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Illustration of the A2 German word “kaputt”, which translates to “broken”. A dismayed little robot slumps sideways, sparks fizzing from its head, one arm dangling off and springs popping loose, eyes spinning in comic malfunction.
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kaputt

broken

/kaˈpʊt/

Forms

Comparative Forms

Positive kaputt
Komparativ kaputter
Superlativ am kaputtesten

Examples — kaputt in a sentence

Mein Handy ist leider kaputt.

My phone is unfortunately broken.

Die Waschmaschine ging letzte Woche kaputt.

The washing machine broke last week.

How to remember it

CAP-PUTT sounds like a golf cap putted into pieces. Imagine a golf cap completely broken after a really bad putt.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “der Kellner”, which translates to “waiter”. A waiter gliding effortlessly across a sea of clouds, balancing a silver tray with a steaming galaxy in a teacup.
der Kellner

/ˈkɛlnɐ/

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waiter

Examples

Der Kellner bringt uns bald das Essen.

The waiter will bring us the food soon.

Wir haben den Kellner nach der Rechnung gefragt.

We asked the waiter for the bill.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “die Kellnerin”, which translates to “waitress”. A cheerful waitress balancing a tray where the drinks are swirling planets, walking effortlessly on a path of floating tea saucers.
die Kellnerin

/ˈkɛlnəʁɪn/

waitress

Examples

Die Kellnerin brachte uns das Essen.

The waitress brought us the food.

Wir warteten lange auf die Kellnerin.

We waited a long time for the waitress.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “das Kissen”, which translates to “cushion / pillow”. A blissful pug dives face-first into an enormous fluffy pillow, sinking deep with a contented sigh as little hearts float up around it.
das Kissen

/ˈkɪsn̩/

cushion / pillow

Examples

Ich brauche ein weiches Kissen für meinen Nacken.

I need a soft pillow for my neck.

Bitte leg das Kissen auf das Sofa.

Please put the cushion on the sofa.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “die Küche”, which translates to “kitchen”. Close-up of a warm cosy kitchen filling the frame, an enormous bubbling pot on the stove, hanging copper pans, a rolling pin and a fresh loaf, steam curling up golden and inviting. No people.
die Küche

/ˈkʏçə/

kitchen

Examples

Wir haben in der Küche zu Abend gegessen.

We had dinner in the kitchen.

Die neue Küche ist sehr modern.

The new kitchen is very modern.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “die Lampe”, which translates to “lamp”. A starry-eyed moth wraps both wings around a softly glowing lamp, hearts fluttering around it, utterly smitten by the cozy warm light.
die Lampe

/ˈlampə/

lamp

Examples

Kannst du bitte die Lampe anmachen?

Can you please turn on the lamp?

Ich habe eine neue Lampe für das Wohnzimmer gekauft.

I bought a new lamp for the living room.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “legen”, which translates to “to lay, to put (flat)”. A focused beaver carefully lays a long log down flat across a stream, patting it level with both paws, tongue poking out in concentration.
legen

/ˈleːɡn̩/

to lay, to put (flat)

Principal parts

legen, legte, hat gelegt

ich lege
du legst
er/sie/es legt
wir legen
ihr legt
sie/Sie legen

Examples

Sie legt das Buch auf den Tisch.

She puts the book on the table.

Ich habe mein Handy hier hingelegt.

I put my phone down here.

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masculine Kellner — waiter

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