A1 noun /ˈkʌl.ər/

color

Farbe

Meaning

The property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects or emits light.

Example

Blue is her favorite color.

Blau ist ihre Lieblingsfarbe.

A1 adverb /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

also

auch

Meaning

in addition; too

Example

She sings beautifully and also plays the guitar.

Sie singt wunderschön und spielt auch Gitarre.

A1 noun /ˈvɛdʒ.tə.bəl/

vegetable

Glück

Meaning

a plant or part of a plant used as food

Example

I eat vegetables every day for health.

Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.

A1 noun/adjective/preposition /pɑːst/

past

Vergangenheit

Meaning

the time before the present; gone by in time

Example

He often thinks about his past mistakes.

Er denkt oft an seine vergangenen Fehler.

A1 adjective /kloʊzd/

closed

geschlossen

Meaning

not open; shut

Example

The store is closed on Fridays.

Der Laden ist freitags geschlossen.

A1 noun /nuːz/

news

Nachrichten

Meaning

newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent events

Example

The news about the storm spread quickly.

Die Nachrichten über den Sturm verbreiteten sich schnell.

A1 pronoun /ðeɪ/

they

sie

Meaning

used to refer to people or things previously mentioned or easily identified

Example

They are going to the park.

Sie gehen in den Park.

A1 noun /wɜːrld/

world

Welt

Meaning

the earth, together with all of its countries and people

Example

The world is becoming more interconnected every day.

Die Welt wird jeden Tag mehr miteinander verbunden.

A1 verb /siː/

see

sehen

Meaning

to perceive with the eyes; to understand; to meet

Example

I can see the mountain from here.

Ich kann den Berg von hier sehen.

A1 verb /iːt/

eat

essen

Meaning

to put food in the mouth and chew and swallow it

Example

We eat dinner at 7 PM.

Wir essen um 19 Uhr zu Abend.

A1 pronoun /ðoʊz/

those

jene

Meaning

used to refer to people or things that are far away or distant in space, time, or thought

Example

Those are the shoes I want.

Jene sind die Schuhe, die ich möchte.

A1 noun /ˈtiː.tʃər/

Teacher

Lehrer

Meaning

a person who teaches students in a school or other educational institution

Example

The teacher explained the math problem clearly to the students.

Der Lehrer erklärte den Mathematikproblem klar den Schülern.

A1 noun /skaɪ/

Sky

Himmel

Meaning

the region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth

Example

The sky is blue today.

Der Himmel ist heute blau.

A1 interjection /waʊ/

wow

Ausdruck der Überraschung

Meaning

used to express great surprise, admiration, or pleasure

Example

Wow, that performance was amazing!

Wow, diese Aufführung war unglaublich!

A1 noun /ˈmjuːzɪk/

music

musik

Meaning

vocal or instrumental sounds combined to produce harmony, melody, or rhythm

Example

She loves listening to classical music.

Sie liebt es, klassische Musik zu hören.

A1 adverb /əˈɡoʊ/

ago

vor

Meaning

Used to indicate how long before the present something happened.

Example

I met her two years ago.

Ich habe sie vor zwei Jahren getroffen.

A1 adjective /ˈwelkəm/

Welcome

willkommen

Meaning

received with pleasure; giving pleasure; allowed or invited

Example

You are always welcome in our home.

Du bist immer willkommen in unserem Haus.

A1 verb /tel/

tell

sagen

Meaning

to say something to someone; to give information or instructions

Example

Can you tell me the time?

Kannst du mir die Zeit sagen?

A1 noun /ˈwɪntər/

winter

Winter

Meaning

the coldest season of the year, typically from December to February in the Northern Hemisphere

Example

Winter in the north can be very harsh with heavy snowfall.

Der Winter im Norden kann sehr hart sein, mit starkem Schneefall.

A1 verb /tɔːk/

talk

sprechen

Meaning

to speak; to communicate by speaking; to discuss

Example

Let's talk about your future plans.

Lass uns über deine zukünftigen Pläne sprechen.

