A1 adjective /ˈlɪtl/

little

klein

Meaning

Small in size, amount, or degree.

Example

He drank a little water before going to bed.

Er trank ein wenig Wasser, bevor er ins Bett ging.

A1 verb, noun /kraɪ/

cry

weinen

Meaning

To shed tears as an expression of emotion such as sadness or pain; also a loud call or shout.

Example

The baby began to cry when she was hungry.

Das Baby begann zu weinen, als es hungrig war.

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 /ˈdʒænjuˌɛri/

january

Januar

Meaning

the first month of the year in the Gregorian calendar

Example

January is often the coldest month of the year.

Der Januar ist oft der kälteste Monat.

A1 verb /sliːp/

sleep

schlafen

Meaning

to rest with eyes closed and reduced consciousness; to be inactive

Example

I need to sleep for eight hours every night.

Ich muss jede Nacht acht Stunden schlafen.

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 adverb /ˈɔːl.weɪz/

Always

immer; für immer; zu jeder Zeit

Meaning

at all times; on all occasions; forever

Example

She always arrives early to work.

Sie kommt immer früh zur Arbeit.

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 /ˈwɛð.ɚ/

weather

Wetter

Meaning

The state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

Example

The weather forecast predicts heavy rain tomorrow.

Die Wettervorhersage sagt morgen starken Regen voraus.

A1 verb /mʌst/

must

müssen

Meaning

to be required or obligated to

Example

You must complete your homework before you go out.

Du musst deine Hausaufgaben machen, bevor du ausgehen darfst.

A1 noun /ˈtɛnɪs/

tennis

Tennis

Meaning

a sport played with rackets and a ball on a rectangular court

Example

He enjoys playing tennis with his friends on the weekends.

Er spielt gerne Tennis mit seinen Freunden am Wochenende.

A1 conjunction /bɪˈkɔːz/

because

weil

Meaning

for the reason that; since

Example

He stayed home because it was raining.

Er blieb zu Hause, weil es regnete.

A1 pronoun /wɪtʃ/

which

welcher

Meaning

used to ask about one or more items from a defined set

Example

Which one do you prefer, the red or the blue?

Welchen bevorzugst du, den roten oder den blauen?

A1 adjective /waɪt/

White

weiß; rein

Meaning

of the color of snow or milk; pale; pure

Example

She wore a beautiful white dress to the wedding.

Sie trug ein schönes weißes Kleid zur Hochzeit.

A1 adjective /ˈfʌn.i/

Funny

lustig; seltsam; amüsant;

Meaning

humorous; strange; amusing;

Example

He told a funny joke that made everyone laugh.

Er erzählte einen lustigen Witz, der alle zum Lachen brachte.

A1 adjective /ˈhʌŋɡri/

Hungry

hungrig

Meaning

feeling the need for food; having a strong desire or craving

Example

I am very hungry after working all day.

Ich bin sehr hungrig, nachdem ich den ganzen Tag gearbeitet habe.

A1 verb /weɪt/

wait

warten

Meaning

to stay in expectation; to delay action until something happens

Example

Please wait here while I get the documents.

Bitte warten Sie hier, während ich die Dokumente hole.

A1 pronoun/noun /lɒts/

lots

viele

Meaning

A large number or amount of something.

Example

She has lots of friends in the city.

Sie hat viele Freunde in der Stadt.

A1 noun /her/

Hair

Haare

Meaning

any of the fine thread-like strands growing from the skin of humans and animals

Example

She decided to cut her long hair short for a fresh new look this summer.

Sie entschied sich, ihre langen Haare diesen Sommer für einen frischen Look zu schneiden.

A1 verb /raɪt/

write

schreiben

Meaning

to mark letters, words, or symbols on a surface

Example

I write letters to my grandmother every month.

Ich schreibe meiner Großmutter jeden Monat Briefe.

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 /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 verb /miːt/

meet

treffen

Meaning

to come into the presence of; to encounter

Example

I will meet you at the café.

Ich werde dich im Café treffen.

A1 noun /bed/

Bed

Bett

Meaning

a piece of furniture for sleep or rest, typically a framework with a mattress

Example

She made her bed every morning before going to work.

Sie macht ihr Bett jeden Morgen, bevor sie zur Arbeit geht.

