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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.
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derApfel, ¨

apple

/ˈap͡fl̩/

Examples — Apfel in a sentence

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.

How to remember it

"Apfel" sounds like "apple" — an apple full of magic.

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Illustration of the A1 German word “bestellen”, which translates to “to order”. A waiter taking an order at a restaurant
bestellen

/bəˈʃtɛlən/

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to order

Principal parts

bestellen, bestellte, hat bestellt

ich bestelle
du bestellst
er/sie/es bestellt
wir bestellen
ihr bestellt
sie/Sie bestellen

Examples

Ich möchte einen Kaffee bestellen.

I would like to order a coffee.

Bestellen Sie bitte das Essen für uns.

Please order the food for us.

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Illustration of the A1 German word “das Bier”, which translates to “beer”. A frothy golden waterfall pouring from a giant floating beer stein into a tiny meadow lake, where ducks paddle happily through the foam.
das Bier

/biːɐ̯/

beer

Examples

Möchten Sie ein Bier?

Would you like a beer?

Ich trinke gern deutsches Bier.

I like to drink German beer.

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Illustration of the A1 German word “bio”, which translates to “organic”. A vibrant farmer's market stall overflowing with fresh, colorful organic produce
bio

/ˈbiːo/

organic

Examples

Ich kaufe gern Bio-Gemüse.

I like to buy organic vegetables.

Ist diese Milch wirklich bio?

Is this milk really organic?

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Illustration of the A1 German word “das Brot”, which translates to “bread”. A plump golden loaf of bread with a smiling crusty face and tiny arms hops out of a glowing stone oven, cheerfully tossing warm rolls to a circle of delighted field mice as fragrant steam curls through a cozy kitchen.
das Brot

/bʁoːt/

bread

Examples

Ich esse gern Brot.

I like to eat bread.

Kaufen Sie bitte Brot.

Please buy bread.

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Illustration of the A1 German word “die Butter”, which translates to “butter”. A golden, glowing stick of butter melting into a river of liquid sunlight that coats a piece of bread like a warm, delicious sunset.
die Butter

/ˈbʊtɐ/

butter

Examples

Ich mag Butter auf dem Brot.

I like butter on the bread.

Die Butter ist immer frisch.

The butter is always fresh.

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Illustration of the A1 German word “der Durst”, which translates to “thirst”. A person holding a cup toward a literal waterfall pouring out of a fluffy, passing summer cloud.
der Durst

/dʊʁst/

thirst

Examples

Ich habe großen Durst.

I am very thirsty.

Hast du Durst? Hier ist Wasser.

Are you thirsty? Here is water.

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