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Illustration of the B1 German word “der Gastgeber”, which translates to “host”. A beaming badger in an apron flings open his round front door, warm light and steam pouring out past him, while a small snow-dusted fox stands waiting on the step.
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derGastgeber

host

/ˈɡastˌɡeːbɐ/

Examples — Gastgeber in a sentence

Unser Gastgeber hieß uns herzlich willkommen.

Our host welcomed us warmly.

Als guter Gastgeber sollte man für Getränke sorgen.

As a good host, one should provide drinks.

How to remember it

A 'GAST' (guest) 'GAVER' (giver) — the **HOST** GIVES a warm welcome to their GUESTS.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “das Gasthaus”, which translates to “guesthouse”. Close-up of a cozy little house glowing warmly inside a giant hanging lantern, the lantern-house filling the frame against a dark cosmic forest.
das Gasthaus

/ˈɡastˌhaʊ̯s/

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guesthouse

Examples

Wir übernachteten in einem gemütlichen Gasthaus.

We stayed overnight in a cozy guesthouse.

Das Gasthaus serviert traditionelle regionale Küche.

The guesthouse serves traditional regional cuisine.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “das Gebiet”, which translates to “area”. Close-up of a fox standing at the centre of a huge glowing patch of land marked off by a bright ring of light, the little surveyor claiming its whole zone.
das Gebiet

/ɡəˈbiːt/

area

Examples

Dieses Gebiet ist bekannt für seine Weine.

This area is known for its wines.

Im Gebirge gibt es ein Schutzgebiet.

There is a protected area in the mountains.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “das Gebirge”, which translates to “mountains”. Close-up of a vast range of huge jagged snow-capped mountain peaks filling the frame, rank behind rank into the distance, a soft golden dawn breaking behind the tallest summit. No people.
das Gebirge

/ɡəˈbɪʁɡə/

mountains

Examples

Wir fahren oft in das Gebirge zum Wandern.

We often drive into the mountains for hiking.

Das Gebirge ist im Winter mit Schnee bedeckt.

The mountains are covered with snow in winter.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “der Gipfel”, which translates to “summit”. A climber reaching the top of a mountain, only to find the peak is a soft, oversized pillow drifting comfortably through the clouds.
der Gipfel

/ˈɡɪp͡fl̩/

summit

Examples

Wir erreichten den Gipfel nach einer langen Wanderung.

We reached the summit after a long hike.

Der Gipfel bietet eine fantastische Rundumsicht.

The summit offers a fantastic panoramic view.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “gleichzeitig”, which translates to “simultaneously”. Close-up of one ornate clock tower with three clock faces showing different times, all three bells swinging and ringing at the same instant, filling the frame.
gleichzeitig

/ˈɡlaɪ̯çˌt͡saɪ̯tɪç/

simultaneously

Examples

Sie sangen und tanzten gleichzeitig auf der Bühne.

They sang and danced simultaneously on stage.

Ich kann nicht zwei Dinge gleichzeitig machen.

I cannot do two things simultaneously.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “das Heimweh”, which translates to “homesickness”. A penguin sits on a bright tropical beach under palm trees, hugging a snow globe with a tiny iceberg inside, one tear rolling down its cheek.
das Heimweh

/ˈhaɪ̯mˌveː/

homesickness

Examples

Sie hatte starkes Heimweh, als sie weg war.

She had strong homesickness when she was away.

Ich bekomme oft Heimweh im Ausland.

I often get homesickness abroad.

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