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Describes something that tastes extraordinarily good, as if it were fallen from heaven.

; schmecken, als ob es aus dem Himmel fiele

Until the bottle is empty – used to express a time limit for an ongoing action.

Bis; die Flasche leer ist

to eat until one is completely full (often excessively)

sich den Bauch vollschlagen

Going for a walk immediately after eating, often to promote digestion.

mit dem Essen; spazieren gehen

Something that looks or smells very tasty and makes someone's mouth water, i.e., stimulates appetite.

jemandem; den Mund wässern

Indicates that someone has lost the desire to eat, often due to illness, bad food, or unpleasant experiences.

Jemandem den Geschmack verderben

Describes that someone or something is the most outstanding or most important person or thing in a situation, similar to 'the highlight' or 'the star.'

die Krone auf dem Gebäck sein

To be very eager or impatient for something, comparable to a cat eyeing a fish.

Auf; haben wie der Kater auf den Fisch

to guard something with utmost vigilance and strictness, like a castle guard dog; used to describe very strict or intense surveillance.

wie ein Schlosshund bewachen

Listens very attentively, like a lynx listening.

Wie ein Luchs lauschen

The feeling of excitement or nervousness, often experienced before a thrilling or emotional situation such as falling in love or an important event.

Ein Schmetterling im Bauch haben

Everyone has their own preferences – used to express that each person has different tastes or preferences, usually to emphasize individuality.

Jeder hat seine eigenen; Vorlieben

It means that something is accepted as it is and cannot be changed.

So ist das eben

To present something as obvious or self‑evident.

Das ist doch klar

Sometimes you simply have to let go.

Manchmal muss man einfach loslassen.

A good thing takes time; one should be patient.

Gut Ding will Weile haben

A decisive attitude of either giving everything or giving up completely.

Alles oder nichts

A command to stay calm, especially in stressful situations

Immer mit der Ruhe

It means that what is visible is only a small part of a much larger whole, often used to emphasize that there is much more hidden beneath the surface.

Das ist nur die Spitze des Eisbergs

Indicates that something ends or stops, often used figuratively to signal the end of an event or activity.

Da hört die Musik auf

To spray or drizzle a small amount of water onto something, usually for watering, cooking, or applying liquid.

Mit ; beträufeln

something is about to happen or is in a precarious situation; it is uncertain or at risk

Auf der Kippe stehen

to risk one’s head and neck; to take a very great personal risk, often with potentially severe consequences

Kopf und Kragen riskieren

Expression of heartfelt thanks, typically used in formal or ceremonial contexts.

Ich bedanke mich herzlich

It states that the speaker holds a particular opinion or assessment about a matter.

Ich bin der Ansicht, dass

Politely asking for a written or oral statement, usually in formal contexts.

Dürfte ich um; bitten

Introduces a justification or reasoning clause, equivalent to "considering that..."

In Anbetracht der Tatsache, dass

Expression used to propose or recommend something that would be useful or advantageous.

Es wäre von Vorteil, wenn

The speaker wants to revisit previously mentioned points and refer back to them.

Um auf die; zurückzukommen

I recommend something because it is in your best interest.

In Ihrem Interesse; empfehle ich

Refers to the current situation as a basis for contextualizing or justifying the following statement.

Mit Blick auf;

Indicates that a new topic or detail is being addressed, typically in a presentation or discussion.

Ich komme nun zum;

This expression is used in formal contexts to introduce existing considerations on a specific topic.

Diesbezüglich liegen; vor

expressing a condition meaning 'if possible'

sofern möglich

used to politely express an optional possibility, usually in instructions or offers

falls gewünscht

means ‘under the condition that…’ and is used to express a prerequisite for something.

unter der Voraussetzung

‘wenn überhaupt’ means ‘if at all’ and is used to express a very low likelihood or a strong restriction.

wenn überhaupt

Expresses a condition that must be fulfilled for something to apply, typically used in formal or written contexts.

vorausgesetzt; dass

when something is required or needed

falls nötig

indicates that something will happen if it works or succeeds

wenn es klappt

indicates that something is available, used to express a condition of availability

sofern verfügbar

indicates that something will be done or provided only if needed

bei Bedarf

Expresses that something becomes possible once it is successfully accomplished

wenn ; es schafft

in the ideal case; when everything goes optimally

im Idealfall

expresses that a specific point in time or event will occur in the future, similar to "when the time comes"

wenn es soweit ist; dann

Expresses a condition that must be met for something else to happen, equivalent to 'provided that'.

vorausgesetzt,

Considering the circumstances; when one wants to take the current situation into account.

angesichts der; der Umstände

Condition that something applies only if no consequences arise

sofern keine Konsequenzen entstehen

He expresses that he would like to come along.

er; würde; gerne; mitkommen

A polite suggestion to arrange a meeting, expressed as a wish or nice idea.

Es wäre schön, wenn wir uns treffen würden