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-
-mal
suffix
A suffix used to indicate how many times something happens.

“Ich habe es zweimal gesagt.”

I said it twice.

Also means
  1. times

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-ose[-oːzə]
suffix
A suffix added to words to indicate a medical condition or process, often referring to a disease or state.

“Die Diagnose lautet Arthrose.”

The diagnosis is arthrosis.

Also means
  1. -osis

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-st[st]
suffix
This ending is added to the stem of a verb when talking to 'du' (you).

“lachen (“to laugh”) + -st → du lachst (“you laugh, thou laughest”)”

lachen (to laugh) + -st = you laugh

Also means
  1. Verb suffix for the second-person singular.

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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'
's[es]
article
This is a shortened form of the word 'das', which is the neuter definite article. It is typically used in spoken language to make sentences flow faster.

“Ich nehm’s Auto und er nimmt’s Fahrrad.”

I’ll take the car and he’ll take the bike.

Also means
  1. contraction of das
  2. the

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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*
*
symbol
A symbol used in German writing to represent gender inclusivity by separating different gendered endings.

“Freund*innen sind sehr wichtig.”

Friends (of any gender) are very important.

Also means
  1. the Gendersternchen; Used to separate multiple gendered inflections in gender-neutral writing.
  2. the Gendersternchen

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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A
A[ʔaː]
character
The first letter of the German alphabet.

“Das Wort Apfel beginnt mit A.”

The word apple starts with A.

Also means
  1. The first letter of the German alphabet, written in the Latin script.
  2. A

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ab-[ap]
prefix
A prefix attached to verbs to show that something is moving away, being removed, or stopping.

“Der Zug wird bald abfahren.”

The train will depart soon.

Also means
  1. Separable verb prefix that indicates removal or quitting, off, away.
  2. Separable verb prefix that indicates a downward movement, down.
  3. Separable verb prefix that indicates from or of.
  4. Noun prefix that indicates being different from the source or deviation.

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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abaxial[apʔaˈksi̯aːl]
adj
Located away from the axis of an organ or organism.

“Das Blatt weist eine abaxiale Behaarung auf.”

The leaf shows abaxial hairiness.

Also means
  1. abaxial

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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abdominal[apdomiˈnaːl]
adj
Relating to the abdomen or the belly area of the body.

“Die abdominale Untersuchung ergab keine Auffälligkeiten.”

The abdominal examination showed no abnormalities.

Also means
  1. abdominal

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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abdominales[ab-do-mi-na-les]
adj
This is a grammatical form of the adjective abdominal used for neuter nouns in the nominative or accusative case.

“Ein abdominales Unbehagen tritt oft nach dem Essen auf.”

Abdominal discomfort often occurs after eating.

Also means
  1. strong/mixed nominative/accusative neuter singular of abdominal

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Abendstern[ˈaːbn̩tˌʃtɛʁn]
noun
A bright star or planet, especially Venus, that can be seen in the sky in the evening.

“Der Abendstern leuchtet hell am Himmel.”

The evening star shines brightly in the sky.

Also means
  1. evening star; the planet Venus as seen in the western sky in the evening
  2. evening star; any star (or planet, anciently thought to be a star) seen in the evening, especially the planets Mercury and Jupiter
  3. evening star

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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aber[a-ber]
conjunction
but
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abschmecken[ap-shmek-en]
verb
to season / to taste for seasoning

“Du solltest die Suppe vor dem Servieren noch einmal abschmecken.”

You should taste the soup once more before serving it.

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Abstand[ˈapʃtant]
noun
The amount of space between two things or people.

“Bitte halten Sie Abstand.”

Please keep your distance.

Also means
  1. distance
  2. interspace
  3. spacing
  4. interval
  5. gap

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Abstände[ab-shtan-de]
noun
The plural form of the word distance, referring to the space between two or more objects.

“Die Bäume wurden in regelmäßigen Abständen gepflanzt.”

The trees were planted at regular intervals.

Also means
  1. nominative/accusative/genitive plural of Abstand
  2. distances

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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abstoßen[ˈʔapˌʃtoːsn̩]
verb
To push something away or to cause something to be rejected or moved.

“Das Mittel stößt Mücken ab.”

The agent repels mosquitoes.

Also means
  1. to repel
  2. to reject
  3. to shed
  4. to sell, to sell off
  5. to knock off something (to remove by accidentally hitting)
  6. to push off, to push away

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Abwasser[ˈapˌvasəʁ]
noun
Water that has been used in homes or businesses and is now dirty and needs cleaning.

“Das Abwasser wird in einer Kläranlage gereinigt.”

The wastewater is cleaned in a sewage treatment plant.

Also means
  1. wastewater
  2. water contaminated from human usage
  3. sewage

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Alzheimer-Krankheit[alz-hai-mer-krank-heit]
noun
A brain condition that causes problems with memory and thinking.

“Die Alzheimer-Krankheit verändert das Leben vieler älterer Menschen.”

Alzheimer's disease changes the lives of many older people.

