Illustration of the A1 German word “der Computer”, which translates to “computer”. A vintage computer screen where a lush forest is physically growing out of the glass, with digital birds flying into the room.

Computer is part of German nouns A1–B1 and Goethe A1 vocabulary.

derComputer

computer

/kɔmˈpjuːtɐ/

Examples — Computer in a sentence

Ich brauche einen neuen Computer.

I need a new computer.

Der Computer ist sehr schnell.

The computer is very fast.

How to remember it

Sounds almost identical to English 'computer'. Just remember the slightly softer German 'r' at the end.

More A1 words

Illustration of the A1 German word “deutsch”, which translates to “German”. A dachshund in lederhosen and a feathered hat stands very upright on a checked tablecloth, chest puffed out with enormous national pride.
deutsch

/dɔɪ̯t͡ʃ/

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German

Examples

Er ist ein deutscher Lehrer.

He is a German teacher.

Ich lerne die deutsche Sprache.

I am learning the German language.

Illustration of the A1 German word “Deutschland”, which translates to “Germany”. Close-up of an enormous soft pretzel and a frothy stein filling the frame, a little brass-band cap and an oak leaf tucked beside them, warm golden light, the whole cosy German spread as the subject. No people.
Deutschland

/ˈdɔɪ̯t͡ʃˌlant/

Germany

Examples

Ich komme aus Deutschland.

I come from Germany.

Deutschland ist ein schönes Land.

Germany is a beautiful country.

Illustration of the A1 German word “der Dienstag”, which translates to “Tuesday”. A calendar page blowing in the wind, transforming into a paper swan flying toward a sunlit mountain range.
der Dienstag

/ˈdiːnsˌtaːk/

Tuesday

Examples

Am Dienstag habe ich frei.

On Tuesday I have off.

Wir treffen uns am Dienstag.

We meet on Tuesday.

Illustration of the A1 German word “der Donnerstag”, which translates to “Thursday”. A giant, friendly wooden hammer tapping a cloud, causing musical lightning notes to shower down like confetti.
der Donnerstag

/ˈdɔnɐsˌtaːk/

Thursday

Examples

Donnerstag ist unser Sporttag.

Thursday is our sports day.

Wir haben am Donnerstag eine Besprechung.

We have a meeting on Thursday.

Illustration of the A1 German word “die Familie”, which translates to “family”. Seven raccoons of every size are crammed onto one small sofa, tails tangled, the smallest squeezed out at the end and clinging on by its claws, all delighted.
die Familie

/faˈmiːli̯ə/

family

Examples

Meine Familie ist klein.

My family is small.

Wir essen mit der Familie.

We eat with the family.

Illustration of the A1 German word “feminin”, which translates to “feminine”. A graceful dancer performing a fluid, elegant routine in a soft, flowing gown.
feminin

/ˌfemiˈniːn/

feminine

Comparative Forms

Positive feminin
Komparativ femininer
Superlativ am femininsten

Examples

Sie hat einen femininen Stil.

She has a feminine style.

Dieses Kleid ist sehr feminin.

This dress is very feminine.

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