A1 adjective/verb/adverb /friː/

free

frei

Meaning

Not under the control or in the power of another; able to act or be done as one wishes.

Example

The children are free to play outside.

Die Kinder sind frei, draußen zu spielen.

A1 number /ˌfɪfˈtiːn/

fifteen

fünfzehn

Meaning

the number 15

Example

There are fifteen students in the class.

Es gibt fünfzehn Studenten in der Klasse.

A1 adverb /ˈriː.ə.li/

Really

wirklich; tatsächlich; sehr viel

Meaning

actually; truly; very much

Example

I really enjoyed the concert last night.

Ich habe das Konzert letzte Nacht wirklich genossen.

A1 adjective /ˈfrɛndli/

friendly

Glück

Meaning

Kind and pleasant; showing goodwill and affection.

Example

The shop owner is very friendly to new customers.

Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.

A1 noun /tʃaɪld/

child

Kind

Meaning

a young human being below the age of puberty or below the legal age of majority

Example

The child played happily in the park.

Das Kind spielte fröhlich im Park.

A1 noun /ˌæftərˈnuːn/

afternoon

Nachmittag

Meaning

The part of the day between noon and evening.

Example

We met in the afternoon for coffee.

Wir trafen uns am Nachmittag auf einen Kaffee.

A1 noun /ænt/

aunt

Tante

Meaning

the sister of your father or mother, or the wife of your uncle

Example

My aunt always gives me gifts on my birthday.

Meine Tante schenkt mir immer Geschenke zu meinem Geburtstag.

A1 modal verb /kʊd/

could

konnte

Meaning

Used to indicate possibility, ability, or permission in the past or as a polite suggestion.

Example

He could swim when he was a child.

Er konnte schwimmen, als er ein Kind war.

A1 noun /naɪn/

nine

neun

Meaning

the number that is one more than eight

Example

She has nine books in her collection.

Sie hat neun Bücher in ihrer Sammlung.

A1 verb /kætʃ/

catch

fangen

Meaning

to grab something that is moving; to get a disease; to understand

Example

Can you catch the ball I'm throwing?

Kannst du den Ball fangen, den ich werfe?

A1 preposition /θruː/

through

durch

Meaning

moving in one side and out the other side of something

Example

The train passed through the tunnel.

Der Zug fuhr durch den Tunnel.

A1 adjective /raʊnd/

round

rund

Meaning

having a circular shape; shaped like a sphere or disk

Example

The table was round and had a smooth surface.

Der Tisch war rund und hatte eine glatte Oberfläche.

A1 noun /ˈdɪnər/

Dinner

Abendessen

Meaning

the main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening

Example

The family gathered for dinner at 7 PM.

Die Familie versammelte sich um 19 Uhr zum Abendessen.

A1 noun/adjective /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/

english

Englisch

Meaning

The language of England, widely spoken around the world; relating to England or its people.

Example

She is learning English to study abroad.

Sie lernt Englisch, um im Ausland zu studieren.

A1 verb /luːz/

lose

verlieren

Meaning

to be unable to find something; to fail to win; to misplace

Example

I hope I don't lose my keys again.

Ich hoffe, ich verliere meine Schlüssel nicht wieder.

A1 article /ðə/

the

der/die/das

Meaning

used to specify a noun as something already mentioned or known

Example

The sun rises in the east.

Die Sonne geht im Osten auf.

A1 verb /sel/

sell

verkaufen

Meaning

to give something to someone in exchange for money

Example

They sell fresh fruits at the market.

Sie verkaufen frische Früchte auf dem Markt.

A1 adverb /naʊ/

now

jetzt

Meaning

at the present moment or time

Example

I am studying now.

Ich studiere jetzt.

A1 pronoun /huː/

who

wer

Meaning

used to ask about a person or people

Example

Who is coming to the party tonight?

Wer kommt heute Abend zur Party?

A1 conjunction /ðæn/

than

als

Meaning

used to introduce the second element in a comparison

Example

She is taller than her brother.

