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Illustration of the A2 German word “recht haben”, which translates to “to be right”. A smug little fox stands triumphant with one finger raised and a glowing green checkmark popping above its head, beaming at being completely right.
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recht haben

to be right

/ˈʁɛçt ˌhaːbn̩/

Examples — recht haben in a sentence

Du hast recht, wir sollten jetzt gehen.

You are right, we should go now.

Der Lehrer hatte recht mit seiner Erklärung.

The teacher was right with his explanation.

How to remember it

'RECHT HABEN' sounds like 'WRECKED HABIT.' If you have a wrecked habit, you need to BE RIGHT.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “der Rock”, which translates to “skirt”. A flowy skirt made of pleated sunset clouds, spinning and trailing colorful flower petals that bloom as they touch the ground.
der Rock

/ʁɔk/

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skirt

Examples

Sie trägt heute einen neuen Rock.

She is wearing a new skirt today.

Ich möchte einen schwarzen Rock kaufen.

I want to buy a black skirt.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “ruhig”, which translates to “calm / quiet”. A serene sloth floats peacefully on its back in a glassy still pond, eyes closed, a tiny butterfly perched on its belly, utterly calm and quiet.
ruhig

/ˈʁuːɪç/

calm / quiet

Comparative Forms

Positive ruhig
Komparativ ruhiger
Superlativ am ruhigsten

Examples

Bitte sei ruhig!

Please be quiet!

Er blieb ruhig, obwohl es stressig war.

He remained calm, even though it was stressful.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “die Schneiderin”, which translates to “seamstress / tailor (female)”. A bustling mouse seamstress beams with pride as she holds up a tiny finished waistcoat, a tape measure looped round her neck and shiny pins bristling from her apron.
die Schneiderin

/ˈʃnaɪ̯dəʁɪn/

seamstress / tailor (female)

Examples

Ich bringe mein Kleid zur Schneiderin zum Ändern.

I am bringing my dress to the seamstress for alterations.

Die Schneiderin nähte den Knopf wieder an mein Hemd.

The seamstress sewed the button back on my shirt.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “der Schönheitschirurg”, which translates to “cosmetic surgeon”. A focused fox surgeon in a tiny mask and cap leans in with intense concentration, delicately smoothing a wrinkle on a giant smiling apple with a gentle buffing tool.
der Schönheitschirurg

/ˈʃøːnhaɪ̯t͡sçiˌʁʊʁk/

cosmetic surgeon

Examples

Der Schönheitschirurg ist sehr bekannt.

The cosmetic surgeon is very well-known.

Sie wollte den Schönheitschirurg konsultieren.

She wanted to consult the cosmetic surgeon.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “die Schönheitsoperation”, which translates to “cosmetic surgery”. A plump pear lounges contentedly on a spa table, eyes blissfully shut, as a single soft buffing brush polishes its skin to a radiant, flawless glow.
die Schönheitsoperation

/ˈʃøːnhaɪ̯t͡sʔopəʁaˌt͡si̯oːn/

cosmetic surgery

Examples

Sie dachte über eine Schönheitsoperation im Gesicht nach.

She thought about cosmetic surgery on her face.

Eine Schönheitsoperation kann das Aussehen komplett verändern.

Cosmetic surgery can completely change one's appearance.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “die Schuhe”, which translates to “shoes”. A pair of cheerful sneakers with googly eyes bounce gleefully in a puddle, splashing water high into the air, laces and tongues flapping with joy.
die Schuhe

/ˈʃuːə/

shoes

Examples

Ich brauche neue Schuhe für den Winter.

I need new shoes for the winter.

Ihre neuen Schuhe sind sehr bequem und stylish.

Her new shoes are very comfortable and stylish.

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