noun🔗ShareHof, InnenhofAn enclosed space; a courtyard; an uncovered area shut in by the walls of a building, or by different buildings; also, a space opening from a street and nearly surrounded by houses; a blind alley."The girls were playing in the court."Die Mädchen spielten im Hof.architectureareabuildingplaceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHof(social) Royal society."The king's court was a place of great ceremony and importance. "Der Hof des Königs war ein Ort großer Zeremonie und Bedeutung.royalsocietyculturegovernmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAufmerksamkeit, Gunst, HöflichkeitAttention directed to a person in power; behaviour designed to gain favor; politeness of manner; civility towards someone"The student's constant court to the teacher ensured she received extra help after class. "Die ständige Aufmerksamkeit des Schülers gegenüber der Lehrerin sorgte dafür, dass sie nach dem Unterricht zusätzliche Hilfe erhielt.attitudegovernmentpoliticsroyalsocietyactionvalueessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGericht, JustizThe administration of law."The court ruled in favor of the student who was accused of cheating. "Das Gericht entschied zugunsten des Schülers, der des Betrugs beschuldigt wurde.lawgovernmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSpielfeld, PlatzA place arranged for playing the games of tennis, basketball, squash, badminton, volleyball and some other games"The local sports club has six tennis courts and two squash courts."Der örtliche Sportverein hat sechs Tennisplätze und zwei Squashplätze.sportplacegameessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareErstreben, anstrebenTo seek to achieve or win."He was courting big new accounts that previous salesman had not attempted."Er strebte nach großen neuen Kunden, die frühere Verkäufer nicht versucht hatten.actionachievementessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRiskieren, herausfordernTo risk (a consequence, usually negative)."He courted controversy with his frank speeches."Er riskierte Kontroversen mit seinen offenen Reden.actionnegativepossibilityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareWerben um, den Hof machenTo try to win a commitment to marry from."My brother is courting a girl he met at school. "Mein Bruder wirbt um ein Mädchen, das er in der Schule kennengelernt hat.familyhumanpersonactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareWerbenTo engage in behavior leading to mating."The bird was courting by making an elaborate dance."Der Vogel umwarb, indem er einen aufwendigen Tanz aufführte.animalsexbiologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareWerben um, umwerbenTo attempt to attract."The teacher courted the shy student's attention by asking her thoughtful questions in class. "Der Lehrer umwarb die Aufmerksamkeit der schüchternen Schülerin, indem er ihr im Unterricht nachdenkliche Fragen stellte.humanactionentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareWerben um, umwerbenTo attempt to gain alliance with."The student council is trying to court the support of the other classes for their fundraiser. "Die Schülervertretung versucht, die Unterstützung der anderen Klassen für ihre Spendenaktion zu gewinnen.politicsgovernmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareWerben, umwerbenTo engage in activities intended to win someone's affections."He courted her diligently, taking her out to coffee every week. "Er umwarb sie fleißig und ging jede Woche mit ihr Kaffee trinken.humanactionfamilypersonsocietyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareWerben, hofierenTo engage in courtship behavior."In this season, you can see many animals courting."In dieser Jahreszeit kann man viele Tiere beim Werben beobachten.humansexactionfamilyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareWerben, umwerbenTo invite by attractions; to allure; to attract."The new teacher's enthusiasm courted many students to join her after-school club. "Die Begeisterung der neuen Lehrerin warb viele Schüler an, ihrem Nachmittagsklub beizutreten.attitudecommunicationactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
