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Illustration of the B1 German word “gelten”, which translates to “to be valid”. A wax seal the size of a dinner plate presses down onto a scroll with a satisfying thump, glowing gold, while a small stern owl in a wig nods once in approval.
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gelten

to be valid

/ˈɡɛltn̩/

Conjugation

Principal parts

gelten, galt, hat gegolten

ich gelte
du giltst
er/sie/es gilt
wir gelten
ihr geltet
sie/Sie gelten

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Examples — gelten in a sentence

Diese Regel gilt ab sofort.

This rule applies from now on.

Er gilt als Experte auf diesem Gebiet.

He is regarded as an expert in this field.

How to remember it

GELTEN, like 'golden rule' which is always valid, always counts.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “gemütlich”, which translates to “cozy”. A giant rounded gemstone wearing a chunky knitted sweater, nestled deep into a soft armchair beside a glowing crackling fireplace.
gemütlich

/ɡəˈmyːtlɪç/

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cozy

Comparative Forms

Positive gemütlich
Komparativ gemütlicher
Superlativ am gemütlichsten

Examples

ein gemütliches Sofa

a cozy sofa

Wir haben es uns gemütlich gemacht.

We made ourselves comfortable.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “genesen”, which translates to “to recover”. A rumpled bear in striped pyjamas bursts upright from a sickbed, flinging off a hot-water bottle and blankets, cheeks flushed pink with rediscovered strength and enormous relief.
genesen

/ɡəˈneːzn̩/

to recover

Principal parts

genesen, genas, ist genesen

ich genese
du genest
er/sie/es genest
wir genesen
ihr geneset
sie/Sie genesen

Examples

Sie wird bald wieder genesen.

She will soon recover.

Nach der Operation genas er schnell.

After the operation he recovered quickly.

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Illustration of the A1 German word “geschehen”, which translates to “to happen”. A clumsy cat nudges one teacup, triggering a wild chain reaction of toppling cups, rolling apples and bouncing balls across the room.
geschehen

/ɡəˈʃeːən/

to happen

Principal parts

geschehen, geschah, ist geschehen

ich geschehe
du geschiehst
er/sie/es geschieht
wir geschehen
ihr gescheht
sie/Sie geschehen

Examples

Was ist geschehen?

What happened?

Es geschah plötzlich.

It happened suddenly.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “das Gespräch”, which translates to “conversation”. Two chairs face each other tossing a glowing ball of words back and forth, never dropping it.
das Gespräch

/ɡəˈʃpʁɛːç/

conversation

Examples

Wir hatten ein langes Gespräch.

We had a long conversation.

Das Gespräch war sehr freundlich.

The conversation was very friendly.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “gewinnen”, which translates to “to win”. Oma Trude, a tiny round old woman with a silver bun, round glasses and a lilac cardigan, thrusts an enormous golden trophy triumphantly overhead with both arms, confetti raining down, beaming in pure victory.
gewinnen

/ɡəˈvɪnən/

to win

Principal parts

gewinnen, gewann, hat gewonnen

ich gewinne
du gewinnst
er/sie/es gewinnt
wir gewinnen
ihr gewinnt
sie/Sie gewinnen

Examples

Wer hat das Spiel gewonnen?

Who won the game?

Ich möchte dieses Rennen gewinnen.

I want to win this race.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “gießen”, which translates to “to pour”. A dainty elephant with a trunk like a garden hose stands on a stepladder, giggling with glee as it tilts a giant watering can to pour an ocean of tea into a tiny, shocked flowerpot.
gießen

/ˈɡiːsn̩/

to pour

Principal parts

gießen, goss, hat gegossen

ich gieße
du gießt
er/sie/es gießt
wir gießen
ihr gießt
sie/Sie gießen

Examples

Ich gieße die Blumen.

I water the flowers.

Sie goss den Saft ein.

She poured the juice.

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gemütlich — cozy

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