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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.
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dieNacht, ¨-e

night

/naxt/

Examples — Nacht in a sentence

Wir schlafen gut in der Nacht.

We sleep well at night.

Die Nacht ist sehr dunkel heute.

The night is very dark today.

How to remember it

"Nacht" sounds like "night" — the enchanted night.

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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/

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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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Illustration of the A1 German word “viele Grüße”, which translates to “many greetings from”. A beautifully written postcard with a warm message and a small drawing of a cate
viele Grüße

/ˈfiːlə ˈɡʁyːsə/

many greetings from

Examples

Viele Grüße aus Deutschland!

Many greetings from Germany!

Schicke viele Grüße an deine Freunde.

Send many greetings to your friends.

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