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German B1 - Essential Vocabulary & Intermediate Grammar

Master B1-level German fluency with essential high-frequency vocabulary, complex subordinate clauses, passive voice constructions, and two-way prepositions. Ideal for learners preparing for Goethe-Zertifikat B1 or telc B1 exams.

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#1
Term
Verb: empfangen
Definition
Meaning: to receive, to welcome/greet.
Präteritum: empfing | Partizip II: hat empfangen
Example: Der Direktor empfängt die Gäste im Konferenzraum. (The director receives the guests in the conference room.)
#2
Term
Verb: verhandeln
Definition
Meaning: to negotiate.
Präteritum: verhandelte | Partizip II: hat verhandelt
Example: Wir müssen über den Preis verhandeln. (We need to negotiate the price.)
#3
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Verb: abhängen von (+ Dativ)
Definition
Meaning: to depend on.
Example: Das hängt vom Wetter ab. (That depends on the weather.)
#4
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Verb: sich beschweren über (+ Akkusativ)
Definition
Meaning: to complain about.
Example: Der Kunde beschwert sich über den schlechten Service. (The customer complains about the bad service.)
#5
Term
Grammar Rule: Subordinate Clause Verb Position (Nebensätze)
Definition
Subordinating conjunctions (e.g., weil, dass, obwohl, wenn, da) push the conjugated verb to the very end of the clause.
Example: Ich bleibe zu Hause, weil ich krank bin.
#6
Term
Conjunction: obwohl
Definition
Meaning: although / even though (subordinating conjunction -> verb goes to the end).
Example: Er geht spazieren, obwohl es stark regnet.
#7
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Grammar: damit vs. um... zu
Definition
Both express purpose ("so that" / "in order to").
• Use um... zu (+ Infinitiv) when the subject in both clauses is the same (Ich lerne, um die Prüfung zu bestehen).
• Use damit (+ Nebensatz) when the subjects are different (Ich helfe dir, damit du pünktlich fertig wirst).
#8
Term
Grammar Rule: Wechselpräpositionen (Two-way Prepositions)
Definition
Prepositions (an, auf, hinter, in, neben, über, unter, vor, zwischen) take:
• Akkusativ for movement/direction (Wohin? - Where to?).
• Dativ for location/position (Wo? - Where at?).
Example (Akk): Ich stelle das Buch auf den Tisch. (Action/Movement)
Example (Dat): Das Buch steht auf dem Tisch. (Location)
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