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.
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körperlich

physical

/ˈkœʁpɐlɪç/

Forms

Comparative Forms

Positive körperlich
Komparativ körperlicher
Superlativ am körperlichsten

Examples — körperlich in a sentence

Er war körperlich sehr fit und stark.

He was physically very fit and strong.

Wir brauchen mehr körperliche Bewegung.

We need more physical exercise.

How to remember it

KOR-PER-LICH sounds like 'corporeal itch' — your body (corporeal) has an itch, focusing on the physical sensation.

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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/

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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.

Illustration of the A2 German word “obwohl”, which translates to “although, even though”. A tiny bright poppy with a stubborn scrunched face blooms defiantly on a snow-buried hillside, petals blazing orange while frost-caked pine boughs sag all around it.
obwohl

/ɔpˈvoːl/

although, even though

Examples

Obwohl es spät war, las ich weiter.

Although it was late, I kept reading.

Er kam, obwohl er keine Zeit hatte.

He came even though he had no time.

Illustration of the A2 German word “der Pilot”, which translates to “pilot (male)”. A pilot sitting in a cockpit that is actually a giant dandelion seed, floating gracefully through a galaxy of floating paper airplanes.
der Pilot

/piˈloːt/

pilot (male)

Examples

Mein Bruder ist ein erfahrener Pilot.

My brother is an experienced pilot.

Der Pilot landete das Flugzeug sicher.

The pilot landed the plane safely.

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