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der Weckerduschendie ZahnbürsteanziehenfrühstückenYour morning routine in 10 German wordsIf you can describe your morning in German, every single day becomes free practice.der Abenddas Abendessensich ausruhenfernsehenmüdeFrom clocking off to dreamland: 10 German evening wordsIf Germans had a favourite word, it might well be Feierabend.putzenaufräumenstaubsaugender StaubsaugerabwaschenCleaning day: 10 German housework wordsThat cleaning rota on your German flatshare fridge is about to make sense.die Möbeldas Zimmerdas Schlafzimmerdas Badder Tisch10 German words to feel at home in a German flatA German flat advert says ‘3 Zimmer’ — but that doesn't mean three bedrooms.das Wetterdie Sonneder Regender Schneeder WindTalk about the weather like a German: 10 wordsWhen a German conversation stalls, the weather will always rescue you.einkaufendas Geschäftder PreiskostenbilligShopping in Germany: 10 words before you payReading the price tag is half of shopping in Germany — these ten words do the other half.die Kleidungdie Hosedas Hemddie Jackeder SchuhShopping for clothes in German: 10 words to knowEver found the perfect trousers, then put them back because you couldn't ask where the changing rooms were?der Supermarktdie Lebensmittelder Einkaufswagendie Einkaufslistedas SonderangebotYour German shopping list: 10 supermarket wordsGerman checkouts are fast, so pack these words before you go.die Bäckereider Bäckerder Berlinerdas Sandwichder MuffinOrder like a local: 10 German bakery wordsNo more pointing silently at the glass counter.das Caféder Kaffeedie Tasseder Kuchendie SahneCoffee, cake and the bill: 10 words for a German caféOrdering a cappuccino is easy, but have you ever frozen when the waiter asked ‘Zusammen oder getrennt?’das Restaurantreservierendie Speisekartedie Vorspeisedas HauptgerichtEating out in German: 10 words from menu to tipGet the menu, order, pay and tip — these ten words cover the whole meal.der Busdie U-Bahndie Fahrkartedie VerspätungTen words to get you round German cities by bus and trainGerman stations rarely have ticket barriers — which means it's up to you to know the words.der Arztdie Sprechstundedas Wartezimmerkrankdie SchmerzenTen words that get you through a German doctor's visitMissing what the receptionist says can wear you out before you even see the doctor.die Apothekedas Rezeptdie Nebenwirkungdie Packungsbeila…der HustensaftYour German pharmacy survival kit: 10 wordsBefore you walk under that red A sign, pack these words.der Zahnarztdie Füllungbohrendie Betäubungdas AugeOpen wide: 10 German words for the dentist and the opticianLearn these before you sit in the chair, because it's hard to ask questions with your mouth wide open.die Bankeröffnendas Bargelddie EC-Kartedie PINBanking in German: 10 words you'll need on day oneAfter a flat, the next thing you need in Germany is a bank account.die Postder Briefdas Paketder Empfängerdie LieferungPost office German: 10 words for letters and parcelsFound a little card in your letterbox instead of your parcel? These are the words you need.das Handyder Vertragder Tarifdas Datenvolumendas WLANGetting connected: 10 German words for phones and the internetIn your first week in Germany, you'll hunt for Wi-Fi before you hunt for a flat.der Friseurschneidenkurz10 German words to say before the scissors come outMost bad haircuts in Germany aren't the scissors' fault — they're a vocabulary problem.die Wäschewaschentrocknenbügelnder FleckFrom laundry day to loose buttons: 10 German wordsIf you've ever stood in a German cellar staring at a washing machine, today's words are for you.das Autoder Führerscheintankendie TankstelleparkenBefore you take the wheel: 10 German words for the roadThe scariest thing about driving in Germany isn't the Autobahn — it's the little slip of paper under your wiper.kaputtfunktionierenreparierender Wasserhahnder HausmeisterSomething's broken! 10 German words for home repairsGerman flats are solid, but things still break — usually on a Sunday night.die Uhrdie Uhrzeithalbdas ViertelfrühNever be late again: 10 German time wordsIf you turned up at 3:30 for ‘halb drei’, you're already an hour late.der Tagdie Wocheder Monatdas Datumder KalenderDays, months and dates: 10 German words for making plans‘Are you free next Monday?’ — if you can't say that in German yet, today fixes it.alleineigendie Wohnungder SingleunabhängigYour own place in Germany: 10 words for living aloneSome words feel as exciting as getting your very first set of keys.die Anmeldungsich anmeldendas Bürgeramtder Termindie UnterschriftThe Anmeldung survival kit: 10 words for German officesLife in Germany doesn't really start when you unpack — it starts with an appointment at the town hall.das Visumder Passdie Aufenthaltser…die Ausländerbehö…beantragenVisa paperwork in German: the 10 words you can't skipThe most nerve-racking moment of life in Germany might not be an exam or an interview, but the waiting room at the immigration office.die WGder Mitbewohnerdas Zimmerdie Anzeigedie BesichtigungFlat hunting in Germany: 10 words you'll needFinding a room in Germany can feel like a job interview, so prepare your words first.die Mieteder Mietvertragdie NebenkostenRenting in Germany: 10 words to know before you signThat number in a German flat ad? There are actually two of them.der Nachbarder Lärmleisedie Hausordnungdas TreppenhausNoise, stairwells and house rules: 10 words for living with German neighboursThe secret to getting on with German neighbours isn't a friendly hello — it's knowing when to be quiet.die MülltrennungwegwerfentrennenSorting rubbish the German way: 10 essential wordsIn your first week in Germany, the hardest exam isn't the language — it's the bins.die Versicherungversichernder Vertragder Schadender Versicherungs…Insurance German in 10 wordsGermans love insurance — so sooner or later, a letter from an insurer will land in your letterbox.die Krankenkassedie Krankenversic…die Versichertenk…der Hausarztdie ÜberweisungGerman health insurance in 10 wordsA letter from your health insurer is much less scary once you know a handful of words.die Steuerdie Steuernummerdie KirchensteuerabsetzenPayslip panic? 10 German words to decode itYour contract says 3,500, so why is your bank account showing so much less?der Bahnhofder Zugdie Verspätungder Anschlussdie AnkunftAll aboard: 10 German words for the train stationAnyone who takes German trains learns this fast: you need to understand the announcements as much as you need a ticket.der Integrationsk…der Kursdie Volkshochschu…das Niveauder TestBack to class: 10 German words for language coursesOn your first day of German class, understanding the teacher is already the lesson.der Sonntagder Feiertaggeschlossengeöffnetdie Ladenöffnungs…Quiet Sundays: 10 words to survive them in GermanyYour first Sunday in Germany can be a shock — unless you know these words.die Schuleder Lehrerder Schülerdie Klasseder UnterrichtBack to school: 10 German classroom wordsWhether it's a parents' evening or your first day at language school, these words make the classroom less scary.die Universitätder Studentstudierendas Studiumdie VorlesungYour first semester in Germany, in 10 wordsAt a German university, an eight o'clock lecture might start at quarter past. Want to know why?die Bibliothekausleihenverlängernlernensich konzentrierenBorrow, renew, focus: 10 German words for the libraryGerman libraries are quiet, but you'll still need a few words at the desk.die Prüfungdurchfallendas Zertifikatsich vorbereitendas ErgebnisPass with flying colours: 10 German exam wordsYou can study for a German exam for months and still never learn the German words for exams.wiederholenerklärendie Frageverstehendie AntwortSurvive your German class: 10 must-have wordsThe scariest part of a language class isn't grammar — it's not understanding and not knowing how to say so.das Auslanddas Stipendiumdas Auslandssemes…der Austauschsich bewerben umStudying in Germany? Start with these 10 wordsFrom your admission letter to your first wave of homesickness, study-abroad German is surprisingly predictable.das Büroder KollegeCHEFder Chefder Schreibtischder DruckerFirst day at a German office? Learn these 10 wordsOn your first day in a German office, someone shouts ‘Der Drucker spinnt!’ — would you know what's going on?die Besprechungdie Tagesordnungdie Präsentationpräsentierendie EntscheidungSpeak up in German meetings: 10 words that helpIf you've ever left a meeting without saying a word, these are for you.die E-Mailbeantwortenweiterleitensehr geehrteder GrußInbox German: 10 words for work emails and callsKnow how a German work email starts and ends, and you've already written half of it.die Bewerbungdie Erfahrungdie Stellenanzeigedie Stärkedie SchwächeJob hunting in Germany: 10 words to get you hiredIf a job ad loses you at the very first line, today's words are exactly what you need.der Berufder Arztder Kochder Verkäuferder PolizistSo, what do you do? 10 German job wordsIn Germany, this question usually comes right after your name.kündigendie Kündigungdie Kündigungsfri…wechselnrauswerfenHanding in your