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Illustration of the A1 German word “die Rezeption”, which translates to “reception, front desk”. Close-up of a grand hotel reception desk filling the frame, a shiny brass call-bell, a row of little room keys on hooks and a fresh vase of flowers on the polished counter, warm welcoming light. No people.
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dieRezeption, -en

reception, front desk

/ˌʁet͡sɛpˈt͡si̯oːn/

Examples — Rezeption in a sentence

Wo ist die Rezeption?

Where is the reception?

Ich frage an der Rezeption.

I ask at the reception.

How to remember it

REZEPTION sounds like "RECEPTION." You are "receptive" to welcome at the hotel front desk!

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Illustration of the A1 German word “das Schloss”, which translates to “castle, palace”. A fairytale castle nestled in rolling hills, turrets reaching for a soft evening
das Schloss

/ʃlɔs/

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castle, palace

Examples

Das alte Schloss ist ein Museum.

The old castle is a museum.

Viele Touristen besuchen dieses schöne Schloss.

Many tourists visit this beautiful castle.

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Illustration of the A1 German word “der Schlüssel”, which translates to “key”. A giant antique key with a tiny door set into its bow, glowing softly as though the key itself contains a room you could walk into.
der Schlüssel

/ˈʃlʏsl̩/

key

Examples

Ich suche meinen Schlüssel.

I am looking for my key.

Gibst du mir bitte den Schlüssel?

Do you give me the key, please?

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Illustration of the A1 German word “die Sonne”, which translates to “sun”. A giant smiling sun the size of a hot-air balloon floating above a meadow, golden beams making every flower lean toward it in delight.
die Sonne

/ˈzɔnə/

sun

Examples

Die Sonne scheint heute sehr hell.

The sun shines very brightly today.

Ich liebe die warme Sonne.

I love the warm sun.

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Illustration of the A1 German word “viele Grüße”, which translates to “many greetings from”. A beautifully written postcard with a warm message and a small drawing of a cate
viele Grüße

/ˈfiːlə ˈɡʁyːsə/

many greetings from

Examples

Viele Grüße aus Deutschland!

Many greetings from Germany!

Schicke viele Grüße an deine Freunde.

Send many greetings to your friends.

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Illustration of the A1 German word “wunderschön”, which translates to “wonderful, gorgeous”. A plain grey pebble resting on a hilltop cracks open like a bud and unfurls into a dazzling crystal flower, scattering soft rainbows of light across an awestruck meadow.
wunderschön

/ˌvʊndɐˈʃøːn/

wonderful, gorgeous

Comparative Forms

Positive wunderschön
Komparativ wunderschöner
Superlativ am wunderschönsten

Examples

Der Garten sieht im Sommer wunderschön aus.

The garden looks gorgeous in summer.

Wir haben eine wunderschöne Aussicht von hier.

We have a wonderful view from here.

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Illustration of the A1 German word “der Zug”, which translates to “train”. A cheerful locomotive with a grinning face zooms through a tunnel, blowing its whistle so hard its conductor's hat flies off.
der Zug

/t͡suːk/

train

Examples

Der Zug fährt sehr schnell.

The train drives very fast.

Ich fahre gern mit dem Zug.

I like to travel by train.

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