StingrayBench/StingrayBench huggingface dataset:
Word pair: "bar" (L1) / "bar" (L2)
Meaning in L1: bar, in cash
Meaning in L2: bar, in cash
Sentence in L1: I'm going to a bar tonight. Would you like to join?
Sentence in L2: Ich gehe heute Abend in eine Bar. Möchtest du mitkommen?
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "arm" (L1) / "Arm" (L2)
Meaning in L1: arm, poor
Meaning in L2: arm, poor
Sentence in L1: Last summer I broke my arm.
Sentence in L2: Ich habe mir letzten Sommer den Arm gebrochen.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "bug" (L1) / "Bug" (L2)
Meaning in L1: bug, bow [of a ship] 
Meaning in L2: bug, bow [of a ship] 
Sentence in L1: The program does not compile. I still haven't found the bug.
Sentence in L2: Das Programm kompiliert nicht. Ich habe den Bug immer noch nicht gefunden.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "fallen" (L1) / "Fallen" (L2)
Meaning in L1: fall, traps
Meaning in L2: fall, traps
Sentence in L1: Alice had fallen down the rabbit hole.
Sentence in L2: Alice war in den Kaninchenbau gefallen.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "figure" (L1) / "Figur" (L2)
Meaning in L1: figure
Meaning in L2: figure
Sentence in L1: There were several wooden figures on the windowsill.
Sentence in L2: Auf dem Fensterbrett standen mehrere Holzfiguren.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "mark" (L1) / "Mark" (L2)
Meaning in L1: German Mark
Meaning in L2: German Mark
Sentence in L1: This product used to cost ten marks.
Sentence in L2: Dieses Produkt hätte früher zehn Mark gekostet.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "log" (L1) / "Log" (L2)
Meaning in L1: log, lied
Meaning in L2: log, lied
Sentence in L1: The runtime can be read from the logs.
Sentence in L2: An den Logs kann man die Laufzeit ablesen.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "Rock" (L1) / "Rock" (L2)
Meaning in L1: rock, skirt
Meaning in L2: rock, skirt
Sentence in L1: My favorite genres are Folk and Rock.
Sentence in L2: Meine Lieblingsgenres sind Folk und Rock.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "costs" (L1) / "Kosten" (L2)
Meaning in L1: costs, taste
Meaning in L2: costs, taste
Sentence in L1: What about the costs for the event?
Sentence in L2: Wie sieht es mit den Kosten für die Veranstaltung aus?
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "human" (L1) / "human" (L2)
Meaning in L1: humane, human as prefix
Meaning in L2: humane, human as prefix
Sentence in L1: Human biology deals with the biological processes of the human organism.
Sentence in L2: Die Humanbiologie befasst sich mit den biologischen Vorgängen des menschlichen Organismus.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "athlete" (L1) / "Athlet" (L2)
Meaning in L1: athlete
Meaning in L2: athlete
Sentence in L1: The athletes are about to enter the stadium!
Sentence in L2: Gleich kommen die Athleten ins Stadion!
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "antenna" (L1) / "Antenne" (L2)
Meaning in L1: antenna
Meaning in L2: antenna
Sentence in L1: Maybe the antenna is broken. We have no reception.
Sentence in L2: Vielleicht ist die Antenne kaputt. Wir haben keinen Empfang.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "cow" (L1) / "Kuh" (L2)
Meaning in L1: cow, cow
Meaning in L2: cow, cow
Sentence in L1: My cow gave birth to a calf yesterday.
Sentence in L2: Meine Kuh hat gestern ein Kälbchen geboren.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "cousin" (L1) / "Cousin" (L2)
Meaning in L1: cousin
Meaning in L2: cousin
Sentence in L1: My cousin lives in Berlin. We could visit him someday.
Sentence in L2: Mein Cousin wohnt in Berlin. Wir könnten ihn irgendwann besuchen.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "hello" (L1) / "hallo" (L2)
Meaning in L1: hallo
Meaning in L2: hallo
Sentence in L1: Hello Mark, how are you?
Sentence in L2: Hallo Mark, wie geht's dir?
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "intelligent" (L1) / "intelligent" (L2)
Meaning in L1: intelligent
Meaning in L2: intelligent
Sentence in L1: Ravens are very intelligent animals. They even use tools.
Sentence in L2: Raben sind sehr intelligente Tiere. Sie benutzen sogar Werkzeuge.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "interdisciplinary" (L1) / "interdisziplinär" (L2)
Meaning in L1: interdisciplinary
Meaning in L2: interdisciplinary
Sentence in L1: The course is designed to be interdisciplinary with a number of electives.
Sentence in L2: Der Studiengang ist interdisziplinär konzipiert mit einigen Wahlfächern.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "margarine" (L1) / "Margarine" (L2)
Meaning in L1: margarine
Meaning in L2: margarine
Sentence in L1: I don't like the taste of margarine that much. I prefer butter.