notice: 10 German words for a fresh startThe day you say ‘I quit’ in German might come sooner than you think.die Teilzeitder Minijobjobbendie Aushilfedie SchichtLooking for a side job in Germany? Start with these 10 wordsThat ‘Aushilfe gesucht’ sign on the café door? That's a job advert — maybe for you.der Feierabendder Urlaubdie Überstundedas Homeofficesich krankmeldenHow Germans work, in 10 wordsAt five o'clock, your colleagues start standing up and saying the same thing — and that's today's first word.der Arbeitsvertragdas Gehaltdie Probezeitdie Gehaltserhöhu…der ArbeitgeberBefore you sign: 10 German words for contracts and payYour contract arrives before your first payslip — so start with the words inside it.die Familiedie Mutterder Vaterder Bruderder SohnYour family in German: 10 must-know wordsWhen a German friend asks “Hast du Geschwister?”, can you answer straight away?HallotschüssAuf WiedersehenwoherkennenlernenHello, nice to meet you: 10 German words for first meetingsNail the first thirty seconds of any German conversation, starting today.dankebitteschöndie Entschuldigungsich entschuldigenleidtunPlease, thank you, sorry: 10 German words for good mannersSwap in a few of these words and you'll notice people in Germany warm up to you straight away.das Gefühlsich fühlenglücklichtraurigsich freuenHow do you feel? 10 German words for emotionsIf your answer to ‘Wie geht’s?’ is always ‘Gut!’, today is the day to change that.der CharakternettlustigehrlichfleißigBeyond ‘nett’: 10 German words for personalityIf ‘nett’ is the only word you use to describe people, today is your upgrade.aussehengroßschlankdickdas HaarTall, blond or bearded? 10 German words for appearanceNext time a friend shows you a photo of their new partner, you'll have more to say than ‘nice’.die Liebeliebensich verliebenverliebtflirtenFalling for German: 10 words about loveBefore you ever say „Ich liebe dich“, you'll need the words for everything that comes before it.der Freunddie Freundschaftder Bekanntesich treffenvertrauenFriend or boyfriend? 10 German words about friendshipIn German, one wrong little word can turn your friend into your partner.sich streitender Streitsauersich ärgerndas Missverständn…Falling out and making up: 10 German wordsThey say you're really getting good at German when you can have an argument in it.Schluss machendie TrennungweinenvermisseneinsamHeartbreak and hugs: 10 German words for hard timesA breakup hurts in any language — but knowing the words to comfort someone makes it a little less lonely.genauwirklichahatollschade10 German reactions that keep a conversation goingWhen your German runs out mid-chat, a one-word reaction can save the moment.der Geburtstagfeierneinladendas Geschenkdie TorteAlles Gute! 10 German words for birthday partiesIn Germany, wishing someone happy birthday early can actually bring bad luck — so timing matters.die Hochzeitheiratenverheiratetsich verlobender HeiratsantragInvited to a German wedding? Learn these 10 wordsThe invitation says Standesamt — so where exactly are they getting married?schwangerdie Hebammedie ElternzeitA new arrival: 10 German words for pregnancy and babiesFrom congratulations to chatting with a midwife — here's the German for welcoming someone new.die Einweihungdie Partydie Einladungder Gastder GastgeberInvited to a German housewarming? Bring these 10 wordsToday you'll find out why Germans turn up at a housewarming with bread and salt.der Abschlussfeierlichdas Zeugnisder Absolventdie ZeremonieCongratulations! 10 German words for graduation dayYour German friend just graduated. Ready to say more than “well done”?sterbender Todtotdie Beerdigungder FriedhofSaying the right thing: 10 German words for funeralsIn sad moments, a few simple words said properly mean a lot.umziehenausziehenpackentragendas KlebebandBoxes, tape and paperwork: 10 German words for moving houseWhen you move house in Germany, the heaviest thing to carry might be the vocabulary.das Schnitzeldie Kartoffelder Knödeldie Soßeder EintopfBeyond sausages: 10 classic German dishesThink German food is just sausages and beer? Open a real menu and think again.das Brotdie Semmeldie Scheibedas Mehlder TeigBread, pretzels and more: 10 words for the German bakeryLiving in Germany, the bakery quickly becomes part of your daily routine — so let's get your order ready.die Wurstdas Fleischder Schinkendas Schweinefleis…das Rindfleisch10 meaty words for the land of sausagesNo more pointing silently at the butcher's counter.der Kuchendie Vanilleder Zuckerdas Eisder Nachtisch10 sweet German words for cake loversNo more pointing at the cake counter and hoping for the best.das Frühstückder Orangensaftdas Eidie Butterdie MarmeladeGuten Morgen! 