{
  "name": "German C2 Professional",
  "front_language": "German",
  "back_language": "English",
  "cards": [
    {
      "front": "nach Maßgabe von",
      "back": "in accordance with",
      "level": "C2",
      "tags": [
        "professional"
      ],
      "example_front": "Die Mittel werden nach Maßgabe des Haushalts vergeben.",
      "example_back": "Funds are allocated in accordance with the budget."
    },
    {
      "front": "unbeschadet",
      "back": "without prejudice to",
      "level": "C2",
      "tags": [
        "professional"
      ],
      "example_front": "Unbeschadet weiterer Ansprüche fordern wir Schadenersatz.",
      "example_back": "Without prejudice to further claims, we demand damages."
    },
    {
      "front": "vorbehaltlich",
      "back": "subject to",
      "level": "C2",
      "tags": [
        "professional"
      ],
      "example_front": "Vorbehaltlich der Zustimmung des Vorstands ist der Vertrag gültig.",
      "example_back": "Subject to board approval, the contract is valid."
    },
    {
      "front": "im Zuge",
      "back": "in the course of",
      "level": "C2",
      "tags": [
        "professional"
      ],
      "example_front": "Im Zuge der Umstrukturierung werden Stellen abgebaut.",
      "example_back": "In the course of the restructuring, jobs will be cut."
    },
    {
      "front": "zeitnah",
      "back": "promptly / in a timely manner",
      "level": "C2",
      "tags": [
        "professional"
      ],
      "example_front": "Wir melden uns zeitnah bei Ihnen.",
      "example_back": "We'll get back to you promptly."
    },
    {
      "front": "zur Kenntnis nehmen",
      "back": "to take note of",
      "level": "C2",
      "tags": [
        "professional"
      ],
      "example_front": "Wir haben Ihre Einwände zur Kenntnis genommen.",
      "example_back": "We've taken note of your objections."
    },
    {
      "front": "in Kraft treten",
      "back": "to come into force",
      "level": "C2",
      "tags": [
        "professional"
      ],
      "example_front": "Die Regelung tritt am 1. Januar in Kraft.",
      "example_back": "The regulation comes into force on 1 January."
    },
    {
      "front": "eine Vorlage erarbeiten",
      "back": "to draft a proposal / bill",
      "level": "C2",
      "tags": [
        "professional"
      ],
      "example_front": "Das Ministerium erarbeitet eine Vorlage.",
      "example_back": "The ministry is drafting a bill."
    },
    {
      "front": "die Federführung übernehmen",
      "back": "to take the lead (on a project)",
      "level": "C2",
      "tags": [
        "professional"
      ],
      "example_front": "Unsere Abteilung übernimmt die Federführung.",
      "example_back": "Our department is taking the lead."
    },
    {
      "front": "die Sorgfaltspflicht",
      "back": "duty of care / due diligence",
      "level": "C2",
      "tags": [
        "professional"
      ],
      "example_front": "Der Vorstand hat seine Sorgfaltspflicht verletzt.",
      "example_back": "The board breached its duty of care."
    },
    {
      "front": "das Lastenheft",
      "back": "requirements specification",
      "level": "C2",
      "tags": [
        "professional"
      ],
      "example_front": "Das Lastenheft wird nächste Woche abgestimmt.",
      "example_back": "The requirements specification will be agreed next week."
    },
    {
      "front": "das Protokoll führen",
      "back": "to take the minutes",
      "level": "C2",
      "tags": [
        "professional"
      ],
      "example_front": "Wer führt heute Protokoll?",
      "example_back": "Who's taking the minutes today?"
    },
    {
      "front": "die Rechenschaftspflicht",
      "back": "accountability",
      "level": "C2",
      "tags": [
        "professional"
      ],
      "example_front": "Die Rechenschaftspflicht gilt für alle Führungskräfte.",
      "example_back": "Accountability applies to all managers."
    },
    {
      "front": "Synergien heben",
      "back": "to realize synergies",
      "level": "C2",
      "tags": [
        "professional"
      ],
      "example_front": "Durch die Fusion sollen Synergien gehoben werden.",
      "example_back": "The merger is meant to realize synergies."
    },
    {
      "front": "eine Hängepartie",
      "back": "a protracted stalemate",
      "level": "C2",
      "tags": [
        "professional"
      ],
      "example_front": "Die Verhandlungen entwickeln sich zur Hängepartie.",
      "example_back": "The negotiations are turning into a protracted stalemate."
    },
    {
      "front": "einen Durchbruch erzielen",
      "back": "to achieve a breakthrough",
      "level": "C2",
      "tags": [
        "professional"
      ],
      "example_front": "Nach Wochen wurde ein Durchbruch erzielt.",
      "example_back": "After weeks a breakthrough was achieved."
