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Table of Contents
- Introduction
The German language, including its origins, key features, and role in global communication.
- History of German
The history of the German language, tracing its origins from ancient roots through medieval developments to its role as a modern global language.
- German-Speaking Countries
German-speaking countries, key regions where German is an official or major language, covering their geography, culture, and linguistic role.
- Alphabet and Pronunciation
The German alphabet and pronunciation, including all letters, special characters, and rules for speaking German correctly.
- Basic Sentences
Common German sentences for beginners, including their English translations and usage in everyday conversation.
- Sentence Structure
An overview of German sentence structure, including word order rules, main and subordinate clauses, and examples to help learners build correct sentences.
- Formal vs. Informal Speech (Sie vs. du)
The German choice between Sie (formal) and du (informal) reflects social context, hierarchy, and politeness.
- Grammar
German grammar is the set of rules and principles that govern the structure and usage of the German language, including verb conjugations, ..., and more.
- Parts of Speech
Basics of German grammar covering the main parts of speech for understanding sentence structure.
- Nouns
Basics of German nouns: gender, singular/plural, cases, and common rules.
- Gender (der, die, das)
Gender rules in German, including how to use the articles der, die, and das to identify noun gender.
- Plurals
German noun plural forms and rules, explaining how to form plurals and choose the correct article.
- Cases (Nominative, Accusative, Dative, Genitive)
German cases (Nominative, Accusative, Dative, Genitive) govern how nouns, pronouns, and articles change to indicate their role in a sentence.
- Gender Agreement
Gender agreement in German grammar, explaining how articles, adjectives, and pronouns must match the gender of nouns.
- Noun-Adjective Agreement
German noun-adjective agreement rules, including how adjectives change endings to match the gender, case, and number of the nouns they describe.
- Articles
Basics of German articles: definite, indefinite, and negative articles for gender, case, and number agreement.
- Definite Articles
Definite articles in German specify nouns and indicate their gender, number, and case. They translate to "the" in English.
- Indefinite Articles
German indefinite articles (ein, eine, ein) used for "a" or "an," including forms, grammar rules, examples, and exceptions.
- Negative Article (kein)
Negative article in German, used to negate nouns instead of using "nicht". Includes explanation, usage rules, and examples.
- Pronouns
Basics of German pronouns: personal, possessive, reflexive, demonstrative, relative, interrogative, and indefinite pronouns.
- Subject Pronouns
German subject pronouns, including their English meanings and usage examples in both languages.
- Direct Object Pronouns
German direct object pronouns replace nouns that receive the action directly in a sentence, indicating who or what the action is done to.
- Indirect Object Pronouns
Indirect object pronouns in German and English, explaining their role, usage, and differences.
- Reflexive Pronouns
Reflexive pronouns in German (sich, mich, dich, etc.) show the subject doing something to themselves and match the subject in person and number.
- Possessive Pronouns
Possessive pronouns in German, including their forms, rules, and examples to show how they indicate ownership and agreement with nouns.
- Demonstrative Pronouns
German demonstrative pronouns, their forms, and usage rules for pointing out specific people or things. Includes examples in German and English.
- Relative Pronouns
German relative pronouns, their roles, and examples for connecting clauses and adding detail.
- Interrogative Pronouns
Interrogative pronouns in German, including wer, was, and the w- pronouns, with their forms and usage in questions.
- Adjectives
Basics of German adjectives: their role, placement, endings, and how they agree with nouns in gender, number, and case.
- Descriptive Adjectives
Descriptive adjectives in German grammar, including how they modify nouns, rules for agreement with noun gender, number, and case, and examples.
- Comparative Adjectives
Comparative adjectives in German, including how to form them, usage rules, and examples to compare qualities between two entities.
- Superlative Adjectives
Superlative adjectives in German, which express the highest degree of a quality, including formation rules, usage, examples, and common irregular forms.
- Predicate and Attributive Adjectives
Predicate and attributive adjectives in German, including their placement, agreement rules, and examples in sentences.
- Adverbs
Introduction to German adverbs
- Frequency Adverbs
Frequency adverbs in German, including examples and information on word order to indicate how often actions occur.
- Manner Adverbs
Manner adverbs in German, which describe how an action is performed, including formation rules and examples.
- Degree Adverbs
Degree adverbs in German grammar, including their function, common examples, usage rules, and role in modifying verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs.
- Place Adverbs
German place adverbs, including examples and rules for expressing location and direction
- Time Adverbs
Time adverbs in German grammar, explaining how words that describe when actions happen, including examples and usage rules.
- Prepositions
Basics of German prepositions: types, cases they govern (accusative, dative, genitive), and common examples for everyday use.