10 German words for the breakfast tableA German breakfast is much more than bread, and knowing the words makes it taste even better.das Bierder Weindie Flaschedas Glasdie KneipeProst! 10 German words for the pub and the wine barThe first word you learn at a German table is ‘Prost!’ — the next ten are right here.das Obstdas Gemüseder Apfeldie Bananedie ErdbeereFrom Apfel to Zwiebel: 10 German fruit and veg wordsIf you've been pointing at things at the market, it's time to call them by name.kochendas Rezeptdie Zutatdas MesserbackenPots, pans and recipes: 10 German kitchen wordsIf a German friend suggests cooking together, pack these words before you go.schmeckensüßsalzigsauerscharfBeyond „lecker“: 10 German words for tasteWhen a German waiter asks „Hat's geschmeckt?“, it would be nice to say more than „Ja“.vegetarischdie Allergieglutenfreidie Unverträglich…die ErnährungSaying what you can't eat: 10 German diet wordsReading a German menu is one thing — explaining what you can't eat is another.der Imbissdie Pommesder Ketchupder Snackdie PizzaGrab a bite: 10 German words for street foodSome of the best food in Germany isn't in restaurants — it's at the Imbiss on the corner.das Wassertrinkender Kaffeeder Teeder SaftThirsty? 10 German words for ordering drinksEver ordered “water” in a German restaurant and got a fizzy bottle — and a bill for it?der Kofferpackeneinpackendas Handtuchder ReisepassBefore you zip the suitcase: 10 German packing wordsThe night before a trip, pack some German along with your socks.der Flughafendas Gepäckdas Handgepäckdie Bordkartedie Sicherheitsko…Don't get lost: 10 German words for the airportIf you hear ‘Verspätung’ over the airport speakers, you've just earned time for another coffee.das Hoteldas Zimmerdie Halbpensioneincheckender SchlüsselCheck in with confidence: 10 German hotel wordsAfter a long train ride, the last thing you want is to freeze at the front desk.linksrechtsgeradeausdie Eckedie KreuzungLost in a German town? 10 words to find your wayThe moment your phone hits 0%, these are the words you'll really need.die Sehenswürdigk…die Altstadtdas Museumfotografierendas SouvenirSightseeing in Germany: 10 words for your day outImagine climbing all the way up to the castle and missing the tour because you didn't catch the time.der Zugabfahrenankommendie Reservierungder SitzplatzAll aboard! 10 words for German train journeysA ticket isn't enough on German trains. You'll want to understand the announcements too.der Urlaubdie Pauschalreisedie ReiseverreisenbuchenPlanning time off? 10 German holiday wordsThere's one thing Germans look forward to all year: Urlaub.das Hobbydie FreizeitlesenmalenzeichnenPainting, knitting, collecting: talk about your hobbies in 10 German wordsThe quickest way to make German friends isn't talking about the weather — it's talking about hobbies.das Fitnessstudiofitder MuskelschwitzendehnenGet gym-ready in German with these 10 wordsWhen your legs won't work the day after training, Germans say a ‘muscle tomcat’ has come to visit.der Fußballder Torwartder FanunentschiedenShout along: 10 German football wordsThe quickest way to make friends in Germany? Watch football together.wanderndie Wanderungspazieren gehensteilder BergWalk like a German: 10 hiking wordsWhen a German friend suggests “eine Wanderung”, it might be a proper mountain hike, not a stroll.der Campingplatzdie Taschenlampedie Mückeim FreienTent, torch, mosquitoes: 10 German words for campingThe real magic of a German summer happens in a tent, not a hotel.das Meerder Seeschwimmenbadender BikiniSun, sand and lakes: 10 German words for summerIn a German summer, the real star might be the lake, not the sea.das Fahrradder Helmder Reifendie BremsebremsenOn your bike! 10 German cycling wordsIn German cities, a bike is almost as important as the bus.der Parkdie Wiesedie Deckeder Korbdie BankSunshine German: 10 words for a day in the parkGermans head for the park the moment the sun comes out. Pack these words and join them.der Zooder Jahrmarktdie Eintrittskartedie SchlangeaufregendA day at the zoo: 10 German words for days outHalf of any German day out is queuing — so you'd better know the word for queue.der Schneeder Skider Schlittschuhdas GlatteisHit the slopes: 10 German words for winter sportsFor a lot of Germans, winter isn't just cold — it's the season for heading to the Alps.das Fotodas Bilddie Aufnahmeder BlitzlächelnSay cheese! 