Illustration of the A2 German word “informell”, which translates to “informal”. A penguin gleefully rips off its stiff black bow tie and tuxedo to reveal a cozy Hawaiian shirt and flip-flops, then flops back into a striped beach chair with a wide relaxed grin.
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informell

informal

/ˈɪnfɔʁmɛl/

Forms

Comparative Forms

Positive informell
Komparativ informeller
Superlativ am informellsten

Examples — informell in a sentence

Die Besprechung war ziemlich informell.

The meeting was quite informal.

Sie bevorzugen einen informellen Kleidungsstil.

They prefer an informal dress style.

How to remember it

Sounds like "informal" – an informal gathering where everyone is relaxed and comfortable.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “das Internet”, which translates to “internet”. A massive, shimmering web of fiber-optic light strings connecting every house in the world to a single, glowing crystal heart in the sky.
das Internet

/ˈɪntɐnɛt/

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internet

Examples

Das Internet funktioniert heute sehr langsam.

The internet is working very slowly today.

Ich habe die Informationen im Internet gefunden.

I found the information on the internet.

Illustration of the A2 German word “das Jahrhundert”, which translates to “century”. A wrinkled ancient tortoise puffs up its cheeks and blows out a towering mountain of birthday candles on a colossal cake, beaming with a century of pride.
das Jahrhundert

/jaːɐ̯ˈhʊndɐt/

century

Examples

Diese Kirche wurde im 15. Jahrhundert gebaut.

This church was built in the 15th century.

Das 21. Jahrhundert bringt viele neue Technologien.

The 21st century brings many new technologies.

Illustration of the A2 German word “jeden Tag”, which translates to “every day”. A cheerful rooster bursts through its little coop door mid-leap, crowing triumphantly at the rising sun the very same way it does each and every morning.
jeden Tag

/ˈjeːdn̩ taːk/

every day

Examples

Ich gehe jeden Tag spazieren.

I go for a walk every day.

Sie lernt jeden Tag neue Wörter.

She learns new words every day.

Illustration of the A2 German word “die Kommunikation”, which translates to “communication”. Two people standing on distant floating islands, connected by a bridge made of woven glowing letters and golden musical notes.
die Kommunikation

/kɔmunikaˈt͡si̯oːn/

communication

Examples

Gute Kommunikation ist wichtig für ein Team.

Good communication is important for a team.

Die Kommunikation per E-Mail ist sehr schnell.

Communication by email is very fast.

Illustration of the A2 German word “die Mailbox”, which translates to “voicemail / mailbox”. A mailbox perched on a cloud, with tiny envelopes growing wings and flying out like birds to deliver messages across the horizon.
die Mailbox

/ˈmɛɪ̯lˌbɔks/

voicemail / mailbox

Examples

Sie haben eine Nachricht auf Ihrer Mailbox.

You have a message on your voicemail.

Ich konnte ihn nicht erreichen, er war auf der Mailbox.

I couldn't reach him, he was on voicemail.

Illustration of the A2 German word “manchmal”, which translates to “sometimes”. Close-up of the moon peeking out from behind a curtain of shimmering aurora, half its face hidden, the playful moon filling the frame.
manchmal

/ˈmançmaːl/

sometimes

Examples

Manchmal regnet es im Sommer viel.

Sometimes it rains a lot in summer.

Sie fährt manchmal mit dem Bus zur Arbeit.

She sometimes takes the bus to work.

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