Illustration of the A1 German word “auf den”, which translates to “to the (mountain)”. A small round marmot in an oversized backpack plants one paw on a rock and stares up a steep misty path at the peak far above, eyes huge with daunted excitement.
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auf den

to the (mountain)

/aʊ̯f deːn/

Examples — auf den in a sentence

Ich steige auf den Berg.

I climb up the mountain.

Wir stellen die Tasse auf den Tisch.

We put the cup on the table.

How to remember it

AUF DEN sounds like 'off then.' 'Off then, let's climb *to the* top of the mountain!'

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Illustration of the A1 German word “der Bahnhof”, which translates to “train station”. A cozy little train station standing on the back of a giant gentle elephant, the platform clock and lanterns balanced on its broad back as it stands perfectly still in a field of tall grass
der Bahnhof

/ˈbaːnˌhoːf/

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train station

Examples

Ich gehe zum Bahnhof, um den Zug zu nehmen.

I'm going to the train station to catch the train.

Der Bahnhof ist sehr groß und modern.

The train station is very big and modern.

Illustration of the A1 German word “fantastisch”, which translates to “fantastic”. A dazzling fireworks display lighting up the night sky above a cheering crowd.
fantastisch

/fanˈtastɪʃ/

fantastic

Comparative Forms

Positive fantastisch
Komparativ fantastischer
Superlativ am fantastischsten

Examples

Das Essen ist wirklich fantastisch!

The food is really fantastic!

Wir hatten einen fantastischen Tag.

We had a fantastic day.

Illustration of the A1 German word “der Grad”, which translates to “degree”. A giant outdoor thermometer rising out of a snowy landscape, its red column glowing like a cheerful fireplace warming the frosty air around it.
der Grad

/ɡʁaːt/

degree

Examples

Es sind zwanzig Grad Celsius.

It is twenty degrees Celsius.

Der Winkel hat neunzig Grad.

The angle is ninety degrees.

Illustration of the A1 German word “haben”, which translates to “to have”. Hands holding everything you could ever want
haben

/ˈhaːbn̩/

to have

Principal parts

haben, hatte, hat gehabt

ich habe
du hast
er/sie/es hat
wir haben
ihr habt
sie/Sie haben

Examples

Ich habe heute keine Zeit.

I don't have time today.

Wir haben ein neues Auto.

We have a new car.

Illustration of the A1 German word “in die”, which translates to “to the (feminine countries)”. A hand pointing a travel map 'into the' direction of a country with a feminine a
in die

/ɪn diː/

to the (feminine countries)

Examples

Ich fliege in die Schweiz.

I am flying to Switzerland.

Wir fahren in die Türkei.

We are driving to Turkey.

Illustration of the A1 German word “ins”, which translates to “into the”. A child excitedly jumping 'into the' soft ball pit at a bustling indoor playgrou
ins

/ɪns/

into the

Examples

Wir gehen jetzt ins Kino.

We are going to the cinema now.

Gehst du oft ins Restaurant?

Do you often go to the restaurant?

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