A1 adverb /təˈmɒroʊ/

Tomorrow

morgen

Meaning

on the day after today; in the future

Example

Tomorrow we will visit the museum.

Morgen werden wir das Museum besuchen.

A1 verb /kɔːst/

cost

kosten

Meaning

to have a price of; to require payment; to cause loss

Example

This book will cost twenty dollars.

Dieses Buch wird zwanzig Dollar kosten.

A1 noun/verb /fɪlm/

film

Film

Meaning

a motion picture or movie; or to record on camera

Example

They watched a film together on the weekend.

Sie haben zusammen einen Film am Wochenende gesehen.

A1 adjective /lɑːrdʒ/

Large

groß; riesig; enorm

Meaning

of considerable size, extent, or intensity; big

Example

The large building dominated the city skyline.

Das große Gebäude dominierte die Skyline der Stadt.

A1 pronoun /ðæt/

that

das

Meaning

used to identify a specific person or thing observed or heard

Example

That is my book on the table.

Das ist mein Buch auf dem Tisch.

A1 noun /ˈfraɪ.deɪ/

friday

Freitag

Meaning

the day of the week following Thursday and preceding Saturday

Example

We have a team meeting every Friday afternoon.

Wir haben jeden Freitagnachmittag ein Teamtreffen.

A1 noun /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/

beginning

Anfang

Meaning

The start or first part of something.

Example

The beginning of the story was very interesting.

Der Anfang der Geschichte war sehr interessant.

A1 noun /mʌnθ/

month

Monat

Meaning

a period of about four weeks or one-twelfth of a year

Example

She visits her grandparents once a month.

Sie besucht ihre Großeltern einmal im Monat.

A1 pronoun /juː/

you

du

Meaning

used to refer to the person or people being spoken to

Example

You are doing a great job!

Du machst einen tollen Job!

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 verb /bɪˈkʌm/

become

werden

Meaning

to grow to be; to come to be

Example

She became a doctor after years of study.

Sie wurde nach Jahren des Studiums Ärztin.

A1 noun /pəˈliːs/

police

Polizei

Meaning

a body of officers representing the civil authority of government

Example

The police arrived quickly to investigate the scene.

Die Polizei kam schnell, um den Tatort zu untersuchen.

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 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 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 /wɪʃ/

wish

wünschen

Meaning

to want something to happen; to desire or hope for

Example

I wish I could fly like a bird.

Ich wünschte, ich könnte wie ein Vogel fliegen.

A1 verb /traɪ/

try

versuchen

Meaning

to make an effort to do something; to attempt

Example

I will try my best to help you.

Ich werde mein Bestes tun, um dir zu helfen.

A1 noun /skuːl/

school

Schule

Meaning

An institution for educating children; also a group of people sharing the same ideas or discipline.

Example

The children walked to school together.

Die Kinder gingen zusammen zur Schule.

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 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 conjunction /ænd/

and

und

Meaning

Used to connect words or sentences that are to be taken jointly.

Example

She bought apples and oranges.

Sie kaufte Äpfel und Orangen.

A1 adjective/noun /fɔːrθ/

fourth

vierte

Meaning

Constituting number four in a sequence; coming after the third in position.

Example

He finished in fourth place in the race.

Er beendete das Rennen auf dem vierten Platz.

A1 interjection /ʌ/

uh

äh

Meaning

a sound people make when they hesitate or are unsure what to say next.

Example

Uh, I’m not sure if that’s the right answer.

Äh, ich bin mir nicht sicher, ob das die richtige Antwort ist.

A1 verb /ˈkæri/

carry

tragen

Meaning

To support and move something or someone from one place to another.

Example

She carried the bag across the street.

Sie trug die Tasche über die Straße.

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 conjunction /ɔːr/

or

oder

Meaning

used to link alternatives

Example

You can have tea or coffee.

Du kannst Tee oder Kaffee haben.

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 noun /ˈsɛvən/

seven

sieben

Meaning

the number following six and preceding eight

Example

She has seven apples in her basket.

Sie hat sieben Äpfel in ihrem Korb.

A1 adjective /ˈθɜrti/

thirty

dreißig

Meaning

equivalent to the number 30

Example

He is thirty years old.

Er ist dreißig Jahre alt.

A1 noun/verb /deɪt/

date

Datum/Verabredung

Meaning

A particular day of the month or year; also, a social or romantic appointment.

Example

They decided to meet on the date of her birthday.

Sie beschlossen, sich am Datum ihres Geburtstags zu treffen.

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 noun /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/

thursday

Donnerstag

Meaning

The fifth day of the week, following Wednesday and preceding Friday.

Example

We have a meeting scheduled for Thursday.

Wir haben ein Treffen am Donnerstag geplant.

A1 verb /hɪər/

hear

hören

Meaning

to perceive sound; to listen to

Example

I can hear the birds singing.

