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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.
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relative clause

/ʁelaˈtiːfˌzat͡s/

Examples — Relativsatz in a sentence

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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RELATIV-SATZ: Sounds like 'relative sentence'. This *relative clause* helps connect ideas in a sentence!

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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/

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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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Illustration of the A2 German word “die Unterkunft”, which translates to “accommodation”. A cozy, glowing room tucked safely inside a giant, hollowed-out seashell resting on a quiet, starlit beach.
die Unterkunft

/ˈʊntɐˌkʊnft/

accommodation

Examples

Wir suchen noch eine günstige Unterkunft.

We are still looking for affordable accommodation.

Die Unterkunft war sehr sauber und bequem.

The accommodation was very clean and comfortable.

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