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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.
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frustriert

frustrated

/fʁʊsˈtʁiːɐ̯t/

Forms

Comparative Forms

Positive frustriert
Komparativ frustrierter
Superlativ am frustriertesten

Examples — frustriert in a sentence

Er ist momentan sehr frustriert.

He is very frustrated at the moment.

Ich bin frustriert über die Situation.

I am frustrated about the situation.

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FROO-STREER-t is very similar to 'frustrated'. The sound connection is almost exact!

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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/

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Illustration of the A1 German word “immer”, which translates to “always”. A sun that never fully sets, just hovering permanently at golden-hour height above a meadow that always glows with the same warm afternoon light.
immer

/ˈɪmɐ/

always

Examples

Ich trinke immer Wasser.

I always drink water.

Er kommt immer zu spät.

He always comes too late.

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funktionieren — to work, to function

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