- Accusative, Dative, Genitive Prepositions
Accusative, dative, and genitive prepositions in German, including lists of common prepositions, explanations of their roles in sentences, and how they determine the case of the articles and nouns that follow them.
- Two-way Prepositions (Wechselpräpositionen)
Two-way prepositions in German that can be used with either the accusative or dative case, indicating direction or location depending on context.
- Prepositions of Place
Prepositions of place in German, including definitions, usage rules, and examples for expressing location and spatial relationships.
- Prepositions of Time
German prepositions that indicate time, showing how to use auf, in, an, vor, um, etc. with examples.
- Conjunctions
Introduction to German conjunctions for connecting words, phrases, and clauses in grammar.
- Coordinating Conjunctions
Coordinating conjunctions in German. Including examples, rules, and word order principles.
- Subordinating Conjunctions
Subordinating conjunctions in German, describing how they connect dependent clauses and affect word order.
- Sentence Order Changes
German sentence order changes, including rules with conjunctions, time expressions, and more.
- Interjections
German interjections — short, expressive words that convey emotions or reactions in conversation.
- Syntax and Sentences
Overview of German sentence structure, including word order, sentence types, and key rules for syntax.
- Basic Syntax Rules
Basic rules of German word order, including verb position, subject-verb-object order, and rules for time, manner, place.
- Main Clauses vs. Subordinate Clauses
Main clauses and subordinate clauses in German explain the difference between independent and dependent sentence parts, including roles, word order, and conjunctions.
- Sentence Structure
Basics of German sentence structure, including word order for main and subordinate clauses, and position of verbs.
- Declarative Sentences
German declarative sentences, their structure, how they are used to make statements, and how to form them in German grammar.
- Interrogative Sentences (ja/nein, question words, inversion)
Interrogative sentences in German, covering yes/no questions, question words, and word order (inversion).
- Exclamatory Sentences
Exclamatory sentences in German express strong emotions or reactions and often begin with “wie” (how) or “was” (what).
- Negations
Basics of negation in German to express 'not' or 'no' for denying statements or forming negative sentences.
- Simple Negations (nicht, kein)
Simple negations in German using 'nicht' and 'kein', including when to use each and examples for negating sentences, nouns, and verbs.
- Double Negatives
Double negatives in German, explaining how two negative words are used together for emphasis or correctness.
- Relative Clauses
Introduction to relative clauses in German for connecting sentences and providing extra information.
- Defining Clauses
Defining clauses in German show what the German word “defining clauses” means, how they are used within sentences, and how they fit into grammar.
- Non-defining Clauses
Non-defining relative clauses in German, which add extra information to a sentence and are set off by commas, using relative pronouns.
- Verbs
Introduction to German verbs
- Verb Types
Overview of different types of German verbs, including regular, irregular, modal verbs, separable and inseparable verbs, and reflexive verbs.
- Regular Verbs
Explanation of how regular verbs (schwache Verben) are formed and conjugated in German, including rules for stem changes and endings.
- Irregular (Strong) Verbs
An overview of irregular (strong) verbs in German, including how they change stem vowels in different tenses and provide past participles for perfect tense formation. Use this guide to understand and conjugate strong verbs correctly.
- Stem-Changing Verbs
Stem-changing verbs in German, including how their stems change in different tenses and moods, along with common examples.
- Reflexive Verbs
Reflexive verbs are German verbs used with reflexive pronouns to indicate that the subject performs an action on itself. They express actions the subject does to or for itself.
- Modal Verbs (dürfen, können, mögen, müssen, sollen, wollen)
Modal verbs in German express ability, permission, necessity, desire, and obligation using six key verbs.
- Separable and Inseparable Prefix Verbs
- Verb Conjugation
Introduction to German verb conjugation
- Present Tense (Präsens)
The German present tense, called Präsens, is used to describe current actions, general truths, and even future events.
- Past Tenses
An overview of German past tenses, including Präteritum, Perfekt, and Plusquamperfekt for describing past events.
- Perfekt (Present Perfect)
The German Perfekt (Present Perfect) tense, explaining how to form and use it with auxiliary verbs haben and sein, past participles, and word order.
- Präteritum (Simple Past)
Präteritum (simple past) is a German verb tense used to describe actions or states that were completed in the past.
- Plusquamperfekt (Past Perfect)
The Plusquamperfekt is the German past perfect tense, used to describe actions that happened before another past event. It combines the simple past of auxiliary verbs haben or sein with the past participle.
- Future Tense
The future tense in German is used to talk about actions that will happen. It’s formed using the auxiliary verb werden and the infinitive of the main verb.
- Futur I (Simple Future)
German future tense called Futur I, showing “will” or “going to” actions using werden + infinitive.
