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.

Nomen is part of German nouns A1–B1 and Goethe A1 vocabulary.

dasNomen, -ina

noun

/ˈnoːmən/

Examples — Nomen in a sentence

Ein Nomen hat immer einen Artikel.

A noun always has an article.

Ist 'Tisch' ein Nomen?

Is 'Tisch' a noun?

How to remember it

NOMEN sounds like 'NO-MEN'. Imagine a grammar classroom where only NOUNS are allowed, so 'NO MEN' (no other parts of spe

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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/

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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.

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?

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?

Illustration of the A1 German word “der Samstag”, which translates to “Saturday”. A cozy breakfast scene with pancakes on a lazy Saturday morning.
der Samstag

/ˈzamstaːk/

Saturday

Examples

Am Samstag habe ich frei.

On Saturday, I am free.

Wir gehen am Samstag ins Kino.

We go to the cinema on Saturday.

Illustration of the A1 German word “der Satz”, which translates to “sentence”. A line of floating, ornate letters forming a bridge across a canyon, each word a sturdy stone step for a traveler to walk upon.
der Satz

/zat͡s/

sentence

Examples

Bitte bilden Sie einen Satz.

Please form a sentence.

Dieser Satz ist grammatisch korrekt.

This sentence is grammatically correct.

Illustration of the A1 German word “schreiben”, which translates to “to write”. A tiny mouse rides a giant fountain pen like a pogo stick, bouncing across a blank scroll and leaving a trail of looping glowing swirls.
schreiben

/ˈʃʁaɪ̯bn̩/

to write

Principal parts

schreiben, schrieb, hat geschrieben

ich schreibe
du schreibst
er/sie/es schreibt
wir schreiben
ihr schreibt
sie/Sie schreiben

Examples

Ich schreibe einen Brief.

I write a letter.

Wir schreiben die Hausaufgaben.

We write the homework.

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