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.architectureareapropertybuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHof(social) Royal society."The elaborate balls and formal etiquette were hallmarks of the French courts under King Louis XIV. "Die aufwendigen Bälle und die formelle Etikette waren Kennzeichen des französischen Hofes unter König Ludwig XIV.royalsocietygovernmentChat 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 new student's courts to the teacher earned her extra help with her studies. "Die Aufmerksamkeit des neuen Schülers gegenüber der Lehrerin verschaffte ihr zusätzliche Hilfe bei ihren Studien.politicsgovernmentroyalattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGerichtsbarkeit, JustizThe administration of law."The courts decided the company had to pay for the damage it caused to the environment. "Die Justiz entschied, dass das Unternehmen für den Umweltschaden zahlen muss.governmentlawpoliticsChat 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.sportplacegamebuildingChat 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 umwarb große neue Kunden, die frühere Verkäufer nicht angestrebt hatten.actionachievementChat 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.actiontendencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareWerben um, den Hof machenTo try to win a commitment to marry from."The student is courting the popular girl in his class. "Der Schüler umwirbt das beliebte Mädchen in seiner Klasse.familyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareWerben, umwerbenTo engage in behavior leading to mating."The bird was courting by making an elaborate dance."Der Vogel umwarb, indem er einen aufwendigen Tanz aufführte.animalbiologysexnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareWerben um, umwerbenTo attempt to attract."He courts potential investors by highlighting the company's growth potential. "Er umwirbt potenzielle Investoren, indem er das Wachstumspotenzial des Unternehmens hervorhebt.humanactioncommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareWerben um, umwerbenTo attempt to gain alliance with."The company courts investors with promises of high returns to secure funding for its new project. "Das Unternehmen umwirbt Investoren mit Versprechungen hoher Renditen, um die Finanzierung für sein neues Projekt zu sichern.politicsgovernmentnationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareWerben, umwerbenTo engage in activities intended to win someone's affections."He courts her by bringing her flowers and writing her poems. "Er umwirbt sie, indem er ihr Blumen bringt und ihr Gedichte schreibt.familyhumanactionpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareWerben, den Hof machenTo engage in courtship behavior."In this season, you can see many animals courting."In dieser Jahreszeit kann man viele Tiere bei der Balz beobachten.familyhumanactionsexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareUmwerben, anlockenTo invite by attractions; to allure; to attract."The bakery courts customers with the aroma of freshly baked bread and colorful pastries. "Die Bäckerei umwirbt Kunden mit dem Duft von frisch gebackenem Brot und bunten Backwaren.actionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
