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Illustration of the A2 German word “das Symptom”, which translates to “symptom”. Tiny glowing puzzle pieces floating out of a person’s chest, each shaped like a small bell ringing to signal a body's state.
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Symptom is one of the A2 words in the free course — with this picture, the audio, and spaced repetition.

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symptom

/zʏmpˈtoːm/

Examples — Symptom in a sentence

Husten ist ein häufiges Symptom einer Erkältung.

Coughing is a common symptom of a cold.

Er hatte mehrere Symptome vor seinem Arztbesuch.

He had several symptoms before his doctor's visit.

How to remember it

Symptom sounds very similar to English 'symptom.' Just remember the German 's' often sounds like 'z' (ZUMP-tohm).

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Illustration of the A2 German word “täglich”, which translates to “daily”. A sunrise that resets a giant hourglass filled with glowing sand, marking the beautiful start of every new, magical day.
täglich

/ˈtɛːklɪç/

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daily

Examples

Sie liest täglich die Nachrichten.

She reads the news daily.

Ich gehe täglich mit dem Hund spazieren.

I walk the dog daily.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “der Termin”, which translates to “appointment”. A pocket watch hanging in mid-air, sprouting a tiny green sprout that connects it to a bright red calendar date marked with a glowing ink heart.
der Termin

/tɛʁˈmiːn/

appointment

Examples

Ich habe heute einen wichtigen Termin.

I have an important appointment today.

Wir müssen einen neuen Termin vereinbaren.

We need to make a new appointment.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “untersuchen”, which translates to “to examine”. A curious owl in a tiny lab coat leans over a glowing beetle on a workbench, peering through a giant magnifying glass that swells its eye into one enormous studious circle.
untersuchen

/ˌʊntɐˈzuːxn̩/

to examine

Principal parts

untersuchen, untersuchte, hat untersucht

ich untersuche
du untersuchst
er/sie/es untersucht
wir untersuchen
ihr untersucht
sie/Sie untersuchen

Examples

Der Arzt untersuchte den jungen Patienten.

The doctor examined the young patient.

Sie müssen das Problem genau untersuchen.

They need to examine the problem carefully.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “wehtun”, which translates to “to hurt”. A sad little cloud that accidentally bumps into a star, creating a colorful, harmless puff of light and a gentle chime sound.
wehtun

/ˈveːˌtuːn/

to hurt

Principal parts

wehtun, tat weh, hat wehgetan

ich tue weh
du tust weh
er/sie/es tut weh
wir tun weh
ihr tut weh
sie/Sie tun weh

Examples

Mein Kopf tut mir weh.

My head hurts.

Hat es dir sehr wehgetan?

Did it hurt you much?

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Illustration of the A2 German word “wenn”, which translates to “when / whenever”. A hourglass where every time the sand hits the bottom, a new, beautiful season magically erupts from the base.
wenn

/vɛn/

when / whenever

Examples

Wenn ich Zeit habe, lese ich.

When I have time, I read.

Ruf mich an, wenn du ankommst.

Call me when you arrive.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “die Allergie”, which translates to “allergy”. A person sneezing, and with every sneeze, a small, colorful bubble floats out, containing a harmless tiny flower they are sensitive to.
die Allergie

/ˌalɛʁˈɡiː/

allergy

Examples

Ich habe eine Allergie gegen Nüsse.

I have an allergy to nuts.

Hast du eine Allergie gegen Pollen?

Do you have an allergy to pollen?

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