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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.
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derRat

advice

/ʁaːt/

Examples — Rat in a sentence

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.

How to remember it

RAT sounds like English 'rat'. Imagine a wise old *rat* in a tiny hat, giving you excellent *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/

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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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Illustration of the A2 German word “ruhen”, which translates to “to rest”. A giant, cozy bear hibernating inside a hollowed-out clock, with the pendulum gently swinging to the rhythm of his calm breath.
ruhen

/ˈʁuːən/

to rest

Principal parts

ruhen, ruhte, hat geruht

ich ruhe
du ruhst
er/sie/es ruht
wir ruhen
ihr ruht
sie/Sie ruhen

Examples

Du solltest dich nach der Arbeit ruhen.

You should rest after work.

Der Patient muss sich jetzt viel ruhen.

The patient must rest a lot now.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “schlucken”, which translates to “to swallow”. A wide-eyed pelican gulps down an enormous fish whole, a huge comical lump bulging all the way down its long throat, eyes watering.
schlucken

/ˈʃlʊkn̩/

to swallow

Principal parts

schlucken, schluckte, hat geschluckt

ich schlucke
du schluckst
er/sie/es schluckt
wir schlucken
ihr schluckt
sie/Sie schlucken

Examples

Bitte schlucke die Tablette mit Wasser.

Please swallow the tablet with water.

Er konnte das große Stück nicht schlucken.

He couldn't swallow the large piece.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “Schmerzen haben”, which translates to “to have pain”. A gorilla grimaces and hops on one foot, clutching a throbbing stubbed toe, face scrunched in agony as pain-stars burst around it.
Schmerzen haben

/ˈʃmɛʁt͡sn̩ ˈhaːbn̩/

to have pain

Examples

Ich habe starke Schmerzen im Rücken.

I have strong pain in my back.

Hattest du gestern Schmerzen im Knie?

Did you have pain in your knee yesterday?

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