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Illustration of the B1 German word “seitdem”, which translates to “since (then), ever since”. Close-up of a tortoise at the far end of a huge glowing trail of bright lanterns that stretches back to one shining starting-flag, marking all the time since then.
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seitdem

since (then), ever since

/zaɪ̯tˈdeːm/

Examples — seitdem in a sentence

Seitdem ich ihn kenne, ist er glücklich.

Ever since I know him, he has been happy.

Sie hat viel gelernt, seitdem sie hier ist.

She has learned a lot ever since she is here.

How to remember it

SITE-DEM sounds like "side them." EVER SINCE we "side them" in an argument, we've been a team!

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Illustration of the B1 German word “sich vernetzen”, which translates to “to network / connect”. Close-up of a proud spider at the centre of a vast glowing web, every strand lighting up with a pulse of colour as it connects to dozens of tiny distant lanterns around the frame.
sich vernetzen

/fɛɐ̯ˈnɛt͡sn̩/

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to network / connect

Principal parts

sich vernetzen, vernetzte, hat sich vernetzt

ich vernetze
du vernetzt
er/sie/es vernetzt
wir vernetzen
ihr vernetzt
sie/Sie vernetzen

Examples

Es ist wichtig, sich zu vernetzen.

It is important to network.

Die Computer sind miteinander vernetzt.

The computers are connected to each other.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “die Technik”, which translates to “technology / technique”. Close-up of an enormous intricate brass clockwork machine filling the frame, cogs and gears interlocking and turning, a curl of steam rising, a single glowing lightbulb blinking on at its heart.
die Technik

/ˈtɛçnɪk/

technology / technique

Examples

Die neue Technik ist sehr beeindruckend.

The new technology is very impressive.

Er beherrscht die Technik des Gitarrenspiels.

He masters the technique of guitar playing.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “der Techniker”, which translates to “technician”. A marmot in overalls with a screwdriver behind one ear reaches elbow-deep into the open back of a huge humming machine, tongue out in concentration.
der Techniker

/ˈtɛçnɪkɐ/

technician

Examples

Der Techniker repariert gerade unseren Computer.

The technician is currently repairing our computer.

Ich habe den Techniker wegen des Problems angerufen.

I called the technician because of the problem.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “technisch”, which translates to “technical”. A ferret in overalls and goggles adjusts one tiny brass cog inside an enormous exposed clockwork machine, gears turning smoothly all around it.
technisch

/ˈtɛçnɪʃ/

technical

Comparative Forms

Positive technisch
Komparativ technischer
Superlativ am technischsten

Examples

Ich habe eine technische Frage zum neuen Computer.

I have a technical question about the new computer.

Das war eine technisch beeindruckende Leistung der Ingenieure.

That was a technically impressive achievement by the engineers.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “unverzüglich”, which translates to “immediately / without delay”. A cheetah in a courier's cap explodes off a starting line so fast it leaves a huge blazing streak of light across the whole frame, delivering a tiny parcel in the blink of an eye.
unverzüglich

/ˈʊnfɛɐ̯t͡syːklɪç/

immediately / without delay

Examples

Bitte antworten Sie unverzüglich.

Please reply immediately.

Er musste unverzüglich handeln.

He had to act without delay.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “verbessern”, which translates to “to improve”. Pip, a small round-faced child with an enormous mop of curly dark hair and denim dungarees, adds one last bright brushstroke to a wonky little drawing that magically blooms into a glowing masterpiece before him.
verbessern

/fɛɐ̯ˈbɛsɐn/

to improve

Principal parts

verbessern, verbesserte, hat verbessert

ich verbessere
du verbesserst
er/sie/es verbessert
wir verbessern
ihr verbessert
sie/Sie verbessern

Examples

Ich möchte meine Sprachkenntnisse verbessern.

I want to improve my language skills.

Wie kann man seine Noten verbessern?

How can one improve one's grades?

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