10 German words for taking photosOne polite question and a stranger can take your best holiday photo.das Spielmitspielenwürfelnder WürfeldranGame night German: 10 words to roll withGet invited to a German friend's for dinner, and there's a good chance a board game comes after dessert.Weihnachtendie Kerzedas PlätzchendekorierenChristmas the German way: 10 festive wordsIn Germany, Christmas really starts on the evening of the 24th — not the morning of the 25th.der Weihnachtsmar…der Standdie Stimmungdie Kältedie NussGlühwein in hand: 10 German words for the Christmas marketGerman winters are long and dark — and the Christmas market is why people still look forward to December.Osterndas Eider Hasedas Lammder BrauchBunnies, eggs and bonfires: 10 German Easter wordsIn Germany it isn't the hen that brings the eggs at Easter — it's a hare.der Karnevalsich verkleidender Umzugdie Paradeder ClownCarnival in Cologne: 10 German words to join the partyOne Thursday in February, your colleague turns up to work dressed as a pirate — what's going on?das BierProstdas Volksfestdas FestBAVARIAbayerischOktoberfest in 10 words: from Prost to the morning afterBefore you lift a one-litre beer mug, pack these words.Silvesterdie Mitternachtder Sektder Rutschder VorsatzGuten Rutsch! 10 words for a German New YearIn Germany, people wish you a ‘good slide’ into the New Year. Really!das Schlossdie Burgdie Ruinedas Denkmalder PalastBurg or Schloss? 10 words for German castlesNot every castle in Germany is the same kind of castle. Do you know a Burg from a Schloss?die Geschichtedas Jahrhundertder Kriegder Kaiserdas MittelalterGerman history in 10 wordsWalk through any German town and history speaks to you from walls and pavements.die Mauerdie Grenzeder Ostender Westendie DDRFrom the Wall to reunification: 10 German words that tell the storyThat double line of cobblestones across Berlin's pavements? It marks where the Wall once stood.das Märchender Königder Prinzdie Hexeder WolfOnce upon a time: 10 German words from Grimm's fairy talesYou know Snow White and Hansel and Gretel — but do you know how they begin in the original German?die Klassikdas Orchesterder Dirigentdirigierendas WerkA night at the concert hall in 10 German wordsYou're in the land of Bach, Beethoven and Brahms — a concert should be on your list.das Instrumentspielendas Klavierdie Gitarredie Geige10 German words for music loversIn Germany, chatting about instruments is one of the fastest ways to make friends.das Bundeslanddie Hauptstadtdie Landeshauptst…die Regiondie GroßstadtMapping Germany in 10 wordsWhen someone asks „Wo wohnst du?“, a city name alone is only half the story.pünktlichRücksicht nehmensich siezendie BegrüßungunhöflichDoing it the German way: 10 words for etiquetteThe secret to an easier life in Germany might lie less in grammar and more in a handful of etiquette words.die Religiondie Kircheder Gottder Glaubeder GottesdienstChurch bells and Grüß Gott: 10 German words about religionLive in Germany for a while and you'll meet the word ‘religion’ more often than you'd think.die Literaturdas Buchder Romander Autorder DichterTalking books: 10 German words from the land of poetsNext time someone in Germany asks what you're reading, you'll have a proper answer.das Kinoder Filmdie Kinokartedie Vorstellungdie ReihePopcorn ready? 10 German words for the cinemaImagine buying a ticket and discovering the whole film is dubbed into German. Today's words help you avoid that.der Krimidie Komödieder Horrorder Dokumentarfilmder TatortWhat shall we watch? 10 German words for film genresIn Germany, at quarter past eight on a Sunday evening, half the country switches on the same crime show.der Schauspielerder Regisseurdie Rolledie Hauptrolledie SzeneLights, camera, Deutsch: 10 words from the film setAfter today, those end credits will start to make sense.fernsehendas Programmder Senderder Moderatorder ZuschauerRemote in hand: 10 German words for TVThey say leaving German TV on trains your ear — but first you need the words for the TV itself.die Seriestreamendie Folgedie Staffeldas AboBinge-watcher's German: 10 streaming wordsWant to learn German from TV series? First you need to know that a “season” isn't Saison.die Musikdas Lieddie Stimmedie Melodieder TextTalk about your favourite songs: 10 German music words‘What are you listening to at the moment?’ — one question that can keep you chatting with a German friend for an hour.das Konzertdie Banddie Eintrittskartedas PublikumklatschenFrom tickets to encores: 10 German concert wordsAt German gigs, the crowd doesn't shout ‘Encore!’ — they shout a German word instead.das Theaterdie Bühneder Applausder Vorhangdas MusicalBefore the curtain rises: 10 German theatre wordsDid you know German audiences can keep clapping for ten minutes after the curtain falls?die Operdas Ballettdie Inszenierungder Aktdie GarderobeCurtain up: 10 German words for opera and balletOnce you know what Parkett and Rang mean on your ticket, the evening gets a lot more fun.das Museumdie Öffnungszeitender Rundgangder Besucherdie ErmäßigungMuseum day! 10 German words for exhibitionsOn a grey German day, a museum is the perfect escape — as long as you know the words.die Kunstmalendie Malereider Künstlerder Maler10 German words for a day at the art galleryNext time you stand in front of a painting in Germany, you'll have more to say than “nice”.das Gebäudedie Architekturder Architektbauender TurmLook up! 10 German words for buildingsThe moment you look up at the buildings, a German city starts to look completely different.der Computerder Laptopder Bildschirmdie Tastaturdie MausClick, save, download: 10 computer words for a German officeOpen a German laptop for the first time and you'll find the Z and Y have swapped places.die sozialen Medi…das Videohochladenteilender KommentarSpeak social media in German: 10 words to knowposten, liken, teilen — German social media words are easy… with a few little traps.onlinebestellenlieferndie VersandkostenzurückschickenFrom basket to returns: German online shopping in 10 wordsEver got lost on a German shopping site looking for the checkout button?das Handychattender ChatverschickenantwortenSurviving German group chats: 10 wordsIf you've got a hundred unread group-chat messages and no idea what's going on, start here.das Spieldas Levelder Gegnerdie Rundedie FigurGame on! 10 German words for gamersSwitch your game's language to German and studying turns into playing.das Passwortdas Benutzerkontodie Datender Datenschutzder HackerLog in, stay safe: 10 German words for accounts and securityIf a German login screen has ever made you freeze, today's words will fix that.bezahlendie Appdas Kontodie Kreditkartedie ZahlungTap, pay, transfer: 10 German words for banking appsWhen your banking app talks to you in German, you'll know exactly what it means.die Nachrichtdie Zeitungder Artikelder Journalistberichten10 German words that unlock the headlinesGerman news feels tough at first, but the same ten words come up every single day.die Wahlwählendie Stimmedie Regierungder PolitikerRead the headlines: 10 German words for politicsAt election time, once you can read the posters on every lamppost, the news suddenly gets interesting.der Preissinkensteigendie Wirtschaftdie Arbeitslosigk…From your shopping basket to the news: 10 economy wordsGermans sigh at their supermarket receipts too. Let's learn to sigh in German.die Mieteder Eigentümerder Kreditdie Immobiliedie WohnungsnotRent, owners and mortgages: 10 German housing wordsHousing is in the German news almost every day — these ten words help you follow it.das Gesetzdas Gerichtder Richterdas Verbrechender DiebstahlLaw and order in 10 German wordsThese words are in German news every day, yet textbooks barely mention them.die Renteder Rentnerdie Bevölkerungdie Geburtenrateder Geburtenrückg…Read the news: 10 German words on birth rates and ageingFalling birth rates and an ageing population are a constant topic in the German news, too.die Künstliche In…die Technologiedigitalentwickelndie Digitalisieru…AI, robots and algorithms: 10 German tech wordsThere's hardly a day without ‘KI’ in German headlines — so let's start with what it means.die Migrationder Einwandererder Flüchtlingdas Asyldie IntegrationUnderstand the news: 10 German words on migration and integrationLive in Germany for a while and you'll meet these words everywhere — on the news, at the authorities, even in your own paperwork.die Umweltder Umweltschutzschützendie Umweltverschm…der MüllSorting it out: 10 German words for the environmentThere's a reason German kitchens have four bins instead of one.das Klimader Klimawandeldie Erderwärmungdas Kohlendioxiddie HitzewelleUnderstand the German news: 10 climate wordsThese words turn up in German news almost every day — let's sort them out in one go.die Pandemiedas Virusdie Infektiondie Maskedie ImpfungHygiene and infection: 10 German words from the newsThose words that were on the German news every single day — let's make sure you understand them instantly.EUROPEEuropadie EUEUROPEder Europäerder Mitgliedstaatder EuroUnderstand the news: 10 German words about the EUTwo letters come up again and again on German news: EU. Today