Illustration of the A2 German word “in einem Jahr”, which translates to “in one year”. A solitary tree spinning rapidly through all four seasons at once, with autumn leaves, snow, buds, and fruit appearing on the same branch.
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in einem Jahr

in one year

/ɪn ˈaɪnəm jaːɐ̯/

Examples — in einem Jahr in a sentence

In einem Jahr ziehen wir um.

We are moving in one year.

Ich möchte in einem Jahr perfekt Deutsch sprechen.

I want to speak perfect German in one year.

How to remember it

'JAHR' sounds like 'YACHT.' Imagine getting a new yacht IN ONE YEAR.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “in zwei Wochen”, which translates to “in two weeks”. A calendar page made of liquid moonlight, where the dates are counting down by transforming into little floating lanterns drifting toward a goal.
in zwei Wochen

/ɪn t͡svaɪ ˈvɔxn̩/

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in two weeks

Examples

Meine Prüfung ist in zwei Wochen.

My exam is in two weeks.

Wir fahren in zwei Wochen in den Urlaub.

We are going on vacation in two weeks.

Illustration of the A2 German word “körperlich”, which translates to “physical”. A tiny hamster flexes enormous cartoon muscles bursting from its fur, striking a mighty bodybuilder pose and grinning, radiating sheer physical power.
körperlich

/ˈkœʁpɐlɪç/

physical

Comparative Forms

Positive körperlich
Komparativ körperlicher
Superlativ am körperlichsten

Examples

Er war körperlich sehr fit und stark.

He was physically very fit and strong.

Wir brauchen mehr körperliche Bewegung.

We need more physical exercise.

Illustration of the A2 German word “der Lebenslauf”, which translates to “CV, résumé”. A long, winding ribbon of paper unfurling from a mountain peak, turning into colorful illustrations of milestones and blooming flowers.
der Lebenslauf

/ˈleːbn̩sˌlaʊ̯f/

CV, résumé

Examples

Bitte schicken Sie Ihren Lebenslauf per E-Mail.

Please send your CV by email.

Mein Lebenslauf ist noch nicht fertig.

My résumé is not yet finished.

Illustration of the A2 German word “löschen”, which translates to “to extinguish”. A brave little beetle firefighter aims a hose and blasts a roaring candle flame with a great gush of water, soaked but fierce with triumph.
löschen

/ˈlœʃn̩/

to extinguish

Principal parts

löschen, löschte, hat gelöscht

ich lösche
du löschst
er/sie/es löscht
wir löschen
ihr löscht
sie/Sie löschen

Examples

Die Feuerwehr löschte den Brand schnell.

The fire department quickly extinguished the fire.

Er hat die Datei gelöscht.

He deleted the file.

Illustration of the A2 German word “die Matura”, which translates to “school-leaving exam”. A mountain of dusty exams turning into a flock of white doves, soaring upward into a sky of blue success as the final bell rings.
die Matura

/maˈtuːʁa/

school-leaving exam

Examples

Er hat die Matura letztes Jahr bestanden.

He passed the Matura last year.

Nach der Matura möchte ich studieren gehen.

After the Matura, I want to go study.

Illustration of the A2 German word “der Nachteil”, which translates to “disadvantage”. A glum tortoise at the bottom of a huge seesaw, its end pinned heavily to the ground while a light feather on the far end tips it against him, the unfair downside weighing him down.
der Nachteil

/ˈnaːxˌtaɪ̯l/

disadvantage

Examples

Der Nachteil ist der hohe Preis.

The disadvantage is the high price.

Jede Situation hat Vor- und Nachteile.

Every situation has advantages and disadvantages.

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