Also means
  1. synonym of Alzheimer (“Alzheimer's disease” -)
  2. Alzheimer's disease

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Amanda[a-man-da]
name
A common name given to girls.

“Amanda liest ein Buch im Park.”

Amanda is reading a book in the park.

Also means
  1. a female given name

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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anal[aˈnaːl]
adj
Relating to the anus.

“Das ist ein medizinischer Begriff.”

That is a medical term.

Also means
  1. anal

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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angenehm[an-ge-nehm]
adjective
pleasant

“Es ist sehr angenehm, Sie endlich persönlich kennenzulernen.”

It is very pleasant to finally meet you in person.

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anstoßen[ˈanˌʃtoːsn̩]
verb
to toast / to clink glasses

“Wir möchten auf das Brautpaar anstoßen.”

We would like to toast the bride and groom.

Also means
  1. to push something (especially to start an avalanche effect)
  2. to clink glasses, to propose a toast
  3. to kick off, to launch, to initiate (especially an idea)
  4. to abut, to border on something

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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anstrengend['anˌʃtʁɛŋənt]
adjective
exhausting

“Der Umzug war körperlich sehr anstrengend.”

The move was physically very exhausting.

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Apfel[ˈapfl̩]
noun
apple

“Ich esse einen Apfel.”

I am eating an apple.

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Apotheke[apoˈteːkə]
noun, feminine
pharmacy

“Ich muss noch schnell zur Apotheke gehen.”

I still need to go to the pharmacy quickly.

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April[aˈpʁɪl]
noun
The fourth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar.

“Am Dritten des Aprils trat der Kurfürst die Reise nach Augsburg an.”

On the third of April, the Elector began his journey to Augsburg.

Also means
  1. April

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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arbeiten(arbeiten)[ˈaʁbaɪ̯tən]
verb
To engage in physical or mental activity in order to achieve a result.

“Ich arbeite von 9 bis 17 Uhr.”

I work from 9 to 5.

Related: tätig sein

Also means
  1. to work
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Armenien[aʁˈmeːni̯ən]
name
A country located in the South Caucasus region. It is situated between Asia and Europe.

“Armenien liegt im Südkaukasus.”

Armenia is located in the South Caucasus.

Also means
  1. Armenia (a country in the South Caucasus region of Asia, sometimes considered to belong politically to Europe)
  2. Armenia

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Arzt[arzt]
noun
doctor
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As-Dur[as-dur]
noun
A musical key based on the note A-flat. It is commonly used in classical music compositions.

“Das Stück steht in As-Dur.”

The piece is in A-flat major.

Also means
  1. A-flat major

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Aserbaidschan[azerbaɪ̯ˈdʒaːn]
name
A country situated in the South Caucasus. Its territory spans parts of both Asia and Europe.

“Die Hauptstadt von Aserbaidschan ist Baku.”

The capital city of Azerbaijan is Baku.

Also means
  1. Azerbaijan (a country in the South Caucasus in Asia and Europe)
  2. Azerbaijan (historical region comprising parts of the modern country and of northwestern Iran)
  3. Azerbaijan

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Atavismus[a-ta-vis-mus]
noun
The reappearance of a trait that had disappeared generations ago in a living thing.

“Der Biologe untersucht diesen Atavismus.”

The biologist is studying this atavism.

Also means
  1. atavism

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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auch[aʊ̯x]
adv
A very common word used to indicate addition, emphasis, or to express 'as well'.

“Ich will auch ein Eis.”

I too want an ice cream.

Also means
  1. also, too, as well (in addition to whatever or whoever has previously been listed)
  2. Used for emphasis.
  3. even (implying an extreme example in the case mentioned, as compared to the implied reality)
  4. ever as in whatever, whenever, however, etc.
  5. also

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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aufräumen['aʊ̯fˌʁɔɪ̯mən]
verb
to clean up

“Du musst dein Zimmer vor dem Wochenende aufräumen.”

You must clean up your room before the weekend.

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aufstehen[auf-ste-hen]
verb
to get up
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Auge(Auge)[ˈaʊɡə]
noun
The organ of sight; a round, black part in the center of the eye.

“Er hat blaue Augen.”

He has blue eyes.

Also means
  1. eye
  2. germ, bud; eye (potato)
  3. dot, pip, spot
  4. drop or globule of grease or fat

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Augen[ˈʔaʊ̯ɡŋ̩]
noun
The plural form of the word for eye.

“Ich habe zwei Augen.”

I have two eyes.

Also means
  1. plural of Auge

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Ä
ändern[ˈʔɛndɐn]
verb
To change means to make something different or to alter it. It can be used for changing one's mind or for general shifts in situations.

“Früher dachte ich, Botanik sei langweilig, aber ich habe meine Meinung geändert.”

I used to think Botany was boring, but I've changed my opinion.

Also means
  1. to change, to alter
  2. to change, to vary
  3. to change

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Ängstlichkeit[ängst-lich-keit]
noun
Anxiety
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Ästhetik[aes-the-tik]
noun
Aesthetics
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