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Illustration of the A2 German word “zuverlässig”, which translates to “reliable”. A clockwork lighthouse that never stops spinning, casting a warm, steady golden beam through a chaotic storm of floating feathers.
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zuverlässig

reliable

/ˈt͡suːfɛɐ̯ˌlɛsɪç/

Forms

Comparative Forms

Positive zuverlässig
Komparativ zuverlässiger
Superlativ am zuverlässigsten

Examples — zuverlässig in a sentence

Mein altes Auto ist immer noch sehr zuverlässig.

My old car is still very reliable.

Sie ist eine sehr zuverlässige Mitarbeiterin.

She is a very reliable employee.

How to remember it

ZUVERLÄSSIG sounds like "ZOO-FAIR-LASS-IG". A zoo that's FAIR to its animals is RELIABLE; they won't let you down.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “das Amt”, which translates to “government office”. A cozy, sunlit office building built inside a giant translucent glass jar, where paper stamps float like fireflies in the air.
das Amt

/amt/

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government office

Examples

Ich hatte gestern einen Termin beim Amt.

I had an appointment at the government office yesterday.

Du musst zum Amt gehen, um das zu regeln.

You have to go to the office to arrange that.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “der Austausch”, which translates to “exchange”. Two otters reach across a river and swap hats in the exact same instant, each immediately wearing the other's with great satisfaction.
der Austausch

/ˈaʊ̯sˌtaʊ̯ʃ/

exchange

Examples

Wir nahmen an einem Schüleraustausch teil.

We participated in a student exchange.

Der Austausch von Ideen war sehr interessant.

The exchange of ideas was very interesting.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “der Ausweis”, which translates to “ID card”. A wallet-sized card sprouts tiny arms, holds itself up proudly, and glares at the bouncer who tries to turn it away.
der Ausweis

/ˈaʊ̯sˌvaɪ̯s/

ID card

Examples

Haben Sie Ihren Ausweis dabei?

Do you have your ID card with you?

Zeigen Sie mir bitte Ihren Ausweis.

Please show me your identity card.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “die Beziehung”, which translates to “relationship”. Two people standing on separate islands connected by a shimmering, solid rainbow bridge made of interwoven, glowing musical notes.
die Beziehung

/bəˈt͡siːʊŋ/

relationship

Examples

Ihre Beziehung ist sehr glücklich und stark.

Their relationship is very happy and strong.

Sie hat eine neue Beziehung angefangen.

She started a new relationship.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “das Blind Date”, which translates to “blind date”. Two people sit at a cafe table in the clouds, both wearing silk blindfolds while colorful hummingbirds feed them magical, glowing nectar.
das Blind Date

/ˈblaɪ̯nt ˈdeːt/

blind date

Examples

Meine Schwester hatte gestern Abend ein Blind Date.

My sister had a blind date last night.

Ich bin nervös wegen meines ersten Blind Dates.

I am nervous because of my first blind date.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “der Charme”, which translates to “charm”. A grinning fox tips its hat, and every grey passerby it passes bursts into helpless blushing smiles, one dropping her umbrella in flustered delight.
der Charme

/ʃaʁm/

charm

Examples

Er hat einen besonderen Charme.

He has a special charm.

Die alte Stadt hat viel Charme.

The old town has a lot of charm.

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