Deutsch(German)

/Verfassung/

Das Grundgesetz ist das höchste Recht der Bundesrepublik Deutschland.

Constitution

/Demokratie/

A system where citizens participate in governance through elections.

/Gerechtigkeit/

Fair and impartial administration of law.

/Parlament/

The supreme legislative body of a state.

/Grundrechte/

In Deutschland sind Grundrechte im Grundgesetz (Art. 1–19) verankert.

Fundamental Rights

/Bundesverfassungsgericht/

Germany's highest court, guardian of the Basic Law.

/Wirtschaft/

System of production, distribution, and consumption.

/Steuer/

Compulsory payment collected by government.

/Inflation/

Sustained rise in general price levels.

/Bruttoinlandsprodukt/

Total value of goods and services produced in a country.

/Wahl/

Process of selecting representatives through voting.

/Korruption/

Abuse of power for personal gain.

/Bildung/

Process of acquiring knowledge, skills, and character.

/Gesundheit/

State of physical and mental well-being.

/Landwirtschaft/

Practice of farming and cultivation.

/Industrie/

Economic activity involving manufacturing.

/Freiheit/

The power to act without restraint.

/Gleichheit/

Equal rights and opportunities for all.

/Umwelt/

The natural world.

/Kultur/

The customs and achievements of a people.

/Sprache/

A system of communication.

/Geschichte/

The recorded past of human civilization.

/Politik/

Activities related to governance and power.

/Haushalt/

Annual financial plan of government.

/Armut/

Insufficient income to meet basic needs.

/Bevölkerung/

Total number of people in a region.

/soziale Gerechtigkeit/

Fair distribution of resources in society.

/Staatsbürgerschaft/

Legal membership of a state.

/Entwicklung/

Economic and social progress.

/Souveränität/

Supreme authority of a state.

/Diplomatie/

Management of international relations.

/Menschenrechte/

Universal rights belonging to every person.

/Nachhaltigkeit/

Meeting present needs without compromising future generations.

/Globalisierung/

Integration of world economies and cultures.

/Innovation/

Introduction of new ideas and methods.

/Technologie/

Application of scientific knowledge.

/Vereinte Nationen/

International organisation promoting peace.

/Reform/

Changes aimed at improving a system.

/Frieden/

Freedom from conflict; harmony.

/Vielfalt/

Variety of cultures and traditions.

/Handel/

Buying and selling between countries.

/Investition/

Allocation of resources to generate returns.

/Arbeitslosigkeit/

State of lacking paid work.

/Haushaltspolitik/

Government policy on taxation and expenditure.

/Geldpolitik/

Central bank policy on money supply.

/Gewaltenteilung/

Division into legislative, executive, and judicial branches.

/Sozialstaat/

State protecting citizens' well-being.

/Bundeskanzler/

Head of government of Germany.

/Bundespräsident/

Head of state of Germany.

/Föderalismus/

Division of power between central and regional governments.

/Hallo/

A common German greeting.

/Guten Morgen/

A greeting used in the morning.

/Guten Tag/

A formal greeting used during the day.

/Guten Abend/

A greeting used in the evening.

/Auf Wiedersehen/

A formal farewell.

/Tschüss/

A casual farewell.

/Bitte/

Used to make polite requests; also used as a response to thank you.

/Danke/

An expression of gratitude.

/Entschuldigung/

Used to apologize or get attention.

/Es tut mir leid/

An expression of sincere apology.

/Wie geht es Ihnen?/

A formal inquiry about wellbeing.

/Gut/

Used to indicate wellbeing or quality.

/Ja/

An affirmative reply.

/Nein/

A negative reply.

/Ich verstehe nicht/

An expression of incomprehension.

/Können Sie das wiederholen?/

A polite request to repeat something.

/Wie heißen Sie?/

A formal question asking for a name.

/Freut mich/

An expression used when meeting someone.

/Eins/

The number one.

/Zwei/

The number two.

/Drei/

The number three.

/Zehn/

The number ten.

/Zwanzig/

The number twenty.

/Hundert/

The number one hundred.

/Tausend/

The number one thousand.

/Heute/

On this present day.

/Morgen/

The day after today; also means morning.

/Gestern/

The day before today.

/Uhr/

A device that measures time; used in telling the time.

/Stunde/

A unit of time equal to 60 minutes.

/Minute/

A unit of time equal to 60 seconds.

/Woche/

A period of seven days.

/Monat/

One of the twelve periods of a year.

/Jahr/

A period of twelve months.

/Montag/

The first day of the working week.

/Tag/

A period of twenty-four hours.

