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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.
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backpack

/ˈʁʊkˌzak/

Examples — Rucksack in a sentence

Dein Rucksack ist sehr schwer.

Your backpack is very heavy.

Ich packte mein Buch in den Rucksack.

I packed my book into the backpack.

How to remember it

You put your chess ROOKS into a SACK and carry them on your 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/

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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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Illustration of the A2 German word “unvergesslich”, which translates to “unforgettable”. A glowing firefly lantern inside a glass jar, releasing golden memories that float upward and transform into permanent, sparkling constellations.
unvergesslich

/ˈʊnfɛɐ̯ˌɡɛslɪç/

unforgettable

Comparative Forms

Positive unvergesslich
Komparativ unvergesslicher
Superlativ am unvergesslichsten

Examples

Dieser Urlaub war einfach unvergesslich.

This vacation was simply unforgettable.

Wir hatten eine unvergessliche Zeit zusammen.

We had an unforgettable time together.

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masculine See — lake

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