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Illustration of the B1 German word “der Zweck”, which translates to “purpose”. Pip, a small round-faced child with an enormous mop of curly dark hair and denim dungarees, fits the final glowing puzzle piece into a big picture that suddenly lights up with clear meaning and purpose.
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purpose

/t͡svɛk/

Examples — Zweck in a sentence

Was ist der Zweck dieses Treffens?

What is the purpose of this meeting?

Der Zweck der Spende war die Forschung.

The purpose of the donation was research.

How to remember it

ZWECK sounds like 'swek' (or 'sack'). What's the 'purpose' of this heavy sack? To carry all my hopes and dreams!

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Illustration of the B1 German word “die Absicht”, which translates to “intention”. A fox stands at a chalkboard, holding a stick like a pointer with a smug, mischievous grin, as he meticulously draws a complex blueprint of a trap intended to catch a butterfly.
die Absicht

/ˈapzɪçt/

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intention

Examples

Es war nicht meine Absicht, dich zu beleidigen.

It was not my intention to offend you.

Er handelte ohne böse Absicht.

He acted without bad intention.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “das Angebot”, which translates to “offer”. A fox in a tuxedo bows deeply, presenting a giant, glowing golden tray of sparkling fish to a skeptical, cross-eyed bear who is distractedly munching on a single blade of grass.
das Angebot

/ˈanɡəˌboːt/

offer

Examples

Das Angebot ist nur diese Woche gültig.

The offer is only valid this week.

Ich habe ein gutes Angebot für das Haus erhalten.

I received a good offer for the house.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “bedauern”, which translates to “to regret”. An otter holds a spilled jar of glowing stardust, staring mournfully at the mess, wishing it could undo this.
bedauern

/bəˈdaʊ̯ɐn/

to regret

Principal parts

bedauern, bedauerte, hat bedauert

ich bedauere
du bedauerst
er/sie/es bedauert
wir bedauern
ihr bedauert
sie/Sie bedauern

Examples

Ich bedauere diese Entscheidung sehr.

I deeply regret this decision.

Wir bedauern, dass wir nicht helfen können.

We regret that we cannot help.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “beschädigt”, which translates to “damaged”. A porcelain teapot-with-face displays a big crack across its belly with a wounded grimace, plainly broken.
beschädigt

/bəˈʃɛːdɪçt/

damaged

Comparative Forms

Positive beschädigt
Komparativ beschädigter
Superlativ am beschädigtesten

Examples

Das beschädigte Auto musste repariert werden.

The damaged car had to be repaired.

Leider ist das Paket beim Versand beschädigt.

Unfortunately, the package is damaged during shipping.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “die Beschwerde”, which translates to “complaint”. Close-up of a grumpy living envelope with a deep frown stomping angrily on a huge wooden desk, small puffs of steam rising from its open flap
die Beschwerde

/bəˈʃveːɐ̯də/

complaint

Examples

Ich möchte eine offizielle Beschwerde einreichen.

I would like to file an official complaint.

Seine Beschwerde wurde schnell bearbeitet.

His complaint was processed quickly.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “die Bestellung”, which translates to “order”. A waiter cloud drifts to a sky-high table and uncorks a teapot that erupts into the exact meal a dreaming traveler had requested.
die Bestellung

/bəˈʃtɛlʊŋ/

order

Examples

Meine Online-Bestellung ist endlich angekommen.

My online order has finally arrived.

Wir haben die Bestellung bereits vor einer Stunde aufgegeben.

We already placed the order an hour ago.

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feminine Absicht — intention

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