von Christine Burgmer | Aug. 26, 2026 | Tips and Tricks, Vocabulary variations |
Accept (akzeptieren, annehmen) = to agree to receive or agree with something. „I accept your offer.“ Except (außer) = excluding, apart from. „Everyone came except Tom.“💡 Think of it this way: Accept = to take in. Except = to leave...
von Christine Burgmer | Aug. 26, 2026 | Tips and Tricks, Vocabulary variations |
Aisle (der Gang, z. B. im Flugzeug oder Supermarkt) = a passage between rows of seats or shelves. „I always book an aisle seat.“ Isle (die Insel) = an island. „The Isle of Skye.“💡 Think of it this way: Aisle is where you walk. Isle is where...
von Christine Burgmer | Aug. 26, 2026 | Tips and Tricks, Vocabulary variations |
Breath (der Atem, Nomen) = the air you take in. „Take a deep breath.“ Breathe (atmen, Verb) = the action of taking air in and out. „Remember to breathe.“💡 Think of it this way: Breath is short and it’s the noun. Breathe is long and...
von Christine Burgmer | Aug. 26, 2026 | Tips and Tricks, Vocabulary variations |
Loose (locker, lose) = not tight, not attached. „These trousers are too loose.“ Lose (verlieren) = to no longer have something, or not win. „Don’t lose your keys again.“💡 Think of it this way: Loose has two O’s, like it’s got...
von Christine Burgmer | Aug. 26, 2026 | Tips and Tricks, Vocabulary variations |
Remind (erinnern an/jemanden erinnern) = when someone or somethinghelps you remember.“Can you remind me to buy milk?” (Kannst du mich daran erinnern, Milch zu kaufen?) Remember (sich erinnern) = when you recall something yourself.“I...
von Christine Burgmer | Aug. 26, 2026 | Vocabulary variations, Tips and Tricks |
Sympathisch (sympathisch) = likeable, pleasant to be around. “Mein neuer Kollege ist total sympathisch.” Sympathetic(verständnisvoll, mitfühlend) = understanding, compassionate. “My manager was very sympathetic when I explained my situation.“ 💡 Think of...