A1 noun /ˈθaʊzənd/

thousand

tausend

Meaning

the number equal to 10 hundred or 1,000

Example

There were a thousand people at the concert.

Es waren tausend Menschen auf dem Konzert.

A1 adjective /ˈsɪmpəl/

Simple

einfach; simpel; unkompliziert

Meaning

easy to understand or do; not complicated

Example

This is a simple recipe that anyone can follow.

Das ist ein einfaches Rezept, dem jeder folgen kann.

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 /smɔːl/

Small

klein; begrenzt; eng

Meaning

little in size; not large; limited in extent or amount

Example

She lives in a small apartment near the university.

Sie lebt in einer kleinen Wohnung in der Nähe der Universität.

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 noun /iːst/

east

osten

Meaning

The direction from which the sun rises; one of the four cardinal points.

Example

The sun rises in the east.

Die Sonne geht im Osten auf.

A1 noun/adjective /saʊθ/

south

süden

Meaning

the direction towards the bottom of a map, opposite to north

Example

The sun rises in the east and sets in the south.

Die Sonne geht im Osten auf und geht im Süden unter.

A1 verb /let/

let

erlauben

Meaning

to allow someone to do something; to give permission

Example

Please let me help you with that task.

Bitte lassen Sie mich Ihnen bei dieser Aufgabe helfen.

A1 noun /dɔːɡ/

Dog

Hund

Meaning

a domesticated carnivorous mammal that is typically kept as a pet or for work

Example

The loyal dog waited patiently for its owner to return home.

Der treue Hund wartete geduldig darauf, dass sein Besitzer nach Hause zurückkehrte.

A1 verb /stɑːrt/

start

beginnen

Meaning

to begin something; to commence; to initiate

Example

Let's start the meeting now.

lass uns das meeting jetzt beginnen.

A1 noun /ˈnʌmbər/

number

Nummer

Meaning

a mathematical value used to count, measure, or label

Example

She gave me her phone number.

Sie gab mir ihre Telefonnummer.

A1 noun /naɪt/

night

Nacht

Meaning

the time of darkness between one day and the next, when most people sleep

Example

She loves going for walks at night.

Sie liebt es, nachts spazieren zu gehen.

A1 noun /weɪ/

Way

Weg; Methode; Art; Stil;

Meaning

a method, style, or manner of doing something; a road or path

Example

There must be a better way to solve this problem.

Es muss einen besseren Weg geben, dieses Problem zu lösen.

A1 article /æn/

an

ein/eine

Meaning

used before a noun to refer to a non-specific item that begins with a vowel sound

Example

She ate an apple for breakfast.

Sie aß zum Frühstück einen Apfel.

A1 noun /ker/

Care

Pflege; Schutz; Fürsorge

Meaning

the provision of what is necessary for health, welfare, or protection

Example

The nurse provided excellent care for the elderly patients.

Die Krankenschwester leistete ausgezeichnete Pflege für die älteren Patienten.

A1 adjective /juːzd/

used

gebraucht

Meaning

having already been used

Example

This is a used car.

Dies ist ein gebrauchtes Auto.

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 noun wɜːrdz

words

Wörter

Meaning

A single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing, used with others to form communication.

Example

Learning new words expands vocabulary.

Neue Wörter zu lernen erweitert den Wortschatz.

A1 verb /ˈhæpən/

happen

geschehen

Meaning

to occur or take place; to come about by chance

Example

What happened at the meeting yesterday?

Was ist bei dem Treffen gestern passiert?

A1 noun /ˈbɒdi/

body

Körper

Meaning

the physical structure of a person or animal

Example

Exercise helps keep the body healthy.

Übung hilft, den Körper gesund zu halten.

A1 noun ˈræbɪt

rabbit

Kaninchen

Meaning

A small mammal with long ears, long hind legs, and a short tail

Example

The rabbit ran quickly into the forest.

Das Kaninchen lief schnell in den Wald.

A1 noun, verb /ˈiː.meɪl/

e-mail

E-Mail

Meaning

messages distributed by electronic means from one computer user to another

Example

I sent an e-mail to my professor yesterday.

Ich habe gestern eine E-Mail an meinen Professor geschickt.

