Illustration of the A2 German word “lustig”, which translates to “funny”. A parade of gravity-defying umbrellas walking on their handles, wearing colorful hats and juggling glowing soap bubbles.
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lustig

funny

/ˈlʊstɪç/

Forms

Comparative Forms

Positive lustig
Komparativ lustiger
Superlativ am lustigsten

Examples — lustig in a sentence

Der Witz war wirklich sehr lustig.

The joke was really very funny.

Er erzählte eine lustige Geschichte.

He told a funny story.

How to remember it

LUSTY-GIG sounds like a lusty, funny gig performance making everyone laugh heartily and joyfully.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “der Muttersprachler”, which translates to “native speaker”. A person surrounded by a swirl of golden floating letters and words that naturally weave themselves into a beautiful, glowing tapestry.
der Muttersprachler

/ˈmʊtɐˌʃpʁaːxlɐ/

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native speaker

Examples

Ein Muttersprachler kann dir gut helfen.

A native speaker can help you well.

Sie ist Muttersprachlerin und spricht fließend Englisch.

She is a native speaker and speaks fluent English.

Illustration of the A2 German word “nett”, which translates to “nice, kind”. A person handing a bouquet of glowing, heart-shaped flowers to a stone statue that is blooming into a beautiful garden.
nett

/nɛt/

nice, kind

Comparative Forms

Positive nett
Komparativ netter
Superlativ am nettesten

Examples

Sie ist eine sehr nette Kollegin.

She is a very nice colleague.

Er war sehr nett und hat mir geholfen.

He was very kind and helped me.

Illustration of the A2 German word “neugierig”, which translates to “curious, inquisitive”. A nosy meerkat pops up on tiptoe, ears perked and eyes huge, craning to peek over a tall fence at something fascinating, brimming with curiosity.
neugierig

/ˈnɔɪ̯ˌɡiːʁɪç/

curious, inquisitive

Comparative Forms

Positive neugierig
Komparativ neugieriger
Superlativ am neugierigsten

Examples

Kinder sind oft sehr neugierig.

Children are often very curious.

Warum bist du so neugierig?

Why are you so inquisitive?

Illustration of the A2 German word “offen”, which translates to “open, open-minded”. A wide-open wooden door standing in a sunny meadow, with the sky pouring through the frame instead of a wall.
offen

/ˈɔfn̩/

open, open-minded

Comparative Forms

Positive offen
Komparativ offener
Superlativ am offensten

Examples

Ich bin offen für neue Ideen.

I am open to new ideas.

Das Fenster war gestern noch offen.

The window was still open yesterday.

Illustration of the A2 German word “die Persönlichkeit”, which translates to “personality”. A person standing before a mirror that reflects a glowing, intricate nebula of colors and patterns unique to their soul.
die Persönlichkeit

/pɛʁˈzøːnlɪçkaɪ̯t/

personality

Examples

Sie hat eine starke Persönlichkeit.

She has a strong personality.

Seine Persönlichkeit ist sehr freundlich und offen.

His personality is very friendly and open.

Illustration of the A2 German word “das Profil”, which translates to “profile”. A vain peacock turns sharply sideways to flaunt its perfect side profile, chin lifted and one gleaming eye fixed proudly on the viewer.
das Profil

/pʁoˈfiːl/

profile

Examples

Ich muss mein Online-Profil auf der Webseite aktualisieren.

I need to update my online profile on the website.

Er zeigte mir das Profil des neuen Autos.

He showed me the profile of the new car.

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