Sie ist größer als ihr Bruder.

A1 pronoun /ˈɛvribɒdi/

everybody

alle

Meaning

all people; everyone

Example

Everybody enjoyed the party.

Alle haben die Party genossen.

A1 noun /kiːp/

Keep

Unterhalt; der stärkste Teil einer Burg

Meaning

food and other things necessary for living; the strongest part of a castle

Example

He worked hard to earn his keep and support his family.

Er arbeitete hart, um seinen Unterhalt zu verdienen und seine Familie zu unterstützen.

A1 verb /drɪŋk/

drink

trinken

Meaning

to take liquid into the mouth and swallow it

Example

I drink water every morning.

Ich trinke jeden Morgen Wasser.

A1 noun /ˈmʌn.deɪ/

monday

Montag

Meaning

the first day of the working week following Sunday

Example

I start my new job on Monday.

Ich beginne meinen neuen Job am Montag.

A1 noun /fruːt/

fruit

Frucht

Meaning

The sweet and fleshy product of a plant that contains seeds.

Example

Mango is my favorite fruit.

Die Mango ist mein Lieblingsfrucht.

A1 adjective, adverb, pronoun /mʌtʃ/

much

viel

Meaning

a large amount or degree of something

Example

She doesn’t have much time to finish the project.

Sie hat nicht viel Zeit, um das Projekt zu beenden.

A1 noun /tɛn/

ten

zehn

Meaning

the number following nine and preceding eleven

Example

I have ten apples in the basket.

Ich habe zehn Äpfel im Korb.

A1 verb /ɡroʊ/

grow

wachsen

Meaning

to become larger or greater over a period of time; to develop

Example

Plants grow faster in spring.

Pflanzen wachsen schneller im Frühling.

A1 noun /peɪdʒ/

page

Seite

Meaning

one side of a sheet of paper, or a single sheet of paper in a book or document

Example

Turn to the next page for more information.

Gehe zur nächsten Seite für weitere Informationen.

A1 verb /kliːn/

clean

reinigen

Meaning

To make something free from dirt, marks, or mess.

Example

She cleaned the kitchen before the guests arrived.

Sie reinigte die Küche, bevor die Gäste ankamen.

A1 noun/verb /pɛn/

pen

Glück

Meaning

A writing instrument using ink; also, to write something.

Example

She used a pen to sign the document.

Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.

A1 noun /ʃɒp/

shop

laden

Meaning

a place where goods are sold to customers

Example

I need to go to the shop to buy some groceries.

Ich muss zum Laden gehen, um einige Lebensmittel zu kaufen.

A1 noun /ˈɛər.pɔːrt/

airport

Flughafen

Meaning

A place where airplanes take off and land, with buildings for passengers and cargo.

Example

We arrived at the airport two hours before the flight.

Wir kamen zwei Stunden vor dem Flug am Flughafen an.

A1 verb /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/

enjoy

genießen

Meaning

to take pleasure in; to have a good time

Example

I enjoy reading books in my free time.

Ich genieße es, in meiner Freizeit Bücher zu lesen.

A1 adjective /ˈpɒs.ə.bəl/

Possible

möglich

Meaning

able to be done or achieved; likely to happen; feasible

Example

It is possible to learn a new language at any age.

Es ist möglich, eine neue Sprache in jedem Alter zu lernen.

A1 verb /ˈiːtɪŋ/

eating

essen

Meaning

the act of consuming food

Example

They were eating dinner when the phone rang.

Sie aßen gerade zu Abend, als das Telefon klingelte.

A1 noun /ˈhʌzbənd/

husband

Ehemann

Meaning

A married man regarded in relation to his spouse.

Example

Her husband is very supportive of her career.

Ihr Ehemann ist sehr unterstützend in ihrer Karriere.

A1 adjective strɒŋ

strong

stark

Meaning

Having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks.

Example

A strong defense secures victory.

Eine starke Verteidigung sichert den Sieg.

A1 verb /ɡet/

get

bekommen

Meaning

to obtain, receive, or acquire something

Example

I need to get some milk from the store.

