the quality of someone or something
caliber/calibre = Qualität - I was impressed by the high calibre of the researchers and analysts.
writing or speech that is difficult to understand
opaque = undurchsichtig - I find her poetry a little too opaque.
to invent something, such as an excuse or a story, often in order to deceive
make something up = sich etw. ausdenken - I'm not making it up. The character exists in real life.
questions, often expressing doubt about something or looking for an answer from an authority
queries (inquiries/enquiries) = Anfragen - Email your comments, queries, or suggestions to us at this address.
having the same amount, value, purpose, qualities
equivalent = gleichwertig - She's doing the equivalent job in the new company but for more money
an action that breaks a rule, law, etc.
infringement = Rechtsverletzung - They see it as an infringement on their own freedom of action.
to prove or state the truth of something that was previously not completely certain
confirm = bestätigen - He confirmed what had long been feared.
to limit the ability of someone or to limit the development of something
hinder = hindern - High winds have hindered firefighters in their efforts to put out the blaze.
the effect that an action or decision will have on something else in the future
implications = Auswirkungen - What are the implications of the new law?
to take something for your own use, usually without permission
appropriate = sich etw. zu eigen machen - The land was simply appropriated by the rulers.
tendency to prefer one person or thing, often in an unfair way
bias = Vorurteil / Voreingenommenheit - The senator has accused the media of bias.
a result of a particular action or situation, often one that is bad or not convenient
consequences = Konsequenzen - Eating too much processed food can have dire health consequences.
the act of thinking about something carefully
considerations = Erwägungen - He said there should be careful consideration of the future role of the BBC.
being certain of your abilities or having trust in people, plans, or the future
confident = zuversichtlich - Management is confident about the way business is progressing.
to repeat exactly what someone else says, without understanding it or thinking about its meaning
parrot = nachplappern - Generations of students have learnt to parrot the standard explanations.
the fact of being responsible and liable for what you do
accountability = Rechenschaftspflicht - Accountability is important these days, and managers aren't always willing to adopt risky strategies.
permission or agreement
consent = Einverständnis - Can my child be medically examined without my consent?