Illustration of the A1 German word “das Fleisch”, which translates to “meat”. A vibrant, cozy butcher shop in the clouds where tender steaks are carved from glowing, juicy sunsets.
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dasFleisch

meat

/flaɪ̯ʃ/

Examples — Fleisch in a sentence

Ich esse kein Fleisch.

I don't eat meat.

Das Fleisch ist sehr lecker.

The meat is very delicious.

How to remember it

FLEISCH sounds like "fly-sh". Imagine a piece of *meat* trying to "fly" away from a hungry chef, saying "shh!"

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Illustration of the A1 German word “das Gemüse”, which translates to “vegetables”. A magical garden where carrots and broccoli grow as giant, glowing lanterns lighting up a lush, nighttime patch of earth.
das Gemüse

/ɡəˈmyːzə/

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vegetables

Examples

Ich esse viel Gemüse.

I eat a lot of vegetables.

Gemüse ist sehr gesund.

Vegetables are very healthy.

Illustration of the A1 German word “geöffnet”, which translates to “open (of a shop/restaurant)”. A plump baker hedgehog flings his shop door wide with both paws, beaming ecstatically, warm golden light and a wave of pastry steam bursting out over the doorstep.
geöffnet

/ɡəˈʔœfnət/

open (of a shop/restaurant)

Examples

Der Laden ist jetzt geöffnet.

The shop is open now.

Wann ist das Museum geöffnet?

When is the museum open?

Illustration of the A1 German word “geschlossen”, which translates to “closed”. A cozy café with lights dimmed, a 'Geschlossen' sign on the door at twilight.
geschlossen

/ɡəˈʃlɔsn̩/

closed

Examples

Die Bank ist heute geschlossen.

The bank is closed today.

Ist das Kino schon geschlossen?

Is the cinema already closed?

Illustration of the A1 German word “das Getränk”, which translates to “drink, beverage”. Close-up of one enormous frosty glass filling the frame, brimming with a bright fizzing golden drink, big bubbles rising, a curly straw and a slice of lemon perched on the rim, condensation glinting. No people.
das Getränk

/ɡəˈtʁɛŋk/

drink, beverage

Examples

Möchtest du ein kaltes Getränk?

Would you like a cold drink?

Wasser ist mein Lieblingsgetränk.

Water is my favorite drink.

Illustration of the A1 German word “getrennt”, which translates to “separately (paying)”. A dinner plate splitting cleanly into two, with the food inside hovering separately on each half, defying gravity.
getrennt

/ɡəˈtʁɛnt/

separately (paying)

Examples

Wir möchten bitte getrennt zahlen.

We would like to pay separately, please.

Sie bezahlen immer getrennt.

They always pay separately.

Illustration of the A1 German word “die Hauptspeise”, which translates to “main course”. A giant, beautifully plated dinner dish sitting on a stage, glowing with a soft aura, acting as the centerpiece of a grand, joyful feast.
die Hauptspeise

/ˈhaʊ̯ptˌʃpaɪ̯zə/

main course

Examples

Die Hauptspeise ist sehr lecker.

The main course is very delicious.

Was ist die Hauptspeise heute?

What is the main course today?

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