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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.
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streichen

to paint (walls)

/ˈʃtʁaɪ̯çn̩/

Conjugation

Principal parts

streichen, strich, hat gestrichen

ich streiche
du streichst
er/sie/es streicht
wir streichen
ihr streicht
sie/Sie streichen

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Examples — streichen in a sentence

Wir haben die Wand weiß gestrichen.

We painted the wall white.

Er will sein Zimmer neu streichen.

He wants to repaint his room.

How to remember it

STREICHEN sounds like 'stry-shen'. Imagine using a straw-CHAIN as a giant paintbrush to PAINT a wall.

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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/

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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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Illustration of the A2 German word “umziehen”, which translates to “to move (house)”. Pip, a small round-faced child with an enormous mop of curly dark hair and denim dungarees, cheerfully carries a huge stack of cardboard moving-boxes taller than himself, a little lamp and a potted plant balanced on top.
umziehen

/ˈʊmˌt͡siːən/

to move (house)

Principal parts

umziehen, zog um, ist umgezogen

ich ziehe um
du ziehst um
er/sie/es zieht um
wir ziehen um
ihr zieht um
sie/Sie ziehen um

Examples

Wir wollen nächsten Monat umziehen.

We want to move next month.

Wann bist du in diese Stadt umgezogen?

When did you move to this city?

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Illustration of the A2 German word “unter”, which translates to “under”. A vast, cozy library built directly underneath the translucent surface of a calm, blue ocean, with fish swimming past the book shelves.
unter

/ˈʊntɐ/

under

Examples

Die Katze liegt unter dem Stuhl.

The cat is lying under the chair.

Lege das Buch unter das Kissen.

Put the book under the pillow.

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