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Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the meaning of 'nicht die Bohne wert sein'?
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the meaning of 'nicht die Bohne wert sein'?
- Receiving unexpected praise and recognition for a minor contribution to a team effort.
- Realizing that a carefully planned vacation was ultimately disappointing and unenjoyable.
- Discovering that a highly anticipated new gadget breaks down after only a few uses. (correct)
- Investing significant time and resources into a project that yields substantial returns.
In what situation would someone most likely 'ein Wort einwerfen'?
In what situation would someone most likely 'ein Wort einwerfen'?
- Silently observing a heated argument between colleagues.
- Presenting a formal speech at a conference.
- Writing a detailed report summarizing a project's findings.
- Offering a brief, interjection during a discussion. (correct)
If someone is 'unbehaglich', which action would be the most effective in alleviating that feeling?
If someone is 'unbehaglich', which action would be the most effective in alleviating that feeling?
- Sharing the feeling with others in a supportive environment.
- Analyzing the source of discomfort and addressing it directly. (correct)
- Distracting themselves with unrelated activities.
- Ignoring the feeling and proceeding as if everything is normal.
Considering the meaning of 'ironisch', which statement exemplifies its use?
Considering the meaning of 'ironisch', which statement exemplifies its use?
Based on the context, which field would Paul Hindemith have most likely contributed to?
Based on the context, which field would Paul Hindemith have most likely contributed to?
What is the main purpose of 'das Drehbuch' in film production?
What is the main purpose of 'das Drehbuch' in film production?
Which of the following actions demonstrates the concept of 'Regie führen'?
Which of the following actions demonstrates the concept of 'Regie führen'?
What does it imply when someone 'etwas ahnt'?
What does it imply when someone 'etwas ahnt'?
Which of the following is most directly related to the meaning of 'sich konzentrieren'?
Which of the following is most directly related to the meaning of 'sich konzentrieren'?
If someone is described as 'schüchtern', what behavior would you expect them to exhibit in a social gathering?
If someone is described as 'schüchtern', what behavior would you expect them to exhibit in a social gathering?
Flashcards
abwinken
abwinken
To reject, ward off
das Unbehagen
das Unbehagen
An unwillingness-inducing feeling
unsympathisch
unsympathisch
Antonym of sympathetic
ironisch
ironisch
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das Morphium
das Morphium
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ich buk
ich buk
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die einfachen Dinge
die einfachen Dinge
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das Drehbuch
das Drehbuch
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Regie führen
Regie führen
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etwas ahnen
etwas ahnen
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Study Notes
- "Die Arbeit behagt einem nicht" means "Die Arbeit gefällt einem nicht" (The work is not pleasing to someone).
- "Nicht die Bohne wert sein" means "nichts wert sein" (not worth a bean means worthless).
- "Abwinken" translates to "ablehnen, abwehren" (to wave off, to ward off).
- "Ein Wort einwerfen" means "dazwischen reden" (to throw in a word means to interrupt).
- "Das Bettlaken" means "das Betttuch" (bed sheet).
- "Sich zusammenkringeln" means "sich einrollen" (to curl up).
- "Zögern" translates to "abwarten" (to hesitate means to wait).
- "Das Unbehagen" means "Unwillen hervorrufendes Gefühl" (discomfort means a feeling that evokes aversion).
- "Unsympathisch" has the antonym "sympathisch" (unsympathetic, antonym: sympathetic).
- "Ironisch" means "das Gegenteil von dem, was man meint" (ironic means the opposite of what one means).
- "Das Morphium" is "ein starkes Schmerzmittel" (morphine is a strong painkiller).
- "Ich buk" is the "Präteritum von 'backen'" (I baked, past tense of "backen" (to bake)).
- "Die einfachen Dinge" means "nichts Kompliziertes" (the simple things means nothing complicated).
- Paul Hindemith was a German composer who lived from November 16, 1895, to December 28, 1963.
- "Das Drehbuch" is "die Vorlage für einen Film" (the script is the template for a film).
- "Regie führen" means "der Leiter (Regisseur) sein" (to direct means to be the leader/director).
- "Etwas ahnen" translates to "etwas vermuten" (to suspect something).
- "Schüchtern" means "zurückhaltend, nicht vorlaut" (shy means reserved, not brash).
- "Es wird etwas Richtiges aus ihr" means "Sie bekommt eine Ausbildung und einen guten Job" (she will amount to something; she will get an education and a good job).
- "Sich konzentrieren" translates to "sich nicht ablenken lassen, 'bei der Sache sein'" (to concentrate means not to be distracted, to be focused).
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