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A statement that the fault tolerance of the overall system needs to be evaluated, usually to identify risks or weaknesses.

Die Fehlertoleranz; ist zu evaluieren

To set a process in motion or to advance a process.

einen ; bewegen

To put an idea into practice; describes the implementation of concepts into actions.

eine Idee; umsetzen

To bring up a sensitive or delicate topic that may elicit emotional reactions.

ein; ansprechen

to take on a responsibility; to assume responsibility for something

eine Verantwortung übernehmen

to successfully overcome a challenge

eine Herausforderung meistern

To solve a problem that one encounters or that arises.

ein Problem; lösen

To systematically examine and evaluate a problem or scenario

eine; analysieren

Refers to the process of creating or planning a strategy to achieve a goal.

eine Strategie entwickeln

To put a solution into practice or to execute a solution.

eine Lösung implementieren

To start a discussion on a specific topic.

eine Diskussion initiieren

To improve or fine-tune a concept, for example in product design or idea development.

ein Konzept verfeinern

to maximize the efficiency of resources

Ressourcen optimieren

I don't think it's that bad.

Ick find’s nich soo;

A greeting used to ask about the other person's well‑being, typical in informal Northern German contexts.

Moin, wie geht’s?

Expression indicating that something is not necessary, typically used in a negative context.

Eigentlich wär’s nich nötig

Do it like that; a casual instruction to perform something in the same way.

Mach se ma so

Used to draw the listener’s attention to something, equivalent to 'look, see' in informal speech.

Schau ma zue

Asking for clarification about how something was done, often in an informal tone.

So haste ma

A reassuring statement meaning that things will turn out fine or work out.

Wird scho klappen

Expression used to indicate that the interlocutor is wrong or has said something false.

Halt’s Maul, ois isch net wahr

Suggest going for a short walk in an informal, friendly way

Geh’ ma a bissl

A person who is very determined or stubborn

Kopp Bock

Someone is fed up with something and no longer wants to tolerate it.

Halt die Nase voll

Expresses strong approval or affirmation that something is already good, used in informal dialect speech.

Echt guat, der isch scho

A hypothetical assumption about a future event, used to introduce a scenario that may or may not happen.

Angenommen,; morgen

A hypothetical question that contrasts the current situation with an alternative possibility.

Aber wenn doch alles anders wäre?

A hypothetical question that asks what would happen if everything turned out differently.

Was wäre,; wenn; anders läuft

Expresses regret or reflection about a past situation whose outcome was unknown, used to formulate a hypothetical knowledge of how things turned out.

Hätte ich; gewusst; wie es

Politely asks whether the other person might be right, seeking confirmation while showing consideration.

Wäre es möglich, dass

Introduces an unreal conditional clause to discuss possible consequences of a situation that does not actually exist.

Angenommen, es gäbe

If something goes wrong (despite expectations that it will go well).

Falls doch; schiefgeht

Expresses regret or a wish that one had known something in the past.

Hätte ich; gewusst

Expression of a hypothetical situation in which a different course of events would have changed everything.

Wäre es; gegangen, wäre alles anders

Introducing a hypothetical situation to consider an assumed alternative.

Angenommen, wir hätten

Expresses a wish that a situation could be different, highlighting a contrast between reality and a desired alternative.

Wenn es doch nur; laufen könnte.

Immediately after the lecture or presentation

Anschließend an; den Vortrag

The situation is made more difficult because of a specified cause.

Erschwert wird die Situation durch

Something that happens unexpectedly, even though one would not have expected it.

Obwohl man es nicht erwarten könnte

Introduction of the current context or recent developments in a topic

Im Kontext der aktuellen Entwicklungen

to keep someone or something in a state of uncertainty or pending decision

in der Schwebe halten

To dance in place, i.e., perform a dance step without moving from the spot. Used when describing a stationary dance movement, often in dance or aerobic contexts.

auf der Stelle; tanzen

describes a situation in which power or influence is lost

die Luft aus dem Reich

to talk at length to someone, often with strong emphasis or repetition

die Sprache reden

to be fed up with something; unable to tolerate a situation any longer

die Nase voll haben

To deliberately give someone the cold shoulder, i.e., to show an unfriendly, dismissive attitude to signal that the person is ignored or not welcome.

jemandem; die kalte Schulter zeigen

to postpone or delay something

auf die lange Bank schieben

to dismiss something as unimportant or irrelevant, to ignore a problem or idea

etwas in den Wind schießen

To probe someone to find out whether they are being honest or to uncover the truth.

auf den Zahn fühlen

To mention or do something at the same time, in the same breath

Im selben Atemzug