A1 adjective /kwɪk/

Quick

schnell

Meaning

fast; rapid; swift; happening in a short time

Example

She gave a quick answer to the teacher's question.

Sie gab eine schnelle Antwort auf die Frage des Lehrers.

A1 noun /ˈlaɪ.brər.i/

Library

Bibliothek

Meaning

a building or room containing collections of books, periodicals, and sometimes films and recorded music for people to read, borrow, or refer to

Example

She goes to the library every weekend to study.

Sie geht jedes Wochenende in die Bibliothek, um zu lernen.

A1 noun /ˈvɪlɪdʒ/

village

Dorf

Meaning

a small community or group of houses in a rural area

Example

They live in a small village surrounded by mountains.

Sie leben in einem kleinen Dorf, das von Bergen umgeben ist.

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 adverb /tuː/

too

zu viel

Meaning

to a higher degree than is desirable, permissible, or possible

Example

She is too tired to continue working.

Sie ist zu müde, um weiterzuarbeiten.

A1 verb /ɡɪv/

give

geben

Meaning

to freely transfer something to someone

Example

I give gifts to my friends on their birthdays.

Ich gebe Geschenke an meine Freunde zu ihren Geburtstagen.

A1 noun /θɪŋ/

thing

Ding

Meaning

an object, idea, or matter that is being referred to or dealt with

Example

This is the thing I was looking for.

Das ist das Ding, nach dem ich gesucht habe.

A1 noun, adjective, adverb /raɪt/

right

Recht

Meaning

something that is morally good, fair, or just; or a legal/entitled claim

Example

Everyone has the right to free speech.

Jeder hat das Recht auf freie Meinungsäußerung.

A1 noun /faɪər/

Fire

Feuer

Meaning

combustion or burning, in which substances combine chemically with oxygen from the air

Example

The fire in the fireplace provided warmth and a cozy atmosphere.

Das Feuer im Kamin spendete Wärme und eine gemütliche Atmosphäre.

A1 noun /ˈfəʊtəʊ/

photo

Foto

Meaning

a picture or image captured by a camera

Example

I took a photo of the sunset.

Ich habe ein Foto vom Sonnenuntergang gemacht.

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 /ˈwɪn.doʊ/

Window

Fenster

Meaning

an opening in a wall fitted with glass to let in light and air

Example

Please open the window for fresh air.

bitte öffnen Sie das Fenster für frische Luft.

A1 adjective /ˈprɪti/

Pretty

schön; hübsch; attraktiv

Meaning

attractive in a delicate way; fairly or moderately

Example

She wore a pretty dress to the party.

Sie trug ein schönes Kleid zur Party.

A1 numeral /θriː/

three

drei

Meaning

the number equivalent to the sum of two and one

Example

She has three dogs at home.

Sie hat drei Hunde zu Hause.

A1 noun /aɪˈdiː.ə/

Idea

Idee; Konzept; Vorschlag

Meaning

a thought or suggestion as to a possible course of action; a concept or mental impression

Example

She had a brilliant idea for solving the company's efficiency problem.

Sie hatte eine brillante Idee zur Lösung des Effizienzproblems des Unternehmens.

A1 adverb /noʊ/

no

nein

Meaning

used to give a negative response or to show disagreement

Example

She said no to the invitation.

Sie sagte nein zur Einladung.

A1 adjective /hoʊl/

Whole

ganz

Meaning

complete; entire; all of something

Example

He ate the whole pizza by himself.

Er aß die ganze Pizza ganz allein.

A1 verb /meɪk/

make

machen

Meaning

to create, produce, or construct something

Example

I make coffee every morning.

Ich mache jeden Morgen Kaffee.

A1 interjection /heɪ/

hey

Hey

Meaning

used to attract attention, express surprise, or greet someone

Example

Hey, how are you doing today?

Hey, wie geht es dir heute?

A1 noun ˈstjuː.dənt

student

Student

Meaning

A person who is studying at a school or university.

Example

Students participated actively in the protests.

Die Studenten nahmen aktiv an den Protesten teil.

A1 noun /θæŋks/

thanks

danke

Meaning

an expression of gratitude

Example

Thanks for helping me with the project.

Danke, dass du mir bei dem Projekt geholfen hast.

