{"id":94569,"date":"2024-05-09T11:22:14","date_gmt":"2024-05-09T15:22:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/learn\/german-suffixes\/"},"modified":"2025-01-29T00:42:26","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T05:42:26","slug":"german-suffixes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/german\/german-suffixes\/","title":{"rendered":"Basic German Suffixes Every Learner Needs to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Suffixes are a big part of the German language. They\u2019re literally everywhere, so you really can\u2019t survive without them if you\u2019d like to get anywhere with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/german\/german-grammar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">German grammar<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The German language has a very similar system to English, where the suffixes are added directly after the affected word with no space in between\u2013very slight alterations to the root word may be made.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a quick guide on the most essential German suffixes.<\/p>\n<p>[fluentu-toc]<\/p>\n<h2>Suffixes for Forming Nouns<\/h2>\n<p>These suffixes can be added to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/german\/commonly-used-german-verbs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">verbs<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/german\/adjectives-in-german\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">adjectives<\/a> or other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/german\/most-common-german-nouns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nouns<\/a>. Some suffixes may also change <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/german\/german-genders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the gender of the original noun<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><em>\u2013chen<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>This suffix is known as a diminutive, making something a \u201csmaller version\u201d of itself. When added to nouns, it\u2019s meant to give it a more endearing \u201ccute\u201d quality. Regardless of the gender of the noun beforehand, adding &#8211;<em>chen<\/em> to the end makes it neuter. It also sees no change between the singular or plural forms.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><i>das Pferd <\/i>(horse) \u2192 <em>das Pferd<strong>chen<\/strong><\/em> (little horse)<\/li>\n<li><em>der Teller<\/em> (plate) \u2192 <em>das Teller<strong>chen<\/strong><\/em> (little plate)<\/li>\n<li><em>die Idee<\/em> (idea) \u2192 <em>das Idee<strong>chen<\/strong><\/em> (itty bitty idea)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If there is an\u00a0<em>a, o\u00a0<\/em>or\u00a0<em>u\u00a0<\/em>in the first syllable of the word, you usually change it into an umlaut when adding <em>-chen<\/em>:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>das Haus\u00a0<\/em>(house) \u2192 <em>das H<strong>\u00e4<\/strong>us<strong>chen<\/strong><\/em> (little house)<\/li>\n<li><em>die Torte <\/em>(cake) \u2192 <em>das T<strong>\u00f6<\/strong>rt<strong>chen<\/strong><\/em> (little cake)<\/li>\n<li><i>der Hund <\/i>(dog) \u2192 <i>das H<strong>\u00fc<\/strong>nd<strong>chen<\/strong><\/i> (little dog)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><em>\u2013e<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>This is a common ending for feminine nouns. It may also be used to form nouns from an adjective and verb, with some possible alterations to the root word (such as the addition of an umlaut or a vowel change).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>stark<\/em> (strong) \u2192 <em>die St<strong>\u00e4<\/strong>rk<strong>e<\/strong><\/em> (strength)<\/li>\n<li><em>sprechen<\/em> (to speak) \u2192 <em>die Spr<strong>a<\/strong>ch<strong>e<\/strong><\/em> (speech)<\/li>\n<li><em>breit<\/em> (wide) \u2192 <em>die Breit<strong>e<\/strong><\/em> (width)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><em>\u2013heit<\/em> \/ <em>\u2013keit<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>These two suffixes are very similar to each other. They often turn an adjective into its respective abstract noun. A close English equivalent would be \u201c-ness.\u201d Handily, they are always feminine gender.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>frei<\/em> (free) \u2192 <em>die Frei<strong>heit<\/strong><\/em> (freedom)<\/li>\n<li><em>gesund<\/em> (healthy) \u2192 <em>die Gesund<strong>heit<\/strong><\/em> (health)<\/li>\n<li><em>freundlich<\/em> (friendly) \u2192 <em>die Freundlich<strong>keit<\/strong><\/em> (friendliness)<\/li>\n<li><em>einsam<\/em> (lonely) \u2192 <em>die Einsam<strong>keit<\/strong><\/em> (loneliness)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><em>\u2013i<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Similar to <em>-chen<\/em>, <em>-i<\/em> is a common suffix that acts as a diminutive and adds an endearing, affectionate tone to whatever is being discussed. No gender change is required with the addition of <em>-i<\/em>. It\u2019s common for a part of the root word to be cut when <em>-i<\/em> is added.