Ich kann die Vögel singen hören.

A1 verb /ˈwɔːtər/

water

gießen

Meaning

to give water to plants or animals; to irrigate

Example

She waters the plants every morning.

Sie gießt die Pflanzen jeden Morgen.

A1 adverb /jɛs/

yes

ja

Meaning

used to express affirmation, agreement, or consent

Example

Yes, I will be there at 5 o'clock.

Ja, ich werde um 17 Uhr dort sein.

A1 noun /ˈʃʊɡər/

Sugar

zucker

Meaning

sweet crystalline substance used as a sweetener

Example

Please add two teaspoons of sugar to my coffee.

Bitte fügen Sie zwei Teelöffel Zucker in meinen Kaffee.

A1 noun /pɑːrk/

park

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 verb /wɒʃ/

wash

waschen

Meaning

to clean with water; to remove dirt

Example

Please wash your hands before eating.

Bitte waschen Sie Ihre Hände vor dem Essen.

A1 noun /raɪs/

Rice

reis

Meaning

a cereal grain that is a staple food in many countries

Example

We eat rice with curry for dinner.

Wir essen Reis mit Curry zum Abendessen.

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 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 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 verb /steɪ/

stay

bleiben

Meaning

to remain in the same place; to continue being

Example

Please stay here until I return.

Bitte bleiben Sie hier, bis ich zurückkomme.

A1 adjective /sloʊ/

slow

langsam

Meaning

moving or happening at a low speed

Example

The car moved slowly down the street.

Das Auto fuhr langsam die Straße entlang.

A1 noun /tɜːrn/

Turn

Drehung; Wende; Gelegenheit;

Meaning

an act of moving something in a circular direction; a change of direction; an opportunity to do something

Example

It's your turn to speak at the meeting.

Es ist dein Turn, beim Treffen zu sprechen.

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 noun /ˈvedʒ.tə.bəlz/

Vegetables

Gemüse

Meaning

plants or parts of plants that are eaten as food, such as peas, beans, cabbage, potatoes, onions, or carrots

Example

We should eat more vegetables to maintain a healthy diet.

Wir sollten mehr Gemüse essen, um eine gesunde Ernährung aufrechtzuerhalten.

A1 noun /ˈʌŋkəl/

uncle

Onkel

Meaning

the brother of one's father or mother

Example

My uncle is visiting us next week.

Mein Onkel wird uns nächste Woche besuchen.

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 adjective /ˈjuːs.fəl/

Useful

nützlich; praktisch

Meaning

having a beneficial purpose; practical

Example

This tool is very useful for fixing problems.

Dieses Werkzeug ist sehr nützlich, um Probleme zu lösen.

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 /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 /kæt/

Cat

Katze

Meaning

a small domesticated carnivorous mammal with soft fur, a short snout, and retractile claws

Example

The cat sat on the windowsill watching birds.

Die Katze saß auf dem Fensterbrett und beobachtete die Vögel.

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 /ˈbrʌðər/

brother

Bruder

Meaning

a male sibling

Example

My brother is two years older than me.

Mein Bruder ist zwei Jahre älter als ich.

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 pronoun /ˈɛvribɒdi/

everybody

alle

Meaning

all people; everyone

Example

Everybody enjoyed the party.

Alle haben die Party genossen.

A1 noun /tʃeɪndʒ/

change

Veränderung

Meaning

The act or instance of making or becoming different.

Example

Change is inevitable for growth.

Veränderung ist unvermeidlich für Wachstum.

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 /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 /kəmˈpjuːtə(r)/

computer

Computer

Meaning

an electronic device for storing and processing data

Example

I bought a new computer for my office work.

Ich habe einen neuen Computer für meine Büroarbeit gekauft.

A1 adjective /ˈreɪ.di.əʊ/

radio

Meaning

Relating to radio waves or broadcasting.

Example

FAST is the largest radio telescope in the world.

FAST ist das größte Radioteleskop der Welt.

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 /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 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 adjective /fʊl/

full

voll

Meaning

Containing as much or as many as possible; complete.

Example

The glass is full of water.

Das Glas ist voll mit Wasser.

A1 pronoun /ʌs/

us

uns

Meaning

used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people as the object of a verb or preposition

Example

She gave us a gift.

Sie gab uns ein Geschenk.

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 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 number /ˈfɔːrti/

forty

Glück

Meaning

the number 40; ten times four

Example

She celebrated her forty years of life with a big party.

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

A1 adjective /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/ or /ˈɪntəˌrɛstɪŋ/

interesting

interessant

Meaning

Arousing curiosity or attention; holding one’s interest.

Example

The documentary about space was very interesting.

Die Dokumentation über den Weltraum war sehr interessant.

