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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.
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restaurant

/ʁɛstoˈʁɑ̃ː/

Examples — Restaurant in a sentence

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.

How to remember it

Very similar to English 'restaurant.' Just remember the German pronunciation for a fancy dining experience.

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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/

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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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Illustration of the A2 German word “die Speisekarte”, which translates to “menu”. A portly badger waiter unfurling an enormous menu scroll that cascades down and fills the whole frame, its surface covered in painted illustrations of colourful dishes and no letters.
die Speisekarte

/ˈʃpaɪ̯zəˌkaʁtə/

menu

Examples

Könnten wir bitte die Speisekarte haben?

Could we please have the menu?

Was steht auf der Speisekarte heute?

What is on the menu today?

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Illustration of the A2 German word “streichen”, which translates to “to paint (walls)”. Pip, a small round-faced child with an enormous mop of curly dark hair and denim dungarees, sweeps a huge dripping paint roller up a wall, a broad stripe of bright blue paint splashing across the whole frame behind him.
streichen

/ˈʃtʁaɪ̯çn̩/

to paint (walls)

Principal parts

streichen, strich, hat gestrichen

ich streiche
du streichst
er/sie/es streicht
wir streichen
ihr streicht
sie/Sie streichen

Examples

Wir haben die Wand weiß gestrichen.

We painted the wall white.

Er will sein Zimmer neu streichen.

He wants to repaint his room.

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