/Mutter/

A female parent.

/Vater/

A male parent.

/Bruder/

A male sibling.

/Schwester/

A female sibling.

/Sohn/

A male child.

/Tochter/

A female child.

/Großvater/

The father of one's parent.

/Großmutter/

The mother of one's parent.

/Ehemann/

A married male partner.

/Ehefrau/

A married female partner.

/Freund/

A male friend; also a boyfriend.

/Freundin/

A female friend; also a girlfriend.

/Kind/

A young person.

/Mensch/

A human being.

/Nachbar/

A person living nearby.

/Familie/

A group of people related by blood or marriage.

/Onkel/

The brother of one's parent.

/Tante/

The sister of one's parent.

/Wasser/

A clear liquid essential for life.

/Milch/

A white liquid produced by mammals.

/Kaffee/

A popular hot drink made from roasted beans.

/Tee/

A hot drink made from tea leaves.

/Brot/

A staple food made from flour and water.

/Fleisch/

The flesh of an animal used as food.

/Huhn/

The meat of a domestic fowl.

/Gemüse/

Edible plants used as food.

/Obst/

Edible produce of plants.

/Frühstück/

The first meal of the day.

/Mittagessen/

The midday meal.

/Abendessen/

The evening meal.

/Restaurant/

A place serving meals to customers.

/Speisekarte/

A list of dishes available at a restaurant.

/Käse/

A food made from pressed milk curds.

/Suppe/

A liquid dish made by boiling ingredients.

/Bier/

An alcoholic drink made from fermented grains.

/Wein/

An alcoholic drink made from grapes.

/Zucker/

A sweet crystalline substance.

/Salz/

A white mineral used to season food.

/Stadt/

A large urban area.

/Dorf/

A small rural settlement.

/Flughafen/

A place for aircraft to land and take off.

/Flugzeug/

A powered flying vehicle.

/Hotel/

An establishment providing accommodation.

/Straße/

A public road in a town.

/Bahnhof/

A place where trains stop for passengers.

/Zug/

A vehicle running on railway tracks.

/Bus/

A large vehicle for transporting passengers.

/Strand/

A sandy shore near the sea.

/Meer/

A large body of salt water.

/Berg/

A large natural elevation of land.

/Reisepass/

An official travel document.

/Karte/

A diagram of an area; also a card.

/Museum/

A building housing historical items.

/Laden/

A place where goods are sold.

/Wald/

A large area covered with trees.

/Baum/

A tall woody plant with a trunk.

/Blume/

The coloured part of a plant.

/Fluss/

A natural stream of water.

/See/

A large inland body of water.

/Himmel/

The space above the earth.

/Sonne/

The star at the centre of the solar system.

/Mond/

The earth's natural satellite.

/Regen/

Water falling from clouds.

/Wetter/

The state of the atmosphere.

/Schnee/

Frozen water crystals falling from clouds.

/Hund/

A domesticated animal kept as a pet.

/Katze/

A small domesticated animal kept as a pet.

/Kopf/

The upper part of the body.

/Gesicht/

The front part of the head.

/Auge/

An organ of sight.

/Mund/

The opening used for eating and speaking.

/Hand/

The end part of the arm.

/Fuß/

The part of the leg below the ankle.

/Herz/

The organ that pumps blood.

/Arzt/

A qualified medical practitioner.

/Krankenhaus/

An institution providing medical treatment.

/Medizin/

A substance used to treat illness.

/Schmerz/

A feeling of discomfort.

/Müde/

Feeling in need of sleep or rest.

/Gesund/

In good physical condition.

/Arbeit/

Activity requiring effort; a paid occupation.

/Büro/

A room used for professional work.

/Firma/

A business organisation.

/Chef/

A person who manages workers.

/Besprechung/

A gathering for discussion.

/Geld/

A medium of exchange.

/Bank/

A financial institution.

/Preis/

The cost of something.

/Computer/

An electronic data processing device.

/Internet/

A global network of computers.

/Telefon/

A device for voice communication.

/Schule/

An institution for education.

/Universität/

A higher education institution.

/Tradition/

A custom passed down through generations.

/Fest/

A celebration or festive event.

/Musik/

Sounds organized into a harmonious arrangement.

/Tanz/

Rhythmic movement to music.

/Sport/

Physical activity for exercise or competition.

/Fußball/

A popular team sport.

/Buch/

A written or printed work.

/Film/

A recorded story shown on screen.

/Gesellschaft/

A community of people sharing common values.

/Sein/

The fundamental verb of existence.

/Haben/

To possess or own.

