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  • die Abbildung
    (noun)
    1.
    the graphic
    (pictures and so on in books)
    2.
    the mapping, the transformation
    (in the mathematical sense... if you don't know what that means, then you won't need it :))
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  • der Abbruch
    (noun)
    1.
    the stop, the abort, the discontinuation
    (The core idea is that a process gets stopped/aborted before completion. Think of a countdown for a space flight for instance.)
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  • der Abdeckstift
    (noun)
    1.
    the concealer
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  • die Abdeckung
    (noun)
    1.
    the cover
    (object that covers something. NOT the more figurative cover)
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  • der Abdruck
    (noun)
    1.
    the print
    (Not very common. Sometimes for footprints and sometimes for a print of a magazine)
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  • der Abend
    (noun)
    1.
    the evening
    (German tends to use "Abend" up till midnight and beyond, if you're still active, while English would use "tonight")
    Opposite (closest): Morgen
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  • das Abendbrot
    (noun)
    1.
    the dinner
    (literally: "the evening bread" - Germans traditionally eat a cold dinner centered around bread)
    Opposite (closest): Frühstück
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  • das Abendmahl
    (noun)
    1.
    the supper
    (old school)
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  • das Abenteuer
    (noun)
    1.
    adventure
    Opposite (closest): Langeweile
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  • der Aberglaube
    (noun)
    1.
    the superstition
    (In the sense of believing stuff like a certain number brings bad luck or a pig means good weather.)
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  • die Abfahrt
    (noun)
    1.
    the departure
    (For trains and busses and so on)
    Opposite (closest): Ankunft
    2.
    the exit
    (For highways.)
    3.
    the descend
    (For skiing and biking,)
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  • der Abfall
    (noun)
    1.
    the garbage, the rubbish
    (Literally, what "falls off" after production or consumption.)
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  • der Abfluss
    (noun)
    1.
    the drain
    (Primarily in context of plumbing)
    2.
    the outflow
    Opposite (closest): Zufluss
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  • die Abfolge (von)
    (noun)
    1.
    to sequence
    (Not very common)
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  • das Abführmittel
    (noun)
    1.
    the laxative
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  • die Abgabe
    (noun)
    1.
    the emission, the discharge
    (Very technical term for a device or process that emits something. )
    2.
    the fee, the toll, the due
    (Used for all kinds of fees that are not taxes. Think health insurance in Germany, for example. The money is taken straight from your salary and that's not a "Steuer (tax)" but an "Abgabe". )
    3.
    the handing in, the handing over
    (The act of handing something in or over. Quite common in the context of the "due by" date for homework.)
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  • der der Abgang
    (noun)
    1.
    the departure
    (Sense of leaving only, rare)
    2.
    in the finish
    ("im Abgang" - in context of describing wine)
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  • das Abgas
    (noun)
    1.
    the exhaust fumes
    (Mainly used for combustion engines)
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  • der Abgrund
    (noun)
    1.
    the abyss
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  • die Abhandlung
    (noun)
    1.
    a treatment, treatise
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  • der Abhang
    (noun)
    1.
    the slope, the drop off
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  • die Abhängigkeit
    (noun)
    1.
    the dependency
    Opposite (closest): Unabhängigkeit
    2.
    the addiction
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  • die Abhebung
    (noun)
    1.
    the withdrawal of money
    (rare)
    Opposite (closest): Einzahlung
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  • das Abitur
    (noun)
    1.
    the A levels, the high school certificate
    (The highest degree you can get in a "Schule". Takes 12 years total and you need this to enter university.)
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  • das Abkommen
    (noun)
    1.
    the agreemant
    (Sounds official, mostly used in context of political parties and countries)
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  • die Abkürzung
    (noun)
    1.
    the shortcut
    2.
    the abbreviation
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  • die Ablage
    (noun)
    1.
    the shelf, the rack
    (A spot that is meant for laying something there. In Swiss German, the word has other meanings, apperantly. )
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  • der Ablauf
    (noun)
    1.
    the process, the sequence
    (In the context of planned sequences of events, sounds a bit technical)
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  • die Ableitung
    (noun)
    1.
    the derivative
    (math)
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  • die Ablenkung
    (noun)
    1.
    the distraction
    (both good and bad)
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  • das Ablenkungsmanöver
    (noun)
    1.
    the diversion
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  • die Abmachung
    (noun)
    1.
    the deal, the agreement
    (Not really a contract, but generally both parties are expected to honor it.)
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  • die Abnahme
    (noun)
    1.
    the reduction, the decline
    (In the sense of an amount something gradually getting smaller. NOT for the act of reducing something.)
    Opposite (closest): Zunahme
    2.
    the inspection, the acceptance
    (The final check and handover of a product or project.)
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  • die Abneigung (gegen)
    (noun)
    1.
    the aversion (to)
    (The verb "abneigen" isn't really used.)
    Opposite (closest): Zuneigung
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  • die Abrechnung
    (noun)
    1.
    the monthly earnings statement
    (If you have an employer in Germany, you'll get this every month, and you need it for all kinds of bureaucratic things.)
    2.
    the billing
    3.
    the reckoning
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  • die Abrüstung
    (noun)
    1.
    the disarmament
    (ONLY for countries, and maybe figuratively for a militarized militia.)
    Opposite (closest): Aufrüstung
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  • der Absacker
    (noun)
    1.
    the one for the road, the night cap
    (That "one last drink" to close off the night. Usually a shot, not beer. "absacken" means to sack down.)
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  • der Absatz
    (noun)
    1.
    the paragraph
    2.
    the heel
    (Often used in plural.)
    3.
    the sales
    (The amount sold - business administration jargon. You do not hear that in normal daily life.)
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  • die Abschaffung
    (noun)
    1.
    abolition
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  • der Abschaum
    (noun)
    1.
    the scum, the low life
    (Very strong term. Literally, it is the "off foam". Think of the foam in the shower that runs down with all the dirt in it.)
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  • die Abscheu (gegen)
    (noun)
    1.
    the disgust, the repulsion, the revulsion
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  • der Abschied
    (noun)
    1.
    the good bye
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  • der Abschleppwagen
    (noun)
    1.
    the tow car
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  • das Abschlusszeugnis
    (noun)
    1.
    the leaving certificate/diploma
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  • der Abschnitt
    (noun)
    1.
    the section, the paragraph, the phase
    (lit: "the off-cut")
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  • der Absender
    (noun)
    1.
    the sender
    (Mainly used for the "sender information" you put on letters and parcels and emails.)
    Opposite (closest): Empfänger
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  • die Absicht
    (noun)
    1.
    the intention, the intent
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  • der Abspann
    (noun)
    1.
    the final credits, the end credits
    (Of a movie or series.)
    Opposite (closest): Vorspann
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  • die Abstammung
    (noun)
    1.
    the biological origin
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  • der Abstand
    (noun)
    1.
    the distance, the spacing
    (For short distances. NOT in context of travel. )
    2.
    key money
    (An amount of money you pay for stuff someone else has installed in an apartment you're taking over. Some people use this to make an extra buck by charging ridiculous amounts for their garbage couch, essentially)
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