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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.
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sofa

/ˈzoːfa/

Examples — Sofa in a sentence

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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Sounds just like 'sofa.' Picture yourself sinking into a luxurious German SOFA.

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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/

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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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Illustration of the A2 German word “das Studio”, which translates to “studio (flat)”. A compact artist’s loft floating inside a giant glowing lightbulb, with brushes painting stars onto the curved glass walls.
das Studio

/ˈʃtuːdi̯o/

studio (flat)

Examples

Ich miete ein kleines Studio in der Stadt.

I rent a small studio in the city.

Das Studio hat eine Küche und ein Bad.

The studio has a kitchen and a bathroom.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “der Teppich”, which translates to “rug / carpet”. Close-up of one enormous ornate patterned carpet filling the frame, its swirling woven blue-and-gold design so rich it ripples, the whole rug curling and lifting to float like a magic flying carpet. No people.
der Teppich

/ˈtɛpɪç/

rug / carpet

Examples

Der neue Teppich ist sehr weich.

The new rug is very soft.

Im Wohnzimmer liegt ein Teppich.

There is a carpet in the living room.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “teuer”, which translates to “expensive”. A single apple made of solid diamond resting on a velvet cushion, reflecting a rainbow that lights up the entire room.
teuer

/ˈtɔɪ̯ɐ/

expensive

Comparative Forms

Positive teuer
Komparativ teurer
Superlativ am teuersten

Examples

Das Auto war zu teuer.

The car was too expensive.

Diese Schuhe sind sehr teuer.

These shoes are very expensive.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “über”, which translates to “over, above”. A curious cat hovering inches above a giant, floating red balloon, looking down at the world below with wide, wonder-filled eyes.
über

/ˈyːbɐ/

over, above

Examples

Ein Vogel fliegt über dem Wald.

A bird is flying above the forest.

Hängen Sie die Lampe über den Tisch.

Hang the lamp over the table.

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