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used to express a contrast or concession, indicating that something happens despite an opposing condition

obwohl;

Expression used to state the reason for an action or feeling, e.g., why someone does not do something or feels a certain way.

weil ich; bin

Expression that describes an action occurring while waiting.

während ich; warte

Used to announce an action or statement that will take place before leaving a place or situation.

bevor ich; gehe

Used to express that something happens immediately after the completion of an action.

sobald ich; fertig bin

Used to express a condition or possibility when the other person comes

falls; ,

Ensuring that an action or plan succeeds or works

damit; klappt

Used to express that one action is performed as a means of achieving another, with the structure requiring an infinitive verb after 'wir'.

indem wir

A concessive clause meaning ‘even though it is difficult’, used to acknowledge a difficulty while proceeding with an action or statement.

obschon es; schwerfällt

Used to indicate that something succeeds or is achieved as a result, commonly found in instructions, advice, or explanations to stress the intended outcome of an action.

sodass es gelingt

Expresses an action or situation occurring simultaneously with another, here specifically while someone is sleeping.

während ; schlief

Used to express a condition that depends on the interlocutor's agreement.

sofern; einverstanden; bist

To accept or carry out an unpleasant or difficult situation out of necessity, even though one does not want to.

In den sauren Apfel beißen

To fail to notice something obvious that others can see immediately; used to say someone is blind to something evident.

Tomaten auf den Augen haben

Used to express that something does not fall within one's area of responsibility or concern.

Das ist nicht mein Bier

Used to indicate that something is of no concern or importance to the speaker; essentially 'I don’t care.'

Das ist mir Wurst

Someone or something annoys or bothers you a lot.

auf den Keks gehen

Used to indicate that the speaker does not consider something their responsibility or concern.

Das ist nicht mein;

Expression used when something seems unclear or incomprehensible

Das kommt mir; vor

Expresses that something is obvious or taken for granted, often in response to thanks or a question.

Das ist doch selbstverständlich

Expression of extreme disbelief or impossibility, indicating that something is beyond belief.

Das geht auf keine Kuhhaut

Something is so unimportant that it does not need to be mentioned or discussed.

Das ist nicht der Rede wert

used to introduce a comparison between two entities or situations, highlighting differences or similarities.

im Vergleich zu

Used to indicate a reason or cause, especially in formal or written contexts.

auf Grund von

Expression indicating that something holds or happens despite all difficulties or obstacles.

trotz allem

expresses that something happens with the assistance of or by using something

mit Hilfe von

Used to refer to or relate something to a particular topic, matter, or person.

in Bezug auf

Expression indicating that something happens gradually or over the course of time.

im Laufe der Zeit

expresses a comparison or contrast between two entities, indicating that one is different from or opposite to the other

im Gegensatz zu

Used to justify a conclusion or action with reference to a particular situation or fact.

in Anbetracht der

used to express agreement or harmony with something, often in formal or written contexts

im Einklang mit

expresses that something occurs at the expense of another person, group, or thing

auf Kosten von

Used to specify the context or scope in which something happens or is considered.

im Rahmen von

Expression of the ability to perform a specific action.

Ich kann

Grants or confirms permission to smoke at a particular location

Du darfst; rauchen

Expresses that someone has to get up early, often because of obligations such as work or school.

muss; aufstehen

expresses a desire or intention to do something, used to state that we want to play

Wir wollen

Expression of a recommendation or advice that someone should learn more.

Sie sollte mehr; lernen

Expresses a possibility or uncertainty about a future action (e.g., arriving later).

Er könnte; kommen

Expression used to indicate that a discussion is needed or advisable, often in professional or organizational contexts.

Wir müssten; das besprechen

Expression of permission to do something, especially in informal situations.

Du magst; gehen

Expression of regret or self-reproach for not having known something earlier.

Das hätte ich wissen müssen

Expression indicating that someone could potentially join or participate, often with a slight doubt or reservation.

Er könnte eigentlich; mitkommen

A suggestion to check something in order to avoid problems.

Wir sollten; überprüfen

Expresses support or encouragement, telling someone they don’t have to do something alone.

Du musst; nicht allein machen

Expression of extreme exhaustion or frustration, used when something seems impossible or pointless.

Das ist ja zum Mäuse melken

to be fooled or duped; to fall for someone's trick

jemandem; auf den Leim gehen

to be a source of irritation or annoyance; used when describing someone or something that is very bothersome

Ein Dorn im Auge sein

It indicates that something is completely obvious or self‑evident.

Das ist doch klar wie Kloßbrühe

Expression used to wish someone luck, especially before an exam or a difficult situation

Jemandem die Daumen drücken