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Illustration of the A1 German word “der Singular”, which translates to “singular”. A single, lone flower blooming beautifully in a garden.
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derSingular, -e

singular

/ˈzɪŋɡuˌlaːɐ̯/

Examples — Singular in a sentence

Was ist der Singular von „Häuser“?

What is the singular of "houses"?

Das Wort „Haus“ ist im Singular.

The word "Haus" is in the singular.

How to remember it

Sounds exactly like 'singular'! Think of a *singular* star shining brightly.

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Illustration of the A1 German word “der Sohn”, which translates to “son”. A tiny boy in a cape proudly pedals a tricycle twice his size, while his dad jogs alongside cheering wildly.
der Sohn

/zoːn/

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son

Examples

Mein Sohn ist fünf Jahre alt.

My son is five years old.

Sie hat einen Sohn und eine Tochter.

She has a son and a daughter.

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Illustration of the A1 German word “spielen”, which translates to “to play”. Children playing with toys that come alive
spielen

/ˈʃpiːlən/

to play

Principal parts

spielen, spielte, hat gespielt

ich spiele
du spielst
er/sie/es spielt
wir spielen
ihr spielt
sie/Sie spielen

Examples

Er spielt Fußball.

He plays soccer.

Die Kinder spielen im Garten.

The children play in the garden.

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Illustration of the A1 German word “der Steward”, which translates to “flight attendant (male)”. A uniformed male flight attendant offers a drink to a smiling passenger.
der Steward

/ˈstjuːɐt/

flight attendant (male)

Examples

Der Steward bringt uns Getränke.

The flight attendant brings us drinks.

Ein netter Steward hilft den Passagieren.

A nice flight attendant helps the passengers.

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Illustration of the A1 German word “die Stewardess”, which translates to “flight attendant (female)”. A friendly flight attendant smiling warmly, offering a drink in an airplane cabi
die Stewardess

/ˈstjuːɐdɛs/

flight attendant (female)

Examples

Die Stewardess ist sehr freundlich.

The flight attendant is very friendly.

Fragen Sie bitte die Stewardess.

Please ask the flight attendant.

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Illustration of the A1 German word “der Tag”, which translates to “day”. A sun with a price tag attached, marking each day
der Tag

/taːk/

day

Examples

Guten Tag! Wie geht es Ihnen?

Good day! How are you?

Heute ist ein schöner Tag.

Today is a beautiful day.

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Illustration of the A1 German word “der Tanz”, which translates to “dance”. Oma Trude, a tiny round old woman with a silver bun, round glasses and a lilac cardigan, twirls mid-dance with her floral skirt flaring wide, arms lifted joyfully, ribbons and sparkles swirling around her.
der Tanz

/tant͡s/

dance

Examples

Wir lieben den Tanz sehr.

We love the dance very much.

Der Tanz ist wirklich schön.

The dance is really beautiful.

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