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Dialogue

Dein Bildschirm ist sichtbar, aber der Text in der Tabelle wirkt ziemlich klein.

dyne BILT-shirm ist ZIKHT-bahr, AH-ber dare tekst in dare TAH-buh-luh virker TSEEM-likh klyne. Your screen is visible, but the spreadsheet text looks rather small.

Ich kann aber hineinzoomen.

ikh kahn AH-ber hin-EYE-n-TSOH-men. I can zoom in, though.

Dabei könnten ein paar Spalten aus dem sichtbaren Bereich verschwinden.

dah-BYE KURN-ten eyne pahr SHPAL-ten ows dehm ZIKHT-bah-ren buh-RYKH fer-SHVEEN-den. It may push a few columns out of view.

Das funktioniert, solange die wichtigsten Kennzahlen sichtbar bleiben.

dahs funk-tsee-oh-NEERT, zoh-LAHNG-uh dee VIKH-tikh-sten KEN-tsahl-en ZIKHT-bahr BLYE-ben. That works as long as the key figures stay visible.

In dem Fall werde ich den Abschnitt mit den Abweichungen zuerst anzeigen.

in dehm fahl VAIR-du ikh dehn AHP-shnitt mit dehn AHP-vy-khoong-en tsoo-AIRST AHN-tsye-gen. In that case, I'll put the variance section first.

Die Zahlen stützen die Aussage, aber die Erklärung braucht mehr Kontext.

dee TSAHL-en SHTUET-sen dee OWS-sah-guh, AH-ber dee air-KLAIR-oong browkht mair KOHN-tekst. The figures support the point, but the explanation needs more context.

Ich werde die Annahmen hinter jeder Prognose erwähnen.

ikh VAIR-du dee AHN-nah-men HIN-tair YAY-dair prog-NOH-zuh air-VAY-nen. I'll mention the assumptions behind each projection.

Das wird den Zuhörern helfen, die die frühere Diskussion verpasst haben.

dahs veert dehn TSOO-hur-ern HEL-fen, dee dee FROO-uh-ruh dis-koo-SYOHN fer-PAHST hah-ben. That will help listeners who missed the earlier discussion.

Eine kurze Notiz vor den Prognosen sollte das abdecken.

EYE-nuh KOOR-tsuh noh-TEETS fohr dehn prog-NOH-zən ZOHL-tuh dahs AHP-dek-en. A short note before the projections should cover it.

Word by Word

Dein The form 'Dein' means “your” here and identifies the screen as belonging to the person addressed. A reusable pattern is 'Dein' followed by a noun when addressing one person informally.

Bildschirm The noun 'Bildschirm' means “screen” in 'Dein Bildschirm'. Use it with an article or possessive to name a computer or device screen.

ist The form 'ist' states that the screen is visible; it is the present form of 'sein' used with a singular subject. The reusable pattern 'etwas ist sichtbar' describes something that can be seen.

sichtbar The adjective 'sichtbar' means “visible” in 'ist sichtbar'. Use 'etwas ist sichtbar' when confirming that something can be seen, for example during a presentation or screen share.

aber The conjunction 'aber' introduces a contrast between the visible screen and the small text in 'sichtbar, aber'. It commonly connects two statements when the second one limits or contrasts with the first.

der The form 'der' is the definite article introducing 'Text' in 'der Text'. It is used here with this masculine singular subject; a reusable pattern is 'der' plus a masculine noun.

Text The noun 'Text' means “text” here, specifically the writing displayed in the spreadsheet. Use it to refer to written content on a page, screen, or document.

in The preposition 'in' places the text inside the spreadsheet in 'in der Tabelle'. Use 'in' with a place or container when saying where something is located.

