English loanwords in German vocabulary

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WordMeaningExample
bullenbe on heat
bullenbe on heat
chattento chatWe’ll chat later.
checkento checkI check my emails.
coachento coachShe coaches the team.
coolkoolDas ist wirklich cool.
das BeamerBEE-merDer Beamer ist schon eingeschaltet.
das Budgetbyu-ZHETDas Budget ist dieses Jahr kleiner.
das DisplayDIS-playDas Display ist leider kaputt.
das Eventih-VENTDas Event war gut besucht.
das FeedbackFEED-bekDanke für dein Feedback.
das HandyHEN-deeKannst du mir kurz auf dem Handy schreiben?
das Handy ladenHEN-dee LAH-denIch muss mein Handy laden.
das InternetIN-ter-netIch suche das Rezept im Internet.
das Know-hownoh-HAUFür das Projekt brauchen wir mehr Know-how.
das ManagementMEN-ij-mentDas Management plant die nächsten Schritte.
das MeetingMEE-tingDas Meeting beginnt um neun.
Das neue Update ist endlich da.The new update is finally here.Often used for apps, phones, and software.
das Public ViewingPUH-blick VYOO-ingWir gehen zum Public Viewing.
das Smokingsmoh-KINGZum Fest trägt er ein Smoking.
das TeamteemUnser Team arbeitet heute von zu Hause.
das TicketTIK-etIch habe das Ticket online gekauft.
das UpdateUP-dateWir brauchen ein Update zum Projekt.
DenglischEnglish-looking word used in a German wayLooks English, behaves German.
Der Chef will sofort ein Feedback.The boss wants feedback right away.Chef in German usually means boss, not chef from a kitchen.

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