German words and phrases beginning with D

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145 words and 84 phrases — 229 entries in total.

Words (145)

D (145)

Dänemark (German) name Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

Denmark

das Abenteuer (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

adventure

das Auto (German) noun AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

car

das Besteck (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

cutlery

das Fach (German) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

subject

das Feuerwerk (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

the fireworks

das Gehalt (German) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

salary

das Gemüse (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

vegetables

das Geschenk (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

gift

das Handtuch (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

towel

das Jubiläum (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

anniversary

das Kopfkissen (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

pillow

das Obst (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

fruit

das Restaurant (German) noun AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

restaurant

das Schnäppchen (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

bargain

das Schwimmen (German) noun AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

swimming

das Spülmittel (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

dish soap

das Werkzeug (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

tool

das Zeugnis (German) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

report card

de- (German) prefix Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

de-

Deckenfluter (German) noun Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

uplight

deep (German) adj Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

deep

der Abflug (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

departure

der Algorithmus (German) noun AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

algorithm

der Alltag (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

everyday life

der Anlass (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

the occasion

der Ausflug (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

excursion

der Auszubildende (German) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

apprentice

der Backofen (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

oven

der Bildschirm (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

screen

der Bleistift (German) noun AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

pencil

der Brauch (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

custom

der Bürgersteig (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

sidewalk

der Enkel (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

grandson

der Feierabend (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

end of work

der Feiertag (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

public holiday

der Fortschritt (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

progress

der Gastgeber (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

host

der Geldbeutel (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

wallet, purse

der Gürtel (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

belt

der Hammer (German) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

hammer

der Herbst (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

autumn

der Kleiderschrank (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

wardrobe

der Kühlschrank (German) noun AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

refrigerator

der Lehrer (German) noun AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

teacher

der Mittwoch (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Wednesday

der Mülleimer (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

trash can

der Nachtisch (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

dessert

der Neffe (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

nephew

der Regen (German) noun AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

rain

der Regenbogen (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

rainbow

der Regenschirm (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

umbrella

der Rucksack (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

backpack

der Schal (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

scarf

der Schlüssel (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

key

der Schwager (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

brother-in-law

der Sektempfang (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

the champagne reception

der Sommer (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

summer

der Staubsauger (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

vacuum cleaner

der Supermarkt (German) noun AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

supermarket

der Tisch (German) noun AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

table

der Umzug (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

the parade / procession

der Unterschied (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

difference

der Verein (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

the association / club

der Vertrag (German) noun AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

contract

der Verwandte (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

relative

der Vorhang (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

curtain

der Vormittag (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

morning

der Wasserkocher (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

electric kettle

der Winter (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

winter

die Abkürzung (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

shortcut

die Aktiengesellschaft (German) noun AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

public limited company

die Antibiotikaresistenz (German) noun AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

antibiotic resistance

die Ausbildung (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

apprenticeship / vocational training

die Baustelle (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

construction site

die Besprechung (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

the meeting

die Bettdecke (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

duvet

die Bettwäsche (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

bed linen

die Bewerbung (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

application

die Bilanzprüfung (German) noun AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

audit

die Dissertation (German) noun AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

dissertation

die Ehe (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

marriage

die Einladung (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

invitation

die Entscheidung (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

decision

die Enttäuschung (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

disappointment

die Erfahrung (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

experience

die Erlaubnis (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

permission

die Fernbedienung (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

the remote control

die Geduld (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

patience

die Geldbörse (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

wallet / purse

die Gelegenheit (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

opportunity

die Genetik (German) noun AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

genetics

die Geschwindigkeit (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

speed

die Gewinnspanne (German) noun AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

profit margin

die Gitarre (German) noun AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

guitar

die Herausforderung (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

challenge

die Hochzeit (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

wedding

die Hoffnung (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

hope

die Hose (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

trousers / pants

die Hypothese (German) noun AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

