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Every word comes with a vivid memory-palace scene that makes it stick, plus IPA pronunciation.

Illustration of the A1 German word “der Hund”, which translates to “dog”. A royal hound on a throne of bones
der Hund

hʊnt

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dog

Examples

Wir haben einen kleinen Hund.

We have a small dog.

Der Hund spielt gerne im Garten.

The dog likes to play in the garden.

Illustration of the A1 German word “die Katze”, which translates to “cat”. An elegant cat dancing ballet on a piano
die Katze

ˈkatsə

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cat

Examples

Meine Katze schläft viel.

My cat sleeps a lot.

Die Katze spielt mit dem Ball.

The cat plays with the ball.

Illustration of the A1 German word “der Apfel”, which translates to “apple”. A plump rosy apple with a leafy sprig throws its head back in helpless giggles, cheeks flushed, as a few tiny round-eyed worms scramble up its smooth sides and tickle it, wriggling with delight.
der Apfel

ˈapfl̩

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apple

Examples

Ich esse jeden Tag einen Apfel.

I eat an apple every day.

Der rote Apfel ist sehr süß und knackig.

The red apple is very sweet and crisp.

Illustration of the A1 German word “die Blume”, which translates to “flower”. A giant flower singing to the moon
die Blume

ˈbluːmə

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flower

Examples

Ich kaufe eine schöne Blume.

I buy a beautiful flower.

Die Blume ist sehr rot.

The flower is very red.

Illustration of the A1 German word “das Buch”, which translates to “book”. A glowing book with butterflies in a forest
das Buch

buːx

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book

Examples

Ich lese ein Buch.

I am reading a book.

Dieses Buch ist sehr interessant.

This book is very interesting.

Illustration of the A1 German word “das Wasser”, which translates to “water”. A transparent glass jar holding a miniature, glowing ocean with tiny bioluminescent whales swimming in circles.
das Wasser

vasɐ

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water

Examples

Ich trinke gern kaltes Wasser im Sommer.

I like to drink cold water in summer.

Ist das Wasser in der Flasche frisch?

Is the water in the bottle fresh?

Illustration of the A1 German word “schwarz”, which translates to “black”. A cat wearing a monocle sits on a jet-black velvet cushion, every inch of its fur impossibly, gloriously black.
schwarz

/ʃvaʁts/

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black

Comparative Forms

Positive schwarz
Komparativ schwärzer
Superlativ am schwärzesten

Examples

Ihr neues Fahrrad ist schwarz und modern.

Her new bicycle is black and modern.

Ich trinke gerne schwarzen Kaffee am Morgen.

I like to drink black coffee in the morning.

Illustration of the A2 German word “der Abschluss”, which translates to “graduation, qualification, degree”. A scholar tossing their cap into the air, where it transforms into a flock of bright, paper birds flying toward a golden sunrise.
der Abschluss

deːɐ̯ ˈapʃlʊs

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graduation, qualification, degree

Examples

Er feierte letzte Woche seinen Abschluss.

He celebrated his graduation last week.

Sie möchte einen guten Abschluss machen.

She wants to get a good qualification.

Illustration of the B1 German word “das Abenteuer”, which translates to “adventure”. A tiny, wide-eyed hamster in a miniature pirate hat stands on a kitchen sponge boat, fearlessly brandishing a toothpick sword as he rides a massive tidal wave of soapy dishwater toward a towering mountain of dirty plates
das Abenteuer

/das ˈapn̩tɔɪ̯ɐ/

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adventure

Examples

Ich suche immer das nächste Abenteuer.

I am always looking for the next adventure.

Das war ein echtes Abenteuer für uns alle.

That was a real adventure for all of us.

Illustration of the B1 German word “die Ausstellung”, which translates to “exhibition”. A bespectacled squirrel curator stands proudly before a gallery wall, gesturing wildly at a framed masterpiece of a single perfect acorn while a crowd of dazzled hedgehogs gasp in awe, eyes wide and sparkling.
die Ausstellung

[ˈaʊ̯sˌʃtɛlʊŋ]

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exhibition

Examples

Wir besuchten eine interessante Kunstausstellung.

We visited an interesting art exhibition.

Die Ausstellung ist noch bis nächste Woche geöffnet.

The exhibition is still open until next week.

Illustration of the B1 German word “die Autobahn”, which translates to “motorway, highway”. A highway paved with liquid starlight, where cars are gentle clouds gliding toward a sunrise that never ends.
die Autobahn

[ˈaʊ̯toˌbaːn]

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motorway, highway

Examples

Wir fahren auf der Autobahn nach Berlin.

