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What are some common phrases used in German C1 level conversations

Comprehensive Guide to C1-Level German Vocabulary: What are some common phrases used in German C1 level conversations
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Common phrases used in German C1 level conversations include nuanced expressions for general conversation, expressing opinions, agreeing and disagreeing, clarifying, and formal or academic settings. Some examples are:

  • General Conversation:

    • Wie ich bereits erwähnt habe… (As I already mentioned…)
    • Das ist eine interessante Perspektive. (That’s an interesting perspective.)
    • Könnten Sie das bitte genauer erklären? (Could you explain that in more detail?)

  • Expressing Opinions:

    • Meiner Meinung nach… (In my opinion…)
    • Ich bin der Ansicht, dass… (I am of the view that…)
    • Es lässt sich nicht leugnen, dass… (It cannot be denied that…)

  • Agreeing and Disagreeing:

    • Da bin ich ganz Ihrer Meinung. (I completely agree with you.)
    • Ich stimme dem nur bedingt zu. (I only partially agree with that.)
    • Das überzeugt mich nicht. (That doesn’t convince me.)

  • Clarifying and Asking for More Information:

    • Was meinen Sie genau damit? (What exactly do you mean by that?)
    • Könnten Sie das bitte wiederholen? (Could you repeat that, please?)
    • Haben Sie ein Beispiel dafür? (Do you have an example of that?)

  • Formal and Academic Phrases:

    • Die Herausforderung besteht darin, dass… (The challenge lies in the fact that…)
    • Es ist von entscheidender Bedeutung, dass… (It is of crucial importance that…)
    • Man sollte berücksichtigen, dass… (One should take into account that…)

Additionally, idiomatic expressions like “Des Pudels Kern” (the crux of the matter) and “Leben und leben lassen” (live and let live) are common at this level.

Using these phrases demonstrates advanced language skills in precise, fluent, and structured conversations at the German C1 level.

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