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Illustration of the A2 German word “das Ohr”, which translates to “ear”. A little bat hangs upside down, cupping one enormous ear toward a faint faraway sound, eyes scrunched shut in intense, focused listening.
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ear

/oːɐ̯/

Examples — Ohr in a sentence

Er hat sich sein linkes Ohr beim Sport verletzt.

He injured his left ear during sports.

Hör gut zu, ich habe dir etwas ins Ohr geflüstert.

Listen carefully, I whispered something into your ear.

How to remember it

OHR sounds like "oar." Imagine listening with your EAR to the rhythmic splash of an OAR in water.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “der Patient”, which translates to “patient (male)”. A person resting in a floating bed, surrounded by friendly, glowing butterflies that gently land to heal and mend their spirit.
der Patient

/paˈt͡si̯ɛnt/

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patient (male)

Examples

Der Patient wartet im Wartezimmer.

The patient is waiting in the waiting room.

Der Arzt untersucht seinen neuen Patienten.

The doctor examines his new patient.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “die Patientin”, which translates to “patient (female)”. A person reclining in a bed made of soft clouds, while glowing, friendly butterflies gently land on her to mend her spirit.
die Patientin

/paˈt͡si̯ɛntɪn/

patient (female)

Examples

Die Patientin wartet schon lange auf den Arzt.

The patient has been waiting a long time for the doctor.

Die Ärztin sprach mit der Patientin über die Therapie.

The doctor spoke with the patient about the therapy.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “der Rat”, which translates to “advice”. A troubled young rabbit leans in close as a wise old tortoise gently murmurs comforting advice, a warm golden glow passing between them.
der Rat

/ʁaːt/

advice

Examples

Dein Rat war sehr hilfreich für mich.

Your advice was very helpful for me.

Ich brauche dringend einen guten Rat.

I urgently need some good advice.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “das Reflexivpronomen”, which translates to “reflexive pronoun”. A curious lemur sits before a tall mirror, reaching out to touch its own reflection, both poses perfectly mirrored, utterly fascinated by itself.
das Reflexivpronomen

/ʁeflɛˈksiːfpʁoˌnoːmən/

reflexive pronoun

Examples

Heute üben wir die deutschen Reflexivpronomen im Akkusativ.

Today we practice the German reflexive pronouns in the accusative.

Sich waschen ist ein Verb mit einem Reflexivpronomen.

"To wash oneself" is a verb with a reflexive pronoun.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “der Rücken”, which translates to “back”. A blissful warthog rubs its broad itchy back against a rough tree trunk, one leg thumping, eyes rolled back in pure scratchy relief.
der Rücken

/ˈʁʏkn̩/

back

Examples

Mein Rücken tut mir weh vom Sport.

My back hurts from sports.

Er trägt den Rucksack auf dem Rücken.

He carries the backpack on his back.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “Ruh dich aus!”, which translates to “Get some rest!”. A sleepy badger sinks blissfully deep into an enormous overstuffed armchair, eyes drooping shut and stubby limbs going completely limp, a tiny contented smile on its face.
Ruh dich aus!

/ʁuː dɪç aʊ̯s/

Get some rest!

Examples

Du siehst müde aus. Ruh dich aus!

You look tired. Get some rest!

Nach der Wanderung müssen wir uns ausruhen. Ruh dich aus!

After the hike we have to rest. Get some rest!

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