Ich muss Milch aus dem Laden holen.

A1 noun, verb /laɪn/

line

Linie

Meaning

A long narrow mark or band; a row of people or things; to cover the inside surface of something.

Example

People waited in a long line outside the theater.

Die Leute warteten in einer langen Schlange vor dem Theater.

A1 adjective /ˈrɛd.i/

ready

bereit

Meaning

Prepared or available for use or action.

Example

She was ready to leave for the airport.

Sie war bereit, zum Flughafen zu gehen.

A1 preposition /wɪðˈaʊt/

without

ohne

Meaning

in the absence of, or not having something

Example

He left without saying goodbye.

Er ging, ohne sich zu verabschieden.

A1 noun, verb /bʊk/

book

Buch / buchen

Meaning

A set of written, printed, or blank pages fastened together; to arrange for someone to have a seat, room, or ticket in advance.

Example

I booked a table at the restaurant for dinner.

Ich habe einen Tisch im Restaurant für das Abendessen reserviert.

A1 noun /ɑːrm/

Meaning

a large motor vehicle carrying passengers by road

Example

I take the bus to work every morning.

Ich nehme jeden Morgen den Bus zur Arbeit.

A1 verb /kʊk/

cook

kochen

Meaning

to prepare food by heating; to make food ready to eat

Example

My mother loves to cook traditional dishes.

Meine Mutter liebt es, traditionelle Gerichte zu kochen.

A1 noun /pəˈteɪ.toʊ/

Potato

Kartoffel

Meaning

a round white vegetable with a brown or red skin that grows underground

Example

She boiled potatoes for dinner.

Sie kochte Kartoffeln zum Abendessen.

A1 noun /bəˈnæn.ə/

Banana

Banane

Meaning

a long curved fruit with yellow skin and soft sweet flesh

Example

Bananas are a good source of potassium.

Bananen sind eine gute Quelle für Kalium.

A1 adjective /oʊld/

old

alt

Meaning

having lived for a long time; not new or young

Example

He still drives his old car.

Er fährt immer noch sein altes Auto.

A1 noun /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsɪti/

university

Universität

Meaning

an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees

Example

She is studying law at the university.

Sie studiert Rechtswissenschaften an der Universität.

A1 noun /ˈwɛnzdeɪ/

wednesday

Mittwoch

Meaning

the fourth day of the week, following Tuesday and preceding Thursday

Example

The meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.

Das Treffen ist für Mittwoch Nachmittag angesetzt.

A1 modal verb, noun /meɪ/

may

kann sein / Mai Monat

Meaning

Used to express possibility, permission, or uncertainty; also the name of the fifth month of the year.

Example

You may leave early if you finish your work.

Du kannst früh gehen, wenn du deine Arbeit beendest.

A1 verb/noun /dæns/

dance

Glück

Meaning

to move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps

Example

They danced all night at the wedding.

Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.

A1 preposition /ʌv/

of

von

Meaning

expressing the relationship between a part and a whole

Example

The book is on the table, in front of the window.

Das Buch ist auf dem Tisch, vor dem Fenster.

A1 verb /ˈoʊpən/

open

öffnen

Meaning

to move something so as to allow access; to begin

Example

Please open the door for me.

bitte öffne die Tür für mich.

A1 noun /ˈtʃɪk.ən/

Chicken

Huhn

Meaning

a domestic fowl kept for its eggs or meat; the meat of this bird used as food

Example

The chicken laid fresh eggs every morning.

Das Huhn legte jeden Morgen frische Eier.

A1 noun /bɔɪ/

boy

Junge

Meaning

a male child or young male person

Example

The boy ran across the playground.

Der Junge rannte über den Spielplatz.

A1 verb /læst/

last

dauern

Meaning

to continue to exist or happen for a period of time; to endure

Example

The meeting lasted for three hours.

Das Treffen dauerte drei Stunden.

A1 verb /spend/

spend

ausgeben

Meaning

to use money to buy something; to pass time

Example

I spend too much money on books.