Tabelle The noun 'Tabelle' means “table” or “spreadsheet” in 'in der Tabelle'. Use it for an organized display of information in rows and columns.

wirkt The form 'wirkt' means “looks” or “seems” here; it is the present form of 'wirken'. The pattern 'etwas wirkt + adjective' describes how something appears, as in 'Der Text ... wirkt ziemlich klein'.

ziemlich The adverb 'ziemlich' means “rather” or “fairly” and softens or qualifies 'klein'. It can be placed before an adjective to express a considerable but not absolute degree.

klein The adjective 'klein' means “small” here and describes the apparent size of the text. Use 'wirkt klein' when something appears small rather than simply stating its measured size.

Ich The pronoun 'Ich' means “I” and identifies the speaker as the person who can adjust the view. It is used as the subject of a statement about the speaker's own action or ability.

kann The form 'kann' expresses the speaker's ability or possibility to zoom; it is the present form of 'können'. The reusable pattern 'Ich kann' followed by an infinitive states what the speaker can do.

hineinzoomen The infinitive 'hineinzoomen' means “zoom in” in 'Ich kann aber hineinzoomen'. After a modal verb such as 'kann', it remains in the infinitive and names the possible action.

Dabei The adverb 'Dabei' means “in doing so” and refers to the zooming action just mentioned. Use it at the start of a sentence to describe a consequence or accompanying effect of the previous action.

könnten The form 'könnten' expresses a possible consequence—some columns might disappear; it is a conditional form of 'können'. It is useful when presenting a cautious possibility rather than a definite result.

ein The form 'ein' is part of 'ein paar', which means “a few” in this dialogue. Use this quantity expression before a plural noun when referring to a small, unspecified number.

paar The word 'paar' contributes the meaning “few” in the expression 'ein paar Spalten'. The reusable pattern 'ein paar' plus a plural noun refers to a small number of items.

Spalten The plural noun 'Spalten' means “columns” in the spreadsheet. Its singular citation form is 'Spalte'; use the plural when referring to several vertical sections of a table.

aus The preposition 'aus' indicates movement or disappearance out of something in 'aus dem sichtbaren Bereich'. Use it with a source or area that something leaves.

dem The form 'dem' is the definite article in the dative phrase 'aus dem sichtbaren Bereich'. It introduces the masculine noun 'Bereich' after 'aus' in this expression.

sichtbaren The form 'sichtbaren' means “visible” and describes 'Bereich' in 'dem sichtbaren Bereich'. It is the inflected form of 'sichtbar' used before this noun phrase.

Bereich The noun 'Bereich' means “area” or “range” here, specifically the part of the screen currently visible. Use it for a defined section or scope, including a visible screen area.

verschwinden The infinitive 'verschwinden' means “disappear” in 'Spalten aus dem sichtbaren Bereich verschwinden'. After 'könnten', it names the possible result of changing the zoom level.

Das The pronoun 'Das' refers to the proposed arrangement and means “that” or “it” in 'Das funktioniert'. Use it to refer back to an idea, action, or proposal just mentioned.

funktioniert The form 'funktioniert' means “works” or “is acceptable” here; it is the present form of 'funktionieren'. The pattern 'Das funktioniert' is useful for approving a proposed solution or arrangement.

solange The conjunction 'solange' means “as long as” and introduces the condition in 'solange die wichtigsten Kennzahlen sichtbar bleiben'. Use it to state the requirement that must continue to be true.

die The form 'die' is the definite article introducing the plural noun phrase 'die wichtigsten Kennzahlen'. It means “the” here and marks the key figures as a specific group.

wichtigsten The form 'wichtigsten' means “most important” or “key” and describes the metrics in 'die wichtigsten Kennzahlen'. It is the inflected superlative form of 'wichtig' used before the noun.

Kennzahlen The plural noun 'Kennzahlen' means “key figures” or “metrics” in this project context. Its singular citation form is 'Kennzahl'; use it for figures used to assess or summarize performance.

bleiben The form 'bleiben' means “remain” or “stay” in 'sichtbar bleiben'. Here it says that the key figures must continue to be visible; the same pattern can describe something continuing in a state.

