Don’t get in a Tiswas!

Don’t get in a Tiswas!

NOTE: Business English etc.
can be found below the translation exercises.

Translate the Text into English: Übersetzen:

Susann, Andreas, Nadine, Heike, Reiner, and Simone.

Der Film ist nur für Erwachsene, wie alt sind Sie?

Es ist zu dunkel, Ich kann mein Handy nicht finden.

Welchen Sitz möchten Sie im Kino?

Welchen Film möchte deine Parterin sehen?

Ich mag diesen Film nicht, können wir gehen?

Ich kann meinen Ausweis nicht finden.

Wo ist der Biergarten?

Wohin gehst du morgen?

Ich treffe meine Freunde jede Woche.

Ich treffe meine Freunde jedes Wochenende

Welchen Film möchtest du sehen?

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Business English Word of the Week:

Geschäftsenglisch Wort der Woche:

stranglehold

A business word/phrase = to have complete control over a market, an industry, etc., that does not allow fair competition from other businesses: break/loosen/tighten a stranglehold.

Sample Sentence:

“The Association campaigned for America to break the stranglehold of foreign Crude oil imports.”

 

Law English Word of the Week:

Gesetz Englisches Wort der Woche:

to take legal action

A law term/phrase = To “take legal action” means to begin a lawsuit or initiate legal proceedings against someone or an organisation, usually to resolve a dispute, enforce a right, or seek a remedy through the court system. It involves using the legal system to address a problem, potentially involving claims for damages, contract enforcement, or other legal relief.

Sample Sentence:

“If our suppliers fail to comply with the terms of the contract, then we will be forced to take legal action.”

 

Vocabulary for Contracts:

Wortschatz für Verträge:

A word/phrase for contracts = Special contract terms, also known as specific or customised terms, are provisions within a contract that address unique needs or circumstances not covered by standard or general contract clauses. These terms are tailored to the specific requirements of the agreement, ensuring the contract effectively addresses the particular situation and expectations of the parties involved.

 

Vocabulary for Negotiations:

Wortschatz für Verhandlungen:

A word/phrase for negotiations = What is negotiation terminology?

• Negotiation terminology is a specific word and concept used in the context of negotiations.

• Familiarity with negotiation terms used in negotiations is essential for effective planning before entering any negotiations.

• Successfully navigating discussions can be achieved by developing your communication skills.

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Word of the day: Wort des Tages:

X-ray = You might wonder—why not use something like a piece of meat or even a chicken leg instead? The truth is, in 1900, the risks of radiation exposure weren’t yet understood. People believed it was harmless. In fact, X-ray machines were so new and fascinating that some people even built them at home for fun. Unfortunately, many of those early hobbyists later suffered severe health consequences, including cancer and amputations.

NOTE: See the next blog for more about X-rays.

 

Phrase of the day: Satz des Tages:

Unspoken Rules for Men:

Never shake a hand sitting down.

Standing up shows respect and engagement. It signifies that you value the person you are meeting and are fully present in the interaction.

 

Idiom of the day: Redewendung des Tages:

To get something out of your system – this idiom means a person who has to do the thing you’ve been wanting to do, so you can move on.

Sample Sentence:

“I want to get going out with many girls out of my system and settle down to enjoy family life.”

 

British English / American English Vocabulary:

Britisches Englisch / Amerikanisches Englisch Wortschatz:

British English (B.E.) = Spanner

American English (A.E.) = Monkey wrench

Sample Sentence:

“I can understand the English word ‘Spanner’ as it is just a name, but the American English ‘Monkey wrench’ leaves me wondering why they chose to use the word monkey…”

 

Special Grammar Tip of the Week:

Spezieller Grammatik-Tipp der Woche:

‘This’ = in the singular form is used when things are in your hand or very close by to you.

‘That’ = in the singular form is used when things are a little further away from your body.

 

‘These’ = in the plural form is used when things are in your hand or very close by to you.

‘Those’ = in the plural form is used when things are a little further away from your body.

 

Pronunciation Tip: Aussprachetipp:

Priority – pronunciation = praioritie / Preijoriti

 

False Friends Tip of the Week:

Falsche Freunde Tipp der Woche:

German                    = brav

Translation             = good, well-behaved, honest

False Friend (F.F.)   = brave

Meaning of F.F.        = mutig

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Wit, wit, wit – Education:

Witz, Witz, Witz – Ausbildung:

“Seamus Kavanagh attempted to write a comprehensive dictionary of the Irish language, but was stranded on a psychological plateau on the letter H for many years.”

Quote by Alfred Rahilly.

 

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Slang word of the day:

Slangwort des Tages:

Abdabs – terror, fright, as in “the screaming abdabs.”

Sample Sentence:

“I don’t like this roller coaster, it gives me the screaming abdabs. ”

 

Colloquial / Colloquialisms:

Umgangssprache / Umgangssprache:

Ace – Wonderful, great.

Sample Sentence:

“What did you think of our holiday in Cyprus?” “It was ace!”

 

Cockney Rhyming Slang:

Cockney Reimender Slang:

Bag/bags – a £1,000 from ‘bag of sand’ = grand from recent Cockney rhyming slang.

Sample Sentence:

“This new atomic watch cost me a bag of sand!”

 

Quote of the week: Zitat der Woche:

“I was confused when my printer started playing music… until I realised that my paper was jamming.”

QUOTE by ….

 

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