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 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 /bɔːl/

ball

Ball

Meaning

a round object used in games or sports

Example

The children played with a ball in the park.

Die Kinder spielten mit einem Ball im Park.

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 preposition, adverb /əˈbaʊt/

about

über

Meaning

concerning; on the subject of; approximately

Example

We talked about the new project yesterday.

Wir haben gestern über das neue Projekt gesprochen.

A1 pronoun /ɪts/

its

sein

Meaning

Belonging to or associated with a thing previously mentioned.

Example

The company changed its logo last year.

Das Unternehmen hat letztes Jahr sein Logo geändert.

A1 noun /ˈstɔːri/

story

geschichte

Meaning

a narrative of real or imaginary events

Example

She told a fascinating story about her travels.

Sie erzählte eine faszinierende Geschichte über ihre Reisen.

A1 noun /ˈkʌl.ər/

Colour

Farbe

Meaning

the property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects light; hue, tint, shade

Example

What is your favorite colour for painting the bedroom walls?

Was ist deine Lieblingsfarbe, um die Schlafzimmerwände zu streichen?

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 /noʊz/

nose

Nase

Meaning

the part of the face that contains the nostrils and is used for breathing and smelling

Example

He has a sharp nose and can smell things from far away.

Er hat eine scharfe Nase und kann Dinge aus der Ferne riechen.

A1 noun /ˈwɪmən/

woman

Frau

Meaning

an adult human female

Example

The woman at the counter helped me.

Die Frau am Schalter hat mir geholfen.

A1 verb /teɪk/

take

nehmen, bringen

Meaning

to get possession of; to carry or bring with oneself

Example

Please take this book to the library.

Bitte bring dieses Buch in die Bibliothek.

A1 noun /ˈtɔɪlət/

toilet

toilette

Meaning

a fixture used for the disposal of human waste

Example

The public toilet was clean and well maintained.

Die öffentliche Toilette war sauber und gut gepflegt.

A1 noun /ɡeɪm/

game

Spiel

Meaning

An activity or sport played for amusement, competition, or skill.

Example

They played a football game in the afternoon.

Sie spielten ein Fußballspiel am Nachmittag.

A1 adjective /ˈtwɛnti/

twenty

zwanzig

Meaning

the number equivalent to 20

Example

He is twenty years old.

Er ist zwanzig Jahre alt.

A1 noun /ˈsekənd/

second

Sekunde

Meaning

a unit of time equal to one sixtieth of a minute; also the position after first

Example

He finished the race in second place.

Er beendete das Rennen auf dem zweiten Platz.

A1 noun /bɒks/

Box

Kiste

Meaning

a container with flat sides and a lid, used for storing or carrying things

Example

She put her toys in the wooden box.

Sie legte ihre Spielzeuge in die Holzbox.

A1 adverb /bɪˈhaɪnd/

Behind

hinten

Meaning

at the back of; following; lagging

Example

The car behind us was honking.

Das Auto hinter uns hupte.

A1 noun /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/

information

Information

Meaning

Facts or knowledge provided or learned about something.

Example

The website provides useful information about travel destinations.

Die Website bietet nützliche Informationen über Reiseziele.

A1 noun /ˈflaʊər/

flower

Blume

Meaning

the seed-bearing part of a plant, often colorful and fragrant, that blossoms

Example

The garden was full of colorful flowers.

Der Garten war voller bunter Blumen.

A1 preposition /ɪn ˈfrʌnt əv/

in front of

vor

Meaning

positioned before or ahead of something; facing or located at the forward side of a person or object

Example

She stood in front of the building.

Sie stand vor dem Gebäude.

A1 verb /wɪn/

win

gewinnen

Meaning

to be successful or victorious in a contest or competition

Example

Our team will win the championship.

Unser Team wird die Meisterschaft gewinnen.

A1 adjective /ˈbɪɡɪst/

biggest

der größte

Meaning

largest in size, amount, degree, or importance; superlative form of big

Example

This is the biggest challenge we have ever faced.

Das ist die größte Herausforderung, die wir je hatten.

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 pronoun /ðɪs/

this

dies

Meaning

used to refer to a person or thing that is close or near in space, time, or thought

Example

This is my favorite book.