Fall The noun 'Fall' means “case” in 'In dem Fall'. The reusable expression 'In dem Fall' refers to the situation or condition just discussed.

werde The form 'werde' expresses the speaker's future plan in 'werde ... anzeigen'; it is the first-person singular present form of 'werden' used as a future auxiliary. Use it with an infinitive to state what you will do.

den The form 'den' is the definite article in the accusative phrase 'den Abschnitt'. It introduces the specific masculine object that will be displayed.

Abschnitt The noun 'Abschnitt' means “section” here, referring to a section of the spreadsheet. Use it for a distinct part of a document, report, or presentation.

mit The preposition 'mit' links the section to the content it contains in 'mit den Abweichungen'. Use it before a noun to express association or what something includes.

Abweichungen The plural noun 'Abweichungen' means “variances” or “deviations” in the report. Its singular citation form is 'Abweichung'; use it for differences between expected and actual values.

zuerst The adverb 'zuerst' means “first” and sets the display order in 'zuerst anzeigen'. Use it to identify the first action or item in a sequence.

anzeigen The infinitive 'anzeigen' means “display” or “show” in 'zuerst anzeigen'. After 'werde', it names the future action; a reusable pattern is 'etwas anzeigen' for displaying something on a screen.

Zahlen The plural noun 'Zahlen' means “figures” or “numbers” in 'Die Zahlen stützen die Aussage'. Its singular citation form is 'Zahl'; use it for numerical information used in an argument or report.

stützen The form 'stützen' means “support” here; it is the plural present form of 'stützen' with 'Die Zahlen' as its subject. The pattern 'Zahlen stützen eine Aussage' describes numerical evidence supporting a point.

Aussage The noun 'Aussage' means “statement” or “point” in 'die Aussage'. Use it for a claim or message that evidence can support.

Erklärung The noun 'Erklärung' means “explanation” here, referring to the account given alongside the figures. Use it for information that clarifies a result, process, or point.

braucht The form 'braucht' means “needs” here; it is the present form of 'brauchen' with 'die Erklärung' as the subject. The reusable pattern 'etwas braucht mehr + noun' says that something requires additional material.

mehr The word 'mehr' means “more” and indicates that the explanation requires an additional amount of context. Use it before a mass noun or uncounted concept when asking for or describing an increase.

Kontext The noun 'Kontext' means “context” in 'mehr Kontext'. It refers to background information that makes figures or an explanation easier to understand.

Annahmen The plural noun 'Annahmen' means “assumptions” in 'die Annahmen hinter jeder Prognose'. Its singular citation form is 'Annahme'; use it for conditions or beliefs taken as a basis for reasoning.

hinter The preposition 'hinter' connects the assumptions with the projections in 'hinter jeder Prognose', expressing the ideas or conditions underlying them. This pattern is useful for describing what stands behind a plan, result, or forecast.

jeder The form 'jeder' means “each” or “every” in 'jeder Prognose' and refers to the projections one by one. Use it before a singular noun when considering all members individually.

Prognose The noun 'Prognose' means “projection” or “forecast” here. Use it for a statement about an expected future result, especially in planning or reporting.

erwähnen The infinitive 'erwähnen' means “mention” in 'die Annahmen ... erwähnen'. After 'werde', it names the future action of briefly referring to information rather than explaining it in full.

wird The form 'wird' expresses a future result in 'Das wird den Zuhörern helfen'; it is the third-person singular present form of 'werden'. The pattern 'Das wird ... helfen' predicts that an action will be useful.

Zuhörern The form 'Zuhörern' means “listeners” in 'den Zuhörern helfen'. Its citation form is 'Zuhörer'; here it names the people who receive the help from the added context.

helfen The infinitive 'helfen' means “help” in 'den Zuhörern helfen'. The reusable pattern 'jemandem helfen' uses the person receiving help in a dative phrase.

frühere The form 'frühere' means “earlier” or “previous” and describes 'Diskussion' in 'die frühere Diskussion'. It is the inflected form of 'früher' used before the noun.