- Futur II (Future Perfect)
Futur II in German expresses an action that will have been completed by a certain point in the future. It’s formed with “werden” + past participle + “sein” or “haben” (in final position).
- Conditional Tenses (Konditional)
Conditional tenses in German, explaining how to express hypothetical situations, wishes, and polite requests using the German Konditional.
- Subjunctive Mood (Konjunktiv I & II)
The subjunctive mood in German, known as Konjunktiv, is used for indirect speech, hypothetical situations, and expressing wishes or politeness.
- Indirect Speech
Indirect Speech in German and English, including how to report statements, questions, and commands using konjunktiv I and preparatory phrases.
- Wishes, Hypotheticals
Explanation of how to express wishes and hypothetical situations in German using the subjunctive mood (Konjunktiv II). Includes rules and examples for forming and using these constructions. wishes, hypotheticals, subjunctive, Konjunktiv II, German grammar
- Verbal Aspects
Understanding verbal aspects in German to express the nature of actions in time.
- Use of Perfekt/Präteritum
Differences between Perfekt and Präteritum in German and how to use each form correctly.
- Progressive (am-Verb-ing)
The German progressive form that describes ongoing actions using the formula am + Verb-ing (equivalent to English "I am verb-ing"). This construction emphasizes activity in progress.
- Infinitives
Introduction to the infinitive form in German
- Infinitiv mit/ohne zu
In German, some verbs are used as infinitives with "zu" (Infinitiv mit zu), while others appear without "zu" (Infinitiv ohne zu). This happens in dependent clauses, modal verbs, verb constructions, and fixed expressions.
- Imperative Mood
Introduction to the German imperative mood for giving commands and instructions.
- Affirmative Commands
Affirmative commands explain how to give positive orders or instructions in German using the imperative mood.
- Negative Commands
Negative commands in German, including how to form them and key rules. Part of our guide on German verbs and imperative mood.
- Special Topics
Explore advanced German grammar topics to deepen your understanding of the language.
- Word Formation
Explore the basics of German word formation, including roots, prefixes, suffixes, and how new words are created.
- Suffixes
German suffixes, their meanings, and how they change or create words across nouns, verbs, and adjectives.
- Prefixes
German prefixes: overview of types (separable, inseparable, mixed), how they change verb meanings, and rules for usage and placement within sentences.
- Diminutives and Augmentatives
Diminutives and augmentatives in German, explaining how to form smaller or larger versions of words, including typical suffixes and examples.
- Plurals and Gender
German plurals and gender rules, explanations, and exceptions. Includes how to form plural nouns based on gender, along with common patterns and examples.
- Participles (Partizip I, Partizip II)
An overview of German participles Partizip I and Partizip II, including their formation, usage, and examples in English.
- Passive Voice
German grammar topic explaining how the passive voice is formed and used, including the role of the auxiliary verb werden and examples of different tenses.
- Cleft Sentences (Es gibt, etc.)
Cleft sentences in German, including examples of using Es gibt, Es ist ... , der/die ..., and other structures to focus or emphasize parts of a sentence.
- Agreement Rules
German grammar rules for making words agree, including gender, number, case, and how prefixes and suffixes affect agreement.
- Irregular Verbs
Overview of German irregular verbs, their patterns, and role in grammar.
- Sein: to be
Sein is the German verb for "to be." It is one of the most important and irregular verbs in the language, used for describing states, identities, and existence.
- Haben: to have
The German verb haben means to have and is used to indicate possession, form perfect tenses, and more.
- Werden: to become, will
The German verb werden, covering its role in expressing transformation, forming the future tense, and its irregular conjugation patterns.
- Gehen: to go
- Machen: to do, to make
Machen is one of the most common and versatile verbs in German, meaning “to do” or “to make.” It is mostly regular but has some important uses in fixed expressions and compound verbs.
- Können: can, to be able
Können is a German modal verb used to express ability, possibility, or permission.
- Sagen: to say, to tell
German verb Sagen, including meaning, usage, conjugation, and role as a foundational irregular verb for telling and reporting speech.
- Wollen: to want
The German verb wollen, including its meaning, usage, conjugation across tenses and moods, examples, and role in main and subordinate clauses.
- Wissen: to know (facts)
Wissen is a German verb that means "to know" (specifically factual knowledge), including facts, information, or how to do something. It is an irregular (strong) verb with stem vowel changes (wisse- in the subjunctive, wüs- in the past subjunctive) and follows a predictable pattern with a ge-...-en participle (gewusst). It is used with subordinate clauses introduced by "dass," question words ("wer," "wie," "warum"), or infinitive clauses with "zu." It does not take a direct object in the accusative case.
