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Illustration of the B1 German word “überzeugend”, which translates to “convincing”. A stoat in a bow tie spreads both paws mid-argument, and a whole row of sceptical badgers has just tipped forward, eyebrows raised, won over at that instant.
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überzeugend

convincing

/yːbɐˈt͡sɔɪ̯ɡn̩t/

Forms

Comparative Forms

Positive überzeugend
Komparativ überzeugender
Superlativ am überzeugendsten

Examples — überzeugend in a sentence

Er hielt eine sehr überzeugende Rede vor der Gruppe.

He gave a very convincing speech to the group.

Ihre Argumente waren nicht überzeugend genug für die Jury.

Her arguments were not convincing enough for the jury.

How to remember it

ÜBERZEUGEND sounds like 'over-soaking-end' – a story so CONVINCING it soaks into your mind completely.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “die Voraussetzung”, which translates to “prerequisite”. A series of floating golden keys arranged like stairs in the sky, each key needing to be turned to unlock the next step toward a mountain peak.
die Voraussetzung

/foˈʁaʊ̯szɛt͡sʊŋ/

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prerequisite

Examples

Gute Sprachkenntnisse sind eine Voraussetzung.

Good language skills are a prerequisite.

Erfüllen Sie alle notwendigen Voraussetzungen?

Do you meet all necessary prerequisites?

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Illustration of the B1 German word “das Vorstellungsgespräch”, which translates to “job interview”. Close-up of a nervous but hopeful young deer in a slightly-too-big suit and tie, sitting bolt upright on a wooden chair, hooves folded, a brave smile on its face as an unseen interviewer's shadow falls across it.
das Vorstellungsgespräch

/ˈfoːɐ̯ʃtɛlʊŋsɡəˌʃpʁɛːç/

job interview

Examples

Ich bereite mich auf mein Vorstellungsgespräch vor.

I am preparing for my job interview.

Das Vorstellungsgespräch verlief sehr gut, hoffe ich.

The job interview went very well, I hope.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “das Zertifikat”, which translates to “certificate”. Close-up of a huge elegant certificate scroll filling the frame, tied with a golden ribbon and stamped with a big glowing wax seal and a rosette, radiant beams of achievement bursting from it. No people.
das Zertifikat

/t͡sɛʁtifiˈkaːt/

certificate

Examples

Sie hat ihr Deutsch-Zertifikat mit Auszeichnung bestanden.

She passed her German certificate with distinction.

Ein Sprachzertifikat kann bei der Jobsuche helfen.

A language certificate can help with job searching.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “die Zuverlässigkeit”, which translates to “reliability, dependability”. A huge ornate grandfather clock fills the frame, standing upright and ticking in a crumbling overgrown ruin — fallen walls, vines everywhere — brass pendulum swinging steady, hands crisp and exact. No people.
die Zuverlässigkeit

/ˈt͡suːfɛɐ̯ˌlɛsɪçkaɪ̯t/

reliability, dependability

Examples

Seine Zuverlässigkeit ist wirklich beeindruckend.

His reliability is truly impressive.

Wir schätzen ihre hohe Zuverlässigkeit sehr.

We highly value her great dependability.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “ablehnen”, which translates to “to reject, to turn down”. A friendly robot politely holding up a palm as a parade of literal, dancing gift-wrapped boxes tries to pass through a garden gate.
ablehnen

/ˈapˌleːnən/

to reject, to turn down

Principal parts

ablehnen, lehnte ab, hat abgelehnt

ich lehne ab
du lehnst ab
er/sie/es lehnt ab
wir lehnen ab
ihr lehnt ab
sie/Sie lehnen ab

Examples

Er musste das Stellenangebot leider ablehnen.

He unfortunately had to reject the job offer.

Der Antrag wurde vom Amt abgelehnt.

The application was rejected by the office.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “die Anforderung”, which translates to “requirement”. A tiny, sweating squirrel wearing a construction hat holds a mile-long scroll of paper listing impossible tasks; it trembles as a giant bear demands one more nut, eye twitching with comic overload.
die Anforderung

/ˈanˌfɔʁdəʁʊŋ/

requirement

Examples

Die neuen Anforderungen sind ziemlich hoch.

The new requirements are quite high.

Er erfüllt alle Anforderungen für die Stelle.

He meets all requirements for the position.

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