Redewendungen - Lektion 29

to clear a debt by making a payment

einlösen

(theology) the act by which one is liberated from sin and shielded from wickedness

Erlösung

extremely bad or unacceptable in quality or nature

sehr schlecht oder unangenehm

an extremely brutal act, especially in war

Gräueltat

excessively concerned with looking stylish or fashionable

geizig

related to or characteristic of a mother and motherhood, especially during and following childbirth

mütterlicherseits

a woman who leads or dominates a family, group, or tribe

Matriarchin

the act of killing one's own mother

Muttermord

an object or substance that provides light

Leuchtmittel

to provide light to something, making it brighter

beleuchten

to brighten something

beglänzen

thinking only about oneself, not about other people's needs or desires

egozentrisch

the practice of placing one's own needs and desires above those of others

Egoismus

an individual mainly focused on their own interests, often ignoring others' needs

Egoist

the tendency to talk or think excessively about oneself

Egoismus

a person who often talks about themselves due to their high self-importance

Egoist

the disregard and lack of respect for someone or something seen as insignificant or unworthy

Verachtung

deserving strong dislike or disrespect

verächtlich

devoid of respect for someone or something

verächtlich