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German

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DEGerman
Mi[mi]
noun
This is a short form for the day of the week Wednesday. It is commonly used in calendars or schedules.

“Unser Treffen ist am Mi.”

Our meeting is on Wednesday.

Also means
  1. alternative form of Mi.: abbreviation of Mittwoch (“Wednesday”)
  2. Wednesday

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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DEGerman
Mia[ˈmiːa]
name
This is a common female first name in Germany.

“Mia geht heute in den Park.”

Mia is going to the park today.

Also means
  1. a female given name
  2. Mia

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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DEGerman
Mies[miːs]
name
Mies is the name of a specific city located in the Czech Republic.

“Mies liegt in Böhmen.”

Mies is located in Bohemia.

Also means
  1. a city in Bohemia, Czech Republic
  2. Mies

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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DEGerman
Mike[mi-ke]
name
A common first name for men.

“Mike geht heute in die Schule.”

Mike is going to school today.

Also means
  1. a male given name

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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DEGerman
Milan[ˈmiːla(ː)n]
noun
A type of bird of prey known for its graceful flight.

“Der Milan kreist hoch am Himmel.”

The kite circles high in the sky.

Also means
  1. kite (bird of prey)
  2. kite

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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DEGerman
Mieten[ˈmiːtn̩]
noun
This word refers to the action of paying money to use something, like an apartment or a car, that belongs to someone else.

“Das Mieten von Wohnungen ist in dieser Stadt teuer.”

The renting of apartments is expensive in this city.

Also means
  1. gerund of mieten
  2. renting

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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DEGerman
Milieu[miˈli̯øː]
noun
The social or physical surroundings in which a person lives or operates. It can also refer to a specific group or subculture.

“das Milieu der Schönen und Reichen”

the environment of the rich and beautiful

Also means
  1. atmosphere, ambiance, environment, setting (in general)
  2. a specific social environment or setting
  3. underworld; demimonde; world of crime, drugs, and/or prostitution
  4. environment

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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DEGerman
Migrant[miˈɡʁant]
noun
A person who moves from one place to another, often to a different country, to live or work.

“Der Migrant sucht eine neue Arbeit.”

The migrant is looking for a new job.

Also means
  1. migrant

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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DEGerman
Mikroskop[mi-kro-skop]
noun
A scientific tool used to look at very small objects that are hard to see with the human eye.

“Wir benutzen im Biologieunterricht ein Mikroskop.”

We use a microscope in biology class.

Also means
  1. microscope

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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DEGerman
Mitternacht[ˈmɪtɐˌnaxt]
noun
midnight

“Das Feuerwerk beginnt erst um Mitternacht.”

The fireworks do not start until midnight.

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DEGerman
Familie[faˈmiːljə]
noun
family

“Meine Familie ist groß.”

My family is large.

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DEGerman
abdominal[apdomiˈnaːl]
adj
Relating to the abdomen or the belly area of the body.

“Die abdominale Untersuchung ergab keine Auffälligkeiten.”

The abdominal examination showed no abnormalities.

Also means
  1. abdominal

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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DEGerman
abdominales[ab-do-mi-na-les]
adj
This is a grammatical form of the adjective abdominal used for neuter nouns in the nominative or accusative case.

“Ein abdominales Unbehagen tritt oft nach dem Essen auf.”

Abdominal discomfort often occurs after eating.

Also means
  1. strong/mixed nominative/accusative neuter singular of abdominal

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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