This article explains how and when to use spaces with German noun suffixes, especially for compound building and adjectival forms.
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- Zeit vs. Uhr vs. Mal: time
German time vocabulary: understanding the differences between Zeit, Uhr, and Mal, with explanations and examples for correct usage.
- Haus vs. Zuhause: home
A detailed explanation of the difference between the German words "Haus" and "Zuhause," including usage, grammar, and cultural context.
- Arbeit vs. Beruf: job
A comprehensive overview of the German nouns “Arbeit” and “Beruf,” explaining their meanings, usage, and role in expressing “job” concepts.
- Kirche vs. Tempel vs. Kathedrale: church, temple
Comparison of German nouns “Kirche,” “Tempel,” and “Kathedrale,” explaining their meanings, origins, usages, and examples.
- Schule vs. Gymnasium vs. Universität: school
A comprehensive overview of the German education system focusing on the differences between Schule, Gymnasium, and Universität.
- Geld vs. Knete: money
An explanation of the difference between Geld and Knete in German: meaning, usage, context, and examples.
- Freund vs. Bekannter: friend
An overview of the German nouns “Freund” and “Bekannter,” explaining their meanings, usage, and how they differ in describing social relationships.
- Kind vs. Junge vs. Mädchen: child, boy, girl
Understanding the German nouns Kind, Junge, and Mädchen—how they differ in meaning, gender, and usage, with examples.
- Blitz vs. Donner: lightning vs. thunder
A comprehensive overview of the German nouns ‘Blitz’ and ‘Donner’, explaining their meanings, grammatical gender and plural forms, usage in context, and how they fit into natural phenomenon vocabulary.
Last updated: Thu Jun 12, 2025