Sentence in L2: Ich mag den Geschmack von Margarine nicht so sehr. Butter ist mir lieber.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "maximal" (L1) / "maximal" (L2)
Meaning in L1: maximal
Meaning in L2: maximal
Sentence in L1: The maximum speed is 200 km/h.
Sentence in L2: Die maximale Geschwindigkeit beträgt 200 km/h.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "olive" (L1) / "Olive" (L2)
Meaning in L1: olive
Meaning in L2: olive
Sentence in L1: We can finally pick the olives in summer.
Sentence in L2: Im Sommer können wir endlich die Oliven pflücken.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "orchestra" (L1) / "Orchester" (L2)
Meaning in L1: orchestra
Meaning in L2: orchestra
Sentence in L1: The conductor of the orchestra took the stage.
Sentence in L2: Der Dirigent des Orchesters trat auf die Bühne.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "owl" (L1) / "Eule" (L2)
Meaning in L1: owl
Meaning in L2: owl
Sentence in L1: The owl was barely recognizable in the darkness.
Sentence in L2: In der Dunkelheit war die Eule kaum zu erkennen.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "picnic" (L1) / "Picknick" (L2)
Meaning in L1: picnic
Meaning in L2: picnic
Sentence in L1: If the weather is good, we can have a picnic in the park!
Sentence in L2: Wenn das Wetter gut wird, können wir ein Picknick im Park machen!
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "sandstone" (L1) / "Sandstein" (L2)
Meaning in L1: sandstone
Meaning in L2: sandstone
Sentence in L1: The walls of these ruins are made of sandstone.
Sentence in L2: Die Wände dieser Ruinen sind aus Sandstein gebaut.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "soy" (L1) / "Soja" (L2)
Meaning in L1: soy
Meaning in L2: soy
Sentence in L1: Most soy is processed into animal feed.
Sentence in L2: Das meiste Soja wird zu Futtermittel verarbeitet.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "spinach" (L1) / "Spinat" (L2)
Meaning in L1: spinach
Meaning in L2: spinach
Sentence in L1: Unfortunately, my son still doesn't eat spinach.
Sentence in L2: Mein Sohn isst leider immer noch keinen Spinat.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "violin" (L1) / "Violine" (L2)
Meaning in L1: violin
Meaning in L2: violin
Sentence in L1: A viola is slightly smaller than a violin and plays lower notes.
Sentence in L2: Eine Bratsche ist etwas kleiner als eine Violine und spielt tiefere Töne.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "winner" (L1) / "Gewinner" (L2)
Meaning in L1: winner
Meaning in L2: winner
Sentence in L1: The winner of the competition received a medal.
Sentence in L2: Der Gewinner des Wettbewerbs erhielt eine Medaille.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "yogurt" (L1) / "Joghurt" (L2)
Meaning in L1: yogurt
Meaning in L2: yogurt
Sentence in L1: Yogurt with fruit is served for breakfast.
Sentence in L2: Zum Frühstück gibt es Joghurt mit Früchten.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "zoo" (L1) / "Zoo" (L2)
Meaning in L1: zoo
Meaning in L2: zoo
Sentence in L1: The zoo is only open in the mornings on Mondays.
Sentence in L2: Der Zoo ist montags nur vormittags geöffnet.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "dance" (L1) / "tanzen" (L2)
Meaning in L1: dance
Meaning in L2: dance
Sentence in L1: The crowd started dancing when the support band started playing.
Sentence in L2: Die Menge fing an zu tanzen als die Vorband anfing zu spielen.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "hamster" (L1) / "Hamster" (L2)
Meaning in L1: hamster
Meaning in L2: hamster
Sentence in L1: Hamsters are so cute with their little paws!
Sentence in L2: Hamster sind so süß mit ihren kleine Pfoten!
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "interact" (L1) / "interagieren" (L2)
Meaning in L1: to interact
Meaning in L2: to interact
Sentence in L1: The people at the event didn't interact much with each other. It was very quiet.
Sentence in L2: Die Menschen auf der Veranstaltung interagierten wenig miteinander. Es war sehr still.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "lung" (L1) / "Lunge" (L2)
Meaning in L1: lung
Meaning in L2: lung
Sentence in L1: The lungs are the central organs of the respiratory system in humans and some other animals.
Sentence in L2: Die Lungen sind das zentrale Organ des 
Atmungssystems bei Menschen und einigen anderen Tieren.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "midnight" (L1) / "Mitternacht" (L2)
Meaning in L1: midnight
Meaning in L2: midnight
Sentence in L1: The church clock chimed at midnight and the moon shone brightly.
Sentence in L2: Die Kirchenuhr läutete um Mitternacht und der Mond leuchtete hell.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "migraine" (L1) / "Migräne" (L2)
Meaning in L1: migraine
Meaning in L2: migraine
Sentence in L1: I've had migraines since I was a teenager, but over time the attacks have become less frequent.
Sentence in L2: Ich habe schon seit meiner Jugend Migräne, aber mit der Zeit sind die Anfälle seltener geworden.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "pizza" (L1) / "Pizza" (L2)
Meaning in L1: pizza
Meaning in L2: pizza
Sentence in L1: I would like a pizza with vegan cheese and mushrooms.
