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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.
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beach

/ʃtʁant/

Examples — Strand in a sentence

Wir waren gestern am Strand.

We were at the beach yesterday.

Ich möchte am Strand entspannen.

I want to relax on the beach.

How to remember it

It sounds just like 'STRAND' in English! You're STRANDed on a beautiful 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/

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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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Illustration of the A2 German word “der Urlaub”, which translates to “vacation, holiday”. A suitcase lying open on a meadow, with a miniature tropical beach and a swaying palm tree growing directly out from inside the luggage.
der Urlaub

/ˈuːɐ̯ˌlaʊ̯p/

vacation, holiday

Examples

Wir wollen bald Urlaub machen.

We want to go on vacation soon.

Wie war dein letzter Urlaub?

How was your last vacation?

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Illustration of the A2 German word “verbringen”, which translates to “to spend (time)”. An hourglass filled with liquid sunlight instead of sand, where someone is happily lounging inside the flowing glow, savoring every drop.
verbringen

/fɛɐ̯ˈbʁɪŋən/

to spend (time)

Principal parts

verbringen, verbrachte, hat verbracht

ich verbringe
du verbringst
er/sie/es verbringt
wir verbringen
ihr verbringt
sie/Sie verbringen

Examples

Wir verbrachten das Wochenende zu Hause.

We spent the weekend at home.

Wie verbringst du deine Freizeit oft?

How do you often spend your free time?

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Illustration of the A2 German word “verlieren”, which translates to “to lose”. Close-up of a forlorn raccoon standing in an empty meadow, its open paws upturned and empty, staring up as one last balloon-string slips past its fingertips and drifts out of reach forever.
verlieren

/fɛɐ̯ˈliːʁən/

to lose

Principal parts

verlieren, verlor, hat verloren

ich verliere
du verlierst
er/sie/es verliert
wir verlieren
ihr verliert
sie/Sie verlieren

Examples

Ich habe meine Schlüssel leider verloren.

Unfortunately, I lost my keys.

Verliere niemals deine Hoffnung im Leben.

Never lose your hope in life.

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feminine Übernachtung — overnight stay

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