/Gehen/

To move from one place to another.

/Kommen/

To move towards the speaker.

/Machen/

To perform or create something.

/Sprechen/

To use words to communicate.

/Hören/

To perceive sound.

/Sehen/

To perceive with the eyes.

/Essen/

To consume food.

/Trinken/

To consume liquid.

/Schlafen/

To rest in an unconscious state.

/Laufen/

To move on foot; to run.

/Lesen/

To look at and understand written text.

/Schreiben/

To form letters and words.

/Kaufen/

To obtain by paying money.

/Arbeiten/

To perform a job or activity.

/Lernen/

To acquire knowledge or skills.

/Helfen/

To assist someone.

/Wissen/

To have knowledge about something.

/Kennen/

To be familiar with a person or place.

/Wollen/

To desire or wish for something.

/Können/

To have the ability or permission to do something.

/Brauchen/

To require something as necessary.

/Groß/

Of large size or height.

/Klein/

Of less than average size.

/Schön/

Pleasing to the eye.

/Neu/

Recently made or acquired.

/Alt/

Having existed for a long time.

/Schnell/

Moving at high speed.

/Langsam/

Moving at a low speed.

/Warm/

Having a moderate or pleasant temperature.

/Kalt/

Having a low temperature.

/Teuer/

Costing a large amount.

/Billig/

Low in cost.

/Einfach/

Not difficult; plain.

/Schwierig/

Requiring a lot of effort.

/Wichtig/

Of great significance.

/Interessant/

Arousing curiosity or attention.

/Langweilig/

Not interesting.

/Was?/

Used to ask about a thing.

/Wer?/

Used to ask about a person.

/Wo?/

Used to ask about a place.

/Wann?/

Used to ask about time.

/Wie?/

Used to ask about manner.

/Warum?/

Used to ask for reasons.

/Wie viel?/

Used to ask about quantity.

/Welche?/

Used to ask for a specific choice.

/Vielleicht/

Used to express uncertainty.

/Haus/

A building for living in.

/Wohnung/

A residence within a larger building.

/Küche/

A room for cooking.

/Kleidung/

Items worn on the body.

/Schuhe/

Footwear for the feet.

/Auto/

A road vehicle powered by an engine.

/Schlüssel/

A metal instrument for operating a lock.

/Spiegel/

A reflective surface.

/Badezimmer/

A room with washing facilities.

/Fenster/

An opening in a wall fitted with glass.

/Tür/

A movable barrier for closing an entrance.

/Tisch/

A flat-topped piece of furniture.

/Stuhl/

A seat for one person with a back.

/Uhrzeit/

The specific hour of the day.

/Bezahlen/

To give money for goods or services.

/Glücklich/

Feeling or showing joy.

/Traurig/

Feeling or showing sorrow.

/Wütend/

Feeling or showing great displeasure.

/Angst/

An unpleasant feeling of danger.

/Nervös/

Easily agitated or anxious.

/Liebe/

An intense feeling of affection.

/Überrascht/

Feeling astonishment from something unexpected.

/Aufgeregt/

Feeling enthusiasm and eagerness.

/Ruhig/

Not agitated; peaceful.

/Nacht/

The period of darkness after sunset.

/Abend/

The end part of the day.

/Immer/

At all times.

/Nie/

At no time.

/Hier/

In or at this place.

/Dort/

In or at that place.

/Sehr/

Used to emphasize an adjective or adverb.

/Mehr/

A greater amount.

/Weniger/

A smaller amount.

/Links/

On the left side.

/Rechts/

On the right side.

/Oben/

In a higher position.

/Unten/

In a lower position.

/Erste/

Coming before all others.

/Letzte/

Coming after all others.

/Genau/

Without error; accurately.

/Richtig/

In accordance with facts.

/Falsch/

Not in accordance with facts.

/Gleich/

In a very short time.

/Jetzt/

At the present time.

/Noch/

Continuing until now; not yet.

/Zusammen/

In company with others.

/Allein/

Without others; on one's own.

/Natürlich/

As expected; certainly.

/Vorsicht/

A warning to be careful.

/Achtung/

A call for attention or a warning.

/Willkommen/

An expression of greeting when someone arrives.

/Frisch/

Newly made; not stale or old.

/Lecker/

Having a pleasant taste.

/Sauber/

Free from dirt.

/Schmutzig/

Covered in dirt or stains.

/Gerne/

Willingly; with enjoyment.

/Leider/

Used to express regret.

/Stark/

Having great physical or mental power.

/Schwach/

Lacking physical or mental strength.

/Klug/

Having intelligence or good judgement.