- Kommen: to come
German verb for "to come," detailing its meaning, usage, irregularities, and role in grammar.
- Sehen: to see
German verb “sehen” meaning “to see,” irregular conjugations, examples, and usage in sentences.
- Geben: to give
- Nehmen: to take
The German verb nehmen ("to take") is an irregular verb that is used to express taking, using, or accepting something. It appears in many common phrases and idiomatic expressions.
- Laufen: to run, to walk
Laufen is a common German verb meaning "to run" or "to walk," including its usage, irregular conjugations, and example sentences.
- Fahren: to drive, to travel
Fahren: the German verb meaning "to drive" or "to travel," including its conjugation patterns, usage examples, and grammar rules.
- Hören: to hear
The irregular German verb hören, which means to hear. Covers meanings, conjugations, usage examples, and related grammar rules.
- Kennen: to know (people, places)
The German verb kennen means "to know" in the sense of being familiar with people, places, or things. It is an irregular verb in some tenses and is commonly used in everyday conversation.
- Stehen: to stand
German irregular verb stehen meaning “to stand,” including usage, and complete conjugation tables across all main tenses.
- Liegen: to lie (be located)
The German verb liegen, meaning “to lie” or “to be located,” including its irregular conjugations, examples, and usage.
- Sitzen: to sit
The German verb sitzen, its meaning, usage, and conjugation within the context of irregular verbs.
- Sollen: should, ought to
The German modal verb sollen means "should" or "ought to," expressing obligation or duty, as well as indirect commands or reported speech.
- Müssen: must, to have to
Müssen is a German modal verb that expresses necessity, obligation, or something that must be done.
- Dürfen: may, to be allowed
- Mögen: to like
Mögen is an irregular German verb that means “to like.” It is used to express liking someone or something, as well as to make polite requests. We cover its usage, conjugation, and examples.
- Finden: to find
The German verb finden, meaning to find, including its forms, usage rules, examples, and role in forming compound tenses.
- Bleiben: to stay
German verb bleiben: to stay, meaning, usage, and complete conjugations in all tenses and moods.
- Tragen: to wear, to carry
Tragen is a German verb that means “to wear” or “to carry.” It is irregular in some forms and is a common verb for talking about clothing and transporting items.
- Beginnen: to begin
The German verb beginnen means "to begin" or "to start." It is a stem-changing verb that mostly follows regular conjugation patterns and is used in both formal and written contexts to indicate the start of an action or event.
- Verlieren: to lose
Conjugation and usage of the German verb verlieren (to lose), including examples and common expressions.
- Treffen: to meet
German verb "treffen," used to express meeting someone or something, along with its irregular conjugations and common usage examples.
- Helfen: to help
The German verb helfen (to help), including partizip, konjugation, usage examples, and common idioms.
- Denken: to think
The German verb denken (to think) in all its forms, including usage rules, examples, and common patterns.
- Glauben: to believe
The German verb glauben, its meanings, usage, and conjugations in key tenses. Includes grammar rules and examples.
- Schreiben: to write
The German verb schreiben means "to write." It is an irregular verb that is used to express the act of writing in various forms and contexts.
- Lesen: to read
The German verb lesen (to read), including its irregular conjugations, usage examples, and common time forms.
- Schlafen: to sleep
The verb schlafen means "to sleep" in German. It is an irregular verb that appears in the strong verb category, which means it undergoes vowel changes in certain forms. It is commonly used in everyday speech and writing to describe the action of sleeping or falling asleep.
- Sprechen: to speak
Comprehensive German verb guide for sprechen (to speak), including conjugations, grammar tips, example sentences, and common usages.
- Bringen: to bring
Bringen is a common irregular German verb meaning “to bring.” It’s used to express the action of carrying or delivering something to a place or person. Bringen is useful for discussing tasks, errands, and delivery in everyday situations. This page provides complete conjugations and usage examples.
- Essen: to eat
Essen is a German irregular verb meaning ‘to eat.’ It covers conjugations, usage, and example sentences.
- Trinken: to drink
Trinken is the German verb meaning "to drink," including its uses, irregular conjugations, modal forms, and examples.
- Verb Spaces
Understanding the placement of verbs in German sentences for correct grammar and communication.
- Sein vs. Werden: to be vs. to become
Sein vs. Werden in German: explaining the differences, usage rules, examples, and common mistakes between the verbs sein (to be) and werden (to become).
- Wissen vs. Kennen: to know
Wissen vs. Kennen in German: difference, usage rules, key examples, tips for choosing the correct verb, and common mistakes.
- Fragen vs. Bitten: to ask
The difference between fragen (to ask a question) and bitten (to make a polite request) in German. Includes usage rules and examples.
