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To ignore something or refuse to address problems, hoping they will disappear or resolve themselves.

Den Kopf in den Sand stecken

Describes a person who behaves clumsily or tactlessly, especially in a situation that requires delicacy.

Ein Elefant im Porzellanladen sein

Opening a narrative to introduce an unexpected event or happening.

Eines Tages; geschah; etwas

Describing a sudden, unexpected sound, often used in narratives or reports of surprising events.

Plötzlich hörte ich ein

Expression of a sudden realization that something is amiss

Als ich das sah, wusste ich, dass

The situation turned out differently than expected.

Am Ende stellte sich; heraus

Used to introduce an unexpected turn in a narrative.

Doch dann geschah etwas

Expression of surprise about an unexpected result.

Zu meiner Überraschung

Describes a gradual realization or becoming aware of a situation.

Nach und nach; wurde mir; bewusst

Used to express that something unexpected has been successfully accomplished.

Gegen alle Erwartungen; gelang es; zu meistern

Expression that describes a sudden realization or moment of clarity, often in emotional or reflective contexts.

Mit einem Mal wurde mir; klar

Expression used to describe a situation where one was forced to make a certain decision because no alternatives were available.

An diesem Punkt hatte ich keine andere Wahl, als

Used to state that unwanted or expected consequences occurred despite doubts or reservations.

Doch die Konsequenzen blieben nicht aus

Sudden break of silence that triggers a radical change.

brach; und alles änderte sich

expresses that something is significantly or fundamentally different from something else

wesentlich anders

used to express a slight preference or tendency, often with some uncertainty or compromise

eher

Used to correct or refine a previous statement by introducing a more accurate or alternative piece of information.

vielmehr

Used to express absolute denial or rejection, often in response to a question or statement.

nicht im Geringsten

used to express equality or similarity between two things or situations

ebenso

Used to express that two things are equal in degree or proportion.

im gleichen Maße

Expression indicating that two actions or events occur at the same moment.

zur selben Zeit

at the same time; occurring simultaneously

gleichzeitig

Expresses that something is done in the same manner or repeats in the same way.

in der; Weise

Describes that something happens or is carried out in an identical manner or method.

auf; Art; und; Weise

Used to state that something occurs with the same intensity as something else.

mit derselben; Intensität

indicates that two things occur or exist to the same degree or extent

in gleichem Maße

Used to express that something occurs or is reproduced in exactly the same form or format.

in gleicher Form

Describes that something happens or is carried out in exactly the same manner.

auf; Weise

Used to introduce a conclusion or summary, often to emphasise or clarify a statement.

im Grunde genommen | letztlich

Used to confirm or reinforce a statement, often to express surprise or agreement

in der Tat

Expression used to introduce a contrast or limitation

allerdings | jedoch

Expresses that something happens or exists in a similar or comparable way.

in ähnlicher Weise | auf vergleichbare Art

A formal way to extend an official invitation, typically used in written or spoken communications to show respect and honor the invitee.

Ich habe das Vergnügen,; offiziell einzuladen

A formal way to express great pleasure in inviting someone to an event.

Es wäre mir eine; Freude, Sie zu; zu bitten

A polite request or invitation that expresses pleasure about the possibility of someone’s participation.

Ich würde mich sehr freuen, wenn Sie; anbieten würden

To issue a formal invitation while emphasizing one's right or authority to do so.

Ich nehme das Privileg in Anspruch,

A formal polite expression used to extend an invitation, emphasizing the speaker's honor and respect for the addressee.

Es ist mir eine Ehre,; Sie zu; einzuladen

Used to add extra information or arguments in a list or explanation.

Außerdem

Used to indicate a consequence or reason, linking a cause with its effect.

Deshalb

Despite obstacles or contrary circumstances

Trotzdem

Used to express a contrast or an opposing opinion

Dagegen

Used to introduce a contrast or restriction in a statement, similar to "but" or "however".

Jedoch

Used to add an additional piece of information or another point in a list or argument.

Zudem

Used to indicate a logical consequence or result derived from a previous statement or situation.

Folglich

Used to introduce a conclusion or condition, indicating that something holds under certain circumstances or to a certain extent, typically in formal or logical contexts.

Insofern

Used to emphasize a contrast or opposite relationship between two statements or facts, often in formal or written contexts.

Wohingegen

Used to express a logical consequence or conclusion.

Demzufolge

To be very annoying or irritating to someone, often due to repeated behavior.

Jemandem; auf die Nerven gehen

To feel extremely happy or in love, often in a dreamy, euphoric state.

Auf Wolke sieben schweben

To deliberately overlook a minor fault or rule violation, showing leniency.

Ein Auge zudrücken