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meanings inferred from “Das ist alles”
While the phrase "das ist alles" literally means "that is all", are there any other meanings that can be taken from it?
For example, when my kids ask if there is any more apple juice, is "Nein, das ...
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What does “krass” mean?
During conversations with native German speakers, I have heard the word "krass" used in different contexts. But I still don't know how to translate it.
Any ideas?
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Why is the meaning of “Triefnase” vs. “Rotznase” used as an invective so different?
Both colloquial terms "Triefnase", and "Rotznase" translate with "runny nose". However when used as an invective they seem to have very different meanings
"Diese Triefnasen haben immer noch kein ...
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What does “beanspruchungsgerecht” mean?
This is the context:
Vorteile des Werkstoffs: Grauguß
Im Gießverfahren leicht formbar, deshalb kann man Gußgestelle ohne
Mehrkosten beanspruchungsgerecht gestalten
I understand that ...
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How to translate “Anstrich” in draw/wrinting context into English?
The word "Anstrich" is used in different contexts. Here I'm refering to a stroke beginning the sketch of a character. This stroke is not part of the character but often used when it comes to ...
