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 /smaɪl/

smile

Lächeln

Meaning

to express happiness or friendliness by turning the corners of the mouth upwards

Example

She smiled when she saw the gift.

Sie lächelte, als sie das Geschenk sah.

A1 noun /piːˈɛm/

pm

nachmittags

Meaning

abbreviation for post meridiem; after midday

Example

The meeting is scheduled at 3 pm.

Die Sitzung ist um 15:00 Uhr geplant.

A1 adjective /tɔːl/

tall

groß

Meaning

having a greater than average height

Example

He is the tallest player on the team.

Er ist der größte Spieler im Team.

A1 verb /stɒp/

stop

stoppen

Meaning

to cease moving or operating; to halt; to prevent

Example

Please stop talking during the movie.

Bitte hör auf zu reden während des Films.

A1 pronoun /ˈɛvribɒdi/

everybody

alle

Meaning

all people; everyone

Example

Everybody enjoyed the party.

Alle haben die Party genossen.

A1 noun /ˈhɒs.pɪ.təl/

hospital

Krankenhaus

Meaning

an institution where sick or injured people are given medical treatment

Example

He was taken to the hospital after the accident.

Er wurde nach dem Unfall ins Krankenhaus gebracht.

A1 pronoun /aʊərz/

ours

unser

Meaning

belonging to or associated with us

Example

This victory is ours.

Dieser Sieg gehört uns.

A1 noun /ˈrɪv.ər/

River

Fluss

Meaning

a large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river

Example

The river flows through the valley and into the ocean.

Der Fluss fließt durch das Tal und geht in den Ozean.

A1 noun /lʌntʃ/

Lunch

Mittagessen

Meaning

a meal eaten in the middle of the day, typically one that is lighter or less formal than an evening meal

Example

We had lunch at a nice restaurant downtown.

Wir haben in einem guten Restaurant in der Innenstadt zu Mittag gegessen.

A1 noun /koʊld drɪŋk/

Cold drink

kaltes Getränk

Meaning

A chilled beverage; a refreshing drink served cold

Example

I ordered a cold drink to beat the summer heat.

Ich habe ein kaltes Getränk bestellt, um der Sommerhitze zu entkommen.

A1 preposition, conjunction, adverb /ˈæftər/

after

nach

Meaning

in the time following an event or another action

Example

We went for ice cream after the movie.

Wir gingen nach dem Film Eis essen.

A1 adjective /əˈfreɪd/

afraid

ängstlich

Meaning

feeling fear or anxiety; worried that something undesirable will happen

Example

She was afraid of the dark.

Sie hatte Angst vor der Dunkelheit.

A1 noun /fəʊn/

phone

Telefon

Meaning

a device for communication, typically used to make calls or send messages

Example

I need to charge my phone.

Ich muss mein Telefon aufladen.

A1 noun /stɑːr/

Star

Stern

Meaning

a fixed luminous point in the night sky that produces light and heat through nuclear fusion

Example

Thousands of stars are visible in the clear night sky.

Tausende von Sternen sind im klaren Nachthimmel sichtbar.

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 ˈpɛrənts

Parents

Eltern

Meaning

One's father and mother.

Example

The family tree starts with the child's parents.

Der Stammbaum beginnt mit den Eltern des Kindes.

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, verb /wɪl/

will

Wille

Meaning

expressing future tense or intention; a legal document

Example

She will attend the meeting tomorrow.

Sie wird morgen an dem Treffen teilnehmen.

A1 noun /ˈiːv.nɪŋ/

evening

Abend

Meaning

the part of the day between afternoon and night

Example

We went for a walk in the cool evening.

Wir gingen in der kühlen Abendluft spazieren.

A1 verb /æd/

add

hinzufügen

Meaning

to join something to something else; to include

Example

Please add sugar to my coffee.

Bitte fügen Sie Zucker zu meinem Kaffee hinzu.

A1 verb /raɪd/

ride

reiten/fahren

Meaning

to travel on or in a vehicle; to sit on and control a horse

Example

She likes to ride her bicycle to work.

Sie fährt gerne mit dem Fahrrad zur Arbeit.

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 /ˈlet.ər/

Letter

Buchstabe; Brief

Meaning

a character representing one or more of the sounds used in speech; a written message, typically sent in an envelope

Example

She wrote a letter to her grandmother.

