Verb-Adj-Adv 16-A1
🔹 Verbs (Verben)
Vocabulary | Pronunciation | English Meaning |
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versichern (sich) | [fɛɐ̯ˈzɪçɐn] | To insure, to get insured |
verschreiben | [fɛɐ̯ˈʃʁaɪ̯bn̩] | To prescribe |
rauchen | [ˈʁaʊ̯xn̩] | To smoke |
krankschreiben | [ˈkʁaŋkˌʃʁaɪ̯bn̩] | To issue a sick note |
durchlesen | [ˈdʊʁçˌleːzn̩] | To read through |
übersetzen | [ˌyːbɐˈzɛʦn̩] | To translate |
stärken | [ˈʃtɛʁkn̩] | To strengthen |
zunehmen | [ˈʦuːˌneːmən] | To gain weight |
duschen | [ˈdʊʃn̩] | To shower |
tanken | [ˈtaŋkn̩] | To refuel |
dichten | [ˈdɪçtn̩] | To write poetry, to compose |
klopfen | [ˈklɔpfn̩] | To knock |
freuen (sich auf etw.) | [ˈfʁɔʏ̯ən] | To look forward to something |
lachen (über jdn) | [ˈlaχn̩] | To laugh (about someone) |
in Ruhe lassen | [ɪn ˈʁuːə ˈlasn̩] | To leave someone alone |
nerven (jdn) | [ˈnɛʁfn̩] | To annoy |
langweilen (sich) | [ˈlaŋˌvaɪ̯lən] | To be bored |
📌 Examples and Explanations
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versichern (sich)
- Example: Ich muss mich versichern, weil es gesetzlich vorgeschrieben ist.
- Explanation: I have to get insured, because it is required by law.
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verschreiben
- Example: Der Arzt hat mir ein Medikament verschrieben, weil ich starke Kopfschmerzen habe.
- Explanation: The doctor prescribed me a medication, because I have a severe headache.
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krankschreiben
- Example: Meine Ärztin hat mich für eine Woche krankgeschrieben, weil ich Grippe habe.
- Explanation: My doctor issued me a sick note for a week, because I have the flu.
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freuen (sich auf etw.)
- Example: Ich freue mich auf meinen Urlaub, weil ich endlich entspannen kann.
- Explanation: I am looking forward to my vacation, because I can finally relax.
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lachen (über jdn)
- Example: Wir haben über einen Witz gelacht, weil er sehr lustig war.
- Explanation: We laughed about a joke, because it was very funny.
🔹 Adjectives / Adverbs (Adjektive / Adverbien)
Vocabulary | Pronunciation | English Meaning |
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abwechselnd | [ˈapˌvɛksl̩nt] | Alternating |
niemals | [ˈniːmaːls] | Never |
in Ruhe | [ɪn ˈʁuːə] | In peace |
langweilig | [ˈlaŋvaɪ̯lɪç] | Boring |
📌 Examples and Explanations
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abwechselnd
- Example: Wir haben das Spiel abwechselnd gespielt, weil es fairer ist.
- Explanation: We played the game alternately, because it is fairer that way.
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niemals
- Example: Ich werde niemals rauchen, weil es ungesund ist.
- Explanation: I will never smoke, because it is unhealthy.
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in Ruhe
- Example: Lass mich bitte in Ruhe, weil ich arbeiten muss.
- Explanation: Please leave me in peace, because I have to work.
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langweilig
- Example: Der Film war sehr langweilig, weil nichts Spannendes passiert ist.
- Explanation: The movie was very boring, because nothing exciting happened.
Note
Make sure you have written this down in your notebook. At the end of the lesson, I have listed the verbs and nouns that commonly go together with the vocabulary above. But first, start by making sentences yourself. These are some examples from when I learned.