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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.
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verbringen

to spend (time)

/fɛɐ̯ˈbʁɪŋən/

Conjugation

Principal parts

verbringen, verbrachte, hat verbracht

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

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Examples — verbringen in a sentence

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?

How to remember it

VERBRINGEN sounds like 'fair-bring-en'. A fairy BRINGS you a tiny clock, reminding you to SPEND your time wisely.

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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/

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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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Illustration of the A2 German word “der Weltrekord”, which translates to “world record”. An athlete jumping so high they touch a golden star, which serves as a trophy, while the world beneath them shrinks to the size of a marble.
der Weltrekord

/ˈvɛltʁeˌkɔʁt/

world record

Examples

Er hat den Weltrekord gebrochen.

He broke the world record.

Ist das ein neuer Weltrekord?

Is that a new world record?

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Illustration of the A2 German word “das Zelt”, which translates to “tent”. A colorful camping tent pitched on the moon, with a campfire crackling outside that glows bright blue in the zero-gravity air.
das Zelt

/t͡sɛlt/

tent

Examples

Wir haben das Zelt im Garten aufgebaut.

We set up the tent in the garden.

Ist dein Zelt auch wirklich wasserdicht?

Is your tent really waterproof?

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Illustration of the A2 German word “abends”, which translates to “in the evenings”. A sleepy moon with a nightcap pours a glowing pitcher of starlight into the world, while a tired little bear in pajamas yawns wide and snuggles into a pile of clouds as the purple dusk settles over his cozy treehouse.
abends

/ˈaːbn̩t͡s/

in the evenings

Examples

Abends sehe ich oft fern.

In the evenings, I often watch TV.

Wir gehen abends gern spazieren.

We like to go for a walk in the evenings.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “der Balkon”, which translates to “balcony”. A balcony hanging in mid-air, detached from any building, overflowing with lush, hanging vines and flowers that glow in the dusk.
der Balkon

/balˈkoːn/

balcony

Examples

Wir frühstückten auf dem Balkon.

We had breakfast on the balcony.

Meine Wohnung hat einen großen Balkon.

My apartment has a large balcony.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “die Berge”, which translates to “mountains”. Gigantic, majestic mountains wearing cozy, knitted sweaters, with snow-capped peaks topped by tiny, glowing tea houses.
die Berge

/ˈbɛʁɡə/

mountains

Examples

Wir fahren am Wochenende in die Berge.

We are going to the mountains on the weekend.

Ich liebe die frische Luft in den Bergen.

I love the fresh air in the mountains.

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