Dies ist mein Lieblingsbuch.

A1 pronoun /ˈɛniˌbɒdi/

anybody

jeder

Meaning

any person; anyone

Example

Anybody can join the club.

Jeder kann dem Club beitreten.

A1 noun /deɪz/

days

Tage

Meaning

plural of day; refers to multiple 24-hour periods of time

Example

The project will take at least five days to finish.

Das Projekt wird mindestens fünf Tage dauern.

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 noun /ˈæp.əl/

Apple

Apfel

Meaning

a round fruit with red, green, or yellow skin and white flesh

Example

I eat an apple every day for breakfast.

Ich esse jeden Tag einen Apfel zum Frühstück.

A1 noun /klɑːs/

class

Klasse

Meaning

a group of students taught together or a category of people or things with shared characteristics

Example

Our class meets every morning at nine.

Unsere Klasse trifft sich jeden Morgen um neun.

A1 verb /fɔːl/

fall

fallen

Meaning

to drop down from a higher place; to decrease; to happen or occur

Example

The leaves fall from the trees in autumn.

Die Blätter fallen von den Bäumen im Herbst.

A1 noun /roʊd/

road

Straße

Meaning

a wide way leading from one place to another

Example

We drove along the road to the village.

Wir fuhren die Straße zum Dorf entlang.

A1 adjective /tʃiːp/

Cheap

billig; preiswert

Meaning

low in price; costing little money

Example

This restaurant serves cheap but delicious food.

Dieses Restaurant serviert billiges, aber leckeres Essen.

A1 adjective/adverb /ˈoʊnli/

only

nur

Meaning

without others; solely

Example

He is the only person who knows the secret.

Er ist die einzige Person, die das Geheimnis kennt.

A1 noun /ˈpɛnsəl/

pencil

Bleistift

Meaning

an instrument for writing or drawing, typically made of wood with a graphite core

Example

He drew a picture with a pencil.

Er zeichnete ein Bild mit einem Bleistift.

A1 adjective /fjuː/

few

wenige

Meaning

A small number of; not many.

Example

Only a few students attended the class.

Nur wenige Studenten haben den Kurs besucht.

A1 verb /ˈɡroʊ.ɪŋ/

growing

wachsend

Meaning

continuously increasing or developing

Example

There is a growing demand for renewable energy.

Es gibt eine wachsende Nachfrage nach erneuerbaren Energien.

A1 noun /ˈdɒlər/

dollar

Dollar

Meaning

The basic monetary unit of the United States and some other countries

Example

I need five dollars to buy this book.

Ich brauche fünf Dollar, um dieses Buch zu kaufen.

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 /ˈfɪnɪʃ/

finish

beenden

Meaning

to complete or bring to an end; to reach the final point

Example

She finished her homework before dinner.

Sie hat ihre Hausaufgaben vor dem Abendessen beendet.

A1 adjective /braʊn/

Brown

braun

Meaning

having the color of earth or wood; dark colored

Example

She has beautiful brown eyes that sparkle in the sunlight.

Sie hat schöne braune Augen, die im Sonnenlicht glänzen.

A1 noun /ɪɡˈzɑːm.pəl/

example

Beispiel

Meaning

a thing or person regarded as a model to be followed or avoided

Example

He is a good example of a hardworking student.

Er ist ein gutes Beispiel für einen fleißigen Studenten.

A1 verb /ɡes/

guess

raten

Meaning

to give an answer or opinion without complete knowledge; to estimate

Example

Can you guess the answer?

Kannst du die Antwort erraten?

A1 adjective /rɒŋ/

wrong

falsch

Meaning

not correct or true; mistaken

Example

It is wrong to cheat on a test.

Es ist falsch, bei einer Prüfung zu schummeln.

A1 noun /ˈvɪdiəʊ/

video

Video

Meaning

a recording of moving visual images made digitally or on film

Example

She watched the video of her favorite concert online.

Sie sah sich das Video ihres Lieblingskonzerts online an.

A1 preposition /ɪn/

grün

Meaning

of a color intermediate between blue and yellow in the spectrum; colored like grass or emeralds

Example

The green leaves on the trees look fresh after the rain.

Die grünen Blätter an den Bäumen sehen nach dem Regen frisch aus.