Sie schrieb einen Brief an ihre Großmutter.

A1 adjective /koʊld/

Cold

kalt; eisig; unfreundlich;

Meaning

having a low temperature; lacking warmth; unfriendly

Example

The cold winter wind made everyone shiver.

Der kalte Winterwind ließ alle zittern.

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 adverb /fɑːr/

far

weit

Meaning

at, to, or by a great distance

Example

The school is far from my house.

Die Schule ist weit von meinem Haus entfernt.

A1 verb, adjective /kloʊz/ (verb), /kloʊs/ (adjective)

close

schließen, nah

Meaning

To shut something (verb); near in space or relationship (adjective).

Example

Please close the door when you leave.

Bitte schließen Sie die Tür, wenn Sie gehen.

A1 adjective/adverb /leɪt/

late

zu spät

Meaning

arriving, happening, or done after the expected time

Example

He arrived late to the meeting.

Er kam zu spät zum Treffen.

A1 noun /fʊt/

Foot

Fuß

Meaning

the lower extremity of the leg that is in direct contact with the ground in standing or walking

Example

She hurt her foot while running.

Sie hat sich ihren Fuß beim Laufen verletzt.

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.

A1 number /eɪt/

eight

acht

Meaning

The number equivalent to the product of two and four; one more than seven.

Example

There are eight apples in the basket.

Es gibt acht Äpfel im Korb.

A1 noun ækˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

Activities

aktivitäten

Meaning

A thing that a person or group does or has done.

Example

Productive activities drive progress.

Produktive Aktivitäten treiben den Fortschritt voran.

A1 adjective /ˈtʃɒk.lət/

Chocolate

schokoladenbraun

Meaning

a dark brown color like chocolate; the color of cocoa

Example

The chocolate brown sofa looks elegant in the living room.

Das schokoladenbraune Sofa sieht im Wohnzimmer elegant aus.

A1 noun /plæn/

Meaning

a large public area of land with grass, trees, and paths, where people can walk or relax

Example

The children were playing in the park.

Die Kinder spielten im Park.

A1 noun /eər/

Air

Luft

Meaning

the invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth; a mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen

Example

Fresh air is essential for good health.

Frische Luft ist für die Gesundheit wichtig.

A1 verb /hoʊld/

hold

halten

Meaning

to grasp or carry something; to maintain a position

Example

Please hold my hand.

bitte halte meine Hand.

A1 noun /wɛst/

west

Westen

Meaning

the direction to the left of the north and to the right of the south, typically associated with the sunset

Example

The sun sets in the west.

Die Sonne geht im Westen unter.

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 /ˈkɒf.i/

Coffee

Kaffee

Meaning

a hot drink made from roasted coffee beans

Example

I need a cup of coffee to start my morning.

Ich brauche eine Tasse Kaffee, um meinen Morgen zu beginnen.

A1 verb /peɪ/

pay

bezahlen

Meaning

to give money in exchange for goods or services

Example

I need to pay my bills on time.

Ich muss meine Rechnungen pünktlich bezahlen.

A1 adjective /fɑːst/

Fast

schnell; rasch

Meaning

moving or happening quickly; rapid; swift

Example

She runs very fast in the morning.

Sie läuft sehr schnell am Morgen.

A1 noun /bred/

Bread

Brot

Meaning

a food made from flour, water, and yeast mixed together and baked

Example

She bought fresh bread from the bakery.

Sie kaufte frisches Brot von der Bäckerei.

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 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 verb /bɪˈɡɪn/

begin

beginnen

Meaning

to start doing something; to commence

Example

I will begin my studies tomorrow.

Ich werde morgen mit meinem Studium beginnen.

A1 noun /ruːm/

room

Zimmer

Meaning

A space within a building enclosed by walls, floor, and ceiling

Example

She decorated her room with bright colors.

Sie dekorierte ihr Zimmer mit hellen Farben.

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 /ˈɑːnti/

aunty

Tante

Meaning

the sister of one’s father or mother; a term of respectful address for an older woman, especially in South Asian usage

Example

My aunty lives near our house and often visits us.

Meine Tante wohnt in der Nähe unseres Hauses und besucht uns oft.

