When people decide to learn German, they often feel quite apprehensive about learning all those new words, phrases and grammar. If you feel the same, then let me show you some interesting German words.I am talking about the good, the not bad, and the ugly German words.
Part 1 – the Good:
You will be pleased to know that there are many German words you already know because they are exactly the same as in English. Some may be pronounced slightly different but if you read them, you’ll recognise them straight away.
Have a look at my ‘true friends’ alphabet:
|
das Alphabet |
alphabet |
|
das Baby |
baby |
|
der Computer |
computer |
|
das Drama |
drama |
|
das Experiment |
experiment |
|
der Finger |
finger |
|
das Gold |
gold |
|
die Hand |
hand |
|
das Instrument |
instrument |
|
die Jeans |
jeans |
|
der Kitsch |
kitsch |
|
die Leggings |
leggings |
|
das Museum |
museum |
|
der Name |
name |
|
die Orange |
orange |
|
die Post |
post |
|
das Quiz |
quiz |
|
das Radio |
radio |
|
das Sofa |
sofa |
|
der Text |
text |
|
die Uniform |
uniform |
|
die Vase |
vase |
|
der Winter |
winter |
|
das XL |
XL (as in extra large) |
|
das Yoga |
yoga |
|
das Zebra |
zebra |
There are many more words like this, please add your favourite ones!
In my next post we will look at some words which are very similar and therefore also easy to recognise – the not bad words!
