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Illustration of the A1 German word “warum”, which translates to “why”. A confused sloth dangling from a branch stares at a fallen scone, arms raised in a giant, bewildered shrug.
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warum

why

/vaˈʁʊm/

Examples — warum in a sentence

Warum lernst du Deutsch für deinen neuen Job?

Why are you learning German for your new job?

Warum ist das Museum heute leider geschlossen?

Why is the museum unfortunately closed today?

How to remember it

VAH-ROOM. 'WHY is there a 'VAH ROOM' in the hotel?' (Imagine a unique room).

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Illustration of the A1 German word “der Weihnachtsmarkt”, which translates to “Christmas market”. A bustling Christmas market, twinkling lights, wooden stalls, festive cheer.
der Weihnachtsmarkt

/ˈvaɪ̯naxt͡sˌmaʁkt/

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Christmas market

Examples

Wir gehen zum Weihnachtsmarkt heute.

We go to the Christmas market today.

Der Weihnachtsmarkt ist sehr gemütlich.

The Christmas market is very cozy.

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Illustration of the A1 German word “welcher”, which translates to “which (question word for nouns)”. A magpie stands before a glittering row of hats, tilting its head left and right, agonizing over which one to pick.
welcher

/ˈvɛlçɐ/

which (question word for nouns)

Examples

Welcher Zug fährt nach Berlin?

Which train goes to Berlin?

Welche Farbe magst du am liebsten?

Which color do you like most?

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Illustration of the A1 German word “die Zeitschrift”, which translates to “magazine”. A thin glossy magazine with a bright cover lies open flat on a sunlit table, its floppy pages fanning up as a tiny pop-up world of miniature paper hills, blossoms, and little figures rises out of them in soft pink light.
die Zeitschrift

/ˈt͡saɪ̯tˌʃʁɪft/

magazine

Examples

Ich lese eine interessante Zeitschrift.

I am reading an interesting magazine.

Die Zeitschrift liegt auf dem Tisch.

The magazine is lying on the table.

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Illustration of the A1 German word “die Zeitung”, which translates to “newspaper”. A folded newspaper unfurls itself at a breakfast table, drapes a napkin over one corner, and begins reading itself aloud to a sleepy cat.
die Zeitung

/ˈt͡saɪ̯tʊŋ/

newspaper

Examples

Mein Vater liest jeden Morgen die Zeitung.

My father reads the newspaper every morning.

Ich kaufe eine Zeitung am Kiosk.

I buy a newspaper at the kiosk.

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Illustration of the A1 German word “aufwachen”, which translates to “to wake up”. A gentle ray of sun falling on a sleeping face, eyes slowly fluttering open.
aufwachen

/ˈaʊ̯fˌvaxn̩/

to wake up

Principal parts

aufwachen, wachte auf, ist aufgewacht

ich wache auf
du wachst auf
er/sie/es wacht auf
wir wachen auf
ihr wacht auf
sie/Sie wachen auf

Examples

Ich wache immer um sieben Uhr auf.

I always wake up at seven o'clock.

Er wacht am Wochenende spät auf.

He wakes up late on the weekend.

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Illustration of the A1 German word “bleiben”, which translates to “to stay/remain”. A cozy figure by a fireplace while a storm rages outside
bleiben

/ˈblaɪ̯bn̩/

to stay/remain

Principal parts

bleiben, blieb, ist geblieben

ich bleibe
du bleibst
er/sie/es bleibt
wir bleiben
ihr bleibt
sie/Sie bleiben

Examples

Ich bleibe heute Abend zu Hause.

I stay home tonight.

Bleiben Sie bitte hier!

Please stay here!

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masculine Weihnachtsmarkt — Christmas market

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