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Am Dienstag.
On Tuesday.
Referring to the day of the week, Tuesday.
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Expression
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Am Donnerstag.
On Thursday.
Referring to the day of the week, Thursday.
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Am Samstag.
On Saturday.
Referring to the day of the week, Saturday.
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Am Sonntag.
On Sunday.
Referring to the day of the week, Sunday.
Idiom
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Auf Wolke sieben schweben.
Be on cloud nine
To be extremely happy or in love.
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Bitte schön!
You're welcome!
A polite response after someone thanks you.
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Bitte!
Please! / You're welcome!
Used for politeness or as a polite response to thank you.
Expression
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Bitte.
Please./You're welcome.
Used to ask politely or as a response to 'Thank you'.
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Das ist nicht gut.
That is not good.
Expressing disapproval or dissatisfaction.
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Das ist toll!
That is great/awesome!
To express enthusiasm or strong approval.
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Das ist weit.
That is far.
To indicate a long distance.
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Das ist wichtig.
That is important.
Stating the significance of something.
Idiom
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Den Faden verlieren
Lose the thread
To forget what one was talking about or doing.
Expression
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Der Hosmer-Lemeshow-Test weist darauf hin, dass
The Hosmer-Lemeshow test indicates that
This is your go-to phrase when you're presenting statistical findings, especially in academic papers or technical reports. It's like saying, 'Okay, so this specific test we ran is telling us something important about how well our model matches the real world.' It carries a vibe of objective reporting and data-driven conclusions.
Usage: This phrase is exclusively for formal, academic, or highly technical contexts, specifically when reporting the results of the Hosmer-Lemeshow statistical test. Using it in casual conversation or general professional communication would be highly inappropriate and sound unnatural. Always ensure the context makes it clear that this specific test has been performed.
Expression
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Die Heterogenität zwischen den Studien war signifikant
The heterogeneity between studies was significant
This phrase is a mouthful, right? It basically means that the studies you're looking at are *way* too different from each other. Think of it like trying to compare a pizza recipe to a cake recipe – they’re both food, but the ingredients and methods are so far apart that you can't really draw solid conclusions by smashing them together. It carries a serious, academic vibe, often used when results can't be easily combined or generalized.
Usage: This is a highly formal phrase, exclusively used in academic, scientific, or technical writing and speech. Its use implies a critical evaluation of research methodology and comparability. Avoid it in any casual or informal context, as it will sound pretentious and out of place.
Collocation
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Die Hände waschen
wash hands
To clean one's hands with soap and water.
Idiom
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Die Kirche im Dorf lassen.
Don't get carried away.
To not exaggerate or overcomplicate things.
Collocation
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Die Nachrichten lesen
Read the news
To consume news articles or reports.
Expression
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Die Rechnung, bitte.
The bill, please.
A polite request for the bill in a restaurant or cafe.
Expression
A2
Dort ist...
There is...
To indicate the location of something at a distance.
Expression
A1
Ein Bier, bitte.
A beer, please.
A polite request for a glass of beer.
Idiom
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Ein Herz und eine Seele sein
Be one heart and soul
To be very close and in agreement with someone.
Expression
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Einen Tee, bitte.
A tea, please.
A polite request for a cup of tea.
Expression
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Es ist... Uhr.
It is... o'clock.
To state the current time.
Collocation
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Flug buchen
Book a flight.
To reserve a seat on an airplane.
Collocation
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Fußball spielen
To play soccer
This phrase describes the act of playing soccer, whether it's a professional match in a stadium or just kicking a ball around with your friends in a local park.
Usage: The phrase is neutral and extremely common. Be careful with verb placement: 'spielen' moves to the end of the sentence if you use a modal verb like 'können' (can) or 'wollen' (want).
Idiom
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Grünes Licht haben.
Have the green light.
To have permission to proceed with something.
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Heute.
Today.
Referring to the current day.
Expression
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Hier ist...
Here is...
To indicate the location of something or to hand something over.
Expression
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Hilfe!
Help!
An exclamation for assistance in a difficult situation.
