Illustration of the A1 German word “rechts”, which translates to “right”. A penguin at a crossroads points its flipper firmly to the right, glaring at anyone who dares suggest the other way.
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rechts

right

/ʁɛçt͡s/

Examples — rechts in a sentence

Nach der Ampel müssen Sie rechts in die Hauptstraße fahren.

After the traffic light, you have to turn right into the main street.

Die Bäckerei ist gleich hier rechts um die Ecke.

The bakery is right here around the corner on the right.

How to remember it

REKHTS. Sounds like 'wrecked' or 'reckless'. A 'reckless' driver always turns RIGHT without looking.

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Illustration of the A1 German word “sie”, which translates to “she”. Female figure silhouette
sie

/ziː/

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she

ich mich
du dich
er/sie/es ihn/sie/es
wir uns
ihr euch
sie/Sie sie/Sie

Examples

Sie ist meine neue Kollegin.

She is my new colleague.

Sie trinkt gern Kaffee.

She likes to drink coffee.

Illustration of the A1 German word “der Stadtplan”, which translates to “city map”. A bewildered tourist holds a city map so enormous it flaps like a sail and lifts them off the pavement.
der Stadtplan

/ˈʃtatˌplaːn/

city map

Examples

Haben Sie einen Stadtplan für Berlin?

Do you have a city map for Berlin?

Wir brauchen einen Stadtplan, um den Weg zu finden.

We need a city map to find the way.

Illustration of the A1 German word “die Straße”, which translates to “street”. A winding street paved with colorful stories
die Straße

/ˈʃtʁaːsə/

street

Examples

Das Auto fährt auf der Straße.

The car drives on the street.

Unsere Straße ist sehr lang.

Our street is very long.

Illustration of the A1 German word “der Stuhl”, which translates to “chair”. A sturdy wooden chair braces its four legs and grits its teeth, sweating and trembling, as an enormous overweight cat plops triumphantly onto its seat — the chair’s eyes bulging comically under the weight.
der Stuhl

/ʃtuːl/

chair

Examples

Nimm bitte auf diesem Stuhl Platz.

Please take a seat on this chair.

Der Stuhl ist bequem und neu.

The chair is comfortable and new.

Illustration of the A1 German word “suchen”, which translates to “to search”. A detective with a magnifying glass in a magical forest
suchen

/ˈzuːxn̩/

to search

Principal parts

suchen, suchte, hat gesucht

ich suche
du suchst
er/sie/es sucht
wir suchen
ihr sucht
sie/Sie suchen

Examples

Ich suche meinen Schlüssel.

I search for my key.

Wir suchen ein neues Haus.

We search for a new house.

Illustration of the A1 German word “der Supermarkt”, which translates to “supermarket”. A brightly lit, bustling supermarket aisle, with colorful fruit and veg.
der Supermarkt

/ˈzuːpɐˌmaʁkt/

supermarket

Examples

Ich gehe zum Supermarkt einkaufen.

I go to the supermarket to shop.

Der Supermarkt öffnet um acht Uhr.

The supermarket opens at eight o'clock.

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