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Heute entführen wir Sie in ...
Explain: Figurative expression meaning “to take someone on a journey”; common in documentaries and cultural programs.
Example: Heute entführen wir Sie in die Welt der Renaissance.
Meaning: Today we take you into the world of the Renaissance.
Meaning: Today we take you into the world of the Renaissance.
Wer Salzburg besucht, sollte unbedingt ...
Explain: “Wer + Verb” introduces a general conditional statement (“Anyone who…”).
Example: Wer Berlin besucht, sollte das Brandenburger Tor sehen.
Meaning: Anyone visiting Berlin should see the Brandenburg Gate.
Meaning: Anyone visiting Berlin should see the Brandenburg Gate.
Besonders beliebt ist das Haus bei ...
Explain: Inversion for emphasis; typical in formal or journalistic style.
Example: Besonders beliebt ist das Museum bei jungen Besuchern.
Meaning: The museum is especially popular with young visitors.
Meaning: The museum is especially popular with young visitors.
Ein Highlight ist ...
Explain: Borrowed from English; used widely in German to emphasize a special attraction.
Example: Ein Highlight ist die neue Sonderausstellung.
Meaning: A highlight is the new special exhibition.
Meaning: A highlight is the new special exhibition.
unter anderem
Explain: Means “among other things”; introduces examples without being exhaustive.
Example: Er sammelt unter anderem alte Karten und Bücher.
Meaning: He collects, among other things, old maps and books.
Meaning: He collects, among other things, old maps and books.
Erst 1996 konnte es ... wiederhergestellt werden.
Explain: “Erst” emphasizes lateness or delay; passive construction for historical narration.
Example: Erst 2010 konnte das Gebäude eröffnet werden.
Meaning: It was only in 2010 that the building could be opened.
Meaning: It was only in 2010 that the building could be opened.
Die meisten denken dabei sofort an ...
Explain: “dabei” refers back to the topic; used to contrast common assumptions with lesser-known facts.
Example: Die meisten denken dabei sofort an Paris.
Meaning: Most people immediately think of Paris.
Meaning: Most people immediately think of Paris.
das Wohnhaus
Meaning: residential house, home
Example: Das Wohnhaus wurde später zum Museum umgebaut.
(The residential house was later converted into a museum.)
die Notenschrift
Meaning: musical manuscript, sheet music
Example: Die originale Notenschrift ist ausgestellt.
(The original musical manuscript is on display.)
die Restaurierung
Meaning: restoration (of buildings, art, etc.)
Example: Die Restaurierung dauerte mehrere Jahre.
(The restoration took several years.)
das Tanzmeisterhaus
Meaning: “dance master’s house”; historical term for a building used for dance instruction
Example: Mozart lebte viele Jahre im Tanzmeisterhaus.
(Mozart lived for many years in the dance master’s house.)
die Violine
Meaning: violin
Example: Die Violine stammt aus dem 18. Jahrhundert.
(The violin dates from the 18th century.)
wohlhabend
Meaning: wealthy, affluent
Example: Die Ausstellung zeigt das Leben wohlhabender Familien.
(The exhibition shows the life of wealthy families.)
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German B1 Listening Dictation - Practice Test 28
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