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Illustration of the A2 German word “gern → lieber → am liebsten”, which translates to “gladly/rather/most”. A cheerful squirrel with a wide grin happily munches a single tiny acorn, hugging it tight to his chest with sparkling eyes.
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gern → lieber → am liebsten

gladly/rather/most

/ɡɛʁn → ˈliːbɐ → am ˈliːpstn̩/

Examples — gern → lieber → am liebsten in a sentence

Ich schwimme gern, aber ich tanze lieber.

I like swimming, but I prefer dancing.

Am liebsten lese ich ein gutes Buch.

Most of all, I like to read a good book.

How to remember it

'GERN' is GLAD. 'LIEBER' (lover) you PREFER. 'AM LIEBSTEN' (most beloved) means MOST OF ALL.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “die Größe”, which translates to “size”. A giant measuring tape stretching into the clouds, with a tiny elephant and a massive ant standing side by side to compare their measurements.
die Größe

/ˈɡʁøːsə/

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size

Examples

Welche Größe hat dieses Hemd?

What size is this shirt?

Die Größe des Zimmers ist perfekt für uns.

The size of the room is perfect for us.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “gut → besser → am besten”, which translates to “good → better → best”. A hungry bear bites a mediocre berry, then a juicier one, then holds a giant glowing golden berry above his head like a trophy, eyes closed in blissful, wide-mouthed ecstasy.
gut → besser → am besten

/ɡuːt → ˈbɛsɐ → am ˈbɛstn̩/

good → better → best

Examples

Dein Kaffee ist gut, aber mein Tee ist besser.

Your coffee is good, but my tea is better.

Am besten treffen wir uns morgen.

It's best if we meet tomorrow.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “die Handtasche”, which translates to “handbag”. A flamboyant, sequined handbag with spindly human legs and a wide, mischievous grin sprints down a sidewalk, clutching its own gold-plated handles and leaving a trail of lipstick and loose change in its wake.
die Handtasche

/ˈhantˌtaʃə/

handbag

Examples

Sie hat ihre Schlüssel in der Handtasche vergessen.

She forgot her keys in her handbag.

Diese Handtasche passt gut zu meinen Schuhen.

This handbag goes well with my shoes.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “das Hemd”, which translates to “shirt”. A shirt hanging on a clothesline that has turned into a pair of soft, fabric wings, gently flapping in a warm sunset breeze.
das Hemd

/hɛmt/

shirt

Examples

Er trug ein blaues Hemd zur Hose.

He wore a blue shirt with trousers.

Ich muss noch mein Hemd bügeln.

I still have to iron my shirt.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “die Hose”, which translates to “trousers / pants”. A pair of trousers standing upright on their own, walking through a meadow while blooming with colorful, fragrant summer wildflowers.
die Hose

/ˈhoːzə/

trousers / pants

Examples

Ich brauche eine neue Hose für die Arbeit.

I need new trousers for work.

Diese Hose ist mir zu eng.

These trousers are too tight for me.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “hübsch”, which translates to “pretty / good-looking”. A tiny, ornate porcelain dollhouse covered in blooming flowers that change colors whenever a butterfly lands on the roof.
hübsch

/hʏpʃ/

pretty / good-looking

Comparative Forms

Positive hübsch
Komparativ hübscher
Superlativ am hübschesten

Examples

Das neue Kleid ist wirklich hübsch.

The new dress is really pretty.

Sie hat ein sehr hübsches Lächeln.

She has a very pretty smile.

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