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A proposal to strengthen or deepen joint work or partnership, typically in professional or interpersonal contexts.

Die Zusammenarbeit intensivieren

To make a suggestion for improvement, especially in professional or organizational contexts.

Einen Vorschlag zur; unterbreiten

Means to reassess and adjust the importance of tasks or goals, often in a professional or personal context.

Die Prioritäten neu definieren

Planning the execution of a project or initiative in the upcoming three- or four‑month periods.

Die Umsetzung in den ; Quartalen planen

To respond to expressed concerns, e.g., in discussions or feedback talks, showing that they are taken seriously.

Auf die; reagieren

Describes the action of aligning different strategies with each other to achieve a common goal, especially in teamwork or projects.

aneinander anpassen

Expression of understanding for the other person's opinion or perspective, often used in discussions or negotiations.

Ich verstehe; Ihre Position

A polite request asking if a topic can be discussed again, typically in formal or semi‑formal situations.

Können wir das nochmals besprechen?

Used to emphasize that it is important or necessary to find solutions to a problem.

Es ist wichtig, ;

to make a suggestion, proposing to look for alternatives together

Ich schlage vor,

Expression of willingness to find compromises or solutions acceptable to all parties, especially in negotiations or conflicts.

Ich bin bereit, zu

A proposal for cooperation that gives both parties an advantage.

Vielleicht können wir eine; schaffen

A suggestion or recommendation to consider all viewpoints when discussing or making a decision.

Es wäre sinnvoll, zu

Suggestion for a compromise solution in a negotiation or discussion

Können wir uns auf einen Mittelweg einigen?

Expressing appreciation and respect for someone’s viewpoint or opinion, often in discussions or professional settings.

Ich schätze; Ihre Sichtweise

Emphasizes cooperation over being right, stressing that the goal is to find a joint solution.

Es geht nicht darum, ; sondern

Expresses that the speaker recognizes and weighs the pros and cons of both sides.

Ich sehe die Vor- und Nachteile

A polite proposal to find a shared basis for a discussion or decision

Könnten wir uns auf; einigen

Expression of willingness to consider proposals that satisfy both parties.

Ich bin offen für; die uns beide zufriedenstellen

Expression that describes the difference between spontaneous speaking and structured writing.

Im Gespräch; im Text

Describes the contrast between oral and written communication: speaking can be spontaneous, writing requires planning.

Mündlich kann man; schriftlich muss man

Statement that written expressions are permanent while spoken ones fade quickly.

Schriftlich ist alles dauerhaft, mündlich vergeht es schnell.

Describes the contrast between informal (colloquial) speech, which contains many abbreviations, and formal (standard) speech, which does not.

In der Umgangssprache gibt’s; in der Standardsprache nicht

Indicates that spoken German tends to be more informal whereas written German tends to be more formal.

Im Deutschen spricht man; schreibt man

Describes the difference between spoken language, which often contains filler words such as “uh” and “so”, and written language, where such fillers are normally absent.

Mündlich gibt’s; schriftlich nicht

States that spoken sentences tend to be shorter, while written sentences are more complex.

Mündliche Sätze sind; schriftliche

States that in spoken language, questions are asked directly, while in written language they are phrased indirectly.

Im Gespräch fragt man; , im Text;

Describes the difference between oral and written communication: oral tends to rely on repetition, while written communication emphasizes precision.

Mündlich setzt man mehr auf; schriftlich auf

States that in spoken conversation a certain element occurs more often, whereas in written texts another element is more common.

Im Gespräch sind; in Texten die

It states that written expressions avoid redundancy, whereas spoken expressions use redundancy for emphasis.

Schriftliche Ausdrücke vermeiden; mündliche nutzen sie für

States that colloquial language permits sentence fragments, while standard language does not.

Umgangssprache lässt; zu; Standardsprache nicht

Used to state that something complies with or follows legal provisions.

in Übereinstimmung mit dem

to act in a way that violates the law

rechtswidrig handeln

A legal step to assert a claim in court.

eine Klage einreichen

Legal consequences – the possible legal outcomes or repercussions that result from an action, incident, or decision, commonly used in legal, business, or administrative contexts.

Rechtliche Konsequenzen

to conclude a contract, i.e., to make a binding agreement, e.g., for a purchase, rental, or employment relationship

einen ; abschließen

To obtain someone’s consent or approval, typically in a formal or administrative context.

die Zustimmung einholen

To act in compliance with legal regulations and statutory requirements.

gesetzeskonform handeln

Used to state who must bear the costs of a legal proceeding, typically in judicial or administrative contexts.

Prozesskosten tragen

to seek legal advice from a lawyer or specialist, especially in legal matters

juristische Beratung einholen

to issue an order for the enforcement of a court decision

Vollstreckung anordnen

To commit a violation of the law.

Gesetzesverstoß begehen

It states that each person is responsible for their own happiness or success; outcomes depend on one’s own actions.

Jeder ist seines Glückes Schmied

Ausdruck, dass die Art der Fortbewegung nicht wichtig ist, solange man Fortschritte macht oder sein Ziel erreicht

Zu Pferde oder zu Fuß – Hauptsache; man kommt voran

Used to indicate that something is not accidental and usually carries a warning that a situation is difficult or deceitful, implying a hidden cause.

Nicht umsonst sagt man, dass

A proverb stating that people have different needs or preferences and should be considered individually.

Ein Schuh für die Eine, zwei für die Andere.

It means that children often resemble their parents in traits, behavior, or talents; used to comment on an obvious similarity.

Der Apfel fällt nicht weit vom Baum.

To live off the pillars of the earth, i.e., to live in luxury at the expense of others.

Von den Säulen der Erde essen

Expression used to describe the difficulty of making a decision when faced with several good options.

Wer die Wahl hat; hat die Qual

To have to manage a dangerous or risky situation where one must choose between two difficult options.

Mit zwei Messern tanzen