- Bringen vs. Holen: to bring, to fetch
Bringen and Holen are two German verbs that both involve moving something, but from different perspectives: bringen means "to bring" (toward someone/someplace), while holen means "to fetch" or "to go get" (going away to get something before bringing it back).
- Zurückkommen vs. Zurückgehen: to return
The German verbs zurückkommen (to come back) and zurückgehen (to go back) both mean “to return.” This guide explains when and how to use each one correctly.
- Machen vs. Tun: to do, to make
Detailed comparison of machen and tun in German grammar, usage, and meaning. Includes examples and usage tips.
- Schauen vs. Sehen vs. Gucken: to look, to see, to watch
German verbs schauen, sehen, and gucken all relate to vision, but differ in usage, formality, and meaning. This guide clarifies when to use each.
- Nehmen vs. Mitnehmen: to take, to take with
Conjugations and usage of German verbs nehmen (to take) and mitnehmen (to take with), including how to distinguish and use them in context.
- Verlassen vs. Weggehen: to leave
Verlassen vs. Weggehen: to leave, explaining the difference between two German verbs that both mean "to leave," including usage, examples, and grammar.
- Mögen vs. Lieben: to like, to love
This article explains the difference between the German verbs mögen and lieben, including their meanings, usage, pronunciation, and examples.
- Hören vs. Zuhören: to hear, to listen
The difference between the German verbs hören (to hear) and zuhören (to listen), including usage, examples, and nuances.
- Spielen vs. Spielen (Games vs. Musical instruments: same word, explain context)
The German verb spielen can mean both "to play games" and "to play musical instruments." Learn how context determines its meaning.
- Lassen vs. Verlassen: to leave, to let
The difference between the German verbs "lassen" and "verlassen," including meanings, grammar, and usage examples.
- Aufstehen vs. Sich erheben: to get up
Differences between “aufstehen” and “sich erheben” in German, including meanings, usage examples, and typical contexts.
- Beenden vs. Aufhören: to finish
Beenden and Aufhören are two German verbs that mean "to finish" or "to stop," but they are used in different contexts and with different grammatical rules.
- Denken vs. Glauben: to think, to believe
Comparing the German verbs denken (to think) and glauben (to believe), including when to use each and examples.
- Fühlen vs. Sich fühlen: to feel
Fühlen and Sich fühlen are two German verbs related to feeling. Fühlen means to feel something, while Sich fühlen means to feel a certain way. This page explains the difference and usage.
- Passieren vs. Geschehen: to happen
Passieren vs. Geschehen in German, explaining when to use each verb for "to happen" along with examples and key differences.
- Schlafen vs. Einschlafen: to sleep, to fall asleep
The difference between the German verbs schlafen (to sleep) and einschlafen (to fall asleep), including usage, examples, and common phrases.
- Tragen vs. Bringen: to carry, to bring
Tragen and bringen are German verbs describing actions of moving objects. Tragen means to carry, focusing on physical support. Bringen means to bring, emphasizing delivery or transport to a destination. Tragen focuses on the manner of holding or supporting something, often without specifying direction. Bringen focuses on the action of taking something to a person or place.
- Scheinen vs. Erscheinen: to seem, to appear
Scheinen vs. Erscheinen: exploring how these German verbs differ in meaning, usage, and context, with examples for clearer understanding.
- Verlieren vs. Sich verlaufen: to lose, to get lost
Comparing the German verbs verlieren and sich verlaufen, including meanings, usage, and examples to clarify when to use each.
- Erinnern vs. Sich erinnern: to remember
German verbs "erinnern" and "sich erinnern", their differences, usage rules, examples, and tips for remembering, all helping you use these forms correctly.
- Ankommen vs. Kommen: to arrive, to come
The difference between ankommen and kommen in German, including usage rules, examples, and tips for choosing the correct verb.
- Finden vs. Sich befinden: to find, to be located
Der Unterschied zwischen den deutschen Verben finden (to find) und sich befinden (to be located), einschließlich ihrer Bedeutungen, Konjugationen, Beispielen und typischen Verwendungen.
- Erreichen vs. Gelangen: to reach, to achieve
Exploring the differences between the German verbs "erreichen" and "gelangen," including their meanings, usage, and examples.
- Fortsetzen vs. Weitergehen: to continue
The difference between the German verbs fortsetzen and weitergehen, which both mean “to continue” but are used in different contexts.
- Wissen vs. Verstehen: to know, to understand
Wissen vs. Verstehen: explanation of the difference between these German verbs for "to know" and "to understand," with examples and usage tips.
- Schauen vs. Beobachten: to look, to observe
Schauen vs. Beobachten – both German verbs related to looking, but with different meanings, usage, and levels of attention.
