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Illustration of the A2 German word “das Rekord”, which translates to “record”. A runner crossing a finish line made of light, causing the digital stopwatch in the sky to explode into a shower of celebratory golden stars.
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dasRekord, -e

record

/ʁeˈkɔʁt/

Examples — Rekord in a sentence

Der Athlet hat einen neuen Weltrekord aufgestellt.

The athlete set a new world record.

Diese Mannschaft hat ihren eigenen Rekord gebrochen.

This team broke its own record.

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Sounds like 'record.' Imagine a REKORD player spinning a vinyl of a world RECORD.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “der Relativsatz”, which translates to “relative clause”. A long, winding ribbon of golden script looping back to connect a giant lighthouse to a tiny floating anchor in the clouds.
der Relativsatz

/ʁelaˈtiːfˌzat͡s/

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relative clause

Examples

Wir lernen heute den Relativsatz in der Grammatik.

We are learning the relative clause in grammar today.

Ein Relativsatz beschreibt ein Nomen näher.

A relative clause describes a noun in more detail.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “der Rucksack”, which translates to “backpack”. A magical backpack worn by an explorer, with a tiny, lush tropical forest complete with a waterfall pouring out of the open side pocket.
der Rucksack

/ˈʁʊkˌzak/

backpack

Examples

Dein Rucksack ist sehr schwer.

Your backpack is very heavy.

Ich packte mein Buch in den Rucksack.

I packed my book into the backpack.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “der See”, which translates to “lake”. A crystal-clear mountain lake where the water is actually a giant mirror, reflecting a sky filled with two suns and flying whales.
der See

/zeː/

lake

Examples

Wir fahren am Wochenende zum See.

We are going to the lake on the weekend.

Der See ist im Sommer sehr beliebt.

The lake is very popular in summer.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “die Sonnenbrille”, which translates to “sunglasses”. Close-up of a cool lizard lounging on a rock wearing enormous mirrored sunglasses that fill most of the frame, and the whole golden sun is reflected shrinking inside each lens.
die Sonnenbrille

/ˈzɔnənˌbʁɪlə/

sunglasses

Examples

Wo ist meine Sonnenbrille geblieben?

Where did my sunglasses go?

Sie trägt gerne eine große Sonnenbrille.

She likes to wear big sunglasses.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “der Strand”, which translates to “beach”. Close-up of a happy crab wearing tiny sunglasses lounging on a huge golden sandy beach that fills the frame, a single turquoise wave curling up behind it under a warm sun.
der Strand

/ʃtʁant/

beach

Examples

Wir waren gestern am Strand.

We were at the beach yesterday.

Ich möchte am Strand entspannen.

I want to relax on the beach.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “die Übernachtung”, which translates to “overnight stay”. A bed floating in the night sky, nestled securely inside the cradle of a fluffy, giant, gentle moon.
die Übernachtung

/ˌyːbɐˈnaxtʊŋ/

overnight stay

Examples

Eine Übernachtung im Hotel ist teuer.

An overnight stay in the hotel is expensive.

Wir buchten eine Übernachtung mit Frühstück.

We booked an overnight stay with breakfast.

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