Illustration of the A1 German word “früh”, which translates to “early”. A rooster in fuzzy pajamas pops out of a giant clock at midnight, frantically shushing the moon and setting his alarm clock to ring while the confused sun peeks over the horizon in utter disbelief.
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früh

early

/fʁyː/

Forms

Comparative Forms

Positive früh
Komparativ früher
Superlativ am frühesten

Examples — früh in a sentence

Der Bus kommt immer sehr früh.

The bus always arrives very early.

Es ist noch zu früh.

It is still too early.

How to remember it

FRUEH sounds like 'frew'. Imagine a 'free' bird singing early in the morning.

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Illustration of the A1 German word “frustriert”, which translates to “frustrated”. A tiny figure pushing against a brick wall that will not move, their feet leaving deep grooves in the ground, brow furrowed in exasperated effort.
frustriert

/fʁʊsˈtʁiːɐ̯t/

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frustrated

Comparative Forms

Positive frustriert
Komparativ frustrierter
Superlativ am frustriertesten

Examples

Er ist momentan sehr frustriert.

He is very frustrated at the moment.

Ich bin frustriert über die Situation.

I am frustrated about the situation.

Illustration of the A1 German word “funktionieren”, which translates to “to work, to function”. A vintage clock ticking smoothly on a mantelpiece, showing it's still functionin
funktionieren

/fʊŋkt͡si̯oˈniːʁən/

to work, to function

Principal parts

funktionieren, funktionierte, hat funktioniert

ich funktioniere
du funktionierst
er/sie/es funktioniert
wir funktionieren
ihr funktioniert
sie/Sie funktionieren

Examples

Das Handy funktioniert.

The mobile phone works.

Meine Uhr funktioniert nicht.

My watch does not work.

Illustration of the A1 German word “die Hausordnung”, which translates to “house rules”. A cozy cottage tidying itself in perfect order - shoes lining up, books shelving straight, a broom sweeping alone - as a friendly owl watches.
die Hausordnung

/ˈhaʊ̯sˌʔɔʁdnʊŋ/

house rules

Examples

Bitte lesen Sie die Hausordnung.

Please read the house rules.

Die Hausordnung ist sehr wichtig.

The house rules are very important.

Illustration of the A1 German word “das Haustier”, which translates to “pet”. A happy dog and a purring cat curled up together by a fireplace in a cozy living
das Haustier

/ˈhaʊ̯sˌtiːɐ̯/

pet

Examples

Hast du ein Haustier?

Do you have a pet?

Mein Haustier ist eine Katze.

My pet is a cat.

Illustration of the A1 German word “helfen”, which translates to “to help”. A tiny figure on a cliff reaching down with one hand to pull a friend up, both of them glowing warmly as the sun rises behind them.
helfen

/ˈhɛlfn̩/

to help

Principal parts

helfen, half, hat geholfen

ich helfe
du hilfst
er/sie/es hilft
wir helfen
ihr helft
sie/Sie helfen

Examples

Kann ich Ihnen bitte helfen?

Can I please help you?

Er hilft gern seinen Freunden.

He likes to help his friends.

Illustration of the A1 German word “heute”, which translates to “today”. A rooster in striped pajamas leaps out of bed and flings open the curtains to a bright fresh sunrise, crowing at the brand-new day.
heute

/ˈhɔɪ̯tə/

today

Examples

Heute ist Dienstag.

Today is Tuesday.

Ich arbeite heute nicht.

I am not working today.

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frustriert — frustrated

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