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sobald
1. conj. (qual, subordinating) as soon as, by the time
Ich rufe meine Frau an, sobald ich in meinem Hotel bin. - I'll call my wife as soon as I get to my hotel.
der
1. art. the
2. art. feminine singular of der
3. art. genitive plural of der
4. pron. who; that; which
Ich kenne einen Mann, der das kann. - I know a man who can do that.
5. pron. feminine dative singular of der: (to) whom, which, that
6. pron. (attributive, stressed) that
Der Mann war es! - It was that man!
7. pron. (indicative) him, he
Der hat es getan! - It was him who did it!
8. pron. (differential) the one, him
Der mit dem Mantel - The one with the coat
9. pron. feminine dative singular of der: (to) that, (to) her
ein
1. art. a, an
ein Mann - a man
eine Frau - a woman
ein Kind - a child
2. adv. (now chiefly in compounds) indicating (concrete or abstract/metaphorical) motion into something
ein und aus gehen, weder ein noch aus wissen
darein, derein, feldein, feldein, hafenein, hafenein, herein, herein, hierein, hierein, hinein, hinein, jahrein, jahrein, waldein, waldein (older spellings include Wald-ein), worein, wor
3. adj. (predicative) on
Ist der Schalter ein oder aus? (d. h., Ist der Schalter ein- oder ausgeschaltet?) - Is the switch on or off. (i.e., Is the switch switched on or off.)
bestimmtes
1. adj. form of bestimmt
bestimmt
1. Participle. past participle of bestimmen t=to determine
2. adj. certain
3. adj. determined
4. adj. (grammar) definite
5. adv. certainly, definitely
6. v. third-person singular present of bestimmen
7. v. second-person plural present of bestimmen
8. v. plural imperative of bestimmen
Maß
1. n-n. size
2. n-n. extent
3. n-n. measure (standard against which something can be judged)
Ehrlichkeit ist das wahre Maß eines Mannes. - Honesty is the true measure of a man.
4. n. (South Germany) a litre/tankard of beer
5. v. first-person singular preterite of messen
6. v. third-person singular preterite of messen
überschritt
1. v. first-person singular preterite of überschreiten
2. v. third-person singular preterite of überschreiten
überschreiten
1. v. to exceed
Das rote Warnsignal leuchtet auf, wenn der Wert die Höchstgrenze überschreitet oder die Mindestgrenze unterschreitet. - The red warning light will come on if the value exceeds the maximum thres
2. v. to cross
Er konnte anstandslos die Grenze überschreiten. - He was allowed to cross the frontier freely.
Assad habe »den Rubikon noch nicht überschritten« - Assad has "not yet crossed the Rubicon".
folgte
1. v. first-person singular preterite of folgen
2. v. third-person singular preterite of folgen
3. v. first-person singular subjunctive of folgen
4. v. third-person singular subjunctive of folgen
folgen
1. v. (with dative object, auxiliary sein) to follow (on the same path or in a sequence)
Der Held folgte dem Drachen zu seiner Höhle. - The hero followed the dragon to its cave.
Drei Jahre später folgte eine Fortsetzung des ersten Films. - Three years later a sequel followed the first film.
2. v. (with dative object, auxiliary sein) to understand, to be attentive to
Ich konnte der Handlung des Films nicht folgen. - I couldn't follow the plot of the film.
3. v. (with aus, auxiliary sein) to follow (as a consequence), to come of, to result from
Daraus folgt, dass der Butler es getan hat. - It follows that the butler did it.
4. v. (with dative object, auxiliary haben) to obey (rules, the law), to follow (instructions, advice)
Ich habe entschieden, Ihrem Rat zu folgen. - I've decided to follow your advice.
5. v. to follow (to subscribe to see content from an account on a social media platform)
die
1. art. feminine singular of der
die Frau - the woman
2. art. plural of der
die Männer - the men
3. pron. feminine singular of der
4. pron. plural of der
5. pron. (in a subordinate clause as a relative pronoun) that; which; who; whom; whose
Ich kenne eine Frau, die das kann. - I know a woman who can do that.
