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Illustration of the A2 German word “die Renovierung”, which translates to “renovation”. A beaming beaver in overalls stands mid-air on a swinging plank, arms flung wide, as a crumbling grey cottage bursts into fresh paint and gleaming new windows around her.
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dieRenovierung, -en

renovation

/ʁenoˈviːʁʊŋ/

Examples — Renovierung in a sentence

Die Renovierung unserer Küche beginnt nächste Woche.

The renovation of our kitchen begins next week.

Nach der Renovierung sieht das Haus modern aus.

After the renovation, the house looks modern.

How to remember it

reh-noh-VEE-rung sounds like 'reno-V ring.' Imagine a *renovation* project where workers discover an old 'V' shaped ring

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Illustration of the A2 German word “reparieren”, which translates to “to repair”. A cheerful badger in dungarees leans over a broken clock nearly its own size, tightening a big cog with a wrench, a satisfied spark leaping as the mechanism whirs back to life.
reparieren

/ʁepaˈʁiːʁən/

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to repair

Principal parts

reparieren, reparierte, hat repariert

ich repariere
du reparierst
er/sie/es repariert
wir reparieren
ihr repariert
sie/Sie reparieren

Examples

Kannst du bitte mein Fahrrad reparieren?

Can you please repair my bicycle?

Der Mechaniker hat das Auto schnell repariert.

The mechanic repaired the car quickly.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “das Restaurant”, which translates to “restaurant”. A round panda chef in a tall toque flings open the doors of a warm, glowing bistro, arms spread wide, beaming a hearty welcome into the restaurant.
das Restaurant

/ʁɛstoˈʁɑ̃ː/

restaurant

Examples

Wir gehen heute Abend in ein italienisches Restaurant.

We are going to an Italian restaurant tonight.

Das Restaurant am See bietet eine schöne Aussicht.

The restaurant by the lake offers a beautiful view.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “das Schlafzimmer”, which translates to “bedroom”. A drowsy rabbit flops backward into a giant cloud-soft bed piled with pillows, long ears splayed and eyes drifting shut in the cozy bedroom.
das Schlafzimmer

/ˈʃlaːfˌt͡sɪmɐ/

bedroom

Examples

Unser Schlafzimmer ist klein, aber sehr gemütlich.

Our bedroom is small but very cozy.

Ich habe mein neues Bett im Schlafzimmer aufgebaut.

I set up my new bed in the bedroom.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “der Schrank”, which translates to “wardrobe / cupboard”. A cheerful wooden wardrobe with a round face flings its doors wide open, beaming, as an avalanche of folded sweaters and scarves tumbles out over its little feet.
der Schrank

/ʃʁaŋk/

wardrobe / cupboard

Examples

Der Schrank ist voll mit Kleidung.

The wardrobe is full of clothes.

Stell die Tassen in den Schrank.

Put the cups in the cupboard.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “der Sessel”, which translates to “armchair”. An enormous plush armchair has grown roots and leafy branches into a cosy canopy, and a tiny sleeping badger is curled deep in its cushions, snoring contentedly.
der Sessel

/ˈzɛsl̩/

armchair

Examples

Ich sitze gern im bequemen Sessel.

I like to sit in the comfortable armchair.

Stell den Sessel neben das Fenster.

Put the armchair next to the window.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “das Sofa”, which translates to “sofa”. A plump smiling sofa with stubby cushion-arms stretches lazily, gently bouncing a delighted napping cat into the air on its springy seat.
das Sofa

/ˈzoːfa/

sofa

Examples

Mein Hund schläft immer auf dem Sofa.

My dog always sleeps on the sofa.

Wir kauften ein neues Sofa für das Wohnzimmer.

We bought a new sofa for the living room.

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reparieren — to repair

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