- Nehmen vs. Fassen: to take, to grasp
Differences between the German verbs nehmen and fassen, both meaning "to take" or "to grasp," including usage and examples.
- Noun Spaces
Understanding spacing with German nouns for proper grammar and readability.
- Zeit vs. Uhr vs. Mal: time
Zeit vs. Uhr vs. Mal: Learn the differences, meanings, and uses of these German words related to time.
- Haus vs. Zuhause: home
Haus vs. Zuhause in German: Wie man das richtige Wort für "home" verwendet, einschließlich Unterschiede, Beispiele und Tipps für den Gebrauch.
- Arbeit vs. Beruf: job
The difference between the German nouns Arbeit and Beruf, explaining their usage, meanings, and examples to help clarify how to talk about "job" in German.
- Kirche vs. Tempel vs. Kathedrale: church, temple
Explains the differences between the German nouns Kirche, Tempel, and Kathedrale, including their meanings, usages, and examples.
- Schule vs. Gymnasium vs. Universität: school
The differences between Schule, Gymnasium, and Universität in the German education system.
- Geld vs. Knete: money
Geld vs. Knete: money — a detailed comparison of the standard German word for "money" and the colloquial slang term "Knete," including usage, origin, and examples.
- Freund vs. Bekannter: friend
Freund vs. Bekannter: understanding the difference between 'friend' and 'acquaintance' in German.
- Kind vs. Junge vs. Mädchen: child, boy, girl
The difference between Kind, Junge, and Mädchen in German, including meanings, usage, gender, grammar, and examples.
- Blitz vs. Donner: lightning vs. thunder
Difference between the German nouns Blitz (lightning) and Donner (thunder), including their meanings, usage, and common expressions.
- Vocabulary
A comprehensive overview of German vocabulary, including its structure, origins, key categories, and role in language learning.
- Greetings & Conversation
Basic phrases for greetings and everyday conversation in German for building communication skills.
- Everyday Greetings
Common German greetings for daily use, including formal and informal expressions to help you start and end conversations naturally.
- Formal Greetings
Formal greetings in German, including polite phrases for starting and ending conversations.
- Informal Greetings
Informal greetings in German, including common phrases, usage tips, and cultural notes for casual conversations among friends and family.
- Asking "How Are You?" (Wie geht’s?)
How to ask "How are you?" in German, including common phrases, variations, and usage tips for everyday conversation.
- Polite Phrases
Polite phrases are essential for respectful communication in German, helping you navigate social situations and express courtesy.
- Introductions
German introductions vocabulary, including common phrases for introducing yourself and others.
- Small Talk
Small talk vocabulary in German, including common questions, responses, and expressions for everyday conversation.
- Keep Conversation Going
German vocabulary and phrases for continuing a conversation, including asking questions, showing interest, and changing topics.
- Thanks and Appreciation
German vocabulary for expressing thanks and appreciation, including common phrases, polite responses, and how to show gratitude in different contexts.
- Goodbyes
Common German vocabulary and expressions for saying goodbye
- Numbers
Basic vocabulary for counting and everyday use in German for beginners.
- Numbers 1–20
The German numbers from 1 to 20, including their English equivalents and example sentences.
- Counting by Tens
Counting by tens in German, including how to say and use numbers like 10, 20, 30, ..., 100.
- Hundreds, Thousands
Hundreds and thousands in German grammar, including how to form, use, and understand these larger numbers in context.
- Large Numbers
Large numbers in German, including vocabulary for thousands, millions, billions, and more. Learn how to read, write, and use big numbers with examples.
- Ordinals
German ordinal numbers, how to form them, and how to use them in sentences with examples.
- Fractions, Percentages
German vocabulary for describing fractions and percentages, including formation rules and common usage in context.
- Asking Prices
Asking prices in German, including common nouns, verbs, adjectives, and phrases you need to inquire about costs and make purchases.
- Talking Age
German age vocabulary, including how to talk about and ask for someone's age in German.
- Phone Numbers
Phone numbers in German, including vocabulary for digits, common phrases for giving and asking for phone numbers, and key grammar points.
- Quantities
German quantity words and phrases, including grammar rules and examples for using them in context.
- Measurement Units
Basic German vocabulary for units of measurement used in everyday conversation and shopping.
- Time Words
Time words in German, including units of time, expressions, and common phrases for talking about time.
- Days, Months
German vocabulary for days of the week and months of the year, including plural forms and usage examples.
- Length, Distance
German length and distance vocabulary covering common units and everyday expressions.
- Weight, Mass
Weight and mass vocabulary in German, including common nouns, units of measurement, and example sentences for everyday use.
