an early string instrument similar to a violin, typically featuring six strings and played with a bow
Violon, Viola
a string instrument that is slightly larger than a violin, tuned a fifth lower and producing deeper sounds
Bratsche
to counteract or neutralize the intended or anticipated effect of something
aufheben, neutralisieren
the condition or status of lacking legal validity
Nichtigkeit, Ungültigkeit
something that deviates from what is considered normal, expected, or standard
Anomalie
not consistent with what is considered to be expected
anomal, untypisch
a playful or carefree attitude and a tendency to prioritize amusement or entertainment over more serious matters
Frivolität, Leichtfertigkeit
having a lack of depth or concern for serious matters
frivol, oberflächlich
appearing or stated to be true or real, but potentially deceptive or misleading
scheinbar, offenkundig
displaying wealth, luxury, or importance to attract attention or impress others
prahlerisch, auffällig
to demonstrate exceptional skill, achievement, or proficiency in a particular activity, subject, or field
auszeichnen, übertreffen
the quality of being extremely good in a particular field or activity
Exzellenz
referring to a vision of an ideal society, where everything is flawless or nearly perfect
utopisch
to give careful thought to something, its various aspects, implications, or possibilities
nachdenken, grübeln
displaying a sense of slowness or lack of agility due to real or perceived weight or massiveness
schwerfällig, träge
a slender stick used by a conductor while leading an orchestra
Dirigentenstock, Baton
a military unit composed of a varying number of companies or platoons, typically commanded by a lieutenant colonel
Bataillon, Militärbataillon
referring to interactions, relations, or affairs with other nations
ausländisch, fremd
a person who lives in a country where they are not a citizen or permanent resident
Ausländer(in)