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Illustration of the A2 German word “als”, which translates to “than (in comparisons)”. A giant balancing scale where a light, fluffy feather outweighs a massive, solid mountain, showing the impossibility of the comparison.
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als

than (in comparisons)

/als/

Examples — als in a sentence

Er ist größer als sein Bruder.

He is taller than his brother.

Ich fahre schneller als du.

I drive faster than you.

How to remember it

ALS sounds like 'else' – thinking of 'something else' when making a comparison.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “an deiner Stelle”, which translates to “if I were you”. A fox steps out of a mirror, swaps scarves with its reflection, and takes the reflection's spot.
an deiner Stelle

/an ˈdaɪ̯nɐ ˈʃtɛlə/

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if I were you

Examples

An deiner Stelle würde ich sofort zum Arzt gehen.

If I were you, I would go to the doctor immediately.

An deiner Stelle hätte ich das Angebot nicht abgelehnt.

If I were you, I would not have rejected the offer.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “an Ihrer Stelle”, which translates to “in your position (formal)”. Two penguins in bow ties bow deeply, their monocles clinking; their shadows elegantly swap positions on the floor.
an Ihrer Stelle

/an ˈiːʁɐ ˈʃtɛlə/

in your position (formal)

Examples

An Ihrer Stelle würde ich den Vertrag sorgfältig prüfen.

In your position, I would carefully check the contract.

An Ihrer Stelle hätte ich die Frage anders beantwortet.

If I were you, I would have answered the question differently.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “der Arzt”, which translates to “doctor (male)”. A kind doctor in a soft white coat drifts on a cloud, pressing a glowing stethoscope to the side of an enormous friendly whale sailing through a starry blue sky, listening to its slow, calm heartbeat.
der Arzt

/aːɐ̯t͡st/

doctor (male)

Examples

Ich habe heute einen Termin beim Arzt.

I have an appointment with the doctor today.

Der Arzt gab ihm Medizin.

The doctor gave him medicine.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “der Astronaut”, which translates to “astronaut (male)”. An astronaut floating in space, gardening a patch of colorful marigolds that grow directly out of the surface of the moon.
der Astronaut

/astʁoˈnaʊ̯t/

astronaut (male)

Examples

Er wollte immer ein Astronaut sein.

He always wanted to be an astronaut.

Der Astronaut flog zum Mond.

The astronaut flew to the moon.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “die Ausbildung”, which translates to “vocational training, apprenticeship”. A student climbing a spiral staircase made of books; each step is a different skill, reaching toward a sun representing their future career.
die Ausbildung

/ˈaʊ̯sˌbɪldʊŋ/

vocational training, apprenticeship

Examples

Sie macht gerade eine Ausbildung zur Mechanikerin.

She is currently doing vocational training as a mechanic.

Die Ausbildung dauert normalerweise drei Jahre.

The training usually lasts three years.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “der Beruf”, which translates to “profession, job”. A nervous giraffe in a tiny tailored suit stands behind a podium, beads of sweat on its forehead as it adjusts a monocle, desperately trying to juggle a doctor’s stethoscope, a chef’s hat, and a carpenter’s saw all at on
der Beruf

/bəˈʁuːf/

profession, job

Examples

Was haben Sie für einen Beruf?

What is your profession?

Sie liebt ihren Beruf sehr.

She loves her job very much.

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