- Volume, Capacity
Volume and capacity vocabulary in German, including how to express units of measurement for liquids, solids, and containers.
- Currency Words
Common German words for currencies and money, including how to ask about prices and make purchases. Key vocab for everyday transactions.
- Temperature
Temperature vocabulary in German, covering common terms and phrases related to weather and climate.
- Conversions
German conversions vocabulary to help you express units, convert measurements, and describe changes in quantity or form.
- Math Vocabulary
A comprehensive list of German math vocabulary for students and learners to enhance their math skills and language.
- Addition
German addition vocabulary, including numbers, symbols, and common phrases to help you perform and understand addition in German.
- Subtraction
Subtraction vocabulary in German, including key terms and examples to help you learn how to talk about subtracting numbers and solving math problems.
- Multiplication
German multiplication vocabulary, including terms for times, multiply, product, and related concepts in English and German.
- Division
Division vocabulary in German, including common terms, expressions, and example sentences to help you talk about division in math.
- Operations
German vocabulary for math operations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and more.
- Talking Results
Key German vocabulary for talking about results, including how to express outcomes, describe findings, and report success or failure.
- Math Questions
Common German question words and phrases used for asking about math topics, including how to form simple math questions in German.
- Colors
Basic vocabulary for naming colors in German for everyday conversation and descriptions.
- Basic Colors
Basic colors in German with English translations and example sentences.
- Shades, Hues
German shades and hues vocabulary, including lighter and darker forms of colors for accurate descriptions.
- Describing Color
German words and phrases for describing colors, including how to talk about shades, combinations, and using colors in sentences.
- Color Expressions
Color expressions in German, including common phrases and idioms that use colors to convey meaning.
- Color in Clothing
Color in clothing vocabulary in German, including common colors and example phrases to describe clothing items by color.
- Days, Dates, Time
Basic vocabulary for talking about days, dates, and telling time in German for everyday conversation.
- Days of Week
German days of the week vocabulary, including singular and plural forms, usage examples, and tips for mastering German grammar.
- Months
German months vocabulary including singular and plural forms, example sentences, and tips for usage and pronunciation.
- Telling Time
German vocabulary for telling time, including hours, minutes, common phrases, and examples to help you ask and express time accurately.
- Dates
German date vocabulary, including words for days, months, date formats, and common phrases used to talk about dates in everyday conversation.
- Seasons
German seasons vocabulary, including singular and plural forms with English translations and examples.
- Holidays
German holiday vocabulary including common holidays, cultural traditions, and useful phrases for celebrating and discussing holidays in German.
- Family & Relationships
Basic German vocabulary for family members and relationship terms for everyday conversation.
- Family Members
Family members is a German vocabulary guide that teaches you common German words for relatives, including parents, siblings, and more.
- Describing Family
Family vocabulary in German, including common family members, simple sentence examples, and tips for describing your family in everyday conversation.
- Relationships
Common German vocabulary for romantic and social relationships, including family, friendships, and more.
- Friends
Common German vocabulary for talking about friends, including different types of friends and descriptive words.
- Family Phrases
Common German phrases for talking about family, including introductions, describing relationships, and discussing family life.
- Food & Dining
German vocabulary for food and dining to help you navigate restaurants, cooking, and grocery shopping.
- Food Words
Food vocabulary in German, including categories like fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy, grains, and common kitchen terms.
- Cooking Verbs
Common German cooking verbs and their English meanings, including examples to show how each is used in context.
- Drinks
German drinks vocabulary, including common drink names and their English translations.
- Fruits, Vegetables
German vocabulary for common fruits and vegetables, including singular and plural forms, with English translations.
- Eating Out
German vocabulary for ordering food, asking about ingredients, paying the bill, and handling common situations while eating out in a restaurant.
- Ordering Food
Ordering food in German, covering useful phrases and vocabulary for conversations in restaurants or cafes.
- Taste
German vocabulary for expressing taste, including adjectives, verbs, and phrases to describe flavors, preferences, and sensations in food and drink.
- Animals
Basic vocabulary for common animals in German for everyday conversation and beginners.
- Pets
German vocabulary for common pets, including singular and plural forms, articles, example sentences, and their English meanings.
- Farm Animals
Common farm animal vocabulary in German, including singular and plural forms with English translations to help you learn.
- Wild Animals
German vocabulary list for wild animals, with English translations and example sentences to help you learn how to use each word in context.
- Sea Life
German sea life vocabulary with English translations and plural forms, covering animals and common terms for marine topics.
- Animal Parts
Animal parts vocabulary in German, covering body parts common to many animals, with English translations and usage examples.
- Animal Actions
German vocabulary for common animal actions, including examples and explanations to help you understand and use these words in context.
