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Illustration of the A1 German word “ihm”, which translates to “him (dative)”. A squirrel stretches up to place a giant acorn into the cupped paws of a delighted badger, a gift just for him.
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ihm

him (dative)

/iːm/

Examples — ihm in a sentence

Ich gebe ihm einen Apfel.

I give him an apple.

Sie hilft ihm immer.

She always helps him.

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Give *him* the hymn book. 'HIM' sounds just like 'ihm'.

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Illustration of the A1 German word “ihnen”, which translates to “them (dative)”. A grandparent serving plates of food to several eager grandchildren at a long ta
ihnen

/ˈiːnən/

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them (dative)

Examples

Ich gebe ihnen das Geld.

I give them the money.

Wir helfen ihnen gern.

We gladly help them.

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Illustration of the A1 German word “ihr”, which translates to “you (plural)”. A walrus on a soapbox sweeps a flipper grandly toward a whole cheering crowd of seals, addressing them all at once.
ihr

/iːɐ̯/

you (plural)

ich mich
du dich
er/sie/es ihn/sie/es
wir uns
ihr euch
sie/Sie sie/Sie

Examples

Was macht ihr am Wochenende?

What are you doing on the weekend?

Kommt ihr morgen zum Essen?

Are you coming for dinner tomorrow?

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Illustration of the A1 German word “der Karneval”, which translates to “Carnival / Mardi Gras”. A vibrant street parade with people in colorful costumes, confetti flying everyw
der Karneval

/ˈkaʁnəval/

Carnival / Mardi Gras

Examples

Ich mag Karneval sehr.

I like Carnival very much.

Karneval ist im Februar.

Carnival is in February.

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Illustration of the A1 German word “kommen”, which translates to “to come”. An excited puppy bursts through a glowing doorway in a sunny meadow, ears flying, galloping straight toward you with pure joy.
kommen

/ˈkɔmən/

to come

Principal parts

kommen, kam, ist gekommen

ich komme
du kommst
er/sie/es kommt
wir kommen
ihr kommt
sie/Sie kommen

Examples

Ich komme heute Abend nach Hause.

I am coming home tonight.

Wann kommst du nach Hause?

When are you coming home?

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Illustration of the A1 German word “laufen”, which translates to “to run”. A cheetah racing through a candy landscape
laufen

/ˈlaʊ̯fn̩/

to run

Principal parts

laufen, lief, ist gelaufen

ich laufe
du läufst
er/sie/es läuft
wir laufen
ihr lauft
sie/Sie laufen

Examples

Ich laufe jeden Morgen im Park.

I run every morning in the park.

Das Kind läuft schnell nach Hause.

The child runs home quickly.

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Illustration of the A1 German word “mir”, which translates to “me (dative)”. A sock puppet holding out an empty palm toward a giant cookie jar, eyes wide and hopeful, pleading for a treat to be given.
mir

/miːɐ̯/

me (dative)

Examples

Meine Mutter gibt mir einen Apfel.

My mother gives me an apple.

Es geht mir heute sehr gut.

I am doing very well today.

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