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Based on the preceding context

Vor diesem Hintergrund

Used to introduce a correction or clarification, often softening the contrast with what was previously said.

Eigentlich

Expression used to refer to a common saying or a familiar thought, often with a sense of agreement or endorsement.

Wie man so sagt

Expression used to qualify or soften a statement, roughly equivalent to “so to speak” or “as it were”.

sozusagen

Expression of willingness to consider or try something, indicating tentative openness.

Mal sehen

A formal address or request, often used in business or formal contexts to politely ask someone to locate or provide something.

Finden Sie

‘Wie gesagt’ is used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned, emphasizing or reminding the listener of that prior statement.

Wie gesagt

Used to briefly summarize or conclude a statement, equivalent to 'in short'.

Kurz gesagt

To admit or concede that something is true, often used in discussions to acknowledge a point before presenting a counter‑argument.

Zugegeben

Used to introduce a statement after a digression or to shift the topic in conversation

Nun, jedenfalls

To refer to a specific point or aspect previously mentioned, often to introduce a new argument or transition in discourse.

Zu; Punkt

Indicates that something will be done only to the extent that it is possible.

Soweit das geht

In a certain, but not complete, sense; used to qualify or relativize a statement, indicating partial agreement or limitation.

In gewisser Weise

To express that one has no knowledge or information about something.

keine Ahnung haben

Emphasizes that something did not happen even once or does not exist at all.

nicht einmal

Expression used to emphasize that something is only a certain quality or characteristic, often with a negative or disparaging connotation.

nichts als

something is insignificant or has no importance

keine Rolle spielen

It means that something does not apply or is not the case even in the slightest; used to strongly reject or deny something.

Nicht im Geringsten

Denial or rejection of a statement or action, equivalent to 'nothing like that.'

Nichts dergleichen

Describes a situation that cannot be changed; used to emphasize that something is unalterable or must be accepted.

Nichts herumzumachen

There is no news or developments to report

Nichts zu berichten

expresses a total negation, equivalent to ‘not at all’ or ‘by no means’

überhaupt; nicht

‘kein bisschen’ expresses a strong negation, indicating that something does not apply at all or is not present even in the slightest degree.

kein bisschen

means 'absolutely nothing' and is used to emphasize that something does not exist or occur at all.

gar nichts

not at all; complete denial

kein Stück weit

Expresses that something must be done; used to state a necessary action.

müssen; machen

Expresses the ability to learn something.

können; lernen

grant permission to take something

dürfen; nehmen

expresses that something should happen or be done

sollen; tun

Indicates that something is required to work or be successful.

müssen klappen

expresses that someone is able to accomplish something, often referring to abilities or achievements.

können ;

indicates that someone has the right or permission to operate a vehicle

dürfen; fahren

Indicates that the speaker is willing to help someone, used to offer assistance.

wollen helfen

expresses that someone is expected or required to accept something

sollen; annehmen

To be permitted to use something.

dürfen benutzen

to be able to persuade someone; indicates that the subject has the ability to convince others

können überzeugen

Indicates that something must be prepared before an activity or situation.

müssen; vorbereiten

Expresses that the speaker would never do something, often to reject an action or label it as impossible.

würde ich; nie; tun

Expresses a wish that the speaker would have liked to perform an action in the past, often implying regret

hätte; gerne gemacht

Used to describe a hypothetical situation in the past that did not occur, indicating that something would have been better.

wäre; besser; gewesen

Recommends avoiding something based on a situation or advice.

sollte man; vermeiden

An exclamation expressing regret or surprise about something one did not know earlier

Hätte ich das geahnt!

Expression of longing or frustration, wishing to be at home.

Wäre ich doch schon ;

Expression of regret or realization that one wishes one had known something in the past that is known now.

Hätte ich ; gewusst, was ich ; weiß!

Expresses a hypothetical condition and the speaker’s intended action if that condition were possible.

Wenn ich; würde ich; ändern

Expresses a hypothetical condition and its consequence: if all people were peaceful, there would be no war.

Wären; gäbe es

Expresses a hypothetical preference: ‘If I had the choice, I would stay.’

Hätte ich; würde ich bleiben

Expression of a hypothetical condition that does not hold, indicating that no action would be required.

Gäbe es; nicht, bräuchten wir uns nicht darum zu kümmern

We would be glad if he were to come (despite uncertainty).

Käme; würden wir uns freuen

Expresses a conditional wish or an unreal action that cannot be fulfilled.

Wenn; könnte, würde; tun