we'll learn the words around them.der Körperder Kopfdas Gesichtdas Augeder MundHead to toe: 10 German body wordsNext time someone asks where it hurts, answer with words, not just pointing.die Krankheitdas Fieberhustendie Grippedie Kopfschmerzen10 German words for when you're sickThe first time you catch a cold in Germany, you'll need these words before you need medicine.das Tierder Vogeldas Pferddie Kuhdas SchweinPigs, bears and lucky charms: 10 German animal wordsIn Germany, when you're lucky, you say you ‘had a pig’. Really!das Haustierder Hunddas KaninchenfütternGassi gehenDogs, cats and more: 10 German pet wordsMeet a dog in a German park? Here's how to start chatting with its owner.die Blumedie Pflanzeblühenpflanzender Blumentopf10 German words that bloom on your windowsillIf you're invited to a German home, what's in your hand will probably be a bunch of flowers.der Waldder Pilzdas Holzdas Rehdas EichhörnchenInto the German woods: 10 wordsFor many Germans, the forest isn't just a lot of trees — it's how Sunday feels.die Jahreszeitder Frühlingder Sommerder Herbstder WinterA year in 10 German wordsThe easiest way to chat with Germans? Talk about the weather and the seasons.die FarberotblaugelbgrünPaint the town: 10 German words for colours and shapesOnce you know the colour words, German streets suddenly look a lot clearer.der Himmeldie Sonneder Monddie Erdeder PlanetLook up! 10 German words for the sky and spaceOnce you can talk about the sky in German, every evening walk gets a little more romantic.die Landschaftder Bergder Flussdas Gebirgedas TalMountains, rivers, islands: 10 German landscape wordsNext time you watch Germany roll past a train window, you'll be able to name it all.der Notfalldie Hilfeverletztsich verletzenblutenBefore you dial 112: 10 German words for emergenciesEmergencies don't send a warning first, so these are words worth learning today.die Polizeider Polizistfestnehmender Zeugedie AussageBike gone? 10 German words for the police stationHaving your bike stolen is almost a rite of passage in Germany — and that day you'll need words, not a key.verlierenfindensuchendas Fundbürodie GeldbörseLost your wallet? 10 German words to get it backThat heart-stopping ‘where's my wallet?’ moment is easier with these words.der Unfalldie Verletzungbeschädigendie Versicherungdie SchuldCrash course: 10 German words for accidentsAccidents never warn you in advance, so it's worth packing the words ahead of time.die Naturkatastro…der Sturmdas Hochwasserdas Erdbebendie WarnungWhen the alarm goes off: 10 German words for emergenciesIf your phone suddenly screeched and showed a warning in German, would you know what it meant?das Feuerder Brandbrennendie Feuerwehrder Rauch10 German words to know in a fire emergencyYou hope you'll never need them — but if you do, they have to come out instantly.anrufenaufsteheneinkaufenanfangenaufhörenSeparable verbs, part 1: 10 verbs that split in twoPeople say you have to wait for the end of a German sentence — separable verbs are why.aufmachenzumachenanmachenausmacheneinsteigenSeparable verbs, round two: 10 that split in halfThese are the verbs you only understand once the sentence is over — let's tame them today.sich freuensich erinnernsich setzensich beeilensich ärgernWhy all the sich? 10 reflexive verbs made easyThat little sich that follows German verbs around — let's make friends with it today.wartensich interessierensich kümmernsich gewöhnenbittenVerbs and their prepositions: 10 pairs to learn togetherIf you've been saying Ich warte für den Bus, today's the day to fix it.gehenkommenfahrenfliegenbleibenNot haben but sein: 10 verbs for the perfect tenseIf you've ever said “Ich habe gegangen”, this post is for you.helfengefallengehörendankenantwortenMir, not mich: 10 German verbs that take the dativeIf you've ever said "Kannst du mich helfen?", this one's for you.seinhabenwerdenmachenkönnenThe 10 verbs every German sentence leans onHalf of all German sentences start with one of today's ten verbs.laufenspringenschwimmenkletternwandernRun, jump, climb: 10 German verbs that get you movingThese verbs prefer sein over haben in the perfect tense — and today you'll find out why.inaufunternebenhinterWhere is it? 10 little German words that tell youWhere are the keys? Where's the pharmacy? Without these tiny words, you can't answer.umseitbisvornachNever miss a meeting: 10 time prepositionsum, seit, ab, bis — get one tiny word wrong and you're at the wrong place at the wrong time.undaberoderweildassLink it up: 10 German conjunctionsToday your choppy German sentences finally start to join up.dochmaljaebenhaltdoch, mal, ja: 10 little words that make German sound naturalThese tiny words are the difference between textbook German and how people really talk.immeroftmanchmalnieseltenAlways, sometimes, never: 10 German words for how oftenOne tiny adverb can make what you say sound much more alive.jetztheutegesternmorgenschonNow, already, still: 10 time words you'll use every dayAdd one little time word to a German sentence and it instantly sounds more natural.werwaswowannwarumWho, what, where? 