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>der Vater<\/em> (father) \u2192 <em>der Vat<strong>i<\/strong><\/em> (dad, daddy, papa)<\/li>\n<li><em>Schatz<\/em> (sweetheart, treasure) \u2192 <em>Schatz<strong>i<\/strong><\/em> (little treasure, sweetie)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><em>\u2013ie<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>A common suffix that can be equated to the English \u201c-y.\u201d It\u2019s a frequently-used suffix when discussing fields of study and sciences.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>die Chem<strong>ie<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0(chemistry)<\/li>\n<li><em>die Theor<strong>ie<\/strong><\/em> (theory)<\/li>\n<li><em>die Demokrat<strong>ie<\/strong><\/em> (democracy)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><em>\u2013ist<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>An equivalent to the English \u201c-ist.\u201d It\u2019s commonly used to denote a practitioner of a certain craft. The root word is typically Latin or Greek in origin.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>der Pian<strong>ist<\/strong><\/em> (male pianist)<\/li>\n<li><em>der Poliz<strong>ist<\/strong><\/em> (male police officer)<\/li>\n<li><em>der Spezial<strong>ist<\/strong><\/em> (male specialist)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><em>\u2013graphie<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>An equivalent to the English \u201c-graphy.\u201d Sometimes, it may be spelled as <em>-grafie<\/em>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>die Photograph<strong>ie<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0(photography)<\/li>\n<li><em>die Orthograph<strong>ie<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0(orthography)<\/li>\n<li><em>die Lithograph<strong>ie<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0(lithography)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><em>\u2013lein<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Another diminutive suffix that works similarly to <em>-chen<\/em>, but is often only used for words ending in &#8211;<em>ch.<\/em> Using it for other words will sound antiquated. Like <em>-chen<\/em>, it transforms the noun into the neuter gender.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><i>der Tisch <\/i>(table) \u2192 <em>das Tisch<strong>lein<\/strong><\/em> (little table)<\/li>\n<li><em>das Buch\u00a0<\/em>(book) \u2192 <em>das B\u00fcch<strong>lein<\/strong><\/em> (little book)<\/li>\n<li><em>der Fisch<\/em> (fish) \u2192 <em>das Fisch<strong>lein<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0(little fish)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><em>\u2013ling<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>A suffix that suggests the bearing of a certain quality, or to indicate one is a follower of or connected to a certain practice or feature.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Haupt<\/em> (main, head) \u2192 <em>der H\u00e4upt<strong>ling<\/strong><\/em> (chief)<\/li>\n<li><em>die Liebe<\/em> (love) \u2192 <em>der Lieb<strong>ling<\/strong><\/em> (beloved)<\/li>\n<li><em>schwach<\/em> (weak) \u2192 <em>der Schw\u00e4ch<strong>ling<\/strong><\/em> (weakling)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><em>\u2013ologie<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Equivalent to the English \u201c-ology,\u201d used in reference to fields of study. The nouns are always feminine in gender.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>die Psych<strong>ologie<\/strong><\/em> (psychology)<\/li>\n<li><em>die Bi<strong>ologie<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0(biology)<\/li>\n<li><em>die Ide<strong>ologie<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0(ideology)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><em>\u2013tion<\/em> : \u201c-tion\u201d<\/h3>\n<p>Equivalent to the English \u201c-tion.\u201d The root words are typically derived from Latin. They are also always feminine.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>die Kommunika<strong>tion<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0(communication)<\/li>\n<li><em>die Produk<strong>tion<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0(production)<\/li>\n<li><em>die Informa<strong>tion<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0(information)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><em>\u2013ung<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>A common suffix that creates nouns from verbs. Yet again, words ending in\u00a0<em>-ung<\/em> are always feminine!