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Illustration of the A1 German word “nach”, which translates to “to (cities/countries without article)”. An old-fashioned suitcase adorned with colorful travel stickers, ready for a new
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nach

to (cities/countries without article)

/naːx/

Examples — nach in a sentence

Wir fahren heute nach Berlin.

We are driving to Berlin today.

Ich gehe jetzt nach Hause.

I am going home now.

How to remember it

NACH sounds like 'notch'. 'I'm going TO Berlin; I'll make a NOTCH in my travel stick when I arrive!'

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Illustration of the A1 German word “die Nacht”, which translates to “night”. A vast indigo cat lies curled around a sleeping village, stars glowing in its fur, its tail draped over the hills like dusk.
die Nacht

/naxt/

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night

Examples

Wir schlafen gut in der Nacht.

We sleep well at night.

Die Nacht ist sehr dunkel heute.

The night is very dark today.

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Illustration of the A1 German word “reservieren”, which translates to “to reserve”. A cozy restaurant, a "reserved" sign on a table with a candle and flowers.
reservieren

/ʁezɛʁˈviːʁən/

to reserve

Principal parts

reservieren, reservierte, hat reserviert

ich reserviere
du reservierst
er/sie/es reserviert
wir reservieren
ihr reserviert
sie/Sie reservieren

Examples

Ich reserviere einen Tisch für zwei Personen.

I reserve a table for two people.

Wir reservieren die Tickets online.

We reserve the tickets online.

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Illustration of the A1 German word “die Rezeption”, which translates to “reception, front desk”. Close-up of a grand hotel reception desk filling the frame, a shiny brass call-bell, a row of little room keys on hooks and a fresh vase of flowers on the polished counter, warm welcoming light. No people.
die Rezeption

/ˌʁet͡sɛpˈt͡si̯oːn/

reception, front desk

Examples

Wo ist die Rezeption?

Where is the reception?

Ich frage an der Rezeption.

I ask at the reception.

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Illustration of the A1 German word “das Schloss”, which translates to “castle, palace”. A fairytale castle nestled in rolling hills, turrets reaching for a soft evening
das Schloss

/ʃlɔs/

castle, palace

Examples

Das alte Schloss ist ein Museum.

The old castle is a museum.

Viele Touristen besuchen dieses schöne Schloss.

Many tourists visit this beautiful castle.

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Illustration of the A1 German word “der Schlüssel”, which translates to “key”. A giant antique key with a tiny door set into its bow, glowing softly as though the key itself contains a room you could walk into.
der Schlüssel

/ˈʃlʏsl̩/

key

Examples

Ich suche meinen Schlüssel.

I am looking for my key.

Gibst du mir bitte den Schlüssel?

Do you give me the key, please?

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Illustration of the A1 German word “die Sonne”, which translates to “sun”. A giant smiling sun the size of a hot-air balloon floating above a meadow, golden beams making every flower lean toward it in delight.
die Sonne

/ˈzɔnə/

sun

Examples

Die Sonne scheint heute sehr hell.

The sun shines very brightly today.

Ich liebe die warme Sonne.

I love the warm sun.

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feminine Nacht — night

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