10 German question wordsAlmost every German question starts with a W. Learn these ten and you can ask about anything.vielwenigsehrein bisschenein paarA lot, a little, just enough: 10 German words for how muchOne tiny word can turn ‘just a little’ into ‘a mountain of it’.die Zahlhunderttausenddie Hälftedas ProzentCounting in German: 10 numbers and units for everyday lifeOnce ‘a kilo of apples, please’ rolls off your tongue at a German market, daily life gets easier.die Meinungfindenglaubeneinverstandenrecht habenSpeak your mind: 10 German words for opinionsIn Germany you'll be asked ‘What do you think?’ far more often than you might expect.die Daumen drückendie Nase voll hab…ganz Ohr seinauf der Hand lieg…ein Auge zudrückenThumbs, noses and broken legs: 10 German body idiomsWhen Germans wish you luck, they don't cross their fingers — they squeeze their thumbs.Schwein habendie Katze aus dem…zwei Fliegen mit …aus einer Mücke e…das schwarze SchafLucky pigs and crazy birds: 10 German animal idiomsIn German, a lucky person ‘has pig’ — and someone a bit crazy ‘has a bird’.Das ist nicht mei…alles in Butterjemandem wurst se…um den heißen Bre…seinen Senf dazug…Beer, sausage and mustard: 10 tasty German food idiomsWhen a German says ‘that's not my beer’, they aren't talking about beer at all.auf die Nerven ge…aus dem Häuschen …auf Wolke sieben …bis über beide Oh…aus der Haut fahr…Up a palm tree, on cloud seven: 10 German feeling idiomsWhen Germans get angry they climb palm trees, and when they're relieved a stone falls off their heart.sich Mühe gebenalle Hände voll z…die Ärmel hochkre…am Ball bleibensich ein Bein aus…Talk like a German at work: 10 idiomsSay ‘I'm swamped’, ‘I put it off’ and ‘I give up’ the way Germans do, and your conversations come alive.Morgenstund hat G…Lügen haben kurze…Der Apfel fällt n…Reden ist Silber,…Wer zuletzt lacht…Sound like a local: 10 German proverbsImagine a German friend drops a proverb into the conversation — and you know exactly what it means.Wo ein Wille ist,…Ein Unglück kommt…Kleider machen Le…Wer zuerst kommt,…Rom ist auch nich…10 German proverbs to drop into any conversationWhen a German ends a story with a proverb, you'll finally be able to smile and reply.Es kommt darauf a…auf jeden Fallauf keinen Fallab und zumeiner Meinung na…The 10 phrases Germans say all the timeListen to Germans chatting and you'll hear the same few phrases again and again — these ten.der Quatschdoofquatschender Kumpeldie KlamottenReal-life German: 10 colloquial words your textbook skippedIf you only catch half of what your German friends say, these ten words are probably why.das Gelddas Bargeldsparenausgebendas TaschengeldMoney talk: 10 German words for cash, coins and savingCan't get a trolley at a German supermarket? That's exactly when you'll need today's words.gesunddie Bewegungder Schlafder Stressdas GewichtHealthy body, healthy mind: 10 German wordsThat word Germans say when you sneeze? It actually means ‘health’.die Kosmetikdie Hautdas Parfümder Spiegelder PickelBeauty aisle German: 10 wordsOnce you can read the labels, a trip to a German drugstore gets twice as fun.das Materialdas Holzdas Metalldie Wolleder KunststoffWood, wool or plastic? 10 German words for materialsFound a great bag at the flea market? The first question is always ‘what's it made of?’das Werkzeugdie Schraubedie Bohrmaschineder KleberreparierenGrab your toolbox: 10 German words for DIYLive in a German flat long enough and you'll end up holding a hammer. These words are for that day.das Landdie Sprachedie NationalitätGERMANYDeutschlandSOUTH KOREASüdkoreaWhere are you from? 10 German words about countries and languagesThe question you'll hear most in Germany is probably ‘Woher kommst du?’die Wissenschaftder Wissenschaftl…die Forschungdas Experimentdie TheorieLab coat on: 10 German words for scienceWhy not talk science in the language of Einstein and Röntgen?müdewachhungrigdurstigsattTired, hungry, freezing: 10 German words for how you feelWhen someone asks how you are, have you ever said more than “Gut!”?