Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
listen actively
sich vollständig darauf konzentrieren, was jemand sagt, und überlegt antworten
Meaning
to focus completely on what someone is saying and respond thoughtfully
Example
Try to **listen actively** instead of just waiting to reply.
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listen carefully
aufmerksam zuhören, wenn jemand spricht
Meaning
to pay close attention when someone is speaking
Example
Good manners require you to **listen carefully** when others speak.
phrasal-verb
listen in on
heimlich das Gespräch von jemandem hören
Meaning
to secretly hear someone’s conversation
Example
He was caught **listening in on** their private discussion.
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listen openly
ohne zu urteilen oder zu unterbrechen aufmerksam zuhören
Meaning
to pay attention without judgment or interruption
Example
A good friend will **listen openly** when you share your emotions.
phrasal-verb
listen out for
aufpassen, um ein bestimmtes Geräusch oder Wort zu hören
Meaning
to pay attention so that you can hear a specific sound or word
Example
Please **listen out for** your name during the announcement.
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listen to
aufmerksam hören, was jemand mit Empathie fühlt oder sagt
Meaning
to pay attention to what someone feels or says with empathy
Example
Sometimes all a person needs is someone to **listen to** them.
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listen to feedback
auf die Meinungen oder Ratschläge anderer achten und diese in Betracht ziehen
Meaning
to pay attention to and consider others’ opinions or advice
Example
A wise leader always **listens to feedback** before making changes.
phrasal-verb
listen with empathy
aufmerksam zuhören und die Gefühle von jemandem verstehen
Meaning
to listen carefully and understand someone’s feelings
Example
You should **listen with empathy** when someone shares their pain.
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listen with respect
aufmerksam zuhören und die Perspektiven anderer Menschen während der Kommunikation wertschätzen
Meaning
to pay attention and value other people’s perspectives during communication
Example
To understand others, we must **listen with respect** to their stories.
phrasal-verb
listen within
auf deine innere Stimme oder Emotionen hören
Meaning
to pay attention to your inner voice or emotions
Example
When confused, take a moment to **listen within**.
phrasal-verb
listen without
aufmerksam zuhören, ohne zu unterbrechen oder zu urteilen
Meaning
to listen attentively without interrupting or judging
Example
It helps when someone just **listens without** giving advice.
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listen without judging
auf die Meinungen anderer hören, ohne Vorurteile oder Kritik
Meaning
to pay attention to others’ views without bias or criticism
Example
Inclusive managers **listen without judging** during discussions.
phrasal-verb
live below your means
weniger Geld ausgeben als man verdient
Meaning
to spend less money than you earn
Example
One key to financial freedom is to **live below your means** consistently.
phrasal-verb
live beyond one’s means
mehr ausgeben als man sich leisten kann
Meaning
to spend more money than one can afford
Example
Many people **live beyond their means** by using credit cards carelessly.
phrasal-verb
live by
bestimmte Prinzipien oder moralische Werte folgen
Meaning
to follow certain principles or moral values
Example
Our organization **lives by** honesty and transparency.
phrasal-verb
live for
Hoffnung oder Bedeutung in etwas oder jemandem finden
Meaning
to find hope or meaning in something or someone
Example
She **lives for** her children and their happiness.
phrasal-verb
live it up
das Leben genießen und Spaß haben, besonders nach dem Erfolg
Meaning
to enjoy life and have fun, especially after success
Example
After winning the award, they went out to **live it up**.
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live off
von einer bestimmten Art von Nahrung zum Leben abhängen
Meaning
to depend on a particular kind of food for living
Example
During college, I mostly **lived off** instant noodles.
phrasal-verb
live on
hauptsächlich eine bestimmte Art von Essen essen
Meaning
to eat mainly a particular type of food
Example
He **lives on** fast food, which is not healthy.
phrasal-verb
live through
eine wichtige historische Zeit erleben oder überstehen
Meaning
to experience or survive an important period of history
Example
Our grandparents **lived through** times of great cultural change.
phrasal-verb
live up to
den Erwartungen oder Standards gerecht werden
Meaning
to meet expectations or standards
Example
He worked hard to **live up to** his parents’ expectations.
phrasal-verb
live up to promises
nach dem handeln, was man versprochen oder erwartet hat
Meaning
to act according to what one has promised or expected
Example
Great leaders always **live up to** their promises.
phrasal-verb
live with
etwas Unangenehmes oder Bedauerliches akzeptieren und ertragen
Meaning
to accept and endure something unpleasant or regrettable
Example
He’ll have to **live with** his decision for the rest of his life.
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live within
nur so viel ausgeben, wie man verdient
Meaning
to spend only as much money as you earn
Example
It's important to **live within** your means.