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Illustration of the A1 German word “geschlossen”, which translates to “closed”. A cozy café with lights dimmed, a 'Geschlossen' sign on the door at twilight.
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geschlossen

closed

/ɡəˈʃlɔsn̩/

Examples — geschlossen in a sentence

Die Bank ist heute geschlossen.

The bank is closed today.

Ist das Kino schon geschlossen?

Is the cinema already closed?

How to remember it

Geschlossen sounds like 'Gee, SLOW-SEN'. The shop is CLOSED, so things are slowing down and ending.

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Illustration of the A1 German word “das Getränk”, which translates to “drink, beverage”. Close-up of one enormous frosty glass filling the frame, brimming with a bright fizzing golden drink, big bubbles rising, a curly straw and a slice of lemon perched on the rim, condensation glinting. No people.
das Getränk

/ɡəˈtʁɛŋk/

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drink, beverage

Examples

Möchtest du ein kaltes Getränk?

Would you like a cold drink?

Wasser ist mein Lieblingsgetränk.

Water is my favorite drink.

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Illustration of the A1 German word “getrennt”, which translates to “separately (paying)”. A dinner plate splitting cleanly into two, with the food inside hovering separately on each half, defying gravity.
getrennt

/ɡəˈtʁɛnt/

separately (paying)

Examples

Wir möchten bitte getrennt zahlen.

We would like to pay separately, please.

Sie bezahlen immer getrennt.

They always pay separately.

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Illustration of the A1 German word “die Hauptspeise”, which translates to “main course”. A giant, beautifully plated dinner dish sitting on a stage, glowing with a soft aura, acting as the centerpiece of a grand, joyful feast.
die Hauptspeise

/ˈhaʊ̯ptˌʃpaɪ̯zə/

main course

Examples

Die Hauptspeise ist sehr lecker.

The main course is very delicious.

Was ist die Hauptspeise heute?

What is the main course today?

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Illustration of the A1 German word “der Hunger”, which translates to “hunger”. A stomach-shaped hot-air balloon drifting toward a floating buffet of giant fruit, its growling rumble audible as tiny clouds puff out from its seams.
der Hunger

/ˈhʊŋɐ/

hunger

Examples

Ich habe großen Hunger.

I am very hungry.

Wenn du Hunger hast, iss etwas.

If you are hungry, eat something.

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Illustration of the A1 German word “Hunger haben”, which translates to “to be hungry”. A person sitting at a floating dinner table, holding a fork that stretches into a long, magical rope trying to catch a giant, plump pasta moon.
Hunger haben

/ˈhʊŋɐ ˈhaːbn̩/

to be hungry

Examples

Ich habe Hunger. Lass uns essen!

I am hungry. Let's eat!

Hast du auch Hunger?

Are you hungry too?

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Illustration of the A1 German word “der Käse”, which translates to “cheese”. A wheel of cheese the size of a full moon rising over a green hillside, casting a golden glow on the grazing cows below.
der Käse

/ˈkɛːzə/

cheese

Examples

Ich esse gern Käse.

I like to eat cheese.

Ist der Käse frisch?

Is the cheese fresh?

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