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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.
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derFußgänger

pedestrian (male)

/ˈfuːsˌɡɛŋɐ/

Examples — Fußgänger in a sentence

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.

How to remember it

FUẞGÄNGER combines 'foot' and 'go-er'. A person who GOES on FOOT is a pedestrian. Think 'foot-gang-er'.

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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/

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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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Illustration of the A2 German word “die Gesundheit”, which translates to “health”. A glowing, vibrant heart-shaped tree standing in a lush garden, its leaves pulsating with a gentle, rhythmic green light.
die Gesundheit

/ɡəˈzʊnthaɪ̯t/

health

Examples

Meine Gesundheit ist mir sehr wichtig.

My health is very important to me.

Er achtet immer auf seine Gesundheit.

He always pays attention to his health.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “die Handlung”, which translates to “action, plot”. A nervous playwright octopus frantically juggles eight tangled movie reels, with scenes of knights, aliens, and dancing cats spilling out and swirling into a chaotic, epic whirlpool around his head.
die Handlung

/ˈhandlʊŋ/

action, plot

Examples

Die Handlung des Buches war sehr spannend.

The plot of the book was very exciting.

Seine Handlung war mutig und wichtig.

His action was brave and important.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “der Helm”, which translates to “helmet”. Close-up of one enormous gleaming helmet filling the frame, polished and rounded with a bright reflective visor, a tiny mouse family peeking cosily out from inside it like a little dome home.
der Helm

/hɛlm/

helmet

Examples

Er trägt immer einen Helm beim Fahrradfahren.

He always wears a helmet when cycling.

Ohne Helm ist Motorradfahren gefährlich.

Riding a motorcycle without a helmet is dangerous.

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