6. pron. (as a demonstrative pronoun) this one; that one; these ones; those ones; she; her; it; they; them
die da - that one/she/they there
der
1. art. the
2. art. feminine singular of der
3. art. genitive plural of der
4. pron. who; that; which
Ich kenne einen Mann, der das kann. - I know a man who can do that.
5. pron. feminine dative singular of der: (to) whom, which, that
6. pron. (attributive, stressed) that
Der Mann war es! - It was that man!
7. pron. (indicative) him, he
Der hat es getan! - It was him who did it!
8. pron. (differential) the one, him
Der mit dem Mantel - The one with the coat
9. pron. feminine dative singular of der: (to) that, (to) her
Mahnung
1. n-f. warning
2. n-f. reminder
sich
1. pron. Reflexive pronoun of the third person singular: herself, himself, itself, oneself (direct or indirect object).
2. pron. Reflexive pronoun of the third person plural: themselves (direct or indirect object).
Bitte
1. n-f. request, plea
2. adv. please, if you please (used to make a polite request or affirm an offer)
3. interj. you're welcome (acknowledgement of thanks)
4. interj. excuse me, sorry (request to repeat information)
5. interj. here you are (when handing something over to someone)
6. interj. (sarcastic) OK then, well then, all right (indication of mock acquiescence to someone's apparent demanding attitude)
7. v. first-person singular present of bitten
8. v. first-person singular subjunctive of bitten
9. v. third-person singular subjunctive of bitten
10. v. singular imperative of bitten
bitten
1. v. to ask, to beg, to plead, to request (help, understanding, etc.)
Wir lieben euch–Entschuldigt–Wir bitten um Verzeihung–Vielen Dank - We love you. We are sorry. We plead for your pardon. Many thanks.
zu
1. prep. to, towards (indicates directionality)
zum Bahnhof - to the train station
2. prep. with respect to; regarding
Zu Punkt 1 möchte ich bemerken, dass... - With respect to item 1, let me remark that...
3. prep. along with; with (accompanying (the main thing in question))
Wasser zum Essen trinken - to drink water with one’s meal
4. prep. at, on (indicates location)
zu Hause - at home
5. prep. at (indicates time)
zur richtigen Zeit - at the right time
zu Beginn - at the beginning
6. prep. by, in, on, at (indicates mode (of transportation, speech, etc.))
zu Pferd - on horseback
7. prep. (with a verb) for; (with a noun) as, by way of (for the purpose of)
8. prep. for (in honor of, or directed towards the celebration or event of)
9. prep. into (indicates transition into another form or substance)
10. prep. as, for, to be (to take on the role of)
11. prep. to (used to indicate ratios)
12. prep. at (denotes a price or rate)
13. part. (with infinitives of verbs) to
etwas zu essen - something to eat
14. adv. (with adjectives and adverbs) too (excessively)
zu schnell - too fast
15. adv. (by extension, slang) (An intensifier.)
Dieses Essen ist zu lecker! - This food tastes so good!
16. adv. towards; at
17. adv. (somewhat, informal) shut; closed; locked
18. adv. ahead, on (along, forwards (continuing an action))
19. adj. (somewhat, informal) shut, closed (made inaccessible or impassable; not open)
Das Geschäft war zu. - The shop was closed.
Die Tür muss aus Brandschutzgründen immer zu sein. - This door must be shut at all times for reasons of fire safety.
Die Tür ist zu, ich komm nicht rein. - The door is locked, I can’t get in there.
20. adj. closed (not operating or conducting trade)
21. adj. done up (fastened)
22. adj. (slang) hammered; very drunk
beschränken
1. v. to limit; to restrict
Wir sollten unnötige Gespräche auf ein Minimum beschränken. - We should keep any unnecessary conversation to a minimum.
2. v. to limit oneself (to)
Wir müssen uns auf das Wesentliche beschränken. - We have to stick to the essentials.

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