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Illustration of the A1 German word “wunderschön”, which translates to “wonderful, gorgeous”. A plain grey pebble resting on a hilltop cracks open like a bud and unfurls into a dazzling crystal flower, scattering soft rainbows of light across an awestruck meadow.
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wunderschön

wonderful, gorgeous

/ˌvʊndɐˈʃøːn/

Forms

Comparative Forms

Positive wunderschön
Komparativ wunderschöner
Superlativ am wunderschönsten

Examples — wunderschön in a sentence

Der Garten sieht im Sommer wunderschön aus.

The garden looks gorgeous in summer.

Wir haben eine wunderschöne Aussicht von hier.

We have a wonderful view from here.

How to remember it

WUNDERSCHÖN sounds like 'wonder shone' – a wonderful, gorgeous light shone on her face.

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Illustration of the A1 German word “der Zug”, which translates to “train”. A cheerful locomotive with a grinning face zooms through a tunnel, blowing its whistle so hard its conductor's hat flies off.
der Zug

/t͡suːk/

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train

Examples

Der Zug fährt sehr schnell.

The train drives very fast.

Ich fahre gern mit dem Zug.

I like to travel by train.

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Illustration of the A1 German word “die Altstadt”, which translates to “old town”. Cobblestone streets winding through old buildings, colorful flower boxes.
die Altstadt

/ˈaltˌʃtat/

old town

Examples

Wir wohnen in der Altstadt.

We live in the old town.

Die Altstadt hat schöne Gassen.

The old town has beautiful alleys.

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Illustration of the A1 German word “an den”, which translates to “to the (lake/sea/river)”. A little wooden rowboat glides along a winding path that melts into a sparkling river, carrying a happy fox toward a vast glowing lake cradled between rolling hills.
an den

/an deːn/

to the (lake/sea/river)

Examples

Wir fahren an den See.

We drive to the lake.

Gehen wir an den Fluss?

Shall we go to the river?

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Illustration of the A1 German word “auf den”, which translates to “to the (mountain)”. A small round marmot in an oversized backpack plants one paw on a rock and stares up a steep misty path at the peak far above, eyes huge with daunted excitement.
auf den

/aʊ̯f deːn/

to the (mountain)

Examples

Ich steige auf den Berg.

I climb up the mountain.

Wir stellen die Tasse auf den Tisch.

We put the cup on the table.

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Illustration of the A1 German word “der Bahnhof”, which translates to “train station”. A cozy little train station standing on the back of a giant gentle elephant, the platform clock and lanterns balanced on its broad back as it stands perfectly still in a field of tall grass
der Bahnhof

/ˈbaːnˌhoːf/

train station

Examples

Ich gehe zum Bahnhof, um den Zug zu nehmen.

I'm going to the train station to catch the train.

Der Bahnhof ist sehr groß und modern.

The train station is very big and modern.

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Illustration of the A1 German word “fantastisch”, which translates to “fantastic”. A dazzling fireworks display lighting up the night sky above a cheering crowd.
fantastisch

/fanˈtastɪʃ/

fantastic

Comparative Forms

Positive fantastisch
Komparativ fantastischer
Superlativ am fantastischsten

Examples

Das Essen ist wirklich fantastisch!

The food is really fantastic!

Wir hatten einen fantastischen Tag.

We had a fantastic day.

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