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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.
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über

over, above

/ˈyːbɐ/

Examples — über in a sentence

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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OO-ber sounds like 'Uber'. Imagine an Uber flying *over* the city, *above* the traffic.

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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/

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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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Illustration of the A2 German word “der Vermieter”, which translates to “landlord”. A giant, gentle key-keeper holding a cluster of shimmering keys, sitting on a roof like a guardian protecting a cozy neighborhood of homes.
der Vermieter

/fɛɐ̯ˈmiːtɐ/

landlord

Examples

Unser Vermieter ist sehr nett.

Our landlord is very nice.

Ich muss den Vermieter anrufen.

I need to call the landlord.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “die Vermieterin”, which translates to “landlady”. A kind giantess wearing a dress made of miniature houses, kindly handing out golden keys to a tiny curious bird.
die Vermieterin

/fɛɐ̯ˈmiːtəʁɪn/

landlady

Examples

Wir haben mit der Vermieterin über die Miete gesprochen.

We spoke with the landlady about the rent.

Unsere Vermieterin ist sehr nett und hilfsbereit.

Our landlady is very nice and helpful.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “vor”, which translates to “in front of”. A brave mouse standing proudly in front of a giant, ancient door that is glowing with mysterious light, waiting for it to swing open.
vor

/foːɐ̯/

in front of

Examples

Das Auto steht vor dem Haus.

The car is in front of the house.

Er stellte seinen Koffer vor die Tür.

He put his suitcase in front of the door.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “die Vorspeise”, which translates to “starter”. A tiny appetizer platter levitating above the main table, glowing with warmth, with stars dancing like sprinkles on top of a single olive.
die Vorspeise

/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌʃpaɪ̯zə/

starter

Examples

Was möchten Sie als Vorspeise bestellen?

What would you like to order as a starter?

Die Vorspeise war wirklich sehr lecker und frisch.

The starter was really very delicious and fresh.

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umziehen — to move (house)

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