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Illustration of the A2 German word “das Fahrrad”, which translates to “bicycle”. Close-up of one enormous cheerful bicycle filling the frame, big round spoked wheels, a shiny bell and a wicker basket, propped bright and ready against nothing, the whole bike the sole subject. No people.
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dasFahrrad, ¨-er

bicycle

/ˈfaːɐ̯ˌʁaːt/

Examples — Fahrrad in a sentence

Mein neues Fahrrad ist rot.

My new bicycle is red.

Ich fahre oft mit dem Fahrrad zur Arbeit.

I often ride my bicycle to work.

How to remember it

FAHR-raht sounds like 'FAR RAT.' Imagine a giant *bicycle* delivering a tiny package to a far-off rat.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “fit”, which translates to “fit, in shape”. A person running on a path where every footstep turns the ground beneath them into bouncy, vibrant spring grass that makes them leap higher.
fit

/fɪt/

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fit, in shape

Comparative Forms

Positive fit
Komparativ fitter
Superlativ am fittesten

Examples

Ich muss wieder fit werden für den Marathon.

I need to get fit again for the marathon.

Mein Opa ist mit 80 Jahren noch sehr fit.

My grandpa is still very fit at 80 years old.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “das Fitnessstudio”, which translates to “gym, fitness studio”. A gym where weights are made of giant, fluffy clouds; athletes lift them effortlessly, feeling light as air while glowing with neon health.
das Fitnessstudio

/ˈfɪtnɛsˌʃtuːdi̯o/

gym, fitness studio

Examples

Wir gehen dreimal pro Woche ins Fitnessstudio.

We go to the gym three times a week.

Ich habe mein Abo im Fitnessstudio gekündigt.

I cancelled my gym membership.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “der Fußgänger”, which translates to “pedestrian (male)”. A dapper mole in a flat cap strides across a zebra crossing whose white stripes are fluffy pillows, sinking comically ankle-deep into each one, entirely unbothered.
der Fußgänger

/ˈfuːsˌɡɛŋɐ/

pedestrian (male)

Examples

Der Fußgänger überquerte die Straße vorsichtig.

The pedestrian crossed the street carefully.

Hier ist ein Weg nur für Fußgänger.

Here is a path only for pedestrians.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “gefährlich”, which translates to “dangerous”. A playful dragon breathing tiny, harmless bubbles of fire that turn into gold coins upon touching the ground, kept in a velvet-lined nest.
gefährlich

/ɡəˈfɛːɐ̯lɪç/

dangerous

Comparative Forms

Positive gefährlich
Komparativ gefährlicher
Superlativ am gefährlichsten

Examples

Diese Situation ist sehr gefährlich für uns.

This situation is very dangerous for us.

Man sollte keine gefährlichen Tiere streicheln.

One should not pet dangerous animals.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “der Gehweg”, which translates to “pavement, sidewalk”. A glowing stone pathway winding through the clouds, with floating lanterns marking the way for travelers crossing the sky.
der Gehweg

/ˈɡeːˌveːk/

pavement, sidewalk

Examples

Gehen Sie bitte auf dem Gehweg.

Please walk on the sidewalk.

Der Gehweg war wegen Bauarbeiten gesperrt.

The sidewalk was closed due to construction work.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “gesund”, which translates to “healthy”. A beaming, muscular broccoli stalk does one-armed pushups on a mountain of kale, while a wilted, coughing donut watches with envy, clutching its stomach in comic dismay.
gesund

/ɡəˈzʊnt/

healthy

Comparative Forms

Positive gesund
Komparativ gesünder
Superlativ am gesündesten

Examples

Es ist wichtig, gesund zu essen.

It is important to eat healthy.

Ich war letztes Jahr selten gesund.

I was rarely healthy last year.

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fit — fit, in shape

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