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 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 adverb /suːn/

Soon

bald

Meaning

in a short time; before long; quickly

Example

The train will arrive soon.

Der Zug wird bald ankommen.

A1 preposition /ɒn/

on

auf

Meaning

physically in contact with and supported by a surface

Example

The book is on the table.

Das Buch liegt auf dem Tisch.

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 preposition /wɪð/

with

mit

Meaning

indicating the person or thing that is accompanying or involved with someone or something else

Example

She went to the market with her friend.

Sie ging mit ihrer Freundin zum Markt.

A1 verb /sɔ/

saw

mit einer Säge schneiden

Meaning

to cut with a saw; to use a cutting tool

Example

The carpenter saws the wood into pieces.

Der Zimmermann sägt das Holz in Stücke.

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 /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 /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 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 /boʊt/

Boat

Boot

Meaning

a small vessel for traveling over water

Example

We took a small boat to cross the river.

Wir nahmen ein kleines Boot, um den Fluss zu überqueren.

A1 noun /ˈjɛstərdeɪ/

yesterday

gestern

Meaning

the day before today

Example

Yesterday, we went to the park.

Gestern sind wir in den Park gegangen.

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 /klɪr/

clear

räumen

Meaning

to remove obstructions; to make clean or transparent

Example

Please clear the table after dinner.

Bitte räumen Sie den Tisch nach dem Abendessen ab.

A1 noun /aɪ/

Eye

Auge; Sicht

Meaning

the organ of sight; the ability to see

Example

Her eyes sparkled with joy.

Ihre Augen funkelten vor Freude.

A1 noun /kloʊðz/

clothes

Kleidung

Meaning

garments worn on the body

Example

She bought new clothes for the party.

Sie kaufte neue Kleidung für die Party.

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 adverb /waɪ/

Why

warum

Meaning

For what reason or purpose; used to ask about the cause of something

Example

Why are you late today?

Warum bist du heute zu spät?

A1 noun /wɜːrd/

word

Wort

Meaning

a single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing

Example

He looked up the word in the dictionary.

Er suchte das Wort im Wörterbuch.

A1 adverb /əˈɡen/

Again

noch einmal

Meaning

once more; another time; in addition

Example

I need to read this book again to understand it better.

Ich muss dieses Buch noch einmal lesen, um es besser zu verstehen.

A1 verb /meɪk/

make

machen

Meaning

to create, produce, or construct something

Example

I make coffee every morning.

Ich mache jeden Morgen Kaffee.

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 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 /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 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 /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 noun /ˈtiːˈviː/

tv

fernsehen

Meaning

a device used to receive television broadcasts

Example

I watch my favorite shows on TV every evening.

Ich sehe jeden Abend meine Lieblingssendungen im Fernsehen.

A1 adjective /ˈwʌndərfəl/

wonderful

wundervoll

Meaning

extremely good or impressive

Example

She had a wonderful time at the party.

Sie hatte eine wundervolle Zeit auf der Party.

A1 interjection /baɪ/

bye

tschüss

Meaning

used to say goodbye; a short and informal farewell

Example

I said bye to her before leaving.

Ich sagte tschüss, bevor ich ging.

A1 noun /ɡaɪ/

guy

Typ

Meaning

an informal term for a man; sometimes used to refer to a person in general

Example

That guy over there is my best friend.

Der Typ dort drüben ist mein bester Freund.

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 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 adverb /wʌns/

Once

einmal; irgendwann in der Vergangenheit

Meaning

one time only; at some time in the past; formerly

Example

I have been to Paris once in my life.

Ich war einmal in meinem Leben in Paris.

A1 adjective /hɑːrd/

hard

hart

Meaning

solid, firm, or difficult to do or endure

Example

The exam was very hard for most students.

Die Prüfung war für die meisten Schüler sehr schwer.

A1 adjective/adverb /ˈɜːrli/

early

früh

Meaning

before the usual or expected time

Example

She arrived early to the meeting.

Sie kam früh zum Meeting.

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 /ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/

holiday

Feiertag

Meaning

A day of celebration or rest when most people do not work.

Example

We are planning a trip during the summer holiday.

Wir planen eine Reise während der Sommerferien.

A1 noun /ˈkæm.rə/

camera

Kamera

Meaning

a device used for taking photographs or recording videos

Example

She bought a new camera for her photography class.