Ich gebe zu viel Geld für Bücher aus.

A1 noun /praɪs/

price

Preis

Meaning

the amount of money expected, required, or given for something

Example

The price of the car has increased recently.

Der Preis des Autos ist kürzlich gestiegen.

A1 noun /mɑːm/

mom

Mutter

Meaning

an informal word for mother

Example

My mom makes the best homemade food.

Meine Mutter macht das beste hausgemachte Essen.

A1 noun /sɔːŋ/

song

Lied

Meaning

a short piece of music with words that are sung

Example

She sang a beautiful song at the concert.

Sie sang ein schönes Lied beim Konzert.

A1 noun /bɪt/

Bit

ein kleines Stück oder eine kleine Menge von etwas; eine kurze Zeit oder Distanz

Meaning

a small piece or quantity of something; a short time or distance

Example

Can you wait a bit longer for me?

Kannst du noch ein bisschen länger auf mich warten?

A1 adjective, adverb, pronoun /moʊst/

most

die meisten

Meaning

the greatest in amount, degree, or number

Example

Most people like to relax on weekends.

Die meisten Menschen entspannen sich am Wochenende.

A1 noun /haʊs/

house

Haus

Meaning

A building for people to live in, usually with rooms and a roof.

Example

They bought a new house in the city.

Sie haben ein neues Haus in der Stadt gekauft.

A1 pronoun /jɔːr/

your

dein

Meaning

used to indicate possession or association

Example

Your book is on the table.

Dein Buch ist auf dem Tisch.

A1 preposition /tuː/

to

zu

Meaning

used for expressing motion or direction

Example

She is going to the market.

Sie geht zum Markt.

A1 verb /hoʊp/

hope

hoffen

Meaning

to expect and desire that something will happen

Example

I hope it doesn't rain tomorrow.

Ich hoffe, dass es morgen nicht regnet.

A1 adjective /ɡreɪt/

great

großartig

Meaning

Of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above average; very good or important.

Example

She gave a great performance at the concert.

Sie gab eine großartige Vorstellung beim Konzert.

A1 noun /deɪts/

Dates

datteln

Meaning

sweet brown oval fruits that grow on date palm trees

Example

Dates are commonly eaten during Ramadan to break the fast.

Datteln werden häufig während des Ramadan gegessen, um das Fasten zu brechen.

A1 title /ˈmɪsɪz/

mrs

frau

Meaning

a title used before a married woman's name

Example

Mrs. Karim is the headmistress of the school.

Frau Karim ist die Direktorin der Schule.

A1 preposition/adverb/conjunction /bɪˈfɔːr/

before

vor

Meaning

At an earlier time; in front of in order or place.

Example

She arrived before the meeting started.

Sie kam vor dem Beginn des Treffens an.

A1 adverb /ˈɔːfən/

often

oft

Meaning

frequently, many times

Example

I often visit my grandparents on weekends.

Ich besuche oft meine Großeltern am Wochenende.

A1 noun/verb /maɪnd/

mind

Verstand / aufpassen

Meaning

the part of a person that enables them to think, feel, and reason; to pay attention or take care

Example

Please mind the gap between the train and the platform.

Bitte achte auf die Lücke zwischen dem Zug und dem Bahnsteig.

A1 noun /ˈbɪldɪŋ/

building

Gebäude

Meaning

A structure with a roof and walls, such as a house, school, or office.

Example

The old building was renovated into a museum.

Das alte Gebäude wurde zu einem Museum umgebaut.

A1 noun /tɒp/

top

Spitze

Meaning

the highest or uppermost point, part, or surface of something

Example

The book is on the top shelf.

Das Buch ist auf dem obersten Regal.

A1 noun /bæk/

Back

Rücken

Meaning

the rear surface of the human body from the shoulders to the hips; the spine

Example

She hurt her back while lifting heavy boxes.

Sie hat sich ihren Rücken verletzt, als sie schwere Kisten hob.