- Weather & Nature
Basic vocabulary for describing weather and natural elements in German for everyday conversation and travel.
- Weather Words
Weather words in German include common terms for describing the weather, seasons, and natural phenomena, helping you talk about the climate and environment.
- Seasons
German vocabulary for seasons and related concepts, including grammar and usage.
- Forecasts
German vocabulary for forecasts with example sentences and English translations across categories like weather, time phrases, and common expressions.
- Climate
German climate vocabulary, including key nouns, adjectives, and verbs for discussing climate and environmental topics in German.
- Disasters
Disaster vocabulary in German, including words for natural and man-made catastrophes, along with example sentences and English translations.
- Outdoors
German vocabulary to talk about the outdoors, including common places, activities, and objects you might encounter.
- Clothing & Accessories
Basic vocabulary for clothing and accessories in German for everyday conversation and shopping.
- Clothing Types
Clothing types are specific categories of garments in German, including rules for sing. and plur., helps you talk about different kinds of clothes.
- Shoes, Footwear
German vocabulary for shoes and footwear, including common types, materials, and related items to help you talk about footwear confidently.
- Accessories
Accessories vocabulary in German, including common items like jewelry, bags, and hats to help you describe and discuss your outfits.
- Clothing Talk
German clothing phrases for daily conversation, including descriptions, shopping, and compliments.
- Shopping for Clothes
Shopping for clothes vocabulary, including German words for types of clothing, asking about sizes, colors, and common phrases used in clothing stores.
- Travel & Transportation
German transportation vocabulary for travelers to navigate German-speaking countries.
- Directions
German travel vocabulary for transportation, directions, and common travel situations.
- Transport Modes
German transport modes vocabulary with English translations and example sentences to help you navigate travel conversations confidently.
- Buying Tickets
A comprehensive guide to German vocabulary for buying tickets, including common phrases and examples for trains, buses, and events.
- Travel Plans
Travel plans vocabulary in German, including common phrases and words for organizing and discussing trips.
- Accommodation
German vocabulary for accommodation, including common words and phrases for hotels, hostels, and other types of lodging.
- Airport, Train
Airport and train vocabulary in German for travel. Includes common words and phrases for navigating airports and train stations.
- Health & Body
Basic German vocabulary for health and body parts to help you communicate in everyday situations.
- Body Words
German vocabulary for all parts of the body, including main organs, common terms, and some useful phrases for talking about health and appearance.
- Illnesses
Common illnesses in German, including medical terms and symptoms.
- At the Doctor
German vocabulary for common situations at the doctor’s office, including symptoms, appointments, and treatments.
- Fitness Words
Common German fitness vocabulary, including words for workouts, equipment, and motivation.
- Feelings
Feelings in German vocabulary, including joy, sadness, anger, love, and more to describe emotions.
- Medical Instructions
Medical instructions in German, including verbs for actions, nouns for common terms, and phrases used for giving or understanding medical guidance.
- Occupations & Work
German vocabulary for occupations and workplace terms to build your career-related language skills.
- Jobs
German job vocabulary with English translations. Covers common occupations across various fields.
- Workplace
Workplace vocabulary in German, covering common terms for office and work environments, from Loco German course.
- Job Applications
German job application vocabulary, including key terms for writing cover letters, CVs, and preparing for interviews.
- Work Routine
German work routine vocabulary covering daily activities, time expressions, and common verbs to describe a typical workday.
- Job Titles
Common job title vocabulary in German, organized by category to help you describe occupations confidently.
- Education & Study
German vocabulary for education and study topics to help you explore college, school, and learning-related words.
- Subjects
German subjects vocabulary, including names for various school subjects with example sentences to help you use them correctly.
- Classroom Words
German classroom vocabulary list with English meanings. Covers common nouns and verbs for describing classroom objects and activities.
- Studying
German vocabulary for studying, including common words and phrases used in school, college, and self-study contexts.
- University Life
German vocabulary for university life, including words for lectures, exams, social activities, and more to help you navigate academic life in Germany.
- Tests, Exams
German vocabulary and phrases for tests and exams, including types of exams, common actions, and useful expressions for preparation and taking tests.
- Technology & Communication
German vocabulary for technology and communication to enhance conversation and comprehension in everyday and professional contexts.
- Devices
Common device vocabulary in German, including smartphones, computers, household appliances, and more to help you navigate everyday technology.
- Computer Words
Computer vocabulary in German and English, covering common terms used in computing, hardware, software, and the internet.
- Internet Terms
Common German vocabulary for internet-related concepts, including terms for browsing, social media, email, and online communication.
- Phone Phrases
Common German phrases for phone calls, including greetings, asking for someone, leaving messages, and ending calls.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
