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Illustration of the A1 German word “der Hund”, which translates to “dog”. A royal hound on a throne of bones
der Hund

hʊnt

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dog

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Wir haben einen kleinen Hund.

We have a small dog.

Der Hund spielt gerne im Garten.

The dog likes to play in the garden.

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Illustration of the A1 German word “die Katze”, which translates to “cat”. An elegant cat dancing ballet on a piano
die Katze

ˈkatsə

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cat

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Meine Katze schläft viel.

My cat sleeps a lot.

Die Katze spielt mit dem Ball.

The cat plays with the ball.

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Illustration of the A1 German word “der Apfel”, which translates to “apple”. A plump rosy apple with a leafy sprig throws its head back in helpless giggles, cheeks flushed, as a few tiny round-eyed worms scramble up its smooth sides and tickle it, wriggling with delight.
der Apfel

ˈapfl̩

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apple

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Ich esse jeden Tag einen Apfel.

I eat an apple every day.

Der rote Apfel ist sehr süß und knackig.

The red apple is very sweet and crisp.

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Illustration of the A1 German word “die Blume”, which translates to “flower”. A giant flower singing to the moon
die Blume

ˈbluːmə

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flower

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Ich kaufe eine schöne Blume.

I buy a beautiful flower.

Die Blume ist sehr rot.

The flower is very red.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “der Beweis”, which translates to “evidence / proof”. A glowing magnifying glass held over a puzzle piece, which emits a pillar of light revealing the hidden truth underneath.
der Beweis

[deːɐ̯ bəˈvaɪ̯s]

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evidence / proof

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Die Polizei sucht nach dem Beweis seiner Schuld.

The police are looking for the proof of his guilt.

Gibt es einen klaren Beweis für diese Behauptung?

Is there clear evidence for this claim?

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Illustration of the B1 German word “die Auswirkung”, which translates to “effect / impact”. A tiny pebble belly-flops into a puddle, but the ripples bloom into giant sunflowers that keep expanding across a meadow.
die Auswirkung

[ˈaʊ̯sˌvɪrkʊŋ]

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effect / impact

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Klimawandel hat ernste Auswirkungen auf die Umwelt.

Climate change has serious effects on the environment.

Die langfristigen Auswirkungen sind noch unbekannt.

The long-term effects are still unknown.

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Illustration of the B1 German word “der Drucker”, which translates to “printer”. A printer sitting on a fluffy cloud, printing vibrant butterflies that flutter out of the paper tray into the blue sky.
der Drucker

[ˈdrʊkɐ]

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printer

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Mein Drucker funktioniert nicht, ich brauche einen neuen.

My printer is not working, I need a new one.

Kannst du bitte das Dokument am Drucker abholen?

Can you please pick up the document from the printer?

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masculine Hund — dog

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