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court

/kɔːt/ /kɔɹt/

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noun

Hof, Innenhof

An 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.

Examples :

"The girls were playing in the court."

Die Mädchen spielten im Hof.

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noun

Hof

(social) Royal society.

Examples :

"The king's court was a place of great ceremony and importance. "

Der Hof des Königs war ein Ort großer Zeremonie und Bedeutung.

royal society culture government essential

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noun

Aufmerksamkeit, Gunst, Höflichkeit

Attention directed to a person in power; behaviour designed to gain favor; politeness of manner; civility towards someone

Examples :

"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.

attitude government politics royal society action value essential

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noun

Gericht, Justiz

The administration of law.

Examples :

"The court ruled in favor of the student who was accused of cheating. "

Das Gericht entschied zugunsten des Schülers, der des Betrugs beschuldigt wurde.

law government essential

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noun

Spielfeld, Platz

A place arranged for playing the games of tennis, basketball, squash, badminton, volleyball and some other games

Examples :

"The local sports club has six tennis courts and two squash courts."

Der örtliche Sportverein hat sechs Tennisplätze und zwei Squashplätze.

sport place game essential

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verb

Erstreben, anstreben

To seek to achieve or win.

Examples :

"He was courting big new accounts that previous salesman had not attempted."

Er strebte nach großen neuen Kunden, die frühere Verkäufer nicht versucht hatten.

action achievement essential

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verb

Riskieren, herausfordern

To risk (a consequence, usually negative).

Examples :

"He courted controversy with his frank speeches."

Er riskierte Kontroversen mit seinen offenen Reden.

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verb

Werben um, den Hof machen

To try to win a commitment to marry from.

Examples :

"My brother is courting a girl he met at school. "

Mein Bruder wirbt um ein Mädchen, das er in der Schule kennengelernt hat.

family human person action essential

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verb

Werben

To engage in behavior leading to mating.

Examples :

"The bird was courting by making an elaborate dance."

Der Vogel umwarb, indem er einen aufwendigen Tanz aufführte.

animal sex biology essential

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verb

Werben um, umwerben

To attempt to attract.

Examples :

"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.

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verb

Werben um, umwerben

To attempt to gain alliance with.

Examples :

"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.

politics government essential

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verb

Werben, umwerben

To engage in activities intended to win someone's affections.

Examples :

"He courted her diligently, taking her out to coffee every week. "

Er umwarb sie fleißig und ging jede Woche mit ihr Kaffee trinken.

human action family person society essential

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verb

Werben, hofieren

To engage in courtship behavior.

Examples :

"In this season, you can see many animals courting."

In dieser Jahreszeit kann man viele Tiere beim Werben beobachten.

human sex action family essential

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verb

Werben, umwerben

To invite by attractions; to allure; to attract.

Examples :

"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.

attitude communication action essential