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Illustration of the A1 German word “nein”, which translates to “no”. A playful, floating wooden signpost that gently tilts itself horizontally, with soft, white puff-clouds forming a polite 'no' in the sky.

nein is part of Goethe A1 vocabulary.

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nein

no

/naɪ̯n/

Examples — nein in a sentence

Nein, das ist leider nicht die richtige Antwort.

No, that is unfortunately not the correct answer.

Möchten Sie etwas trinken? Nein, danke.

Would you like something to drink? No, thank you.

How to remember it

NINE sounds like 'nine'. A stern teacher says "absolutely *no* running!" to the *nine* noisy kids.

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Illustration of the A1 German word “neutral”, which translates to “neuter”. A balanced scale sitting on a rainbow, where a bright sun and a soft moon sit perfectly level, neither rising nor setting.
neutral

/nɔɪ̯ˈtʁaːl/

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neuter

Examples

Das Wort „Kind“ ist neutral.

The word "child" is neuter.

Ich bevorzuge eine neutrale Farbe.

I prefer a neutral color.

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Illustration of the A1 German word “noch”, which translates to “still, yet”. A grumpy cloud frozen mid-pour over an umbrella, its rain still suspended in the air, droplets hanging and refusing to fall.
noch

/nɔx/

still, yet

Examples

Ich wohne noch bei meinen Eltern in München.

I still live with my parents in Munich.

Möchten Sie noch ein Stück Kuchen zum Kaffee?

Would you like another piece of cake with your coffee?

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Illustration of the A1 German word “das Nomen”, which translates to “noun”. A solid, heavy stone block floating in the air, with a name carved deep into it, glowing with ancient, steady light.
das Nomen

/ˈnoːmən/

noun

Examples

Ein Nomen hat immer einen Artikel.

A noun always has an article.

Ist 'Tisch' ein Nomen?

Is 'Tisch' a noun?

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Illustration of the A1 German word “das Papier”, which translates to “paper”. A single sheet of paper with two tiny legs tap-dances across a desk, shuffling into neat stacks and bowing to an invisible audience.
das Papier

/paˈpiːɐ̯/

paper

Examples

Ich brauche ein Blatt Papier.

I need a sheet of paper.

Schreibe deinen Namen auf das Papier.

Write your name on the paper.

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Illustration of the A1 German word “die Person”, which translates to “person”. A single silhouette made entirely of bouncing question marks stands at a crossroads, waving at passersby with a friendly shrug.
die Person

/pɛʁˈzoːn/

person

Examples

Er ist eine nette Person.

He is a nice person.

Wie viele Personen kommen heute?

How many people are coming today?

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Illustration of the A1 German word “das Radio”, which translates to “radio”. A vintage radio the size of a wardrobe stands alone in an empty room, its dial glowing amber and its fabric front bulging with sound.
das Radio

/ˈʁaːdi̯o/

radio

Examples

Das Radio spielt meine Lieblingsmusik.

The radio is playing my favorite music.

Hörst du gern Radio am Morgen?

Do you like listening to the radio in the morning?

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