Illustration of the A2 German word “das Aspirin”, which translates to “aspirin”. A giant, glowing white pill floating in the sky like a moon, casting a soothing, soft light over a town of tired, sleeping stars.
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aspirin

/ˌaspiˈʁiːn/

Examples — Aspirin in a sentence

Ich habe ein Aspirin gegen meine Kopfschmerzen genommen.

I took an aspirin for my headache.

Hast du vielleicht noch Aspirin für mich?

Do you perhaps still have aspirin for me?

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Sounds just like English 'aspirin' – direct match.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “ausreichend”, which translates to “sufficiently”. A plump hedgehog carefully pours acorns into a tall measuring cup until they reach a glowing line right at the brim, then stops with a satisfied nod — not one acorn more than needed.
ausreichend

/ˈaʊ̯sˌʁaɪ̯çn̩t/

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sufficiently

Examples

Du hast nicht ausreichend geschlafen.

You haven't slept sufficiently.

Die Zeit ist nicht ausreichend für die Aufgabe.

The time is not sufficient for the task.

Illustration of the A2 German word “der Bauch”, which translates to “belly, stomach”. A jolly walrus belly the size of a grassy hill becomes a bouncy trampoline, launching giggling penguins high into the air.
der Bauch

/baʊ̯x/

belly, stomach

Examples

Mein Bauch tut nach zu viel Essen weh.

My stomach hurts after eating too much.

Das Baby hat einen vollen Bauch.

The baby has a full belly.

Illustration of the A2 German word “das Bein”, which translates to “leg”. A single enormous leg strides confidently across a landscape, its knee-crease parting storm clouds like curtains.
das Bein

/baɪ̯n/

leg

Examples

Er hat sich bei einem Unfall das Bein gebrochen.

He broke his leg in an accident.

Nach dem langen Spaziergang taten meine Beine weh.

After the long walk, my legs hurt.

Illustration of the A2 German word “Bitte”, which translates to “please”. A tiny person holding a giant, golden question mark like a balloon, floating upward toward a friendly cloud offering a cup of tea.
Bitte

/ˈbɪtə/

please

Examples

Kannst du mir bitte helfen?

Can you please help me?

Bitte geben Sie mir einen Stift.

Please give me a pen.

Illustration of the A2 German word “die Brust”, which translates to “chest, breast”. A barrel-chested bear puffs out its chest so far it sends three startled pigeons spiraling off a park bench.
die Brust

/bʁʊst/

chest, breast

Examples

Er hatte leichte Schmerzen in der Brust.

He had slight pain in his chest.

Atme tief in die Brust ein und aus.

Breathe deeply in and out of your chest.

Illustration of the A2 German word “dürfen”, which translates to “may, to be allowed to”. A child stands before a giant, ornate golden gate that is slowly opening, clouds parting to reveal a playground made of starlight.
dürfen

/ˈdʏʁfn̩/

may, to be allowed to

Principal parts

dürfen, durfte, hat gedurft

ich darf
du darfst
er/sie/es darf
wir dürfen
ihr dürft
sie/Sie dürfen

Examples

Dürfen wir hier parken?

Are we allowed to park here?

Ihr durftet gestern länger bleiben.

You were allowed to stay longer yesterday.

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ausreichend — sufficiently

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