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Illustration of the A2 German word “sich freuen über”, which translates to “to be happy about”. A puppy leaps into the air with pure joy, ears and tongue flying, spinning above a wrapped gift as hearts and sparkles burst all around it.
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sich freuen über

to be happy about

/zɪç ˈfʁɔɪ̯ən ˈyːbɐ/

Conjugation

Principal parts

sich freuen über, freute sich, hat sich gefreut

ich freue mich
du freust dich
er/sie/es freut sich
wir freuen uns
ihr freut euch
sie/Sie freuen sich

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Examples — sich freuen über in a sentence

Er freut sich über das Geschenk.

He is happy about the gift.

Ich habe mich über deine Nachricht gefreut.

I was happy about your message.

How to remember it

FREUEN sounds like 'fro-ing' again. You're happily fro-ing flowers because you're so happy about a gift!

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Illustration of the A2 German word “sich interessieren”, which translates to “to be interested in”. A curious raccoon leans in close with wide sparkling eyes, a magnifying glass raised, utterly absorbed in examining a glittering beetle on a leaf.
sich interessieren

/ɪntəʁɛˈsiːʁən/

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to be interested in

Principal parts

sich interessieren, interessierte sich, hat sich interessiert

ich interessiere mich
du interessierst dich
er/sie/es interessiert sich
wir interessieren uns
ihr interessiert euch
sie/Sie interessieren sich

Examples

Ich interessiere mich für Geschichte.

I am interested in history.

Er interessiert sich nicht für Sport.

He is not interested in sports.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “sich verabreden”, which translates to “to arrange to meet”. A bunny bounces excitedly while pointing at a sunny meeting spot under a tree, beaming and waving a paw, eager to lock in a get-together.
sich verabreden

/fɛɐ̯ˈʔapˌʁeːdn̩/

to arrange to meet

Principal parts

sich verabreden, verabredete sich, hat sich verabredet

ich verabrede mich
du verabredest dich
er/sie/es verabredet sich
wir verabreden uns
ihr verabredet euch
sie/Sie verabreden sich

Examples

Wir müssen uns bald verabreden.

We must arrange to meet soon.

Er hat sich mit ihr zum Essen verabredet.

He arranged to meet her for dinner.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “das Sprachlernapp”, which translates to “language learning app”. A wise little owl in tiny spectacles taps eagerly at a glowing tablet, beaming as colorful sparkles and friendly little icons burst joyfully from the screen.
das Sprachlernapp

/ˈʃpraːxlɛʁnˌap/

language learning app

Examples

Das Sprachlernapp hilft mir sehr.

The language learning app helps me a lot.

Benutzt du auch das Sprachlernapp zum Deutschlernen?

Do you also use the language learning app for learning German?

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Illustration of the A2 German word “die Strategie”, which translates to “strategy”. Professor Kauz, a lanky old man with a wild grey Einstein halo of hair, half-moon spectacles and a mustard-yellow waistcoat, alone at a giant glowing chessboard, moving a knight piece with a plotting grin. No onlookers.
die Strategie

/ʃtʁateˈɡiː/

strategy

Examples

Wir müssen eine neue Strategie entwickeln.

We must develop a new strategy.

Die Strategie hat sich bewährt.

The strategy has proven effective.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “das Theater”, which translates to “theatre”. A stage inside a giant, open acorn where woodland creatures perform a play, illuminated by fireflies acting as tiny stage spotlights.
das Theater

/teˈaːtɐ/

theatre

Examples

Gehen wir heute Abend ins Theater?

Shall we go to the theatre tonight?

Das Theaterstück war wirklich beeindruckend.

The play was really impressive.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “der Tipp”, which translates to “tip, piece of advice”. A friendly lantern glowing in a dark forest, illuminating a hidden golden path that guides a traveler toward a treasure chest.
der Tipp

/tɪp/

tip, piece of advice

Examples

Kannst du mir einen Tipp geben?

Can you give me a tip?

Das ist ein guter Tipp zum Lernen.

That is a good tip for learning.

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