Diskussion The noun 'Diskussion' means “discussion” here, specifically the earlier exchange that some listeners missed. Use it for a conversation in which a topic or issue is considered.

verpasst The form 'verpasst' means “missed” in 'die Diskussion verpasst haben'; it is the past participle of 'verpassen'. It is used with 'haben' to describe not being present for an earlier discussion or event.

haben The form 'haben' is the auxiliary in the perfect construction 'verpasst haben', meaning “have missed”. It agrees with the plural people referred to by the relative pronoun 'die'.

Eine The form 'Eine' means “a” or “one” and introduces the singular noun 'Notiz' in 'Eine kurze Notiz'. Use it before a singular feminine noun when introducing one non-specific item.

kurze The form 'kurze' means “short” and describes 'Notiz' in 'Eine kurze Notiz'. It is the inflected form of 'kurz' used before this noun.

Notiz The noun 'Notiz' means “note” here, referring to a brief written addition before the projections. Use it for a short piece of information or reminder.

vor The preposition 'vor' means “before” in 'vor den Prognosen' and places the note earlier in the presentation or document. Use it before an event, section, or point that follows afterward.

Prognosen The plural noun 'Prognosen' means “projections” or “forecasts” in 'vor den Prognosen'. Its singular citation form is 'Prognose'; use the plural when referring to several forecasted results.

sollte The form 'sollte' means “should” here and expresses an expected or intended result; it is a form of 'sollen'. The pattern 'etwas sollte ...' is useful when saying that an action is expected to be sufficient.

abdecken The infinitive 'abdecken' means “cover” or “address” in 'das abdecken', referring to covering the need for more context. After 'sollte', it names the action that the short note is expected to accomplish.

Grammar Points

solange + Nebensatz (Verb am Ende)

solange die wichtigsten Kennzahlen sichtbar bleiben

zoh-LAHNG-uh dee VIKH-tikh-sten KEN-tsahl-en ZIKHT-bahr BLYE-ben

as long as the most important metrics remain visible

After „solange“, German places the conjugated verb at the end of the subordinate clause.

Superlativ vor dem Nomen: die wichtigsten Kennzahlen

die wichtigsten Kennzahlen

dee VIKH-tikh-sten KEN-tsahl-en

the most important metrics

„wichtigsten“ is the superlative of „wichtig“ and takes an adjective ending before the plural noun.

German Vocabulary

Bildschirm noun

BILT-shirm screen

Dein Bildschirm ist sichtbar.

dabei adv

dah-BYE in doing so; in the process

Dabei könnten ein paar Spalten verschwinden.

hineinzoomen verb

hin-EYE-n-TSOH-men to zoom in

Ich kann hineinzoomen.

klein adj

KLYNE small

Der Text wirkt ziemlich klein.

sichtbar adj

ZIKHT-bahr visible

Dein Bildschirm ist sichtbar.

sichtbarer Bereich phrase

ZIKHT-bah-rer buh-RYKH visible area sichtbaren Bereich

aus dem sichtbaren Bereich

solange conj

zoh-LAHNG-uh as long as

solange die wichtigsten Kennzahlen sichtbar bleiben

Spalte noun

SHPAHL-tuh column Spalten

ein paar Spalten

Tabelle noun

TAH-buh-luh table; spreadsheet

der Text in der Tabelle

verschwinden verb

fer-SHVEEN-den to disappear

Spalten aus dem sichtbaren Bereich verschwinden.

wichtig adj

VIKH-tikh important wichtigsten

die wichtigsten Kennzahlen

wirken verb

VEER-ken to seem; to look wirkt

Der Text wirkt ziemlich klein.

Quiz

Word Order

Arrange the words in the correct order.

I can zoom in, though.

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Ich kann aber hineinzoomen.

Spelling

Tap the letters to spell the word.

small

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klein

to seem; to look

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wirkt

column

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Spalten

visible

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sichtbar