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Illustration of the A1 German word “möchten”, which translates to “would like (polite request)”. A dapper octopus at a cafe counter, eight arms politely folded, leaning forward to graciously request a tall stack of pancakes.
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möchten

would like (polite request)

/ˈmœçtn̩/

Conjugation

Principal parts

möchten, wollte, hat gemocht

ich möchte
du möchtest
er/sie/es möchte
wir möchten
ihr möchtet
sie/Sie möchten

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Examples — möchten in a sentence

Ich möchte einen großen Kaffee, bitte.

I would like a large coffee, please.

Möchtet ihr etwas essen?

Would you like something to eat?

How to remember it

MÖCHTEN sounds like 'mooched in'. I WOULD LIKE to know who 'mooched in' on my free coffee.

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Illustration of the A1 German word “morgen”, which translates to “tomorrow”. A sleepy bear hugging a blank calendar, one claw tapping the next page hopefully, while yawning enormously tonight.
morgen

/ˈmɔʁɡn̩/

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tomorrow

Examples

Ich habe morgen einen wichtigen Termin beim Arzt.

I have an important appointment with the doctor tomorrow.

Wir fahren morgen in die Berge zum Wandern.

We are driving to the mountains tomorrow for hiking.

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Illustration of the A1 German word “müde”, which translates to “tired”. A sloth draped over a tree branch, eyelids drooping, halfway sliding off, utterly and completely exhausted.
müde

/ˈmyːdə/

tired

Comparative Forms

Positive müde
Komparativ müder
Superlativ am müdesten

Examples

Ich bin heute sehr müde.

I am very tired today.

Die Kinder sind müde nach dem Spiel.

The children are tired after the game.

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Illustration of the A1 German word “müssen”, which translates to “must/have to”. A person being pushed forward by ghost hands toward a door
müssen

/ˈmʏsn̩/

must/have to

Principal parts

müssen, musste, hat gemusst

ich muss
du musst
er/sie/es muss
wir müssen
ihr müsst
sie/Sie müssen

Examples

Ich muss jetzt wirklich gehen.

I really must go now.

Wir müssen morgen früh arbeiten.

We have to work early tomorrow.

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Illustration of the A1 German word “nervös”, which translates to “nervous”. A tiny dragon pacing in tiny circles, breathing nervous hiccup-flames, waiting backstage before its first comedy performance.
nervös

/nɛʁˈvøːs/

nervous

Comparative Forms

Positive nervös
Komparativ nervöser
Superlativ am nervösesten

Examples

Bist du vor der Prüfung nervös?

Are you nervous before the exam?

Sie wird immer nervös, wenn sie spricht.

She always gets nervous when she speaks.

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Illustration of the A1 German word “normalerweise”, which translates to “normally, usually”. A hedgehog in a familiar breakfast routine: toast, newspaper, slippers — the same comfortable scene it does every morning.
normalerweise

/nɔʁˈmaːlɐvaɪ̯zə/

normally, usually

Examples

Normalerweise stehe ich früh am Morgen um sechs Uhr auf.

Normally, I get up early in the morning at six o'clock.

Sie kommt normalerweise pünktlich zur Arbeit, aber heute nicht.

She usually comes to work on time, but not today.

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Illustration of the A1 German word “parken”, which translates to “to park”. A tiny elephant squeezing its enormous bottom into a laughably small parking space, exhaling with great satisfaction.
parken

/ˈpaʁkn̩/

to park

Principal parts

parken, parkte, hat geparkt

ich parke
du parkst
er/sie/es parkt
wir parken
ihr parkt
sie/Sie parken

Examples

Ich parke hier mein Auto nicht.

I don't park my car here.

Wo kann ich mein Auto parken?

Where can I park my car?

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