hypothesis

die Impfung (German) noun AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

vaccination

die Jacke (German) noun AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

jacket

die Kerze (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

candle

die Klage (German) noun AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

lawsuit

die Krankenschwester (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

nurse

die Künstliche Intelligenz (German) noun AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

artificial intelligence

die Lösung (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

solution

die Mahlzeit (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

meal

die Nachbarschaft (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

neighborhood

die Nichte (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

niece

die Pfanne (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

frying pan

die Prüfung (German) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

exam

die Quantenmechanik (German) noun AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

quantum mechanics

die Schublade (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

drawer

die Schwiegereltern (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

parents-in-law

die Sekunde (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

second

die Sonnenbrille (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

sunglasses

die Stimmung (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

the mood / atmosphere

die Taschenlampe (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

the flashlight

die Torte (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

gateau

die Überraschung (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

the surprise

die Überweisung (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

transfer

die Umgebung (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

surroundings

die Verantwortung (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

responsibility

die Vorfreude (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

anticipation

die Vorspeise (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

appetizer

die Waschmaschine (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

washing machine

die Werkstatt (German) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

workshop

die Zahnbürste (German) noun AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

toothbrush

die Zange (German) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

pliers

die Zeitschrift (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

magazine

die Zutat (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

ingredient

Dienstag (German) noun, masculine AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Tuesday

different (German) adj Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

different

dir (German) pron Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

you

dit (German) pron Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

this

divergent (German) adj Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

divergent

Doktorand (German) noun AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

PhD candidate

Donnerstag (German) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Thursday

Dozent (German) noun AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

Lecturer

DPA (German) name Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

German news agency

drei (German) number AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

three

du (German) pronoun AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

you

dunkelblau (German) adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

dark blue

Dutzend (German) noun, neuter AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

dozen

Phrases (84)

Danke (German) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

Thank you

Danke für die Gastfreundschaft. (German) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Thank you for the hospitality.

Danke, mir geht's gut! (German) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

Thank you, I'm doing well!

Darauf kommt es an. (German) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

That's what it depends on.

Darf ich dich etwas fragen? (German) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

May I ask you something?

Darf ich dir noch etwas einschenken? (German) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

May I pour you some more?

Darf ich Ihnen meinen Kollegen vorstellen? (German) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

May I introduce my colleague to you?

Darf ich kurz stören? (German) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

May I interrupt for a second?

Darf ich mal vorbei? (German) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Can I get past?

Darf ich mich setzen? (German) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

May I sit down?

Darf ich mich vorstellen? (German) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

May I introduce myself?

Darf ich noch einen Nachschlag haben? (German) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

May I have a second helping?

Darf ich? (German) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

May I?

Das Essen riecht köstlich. (German) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

The food smells delicious.

Das Essen war ausgezeichnet! (German) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

The food was excellent!

Das Essen war köstlich! (German) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

The food was delicious!

Das geht auf meine Kappe. (German) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

That's on me / my fault.

Das Geschirr steht noch in der Spülmaschine. (German) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

The dishes are still in the dishwasher.

Das hast du wirklich gut gemacht! (German) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

You did that really well!

Das ist doch nicht dein Ernst! (German) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

You can't be serious!

Das ist echt Spitze! (German) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

That is really great!

Das ist ein Schnäppchen! (German) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

That's a bargain!

Das ist eine gute Frage. (German) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

That is a good question.

Das ist eine gute Idee. (German) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

That is a good idea.

Das ist Geschmackssache. (German) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It's a matter of taste.

Das ist im Preis inbegriffen. (German) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

That is included in the price.

Das ist ja der Wahnsinn! (German) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

That's incredible!

Das ist ja die Höhe! (German) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

That's outrageous!

Das ist kalter Kaffee. (German) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

That's old news.

Das ist kein Weltuntergang. (German) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It is not the end of the world.

Das ist leider über meinem Budget. (German) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

That is unfortunately over my budget.

Das ist mir egal. (German) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I don't mind / It's all the same to me.

Das ist mir ein Anliegen. (German) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

This is a matter of concern to me.