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>ordern<\/em> (to order) \u2192 <em>die Ord<strong>nung<\/strong><\/em> (order)<\/li>\n<li><em>l\u00f6sen<\/em> (to solve) \u2192 <em>die L\u00f6s<strong>ung<\/strong><\/em> (solution)<\/li>\n<li><em>zahlen<\/em> (to pay) \u2192 <em>die Zahl<strong>ung<\/strong><\/em> (payment)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Though it seems like there is a lot to learn, the more you see and hear these suffixes used in context the easier they will become. But to speed things up a little, you could try looking out for them on FluentU.<span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><p><strong>FluentU<\/strong> takes authentic videos\u2014like music videos, movie trailers, news and inspiring talks\u2014and turns them into personalized language learning lessons.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>You can try FluentU for free for 2 weeks. 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It can be translated to mean \u201clow.\u201d<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>fett<\/em> (fat) \u2192 <em>fett<strong>arm<\/strong><\/em> (low-fat)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It can also be used with lots of nouns to turn into an adjective that describes the lack of that thing:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>das Wasser<\/em> (water) \u2192 <em>wasser<\/em><em><strong>arm<\/strong><\/em> (arid)<\/li>\n<li><em>die Faser<\/em> (fiber) \u2192 <em>faser<strong>arm<\/strong><\/em> (low-fiber)<\/li>\n<li><em>das Blut<\/em> (blood) \u2192 <em>blut<strong>arm<\/strong><\/em> (low-blood, anemic)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><em>\u2013artig<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>A suffix added to nouns or adjectives to suggest they are of a certain manner, behavior or appearance. The equivalent would be &#8220;-like&#8221; in English.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>der Affe <\/em>(ape) \u2192 <em>affen<\/em><em><strong>artig<\/strong><\/em> (apelike)<\/li>\n<li><i>der Blitz <\/i>(lightning) \u2192 <em>blitz<\/em><i><strong>artig<\/strong><\/i> (lightning-fast)<\/li>\n<li><em>der Baum<\/em> (tree) \u2192 <em>baum<strong>artig<\/strong><\/em> (arboreal)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><em>\u2013bar<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>When added to nouns or verbs, this suffix implies possession or capability of a certain trait, feature or action. A close English equivalent is \u201c-able.\u201d<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>machen<\/em> (to do) \u2192 <em>mach<strong>bar<\/strong><\/em> (doable)<\/li>\n<li><em>essen<\/em> (to eat) \u2192 <em>ess<strong>bar<\/strong><\/em> (edible)<\/li>\n<li><em>danken<\/em> (to thank) \u2192 <em>dank<strong>bar<\/strong><\/em> (thankful)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><em>\u2013en \/ \u2013n<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>When added to a noun, this suffix suggests that something is made of a certain substance or quality. The suffix <em>\u2013n<\/em> is added if the modified word is pluralized and ends in R, or if R is already the last letter of the word.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>die H\u00f6lzer<\/em> (wood, plural) \u2192 <em>h\u00f6lzer<strong>n<\/strong><\/em> (wooden)<\/li>\n<li><em>das Silver<\/em> (silver) \u2192 <em>silber<strong>n<\/strong><\/em> (silver)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><em>\u2013fest<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>When added to a noun or verb, this suffix suggests that there\u2019s a stability or resistance against it. A close English equivalent is the suffix \u201c-proof.\u201d<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>das Wasser<\/em> (water) \u2192 <em>wasser<strong>fest<\/strong><\/em> (waterproof)<\/li>\n<li><em>das Feuer<\/em> (fire) \u2192 <em>feuer<strong>fest<\/strong><\/em> (fireproof)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><em>\u2013frei<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Equivalent to the English suffix \u201c-free,\u201d it forms an adjective that indicates that something is free of and lacks a certain feature or quality.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>die Sorgen<\/em> (care, worries) \u2192 <em>sorgen<strong>frei<\/strong><\/em> (carefree)<\/li>\n<li><em>der Zucker<\/em> (sugar) \u2192 <em>zucker<strong>frei<\/strong><\/em> (sugar-free)<\/li>\n<li><em>der Alkohol<\/em> (alcohol) \u2192 <em>alkohol<strong>frei<\/strong><\/em> (alcohol-free)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><em>\u2013haft<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Similar to <em>-artig<\/em>, this is a suffix that further exaggerates the possession of a described feature or trait.