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What does 'jemand' mean?
What does 'jemand' mean?
- each
- now (correct)
- that
- someone (correct)
What is the meaning of 'kaputt'?
What is the meaning of 'kaputt'?
- slow
- clear
- long
- broken (correct)
Which word means 'to lend'?
Which word means 'to lend'?
- lassen
- kriegen
- leihen (sich) (correct)
- machen
What does 'leider' mean?
What does 'leider' mean?
What is the meaning of 'langsam'?
What is the meaning of 'langsam'?
What defines cognates in German when compared to English?
What defines cognates in German when compared to English?
What role do suffixes play in German vocabulary as per the content?
What role do suffixes play in German vocabulary as per the content?
How do prefixes influence the meaning of a root word in German?
How do prefixes influence the meaning of a root word in German?
Which of the following is an example of a cognate as defined in the content?
Which of the following is an example of a cognate as defined in the content?
In the provided examples, what does 'réserver' translate to in English?
In the provided examples, what does 'réserver' translate to in English?
What does 'Kaufhaus' translate to in English?
What does 'Kaufhaus' translate to in English?
What does 'kennen lernen' mean?
What does 'kennen lernen' mean?
What is the English translation of 'Rechnung'?
What is the English translation of 'Rechnung'?
What does 'preiswert' mean?
What does 'preiswert' mean?
What does 'Lust haben' signify?
What does 'Lust haben' signify?
What does 'gestern' mean?
What does 'gestern' mean?
Which option means 'today'?
Which option means 'today'?
What is the meaning of 'vorher'?
What is the meaning of 'vorher'?
What does 'übermorgen' mean?
What does 'übermorgen' mean?
Which word means 'always'?
Which word means 'always'?
What does 'bald' translate to?
What does 'bald' translate to?
Which option means 'finally'?
Which option means 'finally'?
What does 'manchmal' mean?
What does 'manchmal' mean?
What is the English translation of 'Schinken'?
What is the English translation of 'Schinken'?
Which of the following is the German word for 'sweets'?
Which of the following is the German word for 'sweets'?
What does 'Spiegelei' refer to in English?
What does 'Spiegelei' refer to in English?
Which of the following is the correct translation for 'Zitrone'?
Which of the following is the correct translation for 'Zitrone'?
What does 'Sauerkraut' mean in English?
What does 'Sauerkraut' mean in English?
What is 'Schnitzel' in English?
What is 'Schnitzel' in English?
What does the word 'Brokkoli' mean?
What does the word 'Brokkoli' mean?
What is the English translation of 'Traube'?
What is the English translation of 'Traube'?
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Study Notes
Cognates in German Vocabulary
- Cognates share similar spellings with English counterparts but have different pronunciations.
- Understanding suffixes can indicate relationships among parts of speech (e.g. réserver ➔ réservation).
- Prefixes modify the meanings of root words (e.g. übernachten ➔ Übernachtung).
Foundation-Level Vocabulary
- Core German words include terms for time (e.g. gestern = yesterday, morgen = tomorrow).
- Common conjunctions: als/wenn (when), bevor (before).
- Everyday phrases: ab und zu (now and again), damals (then), endlich (finally).
- Key adjectives/adverbs: früh (early), nicht mehr (no longer), langsam (slow).
- Common verbs: anfangen (to start), antworten (to answer), können (can).
Food and Drink Vocabulary
- Fruits and vegetables: Zitrone (lemon), Zwiebel (onion).
- Common terms related to meals: Rindfleisch (beef), Schinken (ham), Suppe (soup).
- Notable food items: Schokolade (chocolate), Senf (mustard), Spinat (spinach).
Packaging and Containers
- Terms for packaging: Büchse (can), Tüte (bag), Schachtel (box).
- Phrases associated with quantities: Portion (helping), Karton (cardboard box), Packung (packet).
Higher-Level Vocabulary
- Complex terms such as bestehen aus (to consist of) and enthalten (to contain).
- Health-related vocabulary: Diät (diet), Fett (fat/grease).
- Social and leisure activities: Mitglied (member), lachen (to laugh), Lust haben (to feel like doing).
Leisure and Entertainment
- Important phrases for social interaction: Preis (price/prize), Rechnung (bill).
- Concepts of value: preiswert (cheap/value for money).
- Artistic terms: malen (to paint).
Summary
- Knowledge of German vocabulary is categorized into foundation and higher tiers.
- Cognates and awareness of linguistic structures enhance language comprehension.
- Effective vocabulary acquisition includes food, everyday interactions, and various categories (health, leisure).
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