Sentence in L2: Ich hätte gern eine Pizza mit veganem Käse und Pilzen.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "sarcasm" (L1) / "Sarkasmus" (L2)
Meaning in L1: sarcasm
Meaning in L2: sarcasm
Sentence in L1: As an autistic person, I find it difficult to recognize sarcasm.
Sentence in L2: Als Authistin fällt es mir schwer, Sarkasmus zu erkennen.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "technological" (L1) / "technologisch" (L2)
Meaning in L1: technological
Meaning in L2: technological
Sentence in L1: Technological change has brought about major changes in human history.
Sentence in L2: Der technologische Wandel sorgte für große Veränderungen in der Menschheitsgeschichte.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "tourism" (L1) / "Tourismus" (L2)
Meaning in L1: tourism
Meaning in L2: tourism
Sentence in L1: Tourism on the island is booming!
Sentence in L2: Der Tourismus auf der Insel boomt!
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "botanical" (L1) / "botanisch" (L2)
Meaning in L1: botanical
Meaning in L2: botanical
Sentence in L1: Have you checked the opening hours of the botanical garden?
Sentence in L2: Hast du die Öffnungszeiten des botanischen Gartens nachgeschaut?
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "chin" (L1) / "Kinn" (L2)
Meaning in L1: chin
Meaning in L2: chin
Sentence in L1: She had freckles all over her face, even on her chin.
Sentence in L2: Sie hatte Sommersprossen im ganzen Gesicht, selbst auf dem Kinn.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "catering" (L1) / "Catering" (L2)
Meaning in L1: catering
Meaning in L2: catering
Sentence in L1: The catering at the wedding was really fantastic!
Sentence in L2: Das Catering auf der Hochzeit war wirklich fantastisch!
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "grün" (L1) / "green" (L2)
Meaning in L1: green
Meaning in L2: green
Sentence in L1: Could you pass me the green handbag, please?
Sentence in L2: Könntest du mir bitte die grüne Handtasche reichen?
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "methodological" (L1) / "methodologisch" (L2)
Meaning in L1: methodological
Meaning in L2: methodological
Sentence in L1: The study has several methodological weaknesses. 
Sentence in L2: Die Studie hat einige methodologische Schwächen. 
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "password" (L1) / "Passwort" (L2)
Meaning in L1: password
Meaning in L2: password
Sentence in L1: The password must contain at least one digit.
Sentence in L2: Das Passwort muss mindestens eine Ziffer beinhalten.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "police" (L1) / "Polizei" (L2)
Meaning in L1: police
Meaning in L2: police
Sentence in L1: The village police station was directly opposite the station.
Sentence in L2: Direkt gegenüber vom Bahnhof war die Polizeistation des Dorfs.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "tropical" (L1) / "tropisch" (L2)
Meaning in L1: tropical
Meaning in L2: tropical
Sentence in L1: I sweat so much in this tropical climate. I could go straight back into the shower.
Sentence in L2: Ich schwitze so sehr bei diesen tropischen Klimaverhältnissen. Ich könnte direkt wieder duschen gehen.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "lab" (L1) / "Labor" (L2)
Meaning in L1: lab
Meaning in L2: lab
Sentence in L1: She works with a wide variety of chemical substances in her job in the laboratory.
Sentence in L2: Sie arbeitet mit den verschiedensten chemischen Stoffen bei ihrem Job im Labor.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "prose" (L1) / "Prosa" (L2)
Meaning in L1: prose
Meaning in L2: prose
Sentence in L1: Where does your preference for prose texts come from?
Sentence in L2: Woher kommt deine Vorliebe für Prosatexte?
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "inform" (L1) / "informieren" (L2)
Meaning in L1: to inform
Meaning in L2: to inform
Sentence in L1: I will inform you of the arrival time in good time.
Sentence in L2: Ich werde Sie rechtzeitig über die Ankunftszeit informieren.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "laughter" (L1) / "Lachen" (L2)
Meaning in L1: laughter
Meaning in L2: laughter
Sentence in L1: He cried with laughter when he watched the video.
Sentence in L2: Er weinte vor Lachen, als er das Video anschaute.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "bake" (L1) / "backen" (L2)
Meaning in L1: to bake
Meaning in L2: to bake
Sentence in L1: My grandma used to bake the best apple pie.
Sentence in L2: Meine Oma hat immer den besten Apfelkuchen gebacken.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes
Word pair: "transform" (L1) / "transformieren" (L2)
Meaning in L1: to transform
Meaning in L2: to transform
Sentence in L1: The matrix is transformed at this point in the equation.
Sentence in L2: Die Matrix wird an dieser Stelle in der Gleichung transformiert.
Which sentence is more semantically appropriate? A. the L1 sentence, B. the L2 sentence, C. Both — C
Is the usage of the word in the L1 sentence correct? Yes
Is the usage of the word in the L2 sentence correct? Yes