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 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 adjective /juːzd/

used

gebraucht

Meaning

having already been used

Example

This is a used car.

Dies ist ein gebrauchtes Auto.

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 /ʌp/

up

nach oben

Meaning

towards a higher position or level

Example

He climbed up the ladder quickly.

Er stieg schnell die Leiter hinauf.

A1 preposition /ˈʌndər/

under

unter

Meaning

in or to a lower position than something

Example

The cat is under the table.

Die Katze ist unter dem Tisch.

A1 adverb /ˈjuː.ʒu.ə.li/

Usually

gewöhnlich; in der Regel

Meaning

in most cases; generally; as a rule

Example

I usually wake up at 7 AM every morning.

Ich wache normalerweise um 7 Uhr morgens auf.

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 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 /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 /juːz/

use

benutzen

Meaning

to employ something for a purpose; to take advantage of

Example

I use my computer for work and entertainment.

Ich benutze meinen Computer für Arbeit und Unterhaltung.

A1 verb /ˌʌndərˈstænd/

understand

verstehen

Meaning

to know the meaning of something; to comprehend

Example

Do you understand the instructions?

Verstehst du die Anweisungen?