German Vocabulary: Workplace Verbs & Nouns

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Questions and Answers

Which verb best describes the action of building professional relationships?

Knüpfen (correct)
Erfüllen
Vergessen
Aufladen

In a professional setting, what is the most appropriate translation of 'sich vorstellen'?

To visualize oneself
To imagine oneself
To represent oneself
To introduce oneself (correct)

If a project 'ins Stocken gerät', what has happened?

The project has been successfully completed.
The project has expanded its scope.
The project has received additional funding.
The project has stalled or come to a standstill. (correct)

When might an employee need to 'Bedenken äußern' in the workplace?

When they have concerns about a potentially unethical practice. (A)

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Which of the following roles typically involves managing schedules, handling correspondence, and organizing meetings?

Persönliche/r Assistent/in (D)

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What is the primary responsibility of a 'Projektleiter/in'?

Managing a team to achieve project goals. (B)

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In which of the following situations would a 'Visitenkarte' be most useful?

When networking at a 'Messe'. (C)

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What is the difference between 'der Kunde' and 'der Lieferant'?

'Der Kunde' is the customer, while 'der Lieferant' is the supplier. (B)

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Which noun is best described as authorization?

Die Genehmigung (A)

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Which of these is the best description of what the 'Arbeitsgericht' is?

A court that specializes in employment disputes. (D)

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Flashcards

absolvieren

To successfully finish or conclude something.

erläutern

To give reasons for something or clarify its meaning. To describe something.

knüpfen

To form or create, often referring to connections or social links.

sich konzentrieren

To focus one's thoughts or attention.

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verdienen

To receive money in exchange for work.

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sich vorstellen

To present oneself, giving your name, background, etc.

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sich weiterbilden

To further one's knowledge or skills through continued learning.

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tätig sein

To be employed or busy in a particular role.

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ins Stocken geraten

To lose momentum; to come to a standstill.

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verdreifachen

To make something three times as big.

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Study Notes

This document provides a German vocabulary list that includes verbs and nouns used in professional and workplace contexts.
These terms relate to work tasks, professional relationships, workplace environments, and legal contexts.

Verbs

absolvieren - To complete or graduate.
erläutern - To explain or elaborate.
knüpfen - To establish or build something, often used with "Kontakte."
Kontakte knüpfen - To socialize or make contacts, networking.
sich konzentrieren - To concentrate or focus.
verdienen - To earn (money).
sich vorstellen - To introduce oneself.
sich weiterbilden - To educate oneself, or continue one's education.
tätig sein - To work or to be active in a professional capacity.
ins Stocken geraten, geriet, ist geraten - To stall or come to a standstill.
zur Verfügung haben - To have something available.
erfüllen - To fulfill or to meet requirements.
hinterlassen, hinterließ, hat hinterlassen - To leave something behind.
sich spezialisieren auf (+ Akkusativ) - To specialize in a particular field.
verdreifachen - To triple something.
am Laufen halten, hielt, hat gehalten - To keep something running or maintain it.
aufladen, lud auf, hat aufgeladen - To charge a device.
sich befassen mit - To deal with or be concerned with.
erwähnen - To mention something.
schockieren - To shock someone.
Bedenken äußern - To raise or express a concern.
den Job kosten - To cause someone to lose their job.
jemandem einfallen, fiel ein, ist eingefallen - To come to mind.
(sich) durchsetzen - To prevail or assert oneself.
vergessen, vergall, hat vergessen - To forget.
zusammenarbeiten - To work together, collaborate.
ein Gespräch führen - To have a conversation.
sich die Zeit vertreiben, vertrieb hat vertrieben - To pass the time.
vorbereiten - To prepare.