A1 verb /bʌt/

but

mit dem Kopf stoßen

Meaning

to hit or push with the head or horns; to strike forcefully

Example

The goat butted against the fence.

Die Ziege stieß mit dem Kopf gegen den Zaun.

A1 noun /klɒk/

Clock

uhr

Meaning

an instrument used to indicate, keep, and co-ordinate time

Example

The clock on the wall shows three o'clock.

Die Uhr an der Wand zeigt drei Uhr.

A1 verb (past participle of 'bear'), adjective /bɔːrn/

born

geboren

Meaning

To come into life; brought into existence.

Example

He was born in Dhaka in 1995.

Er wurde 1995 in Dhaka geboren.

A1 verb /bɪˈliːv/

believe

glauben

Meaning

to think that something is true; to have faith in

Example

I believe in hard work and dedication.

Ich glaube an harte Arbeit und Hingabe.

A1 noun /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

morning

Glück

Meaning

the early part of the day, typically from sunrise until noon

Example

I like to go for a run in the morning.

Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.

A1 verb /æsk/

ask

fragen

Meaning

to request information; to inquire; to invite

Example

Can I ask you a question about the homework?

Kann ich dir eine Frage zu den Hausaufgaben stellen?

A1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.dən/

Garden

Garten

Meaning

a piece of ground, often near a house, used for growing flowers, fruit, or vegetables

Example

She spent her morning tending to the roses in her beautiful garden.

Sie verbrachte ihren Morgen damit, sich um die Rosen in ihrem schönen Garten zu kümmern.

A1 interjection /hɑː/

ha

Ha! (Ausdruck von Überraschung oder Freude)

Meaning

used to express amusement, surprise, or triumph

Example

Ha! I knew you couldn’t resist joining us.

Ha! Ich wusste, dass du nicht widerstehen kannst, dich uns anzuschließen.

A1 adjective /twɛlv/

twelve

zwölf

Meaning

the number equivalent to 12

Example

There are twelve months in a year.

Es gibt zwölf Monate in einem Jahr.

A1 noun /taʊn/

town

Stadt

Meaning

a human settlement smaller than a city

Example

The town was quiet on Sundays.

Die Stadt war sonntags ruhig.

A1 noun /ˈbaɪ.sɪ.kəl/

Bicycle

Fahrrad

Meaning

A vehicle with two wheels that you pedal to make it move

Example

She rides her bicycle to work every day.

Sie fährt jeden Tag mit dem Fahrrad zur Arbeit.

A1 noun /ˈmʌðər/

mother

Mutter

Meaning

a female parent

Example

Her mother is a kind and caring person.

Ihre Mutter ist eine freundliche und fürsorgliche Person.

A1 verb /brɪŋ/

bring

bringen

Meaning

to carry or take something to a place; to come with something

Example

Please bring your books to class tomorrow.

Bitte bring deine Bücher morgen in den Unterricht.

A1 adverb /nɪər/

Near

nah

Meaning

close in space or time; almost

Example

The school is very near to my house.

Die Schule ist sehr nah an meinem Haus.

A1 verb /ˈfɒloʊ/

follow

folgen

Meaning

to move behind someone or something; to go after or come after

Example

The children followed their teacher into the classroom.

Die Kinder folgten ihrem Lehrer ins Klassenzimmer.

A1 noun ˈfoʊtoʊz

Photos

Fotos

Meaning

Photographs; pictures taken with a camera.

Example

Adding photos to a family tree makes it more personal.

Fotos zu einem Familienstammbaum hinzuzufügen macht es persönlicher.

A1 noun/adjective /əˈmerɪkən/

american

amerikanisch

Meaning

relating to the United States or its people

Example

She is an American citizen.

Sie ist eine amerikanische Bürgerin.

A1 noun /ˈtiː.ʃɜːrt/

T-shirt

T-Shirt

Meaning

a casual shirt with short sleeves and no collar

Example

She bought a new t-shirt for the summer vacation.

Sie kaufte ein neues T-Shirt für die Sommerferien.