr detailliert.

The job advertisement was very detailed.

Hast du die neue Stellenausschreibung gesehen?

Have you seen the new job advertisement?

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Illustration of the B1 German word “Stolz auf”, which translates to “pride in”. Close-up of a small robin puffing out its chest so proudly that its whole breast blazes into a huge golden glowing medal filling the frame, its beak lifted high.
Stolz auf

/ˈʃtɔlt͡s aʊ̯f/

pride in

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Er hat großen Stolz auf seine Arbeit.

He has great pride in his work.

Ihr Stolz auf ihre Kinder ist spürbar.

Her pride in her children is palpable.

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/taˈlɛnt/

talent

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Sie hat ein großes Talent für Musik.

She has a great talent for music.

Man sollte sein Talent fördern und nutzen.

One should foster and use one's talent.

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