Illustration of the A1 German word “alt”, which translates to “old”. A worn, antique grandfather clock ticking softly in a cozy living room.
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alt

old

/alt/

Forms

Comparative Forms

Positive alt
Komparativ älter
Superlativ am ältesten

Examples — alt in a sentence

Das Haus ist sehr alt.

The house is very old.

Er hat ein altes Auto.

He has an old car.

How to remember it

ALT sounds like 'halt!' An old person might tell you to halt, or old things might halt working.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “das Andenken”, which translates to “souvenir / remembrance”. A snow globe holds a tiny holiday memory that replays whenever a hand gently shakes it.
das Andenken

/ˈanˌdɛŋkn̩/

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souvenir / remembrance

Examples

Ich kaufe ein Andenken aus dem Urlaub.

I buy a souvenir from the holiday.

Das Foto ist ein schönes Andenken.

The photo is a nice memento.

Illustration of the B1 German word “anerkennen”, which translates to “recognize / acknowledge”. A committee pins a glowing gold star onto a modest worker’s chest as a spotlight and applause rise.
anerkennen

/ˈanʔɛɐ̯ˌkɛnən/

recognize / acknowledge

Principal parts

anerkennen, erkannte an, hat anerkannt

ich erkenne an
du erkennst an
er/sie/es erkennt an
wir erkennen an
ihr erkennt an
sie/Sie erkennen an

Examples

Wir erkennen seine Leistung an.

We acknowledge his achievement.

Das Diplom wird hier anerkannt.

The diploma is recognized here.

Illustration of the B1 German word “die Anerkennung”, which translates to “recognition”. A trophy shelf where the newest cup still glows warm, a hand placing a fresh certificate beside it.
die Anerkennung

/ˈanʔɛɐ̯ˌkɛnʊŋ/

recognition

Examples

Sie bekommt viel Anerkennung.

She receives a lot of recognition.

Er arbeitet oft ohne Anerkennung.

He often works without recognition.

Illustration of the B1 German word “anfahren”, which translates to “start driving / approach”. A tiny toy car nudges a towering wall of jelly and slowly sinks its bumper in, headlights still glowing.
anfahren

/ˈanˌfaːʁən/

start driving / approach

Principal parts

anfahren, fuhr an, hat angefahren

ich fahre an
du fährst an
er/sie/es fährt an
wir fahren an
ihr fahrt an
sie/Sie fahren an

Examples

Der Bus fährt langsam an.

The bus starts moving slowly.

Vorsicht, fahr das andere Auto nicht an!

Careful, don't hit the other car!

Illustration of the B1 German word “die Anfrage”, which translates to “inquiry”. An envelope with a question-mark seal lands in an inbox tray and politely raises its flap like a hand.
die Anfrage

/ˈanˌfʁaːɡə/

inquiry

Examples

Ihre Anfrage wird bearbeitet.

Your inquiry is being processed.

Wir haben viele Anfragen bekommen.

We received many inquiries.

Illustration of the B1 German word “anfragen”, which translates to “inquire / request”. A polite question mark knocks on a service window and slides a request slip under the glass.
anfragen

/ˈanˌfʁaːɡn̩/

inquire / request

Principal parts

anfragen, fragte an, hat angefragt

ich frage an
du fragst an
er/sie/es fragt an
wir fragen an
ihr fragt an
sie/Sie fragen an

Examples

Ich frage beim Hotel an.

I inquire at the hotel.

Sie hat wegen des Termins angefragt.

She inquired about the appointment.

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neuter Andenken — souvenir / remembrance

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