We are driving on the motorway to Berlin.

Auf der Autobahn gibt es oft Stau.

There is often traffic jam on the motorway.

Illustration of the B1 German word “der Dschungel”, which translates to “jungle”. A dense, neon-glowing jungle where the trees are giant broccoli stalks and friendly monkeys swing from swinging vines made of starlight.
der Dschungel

[ˈdʒʊŋl̩]

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jungle

Examples

Im Dschungel leben viele exotische Tiere und Pflanzen.

Many exotic animals and plants live in the jungle.

Sie träumt davon, einmal den Amazonas-Dschungel zu besuchen.

She dreams of visiting the Amazon jungle someday.

Illustration of the B1 German word “der Detektiv”, which translates to “detective”. A sleuth wearing a hat made of shadows, using a flashlight that casts beams of light to reveal hidden footprints made of stardust.
der Detektiv

[deːtɛkˈtiːf]

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detective

Examples

Der Detektiv löste den Fall nach langer Ermittlung.

The detective solved the case after a long investigation.

Sie liest gerne Bücher über einen klugen Detektiv.

She likes to read books about a clever detective.

Illustration of the B1 German word “der Diebstahl”, which translates to “theft”. A mischievous shadow reaching out to pluck a glowing star from the night sky and tucking it into a velvet pocket.
der Diebstahl

[ˈdiːpʃtaːl]

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theft

Examples

Der Diebstahl wurde sofort der Polizei gemeldet.

The theft was immediately reported to the police.

Leider nimmt die Zahl der Diebstähle in der Stadt zu.

Unfortunately, the number of thefts in the city is increasing.

Illustration of the B1 German word “das Bargeld”, which translates to “cash”. A magical wallet overflowing with shiny, floating golden coins that drift like fireflies through a cozy, sunlit room.
das Bargeld

[ˈbaːɐ̯ˌɡɛlt]

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cash

Examples

Ich habe leider kein Bargeld dabei.

Unfortunately, I don't have any cash with me.

Man kann hier nur mit Bargeld zahlen.

You can only pay with cash here.

Illustration of the B1 German word “die Demokratie”, which translates to “democracy”. A giant, round table where people of all shapes and sizes hold hands, creating a web of golden light that supports a floating city.
die Demokratie

/diː demoˌkʁaˈtiː/

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democracy

Examples

Wir leben in einer stabilen Demokratie.

We live in a stable democracy.

Die Demokratie schützt die Rechte der Bürger.

Democracy protects the rights of citizens.

Illustration of the B1 German word “die Buchhandlung”, which translates to “bookshop”. A cozy shop where the books grow like fruits on glowing trees, and readers pluck their favorite stories straight from the branches.
die Buchhandlung

/diː ˈbuːxˌhandlʊŋ/

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bookshop

Examples

Ich kaufe meine Bücher immer in der örtlichen Buchhandlung.

I always buy my books at the local bookshop.

Die neue Buchhandlung hat eine große Auswahl.

The new bookshop has a large selection.

Illustration of the B1 German word “der Beweis”, which translates to “evidence / proof”. A glowing magnifying glass held over a puzzle piece, which emits a pillar of light revealing the hidden truth underneath.
der Beweis

[deːɐ̯ bəˈvaɪ̯s]

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evidence / proof

Examples

Die Polizei sucht nach dem Beweis seiner Schuld.

The police are looking for the proof of his guilt.

Gibt es einen klaren Beweis für diese Behauptung?

Is there clear evidence for this claim?

Illustration of the B1 German word “die Auswirkung”, which translates to “effect / impact”. A tiny pebble belly-flops into a puddle, but the ripples bloom into giant sunflowers that keep expanding across a meadow.
die Auswirkung

[ˈaʊ̯sˌvɪrkʊŋ]

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effect / impact

Examples

Klimawandel hat ernste Auswirkungen auf die Umwelt.

Climate change has serious effects on the environment.

Die langfristigen Auswirkungen sind noch unbekannt.

The long-term effects are still unknown.

Illustration of the B1 German word “der Drucker”, which translates to “printer”. A printer sitting on a fluffy cloud, printing vibrant butterflies that flutter out of the paper tray into the blue sky.
der Drucker

[ˈdrʊkɐ]

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printer

Examples

Mein Drucker funktioniert nicht, ich brauche einen neuen.

My printer is not working, I need a new one.

Kannst du bitte das Dokument am Drucker abholen?

Can you please pick up the document from the printer?

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