Illustration of the A2 German word “die Autofahrerin”, which translates to “car driver (female)”. A bespectacled grandmother grips the steering wheel of a tiny car, her face glowing with intense glee as she steers through a giant cloud of bubbles, her hair streaming behind her like a heroic cape.
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dieAutofahrerin, -nen

car driver (female)

/ˈaʊ̯toˌfaːʁəʁɪn/

Examples — Autofahrerin in a sentence

Die Autofahrerin parkte ihr Auto schnell ein.

The female car driver parked her car quickly.

Sie ist eine sehr erfahrene Autofahrerin.

She is a very experienced female car driver.

How to remember it

AUTOFAHRERIN sounds like 'auto-far-a-rin'. A *female car driver* drives *far* in her *auto*.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “bremsen”, which translates to “to brake”. A runaway cheese wheel careers downhill; a panicked mouse jams its tail into a spoke to brake, sparks flying.
bremsen

/ˈbʁɛmzn̩/

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to brake

Principal parts

bremsen, bremste, hat gebremst

ich bremse
du bremst
er/sie/es bremst
wir bremsen
ihr bremst
sie/Sie bremsen

Examples

Der Fahrer musste plötzlich bremsen.

The driver suddenly had to brake.

Sie hat rechtzeitig gebremst.

She braked in time.

Illustration of the A2 German word “die Dosierung”, which translates to “dosage”. A tiny alchemist carefully pouring precisely three drops of liquid moonlight into a glowing vial, creating a perfect glowing potion.
die Dosierung

/doˈziːʁʊŋ/

dosage

Examples

Die richtige Dosierung ist wichtig für das Medikament.

The correct dosage is important for the medicine.

Bitte beachten Sie die Dosierung auf der Packung.

Please note the dosage on the package.

Illustration of the A2 German word “einer”, which translates to “one (of them)”. A vast field of identical sunflowers where one single flower is glowing bright blue and turning its head to look at the viewer.
einer

/ˈaɪ̯nɐ/

one (of them)

Examples

Einer meiner Freunde kommt heute Abend bei mir vorbei.

One of my friends is coming over to my place tonight.

Von den drei Vorschlägen ist einer besonders gut.

Of the three suggestions, one is particularly good.

Illustration of the A2 German word “die Einladung”, which translates to “invitation”. An ornate card that unfolds into a miniature 3D garden, inviting a tiny character to step inside through a golden gate.
die Einladung

/ˈaɪ̯nˌlaːdʊŋ/

invitation

Examples

Ich habe eine Einladung zur Hochzeit bekommen.

I received an invitation to the wedding.

Schickst du mir bitte die Einladung per E-Mail?

Will you please send me the invitation by email?

Illustration of the A2 German word “empfehlen”, which translates to “to recommend”. A person whispering to a friend, pointing at a star, and the star glows brighter as if confirming the suggestion with a warm pulse.
empfehlen

/ɛmˈp͡feːlən/

to recommend

Principal parts

empfehlen, empfahl, hat empfohlen

ich empfehle
du empfiehlst
er/sie/es empfiehlt
wir empfehlen
ihr empfehlt
sie/Sie empfehlen

Examples

Wir können dieses Restaurant sehr empfehlen.

We can highly recommend this restaurant.

Hast du ihm das Buch empfohlen?

Did you recommend the book to him?

Illustration of the A2 German word “entspannen”, which translates to “to relax”. A capybara lies back in a steaming hot spring with slices of cucumber on its eyes and a blissful smile, one paw draped lazily over the rocky edge.
entspannen

/ɛntˈʃpanən/

to relax

Principal parts

entspannen, entspannte, hat entspannt

ich entspanne
du entspannst
er/sie/es entspannt
wir entspannen
ihr entspannt
sie/Sie entspannen

Examples

Ich möchte mich am Wochenende entspannen.

I want to relax on the weekend.

Sie hat sich im Urlaub gut entspannt.

She relaxed well on vacation.

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