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>das Beispiel<\/em> (example) \u2192 <em>beispiel<strong>haft<\/strong><\/em> (exemplary)<\/li>\n<li><em>das Kind<\/em> (kid) \u2192 <em>kind<strong>haft<\/strong><\/em> (childlike)<\/li>\n<li><em>der Meister<\/em> (master) \u2192 <em>meister<strong>haft<\/strong><\/em> (masterful)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><em>\u2013ig<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Similar to <em>-artig<\/em> and <em>-haft<\/em>, this suffix suggests something bearing a quality or present feature.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>die Sonne<\/em> (sun) \u2192 <em>sonn<strong>ig<\/strong><\/em> (sunny)<\/li>\n<li><em>der Nebel<\/em> (fog) \u2192 <em>nebel<strong>ig<\/strong><\/em> (foggy)<\/li>\n<li><em>der Knack<\/em> (snap) \u2192 <em>knack<strong>ig<\/strong><\/em> (crunchy)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><em>\u2013isch<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Equivalent in function to the English suffix \u201c-ish,\u201d this suffix suggests something is of a certain origin or somewhat bears a certain trait. It can also suggest that one takes on the manner of something.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Kanada<\/em> (Canada) \u2192 <em>kanad<strong>isch<\/strong><\/em> (Canadian)<\/li>\n<li><em>das System<\/em> (system) \u2192 <em>systemat<strong>isch<\/strong><\/em> (systematic)<\/li>\n<li><em>das Kind<\/em> (kid) \u2192 <em>kind<strong>isch<\/strong><\/em> (childish)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><em>\u2013iv<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Equivalent in function to the English suffix \u201c-ive.\u201d A very basic adjective-denoting suffix.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>komparat<strong>iv<\/strong><\/em> (comparative)<\/li>\n<li><em>pass<strong>iv<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0(passive)<\/li>\n<li><em>adapt<strong>iv<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0(adaptive)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><em>\u2013leer<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Like <em>-arm<\/em> and <em>-frei<\/em>, this suffix suggests that an object is without a certain quality or feature, or is simply absent. It\u2019s equivalent to the English suffix \u201c-less.\u201d<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>der Inhalt \u2192<\/em>\u00a0<i>inhalts<strong>leer<\/strong><\/i> (void of content, meaningless)<\/li>\n<li><em>die Menschen<\/em> \u2192 <em>menschen<strong>leer<\/strong><\/em> (deserted, empty)<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><em>\u2013lich<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Equivalent in function to the English suffix \u201c-like.\u201d It suggests the presence or embodiment of a characteristic, or that something is somehow involved with the root word.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>der Freund<\/em> (friend) \u2192 <em>freund<strong>lich<\/strong><\/em> (friendly)<\/li>\n<li><em>das Gl\u00fcck<\/em> (fortune, joy) \u2192 <em>gl\u00fcck<strong>lich<\/strong><\/em> (lucky, happy)<\/li>\n<li><em>das Ende<\/em> (end) \u2192 <em>end<strong>lich<\/strong><\/em> (finally)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><em>\u2013los<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Very similar to <em>-leer<\/em>, this suffix can also be equated to the English suffix \u201c-less.\u201d When added to a noun, it suggests the absence of a quality or thing.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>die Sprache<\/em> (speech) \u2192 <em>sprach<strong>los<\/strong><\/em> (speechless)<\/li>\n<li><em>die Zeit<\/em> (time) \u2192 <em>zeit<strong>los<\/strong><\/em> (timeless)<\/li>\n<li><em>der Sinn<\/em> (point, meaning) \u2192 sinn<strong>los<\/strong> (meaningless)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><em>\u2013mal<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>An adverb-forming suffix that suggests a quantity of times or occurrences. It\u2019s commonly added to numbers.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>zwei<\/em> (two) \u2192 <em>zwei<strong>mal<\/strong><\/em> (twice)<\/li>\n<li><em>hundert<\/em> (hundred) \u2192 <em>hundert<strong>mal<\/strong><\/em> (hundred times)<\/li>\n<li><em>manch<strong>mal<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0(sometimes)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><em>\u2013reich<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Meaning \u201crich,\u201d this suffix indicates that something is full of a certain trait or feature.