A1 noun /waɪf/

wife

Ehefrau

Meaning

a woman who is married to someone

Example

She is the wife of the famous author.

Sie ist die Ehefrau des berühmten Autors.

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 pronoun /ˈɛvrɪwʌn/

everyone

jeder

Meaning

every person; all people

Example

Everyone must bring their own lunch.

Jeder muss sein eigenes Mittagessen mitbringen.

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 /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 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 adjective /ˈʌðər/

other

anderer

Meaning

used to refer to something different from the one already mentioned or known

Example

I don't want this one, I will take the other one.

Ich will dieses nicht, ich werde das andere nehmen.

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 /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 noun /hoʊm/

home

haus

Meaning

the place where one lives, especially with family; a residence

Example

She finally returned home after a long journey.

Sie kehrte nach einer langen Reise endlich nach Hause zurück.

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 /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/verb /ˈraɪ.tɪŋ/

writing

Glück

Meaning

The activity of putting words on paper or composing text; the written form of communication.

Example

She spends hours every day on her creative writing.

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

A1 noun /ˈbʌt.ər/

Butter

Meaning

a pale yellow edible fatty substance made by churning cream

Example

He spread butter on his toast for breakfast.

Er strich Butter auf sein Toast zum Frühstück.

A1 noun, numeral /ˈhʌndrəd/

hundred

hundert

Meaning

the number 100

Example

There are a hundred students in the hall.

Es gibt hundert Schüler im Saal.

A1 determiner /sʌtʃ/

such

solch

Meaning

of the type previously mentioned or specified

Example

I have never seen such a beautiful painting.

Ich habe noch nie so ein schönes Bild gesehen.

A1 noun /jɪə/

year

Jahr

Meaning

a period of 365 or 366 days, divided into 12 months

Example

This year, we are planning a trip to the mountains.

Dieses Jahr planen wir eine Reise in die Berge.

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 adjective /nɛkst/

go

gehen

Meaning

to move or travel from one place to another

Example

I go to school every day.

Ich gehe jeden Tag zur Schule.

A1 pronoun /maɪ/

my

mein

Meaning

used to indicate possession or ownership

Example

This is my book.

Das ist mein Buch.

A1 preposition /æt/

at

an

Meaning

used to indicate a specific time, place, or direction

Example

She arrived at the airport on time.

Sie kam pünktlich am Flughafen an.

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 preposition /baɪ/

by

von

Meaning

indicating the agent performing an action, or the means of achieving something

Example

The book was written by a famous author.

Das Buch wurde von einem berühmten Autor geschrieben.

A1 verb /seɪ/

say

sagen

Meaning

to speak words; to express something in words

Example

She said hello to me.

Sie sagte Hallo zu mir.

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 /ɒkˈtoʊbər/

october

Oktober

Meaning

the tenth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar

Example

The weather becomes cooler in October.

Im Oktober wird das Wetter kühler.

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 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 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 /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 /hæf/

half

Hälfte

Meaning

one of two equal parts of something

Example

He ate half of the cake.

Er hat die Hälfte des Kuchens gegessen.

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 /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 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 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 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 /ˈɡɜːrlfrɛnd/

girlfriend

Freundin

Meaning

A woman or girl with whom someone is romantically or emotionally involved.

Example

He introduced his girlfriend to his family.

Er stellte seine Freundin seiner Familie vor.

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 pronoun /ˈɛnɪθɪŋ/

anything

alles

Meaning

any object, event, or matter; whatever thing

Example

You can ask me anything about the project.

Du kannst mich alles über das Projekt fragen.

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 adjective /ʃɔːrt/

Short

kurz; knapp

Meaning

having a small length, height, or duration; not long

Example

The meeting was very short, lasting only ten minutes.

Das Treffen war sehr kurz und dauerte nur zehn Minuten.

A1 noun /breɪk/

break

Pause

Meaning

A pause in work or during an activity or event.

Example

Short breaks refresh your mind.

Kurze Pausen erfrischen deinen Geist.

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 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 neɪmz

Names

Name

Meaning

A word or set of words by which a person or thing is known.

Example

Names of family members are written on the family tree.

Die Namen der Familienmitglieder sind auf dem Stammbaum geschrieben.

A1 adjective /θɜrd/

third

dritter

Meaning

constituting number three in a sequence

Example

She finished in third place.

Sie beendete den Wettbewerb auf dem dritten Platz.

A1 adjective /mʌm/

Mum

still; nichts sagen; schweigen

Meaning

silent; saying nothing; keeping quiet

Example

He kept mum about the surprise party plans.

Er schwieg über die Pläne für die Überraschungsparty.

A1 noun /dres/

Dress

Kleid

Meaning

a piece of clothing for women or girls that covers the body and extends down over the legs

Example

She wore a beautiful blue dress to the party.

Sie trug ein schönes blaues Kleid auf der Party.

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.