Sie kaufte eine neue Kamera für ihren Fotografieunterricht.

A1 noun /tɔɪ/

toy

Spielzeug

Meaning

an object for children to play with

Example

The child received a toy car for his birthday.

Das Kind erhielt ein Spielzeugauto zum Geburtstag.

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 adjective /ˈæŋ.ɡri/

Angry

wütend; zornig;

Meaning

feeling or showing strong displeasure; furious; irritated

Example

She was angry because someone had broken her favorite vase.

Sie war wütend, weil jemand ihre Lieblingsvase zerbrochen hatte.

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 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 /ˈweɪtər/

waiter

Kellner

Meaning

a person whose job is to serve food and drinks to customers in a restaurant or café

Example

The waiter brought the menu and took our order politely.

Der Kellner brachte die Speisekarte und nahm die Bestellung auf.

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 adjective ˈdɪfɪkəlt

difficult

schwierig

Meaning

Needing much effort or skill to accomplish, deal with, or understand; hard.

Example

Managing urban challenges has become increasingly difficult.

Die Bewältigung städtischer Herausforderungen wird zunehmend schwierig.

A1 pronoun /hɜːrz/

hers

ihr (Ding)

Meaning

used to refer to something that belongs to or is associated with a female person previously mentioned or easily identified.

Example

That blue bag is hers.

Die blaue Tasche gehört ihr.

A1 preposition/conjunction /ʌnˈtɪl/

until

bis

Meaning

up to the time of

Example

I will wait until you come back.

Ich werde warten, bis du zurückkommst.

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 /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 pronoun /maɪ/

my

mein

Meaning

used to indicate possession or ownership

Example

This is my book.

Das ist mein Buch.

A1 verb /send/

send

senden

Meaning

to cause something to go or be taken to a particular destination; to transmit

Example

I will send you an email with the details.

Ich werde dir eine E-Mail mit den Details senden.

A1 verb /biː/

be

sein

Meaning

To exist, to occur, or to have a particular quality.

Example

She wants to be a doctor.

Sie möchte Ärztin werden.

A1 verb /baɪ/

buy

kaufen

Meaning

to get something by paying money for it; to purchase

Example

I want to buy a new car this year.

Ich möchte dieses Jahr ein neues Auto kaufen.

A1 verb /niːd/

need

brauchen

Meaning

to require something; to be in want of

Example

I need help with my homework.

Ich brauche Hilfe mit meiner Hausaufgabe.

A1 noun /kaʊ/

Cow

Kuh

Meaning

a large farm animal kept for milk or meat

Example

The cow produces fresh milk every morning.

Die Kuh produziert jeden Morgen frische Milch.

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 noun /ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ/

drinking

trinken

Meaning

the act of consuming liquids, especially alcohol

Example

Drinking too much water at once can make you feel bloated.

Zu viel Wasser auf einmal zu trinken kann dazu führen, dass man sich aufgebläht fühlt.

A1 noun ˈmuːviz

movies

Filme

Meaning

A story or event recorded by a camera as a set of moving images and shown in a theater or on television.

Example

Watching movies helps in language learning.

Filme schauen hilft beim Sprachenlernen.

A1 noun /end/

End

Ende; Schluss; Abschluss;

Meaning

the final part of something; termination or conclusion

Example

The end of the movie was unexpected and left everyone surprised.

Das Ende des Films war unerwartet und ließ alle überrascht zurück.

A1 adverb /ˈkwɪk.li/

Quickly

schnell; rasch; zügig

Meaning

at a fast speed; with little delay; rapidly

Example

He quickly finished his homework.

Er hat seine Hausaufgaben schnell beendet.

A1 noun /ˈfɑːðər/

father

Glück

Meaning

A male parent of a child.

Example

His father taught him how to ride a bicycle.

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

A1 verb /driːm/

dream

träumen

Meaning

to have thoughts and images in your mind while sleeping; to hope for

Example

I often dream about flying in the sky.

Ich träume oft davon, am Himmel zu fliegen.

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 noun /pɑːrt/

part

Teil

Meaning

a piece or segment of something

Example

She gave me a part of her chocolate.

Sie gab mir einen Teil ihrer Schokolade.