Das ist mir ein bisschen zu teuer. (German) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

That is a bit too expensive for me.

Das ist mir ein Rätsel. (German) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It's a mystery to me.

Das ist mir entgangen. (German) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I missed that.

Das ist mir neu. (German) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

That's news to me.

Das ist mir peinlich. (German) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I find that embarrassing.

Das ist mir völlig entfallen. (German) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I completely forgot that.

Das ist nicht mein Bier. (German) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

That's not my problem.

Das kann ich mir nicht leisten. (German) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I can't afford that.

Das Kind beim Schopf packen (German) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

To seize the opportunity (literally: to grab the child by the hair)

Das klingt super! (German) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

That sounds great!

Das kommt darauf an. (German) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

That depends.

Das kommt gar nicht in Frage. (German) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

That is out of the question.

Das lässt sich einrichten. (German) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

That can be arranged.

Das Leben ist kein Zuckerschlecken. (German) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

Life is not a bed of roses.

Das lohnt sich. (German) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It is worth it.

Das macht mich traurig. (German) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

That makes me sad.

Das macht mich wütend. (German) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

That makes me angry.

Das macht nichts. (German) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It doesn't matter.

Das macht Sinn. (German) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

That makes sense.

Das schmeckt hervorragend. (German) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

This tastes excellent.

Das spielt keine Rolle. (German) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

That doesn't matter.

Das war ein gelungenes Fest. (German) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

That was a successful celebration.

Das war reiner Zufall. (German) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

That was pure coincidence.

Das Werkzeug liegt in der Kiste. (German) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

The tool is in the box.

Den ganzen Tag. (German) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

All day long.

Den Nagel auf den Kopf treffen. (German) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

To hit the nail on the head.

Der Apfel fällt nicht weit vom Stamm. (German) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

The apple does not fall far from the tree.

Der erste Januar ist Neujahr. (German) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

The first of January is New Year's Day.

Der Klügere gibt nach (German) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

The wiser one gives in

Der Termin ist am Montag um 15 Uhr. (German) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

The appointment is on Monday at 3 PM.

Der Termin ist am nächsten Montag. (German) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

The appointment is next Monday.

Der Termin ist um halb drei. (German) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

The appointment is at half past two.

Der Tisch ist für acht Uhr reserviert. (German) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

The table is reserved for eight o'clock.

Die Abgabefrist ist morgen. (German) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

The submission deadline is tomorrow.

Die Berufsschule beginnt um acht Uhr. (German) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Vocational school starts at eight o'clock.

Die besten Erinnerungen schafft man mit der Familie. (German) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

The best memories are made with family.

Die Bibliothek ist geradeaus, dann links. (German) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

The library is straight ahead, then left.

Die Daumen drücken. (German) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

To keep one's fingers crossed.

Die Jacke steht dir ausgezeichnet. (German) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

That jacket looks great on you.

Die Katze im Sack kaufen (German) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

To buy a pig in a poke (to buy something without inspecting it first)

Die Liebe geht durch den Magen. (German) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

The way to a man's heart is through his stomach.

Die Nachrichten berichten über die aktuellen Entwicklungen. (German) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

The news is reporting on the current developments.

Die Nachrichten berichten über die neuesten Entwicklungen. (German) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

The news reports on the latest developments.

Die Nase voll haben (German) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

To be fed up (literally: to have a full nose)

Die Party ist in vollem Gange. (German) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

The party is in full swing.

Die Rechnung bitte getrennt. (German) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

The bill separately, please.

Die Regierung hat eine Stellungnahme zu den aktuellen Themen abgegeben. (German) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

The government has issued a statement on the current issues.

Die Speisekarte, bitte. (German) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

The menu, please.

Die Veranstaltung beginnt um 18 Uhr. (German) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

The event starts at 6 PM.

Die Wirtschaftslage hat sich in den letzten Monaten verschlechtert. (German) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

The economic situation has worsened in recent months.

Du hast ein tolles Lächeln! (German) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

You have a great smile!

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