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Illustration of the A2 German word “der Superlativ”, which translates to “superlative”. Close-up of a golden mountain peak wearing a crown that brushes a single bright star, the crowned summit filling the top of the frame.
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superlative

/ˈzuːpɐlatiːf/

Examples — Superlativ in a sentence

Der Superlativ ist die höchste Form.

The superlative is the highest form.

Kannst du den Superlativ von „gut“ bilden?

Can you form the superlative of "good"?

How to remember it

"SUPER-LA-TIV" sounds like "super loud TV." Imagine the absolute loudest, most *superlative* TV ever made!

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Illustration of the A2 German word “das T-Shirt”, which translates to “T-shirt”. A T-shirt hanging on a clothesline that captures the sunset inside its fabric, showing a moving sky as it ripples in the breeze.
das T-Shirt

/ˈtiːˌʃœːɐ̯t/

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T-shirt

Examples

Ich trage oft ein T-Shirt im Sommer.

I often wear a T-shirt in summer.

Kaufst du dir dieses rote T-Shirt?

Are you buying this red T-shirt?

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Illustration of the A2 German word “die Umkleidekabine”, which translates to “changing room / fitting room”. A curtained booth where, when the door opens, the person steps out wearing a gown made entirely of shimmering autumn leaves.
die Umkleidekabine

/ˈʊmklaɪ̯dəkaˌbiːnə/

changing room / fitting room

Examples

Die Umkleidekabine ist dort drüben.

The changing room is over there.

Warte bitte vor der Umkleidekabine.

Please wait in front of the changing room.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “ungefährlich”, which translates to “not dangerous / safe”. A fierce-looking dragon playing a gentle game of tea with a toddler, both surrounded by soft, harmless floating bubbles.
ungefährlich

/ˈʊnɡəˌfɛːɐ̯lɪç/

not dangerous / safe

Comparative Forms

Positive ungefährlich
Komparativ ungefährlicher
Superlativ am ungefährlichsten

Examples

Der kleine Hund ist völlig ungefährlich.

The small dog is completely safe.

Das ist eine ungefährliche Situation für alle.

That is a safe situation for everyone.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “unsympathisch”, which translates to “unpleasant / unlikeable”. A grumpy, prickly cactus wearing a top hat that keeps frowning at the blooming flowers around it, turning its leaves away from the sun.
unsympathisch

/ˈʊnzʏmˌpaːtɪʃ/

unpleasant / unlikeable

Comparative Forms

Positive unsympathisch
Komparativ unsympathischer
Superlativ am unsympathischsten

Examples

Ihr neuer Chef ist mir leider unsympathisch.

Her new boss is unfortunately unpleasant to me.

Warum bist du so unsympathisch zu ihm?

Why are you so unpleasant to him?

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Illustration of the A2 German word “der Verkäufer”, which translates to “salesman”. A merchant behind a stall of floating bubbles, each containing a dream, kindly handing a glowing orb to a smiling customer.
der Verkäufer

/fɛɐ̯ˈkɔɪ̯fɐ/

salesman

Examples

Der Verkäufer war sehr freundlich.

The salesman was very friendly.

Ich bat den Verkäufer um Hilfe.

I asked the salesman for help.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “viel → mehr → am meisten”, which translates to “much → more → most”. Three nested gift boxes: the first small, the second larger, and the third massive, each overflowing with more shimmering magic stars.
viel → mehr → am meisten

/fiːl → meːɐ̯ → am ˈmaɪ̯stn̩/

much → more → most

Examples

Ich habe viel Geld, aber er hat mehr.

I have a lot of money, but he has more.

Am meisten schlafe ich am Wochenende.

Most of all, I sleep on the weekend.

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