Das Buch Interchange - Mittelstufe - Einheit 8 – Teil 1

the quantity that is measured in seconds, minutes, hours, etc. using a device like clock

Uhr

to do something special such as dancing or drinking that shows one is happy for an event

feiern, zelebrieren

a day fixed by law when we do not have to go to school or work, usually because of a religious or national celebration

Feiertag, Ferien

not alive anymore

tot

the structure of bones supporting the body of an animal or a person

Skelett

a solid figure or object made as a work of art by shaping and carving wood, clay, stone, etc.

Skulptur, Bildhauerei

(usually plural) a small thing containing explosive powder that produces bright colors and a loud noise when it explodes or burns, mostly used at celebrations

Feuerwerk, Pyrotechnik

a fictional, large winged animal with a long tail that is usually able to breathe fire

Drache

the beginning of a new calendar year, often celebrated with parties and traditions

Neujahr, das Neue Jahr

a national holiday in the US and Canada when families gather and have a special meal to give thanks to God

Erntedankfest, Dankfest

a method or style according to which something is done

Weg, Methode

to put food into the mouth, then chew and swallow it

essen

to hand a thing to a person to look at, use, or keep

geben

to move over a particular distance

gehen, sich bewegen

to hold or own something

haben

to enjoy yourself and do things for fun, like children

spielen, sich amüsieren

to have a person, letter, or package physically delivered from one location to another, specifically by mail

schicken

to go somewhere because we want to spend time with someone

besuchen, einen Besuch abstatten

to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time

beobachten

to have something such as clothes, shoes, etc. on your body

tragen

something given to someone as a sign of appreciation or on a special occasion

Geschenk, Präsent

a gathering or event where people come together to honor someone or something, often with food, music, and dancing

Feier, Festlichkeit

a thing that is added to make something look more beautiful

Dekoration, Verzierung

a ceremony or event where two people are married

Hochzeit, Trauung

an event where people get together and enjoy themselves by talking, dancing, eating, drinking, etc.

Party

‌an occasion when we pack food and take it to eat outdoors, typically in the countryside

Picknick

an area of sand or small stones next to a sea or a lake

Strand

a block or stick of wax with a string inside that can be lit to produce light

Kerze

a family member who is related to us by blood or marriage

Verwandter, Angehöriger

a friend that one has a strong relationship with

engster Freund, intimer Freund

pieces of clothing worn by actors or performers for a role, or worn by someone to look like another person or thing

Kostüm

a written or spoken request to someone, asking them to attend a party or event

Einladung

the state of being free from the control of others

Unabhängigkeit

a door, path, etc. through which one can enter a building or place

Eingang, Zugang

happening, done, or made once every year

jährlich