    },
    {
      "front": "die Eckpunkte festlegen",
      "back": "to set out the key points",
      "level": "C2",
      "tags": [
        "professional"
      ],
      "example_front": "Die Koalition hat die Eckpunkte festgelegt.",
      "example_back": "The coalition set out the key points."
    },
    {
      "front": "die Wogen glätten",
      "back": "to calm the waters",
      "level": "C2",
      "tags": [
        "professional"
      ],
      "example_front": "Der Mediator konnte die Wogen glätten.",
      "example_back": "The mediator managed to calm the waters."
    },
    {
      "front": "Brücken bauen",
      "back": "to build bridges",
      "level": "C2",
      "tags": [
        "professional"
      ],
      "example_front": "Wir müssen Brücken zur Opposition bauen.",
      "example_back": "We need to build bridges to the opposition."
    },
    {
      "front": "den Ball flach halten",
      "back": "to keep a low profile / not overreact",
      "level": "C2",
      "tags": [
        "professional"
      ],
      "example_front": "Wir sollten den Ball flach halten.",
      "example_back": "We should keep things low-key."
    },
    {
      "front": "die Weichenstellung",
      "back": "the setting of the course",
      "level": "C2",
      "tags": [
        "professional"
      ],
      "example_front": "Das Treffen dient der Weichenstellung für 2027.",
      "example_back": "The meeting sets the course for 2027."
    },
    {
      "front": "in Vorleistung gehen",
      "back": "to make an advance commitment",
      "level": "C2",
      "tags": [
        "professional"
      ],
      "example_front": "Wir sind bereit, in Vorleistung zu gehen.",
      "example_back": "We're prepared to make an advance commitment."
    },
    {
      "front": "etwas zur Disposition stellen",
      "back": "to put something up for discussion",
      "level": "C2",
      "tags": [
        "professional"
      ],
      "example_front": "Der Standort wird zur Disposition gestellt.",
      "example_back": "The site is being put up for discussion."
    },
    {
      "front": "etwas auf den Weg bringen",
      "back": "to initiate / to set in motion",
      "level": "C2",
      "tags": [
        "professional"
      ],
      "example_front": "Die Regierung hat das Gesetz auf den Weg gebracht.",
      "example_back": "The government set the law in motion."
    },
    {
      "front": "der Handlungsbedarf",
      "back": "need for action",
      "level": "C2",
      "tags": [
        "professional"
      ],
      "example_front": "Es besteht dringender Handlungsbedarf.",
      "example_back": "There's an urgent need for action."
    },
    {
      "front": "sich vorbehalten",
      "back": "to reserve the right",
      "level": "C2",
      "tags": [
        "professional"
      ],
      "example_front": "Wir behalten uns rechtliche Schritte vor.",
      "example_back": "We reserve the right to take legal action."
    },
    {
      "front": "anbei erhalten Sie",
      "back": "please find enclosed",
      "level": "C2",
      "tags": [
        "professional"
      ],
      "example_front": "Anbei erhalten Sie die gewünschten Unterlagen.",
      "example_back": "Please find enclosed the requested documents."
    },
    {
      "front": "mit Bezug auf Ihr Schreiben vom",
      "back": "with reference to your letter of",
      "level": "C2",
      "tags": [
        "professional"
      ],
      "example_front": "Mit Bezug auf Ihr Schreiben vom 3. Mai teilen wir Ihnen mit…",
      "example_back": "With reference to your letter of 3 May, we inform you…"
    },
    {
      "front": "für Rückfragen stehe ich gern zur Verfügung",
      "back": "I'm happy to answer any questions",
      "level": "C2",
      "tags": [
        "professional"
      ],
      "example_front": "Für Rückfragen stehe ich Ihnen gern zur Verfügung.",
      "example_back": "I'm happy to answer any questions."
    },
    {
      "front": "ungeachtet dessen",
      "back": "notwithstanding this",
      "level": "C2",
      "tags": [
        "professional"
      ],
      "example_front": "Ungeachtet dessen halten wir am Termin fest.",
      "example_back": "Notwithstanding this, we're keeping to the date."
    },
    {
      "front": "dem Vernehmen nach",
      "back": "reportedly",
      "level": "C2",
      "tags": [
        "professional"
      ],
      "example_front": "Dem Vernehmen nach steht der Verkauf kurz bevor.",
      "example_back": "Reportedly, the sale is imminent."
    },
    {
      "front": "im Nachgang",
      "back": "subsequently / as a follow-up",
      "level": "C2",
      "tags": [
        "professional"
      ],
      "example_front": "Im Nachgang zum Termin sende ich Ihnen die Folien.",
      "example_back": "As a follow-up to the meeting, I'm sending you the slides."
    }
  ]
}