Magazin - Ankunft

🌍 Vocabulary Related to Study Abroad and Travel

Vocabulary	Plural	Part of Speech	Pronunciation	🇬🇧 Meaning in English	Common Verbs
das Auslandsjahr	die Auslandsjahre	noun	[ˈaʊ̯slantsˌjaːɐ̯]	year abroad	machen, planen
der Flughafen	die Flughäfen	noun	[ˈfluːkˌhaːfn̩]	airport	erreichen, verlassen
das Auslandsamt	die Auslandsämter	noun	[ˈaʊ̯slantsˌʔamt]	international office	besuchen, kontaktieren
das Einwohnermeldeamt	die Einwohnermeldeämter	noun	[ˈʔaɪ̯nvoːnɐˌmɛldʔamt]	residents’ registration office	melden, besuchen
der Mentor	die Mentoren	noun	[ˈmɛntoːɐ̯]	mentor	finden, unterstützen
der Zollkontrolleur	die Zollkontrolleure	noun	[ˈʦɔlˌkɔntʁoˌlɪøːɐ̯]	customs officer	arbeiten, überprüfen
der Aufnahmeschein	die Aufnahmescheine	noun	[ˈʔaʊ̯fnaːməˌʃaɪ̯n]	temporary residence permit	beantragen, erhalten
das Erstaufnahmezentrum	die Erstaufnahmezentren	noun	[ˈʔeːɐ̯stˌʔaʊ̯fnaːməˌtsɛntʁʊm]	initial reception center	besuchen, melden

📌 Examples and Explanations

1. das Auslandsjahr

   • Example: The year abroad was a great experience, because I got to know many new cultures.
   • Explanation: The year abroad was a great experience, because I got to know many new cultures.

2. der Flughafen

   • Example: The airport was very crowded, but we still checked in on time.
   • Explanation: The airport was very crowded, but we still checked in on time.

3. das Auslandsamt

   • Example: The international office helps international students, so that they can find their way around in Germany more easily.
   • Explanation: The international office helps international students, so that they can find their way around in Germany more easily.

4. das Einwohnermeldeamt

   • Example: I had to register at the residents’ office, so that I could officially live in the city.
   • Explanation: I had to register at the residents’ office, so that I could officially live in the city.

5. der Mentor

   • Example: The mentor helped me a lot, because he has a lot of experience in my field of study.
   • Explanation: The mentor helped me a lot, because he has a lot of experience in my field of study.

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😊 Vocabulary Related to Emotions and Experiences

Vocabulary	Plural	Part of Speech	Pronunciation	🇬🇧 Meaning in English	Example
hungrig	-	adjective	[ˈhʊŋʁɪç]	hungry	I am so hungry after the flight.
überglücklich	-	adjective	[ˌyːbɐˈɡlʏklɪç]	overjoyed	She was overjoyed to see her family.
staunen	-	verb	[ˈʃtaʊ̯nən]	to be amazed	I am always amazed at the hospitality.
gewöhnen	-	verb	[ɡəˈvøːnən]	to get used to	You have to get used to the new life.

📌 Examples and Explanations

6. hungrig

   • Example: I am so hungry, because I haven’t eaten all day.
   • Explanation: I am so hungry, because I haven’t eaten all day.

7. überglücklich

   • Example: She was overjoyed to see her family, because it was the first time in years.
   • Explanation: She was overjoyed to see her family, because it was the first time in years.

8. staunen

   • Example: I am always amazed at the hospitality, because it is unmatched.
   • Explanation: I am always amazed at the hospitality, because it is unmatched.

9. gewöhnen

   • Example: You have to get used to the new life, even if it is difficult at first.
   • Explanation: You have to get used to the new life, even if it is difficult at first.

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🍽️ Vocabulary Related to Culture and Food

Vocabulary	Plural	Part of Speech	Pronunciation	🇬🇧 Meaning in English	Common Verbs
der Maisfladen	die Maisfladen	noun	[ˈmaɪ̯sˌflaːdn̩]	corn flatbread	essen, backen
die Kochbanane	die Kochbananen	noun	[ˈkɔxbaˌnaːnə]	plantain	kochen, schälen
der Äquator	-	noun	[ɛˈkvaːtoːɐ̯]	equator	liegen, überqueren
saisonal	-	adjective	[zɛzoˈnaːl]	seasonal	The dishes are seasonal.

📌 Examples and Explanations

10. der Maisfladen

    • Example: The corn flatbread is a popular dish in many countries, because it is healthy and tasty.
    • Explanation: The corn flatbread is a popular dish in many countries, because it is healthy and tasty.

11. die Kochbanane

    • Example: The plantain is often used in tropical countries, to prepare many traditional dishes.
    • Explanation: The plantain is often used in tropical countries, to prepare many traditional dishes.

12. der Äquator

    • Example: The equator runs right through Africa, which creates many warm countries.
    • Explanation: The equator runs right through Africa, which creates many warm countries.

13. saisonal

    • Example: The fruits are seasonal, and they vary depending on the season.
    • Explanation: The fruits are seasonal, and they vary depending on the season.

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Note

Make sure you have written this down in your notebook. At the end of the lesson, I provide verbs and nouns that commonly go with the above vocabulary. But first, start by making sentences. These are a few examples I used when I was learning.