Das Buch Interchange - Obere Mittelstufe - Einheit 3

to give someone something, like money, expecting them to give it back after a while

leihen, ausleihen

to prefer someone or something to an alternative

vorziehen

to take care of a child or children while their parents are away

babysitten, auf Kinder aufpassen

our sister or brother's daughter, or the daughter of our husband or wife's siblings

Nichte

to freely give goods, money, or food to someone or an organization

spenden, schenken

an organization that helps those in need by giving them money, food, etc.

Wohltätigkeit, Wohltätige Organisation

to sign a document or agreement jointly with another person, taking equal responsibility for fulfilling its terms

mitschreiben, gemeinsam unterschreiben

to use or take something belonging to someone else, with the idea of returning it

ausleihen, leihen

to think or believe that something is possible or true, without being sure

annehmen, vermuten

something that a person says or writes that shows they regret what they did to someone

Entschuldigung, Reue

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

Einladung

something that we give to someone because we like them, especially on a special occasion, or to say thank you

Geschenk

the act of speaking to someone or trying to reach them on the phone

Telefonanruf, Telefongespräch

to say yes to what is asked of you or offered to you

akzeptieren, annehmen

not able to occur, exist, or be done

unmöglich

used for showing that what you are saying is more closely related to a specific thing or person than others

besonders

to mention a particular subject

zur Sprache bringen, erwähnen

to spend much time in a specific place or with someone particular

abwarten, Zeit verbringen

to be willing to accept or tolerate a difficult situation

standhalten

to have an effect on a particular person or thing

beeinflussen, Einfluss nehmen auf

a situation or subject that needs to be dealt with or considered

Angelegenheit, Thema

to face someone, particularly in a way that is unfriendly or threatening

konfrontieren, gegenübertreten

to intentionally stay away from or refuse contact with someone

vermeiden, aus dem Weg gehen

a matter that is dealt with in a conversation, text, or study

Thema, Gegenstand

to deal with a situation or problem successfully

handhaben, bewältigen

in a way that continues without any pause

ständig, kontinuierlich

worried about a possible danger, difficulty, or problem

ängstlich, besorgt

to ask for something politely or formally

anfragen, bitten

a comment on a person's looks, behavior, achievements, etc. that expresses one's admiration or praise for them

Kompliment

to reject an offer, request, or invitation

ablehnen, zurückweisen

to be given something or to accept something that is sent

erhalten

to present or propose something to someone

anbieten, vorschlagen