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>das Eiwei\u00df<\/em> (protein) \u2192 <em>eiwei\u00df<strong>reich<\/strong><\/em> (protein-rich)<\/li>\n<li><em>die Hilfe<\/em> \u2192 <em>hilf<strong>reich<\/strong><\/em> (helpful)<\/li>\n<li><em>die Farbe<\/em> \u2192 <em>farb<strong>reich<\/strong><\/em> (colorful \/ color-rich)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><em>\u2013sam<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Equivalent to the English suffix \u201c-some,\u201d this common adjective suffix describes the presence of a certain quality or ability.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>die Arbeit<\/em> (work) \u2192 <em>arbeit<strong>sam<\/strong><\/em> (industrious)<\/li>\n<li><em>die Sorge<\/em> (care) \u2192 <em>sorg<strong>sam<\/strong><\/em> (careful)<\/li>\n<li><em>die Furcht<\/em> (anxiety) \u2192 <em>furcht<strong>sam<\/strong><\/em> (anxious)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><em>\u2013voll<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Equivalent to the English suffix \u201c-ful,\u201d this suffix suggests the abundance of a quality or item.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>das Wunder<\/em> (wonder) \u2192 <em>wunder<strong>voll<\/strong><\/em> (wonderful)<\/li>\n<li><em>die Angst<\/em> (fear) \u2192 <em>angst<strong>voll<\/strong><\/em> (fearful)<\/li>\n<li><em>der Rand<\/em> (edge, verge) \u2192 <em>rand<strong>voll<\/strong><\/em> (brimming)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><em>\u2013w\u00fcrdig<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Meaning \u201cworthy,\u201d this suffix suggests that an object is deserving of a certain trait or action. It\u2019s similar in meaning to the English suffix \u201c-able.\u201d<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>der Glaube<\/em> (belief) \/ <em>glauben<\/em> (to believe) \u2192 <em>glaub<strong>w\u00fcrdig<\/strong><\/em> (believable, credible)<\/li>\n<li><em>die Anbetung<\/em> (adoration) \u2192 <em>anbetungs<strong>w\u00fcrdig<\/strong><\/em> (adorable, admirable)<\/li>\n<li><em>die Frage<\/em> (question) \/ <em>fragen<\/em> (to ask) \u2192 <em>frag<strong>w\u00fcrdig<\/strong><\/em> (questionable)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>By knowing these suffixes, your knowledge and usage of German vocabulary will increase ten-fold (or, as I\u2019d say in German, <em>zehnmal<\/em>)!<\/p>\n<h2>And One More Thing...<\/h2>\r\n<p>\r\nWant to know the key to learning German effectively?\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nIt's using the right content and tools, <strong><a data-bid=\"1\" data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/try\/april-sale-3331\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">like FluentU has to offer<\/a><\/strong>! Browse hundreds of videos, take endless quizzes and master the German language faster than you've ever imagine! \r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a data-bid=\"1\" data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/try\/april-sale-3331\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2005\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/German-5.jpg\" alt=\"learn-german-with-videos\" width=\"307\" height=\"546\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nWatching a fun video, but having trouble understanding it? <strong>FluentU brings native videos within reach with interactive subtitles.<\/strong>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a data-bid=\"1\" data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/try\/april-sale-3331\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2006\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/German-2.jpg\" alt=\"learn-german-with-interactive-videos\" width=\"307\" height=\"546\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nYou can tap on any word to look it up instantly. Every definition has examples that have been written to help you understand how the word is used. If you see an interesting word you don't know, you can add it to a vocabulary list.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a data-bid=\"1\" data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/try\/april-sale-3331\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2007\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/German-6.jpg\" alt=\"learn-conversational-german-with-subtitled-dialogue\" width=\"307\" height=\"546\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nAnd FluentU isn't just for watching videos. It's a complete platform for learning. It's designed to effectively teach you all the vocabulary from any video. 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