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Illustration of the A2 German word “klappen”, which translates to “to work out, to go as planned”. A complex machine of dangling strings and pulleys where a single tap makes everything fall into place, locking with a satisfying 'click'.
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klappen

to work out, to go as planned

/ˈklapn̩/

Conjugation

Principal parts

klappen, klappte, hat geklappt

ich klappe
du klappst
er/sie/es klappt
wir klappen
ihr klappt
sie/Sie klappen

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Examples — klappen in a sentence

Hoffentlich klappt unser Plan.

Hopefully our plan works out.

Das Treffen hat gut geklappt.

The meeting worked out well.

How to remember it

KLAP-pen sounds like 'clapping'. If things work out well, you will be clapping your hands in joy!

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Illustration of the A2 German word “das Konzert”, which translates to “concert”. A forest clearing where trees and fireflies form a symphony, playing instruments made of pure light as the moon conducts with a glowing baton.
das Konzert

/kɔnˈt͡sɛʁt/

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concert

Examples

Wir gehen am Samstag zu einem Konzert.

We are going to a concert on Saturday.

Das Konzert gestern Abend war wirklich toll.

The concert last night was really great.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “die Kultur”, which translates to “culture”. A dignified llama in a tiny beret stands proudly before a grand columned museum, chin lifted and eyes shining, basking in an air of high culture.
die Kultur

/kʊlˈtuːɐ̯/

culture

Examples

Ich möchte mehr über die deutsche Kultur lernen.

I want to learn more about German culture.

Musik ist ein wichtiger Teil jeder Kultur.

Music is an important part of every culture.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “kulturell”, which translates to “cultural”. A massive, open-air library where the bookshelves are carved from giant, glowing coral reefs, hosting books written in ribbons of light.
kulturell

/kʊltuˈʁɛl/

cultural

Comparative Forms

Positive kulturell
Komparativ kultureller
Superlativ am kulturellsten

Examples

Berlin ist eine sehr kulturell vielfältige Stadt.

Berlin is a very culturally diverse city.

Wir besuchten ein großes kulturelles Fest.

We visited a big cultural festival.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “die Kunst”, which translates to “art”. A joyful elephant grips a paintbrush in its trunk and splashes a wild, colorful masterpiece across a giant canvas, paint flying everywhere.
die Kunst

/kʊnst/

art

Examples

Ich finde moderne Kunst sehr interessant.

I find modern art very interesting.

Er hat ein Buch über deutsche Kunst gelesen.

He read a book about German art.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “leider”, which translates to “unfortunately”. Close-up of a small sad rain-cloud holding a tiny umbrella over itself, golden teardrops falling and turning into butterflies, the little cloud filling the frame.
leider

/ˈlaɪ̯dɐ/

unfortunately

Examples

Leider kann ich heute nicht kommen.

Unfortunately, I cannot come today.

Er hat leider seinen Schlüssel vergessen.

Unfortunately, he forgot his key.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “mitmachen”, which translates to “to participate”. A group of woodland animals forming a circle and joining hands to dance under a giant, pulsing disco ball hung from an oak tree.
mitmachen

/ˈmɪtˌmaxn̩/

to participate

Principal parts

mitmachen, machte mit, hat mitgemacht

ich mache mit
du machst mit
er/sie/es macht mit
wir machen mit
ihr macht mit
sie/Sie machen mit

Examples

Willst du bei uns mitmachen?

Do you want to participate with us?

Alle Kinder haben beim Spiel mitgemacht.

All children participated in the game.

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