Lesson 11: German Vocabulary Expansion
Objective:
In this lesson, we will expand your German vocabulary by introducing new words and phrases related to various topics. By the end of this lesson, you will have a broader range of vocabulary to use in conversations and writing.
1. Food and Drinks:
– das Obst (n.) – fruit
– das Gemüse (n.) – vegetables
– der Fisch (n.) – fish
– die Milch (n.) – milk
– der Saft (n.) – juice
– der Kaffee (n.) – coffee
– der Tee (n.) – tea
– die Suppe (n.) – soup
– das Brot (n.) – bread
– der Käse (n.) – cheese
2. Hobbies and Activities:
– das Lesen (n.) – reading
– das Schreiben (n.) – writing
– das Malen (n.) – painting
– das Wandern (n.) – hiking
– das Schwimmen (n.) – swimming
– die Musik (n.) – music
– das Tanzen (n.) – dancing
– das Fotografieren (n.) – photography
– das Radfahren (n.) – cycling
– das Spielen (n.) – playing (games, sports, etc.)
3. Family and Relationships:
– die Familie (n.) – family
– die Eltern (pl.) – parents
– die Geschwister (pl.) – siblings
– der Ehemann (n.) – husband
– die Ehefrau (n.) – wife
– der Sohn (n.) – son
– die Tochter (n.) – daughter
– der Bruder (n.) – brother
– die Schwester (n.) – sister
– der Großvater (n.) – grandfather
– die Großmutter (n.) – grandmother
4. Travel and Transportation:
– das Flugzeug (n.) – airplane
– der Zug (n.) – train
– das Auto (n.) – car
– der Bus (n.) – bus
– das Fahrrad (n.) – bicycle
– die U-Bahn (n.) – subway
– das Schiff (n.) – ship
– das Taxi (n.) – taxi
– die Straßenbahn (n.) – tram
– die Haltestelle (n.) – bus stop / station
5. Emergencies and Medical:
– der Arzt (n.) – doctor
– die Krankenschwester (n.) – nurse
– das Krankenhaus (n.) – hospital
– der Notfall (n.) – emergency
– die Verletzung (n.) – injury
– der Schmerz (n.) – pain
– der Termin (n.) – appointment
– die Medizin (n.) – medicine
– die Apotheke (n.) – pharmacy
– der Krankenwagen (n.) – ambulance
Practice:
– Create sentences using the new vocabulary words.
– Make flashcards with the new words and review them regularly.
– Practice speaking with a language partner or tutor using the new vocabulary.
– Try to incorporate the new words into your everyday conversations and writing.
Conclusion:
Expanding your vocabulary is essential for becoming fluent in German. Keep practicing regularly and exposing yourself to the language in various contexts to reinforce your learning. In the next lesson, we will focus on building conversational skills using the vocabulary you’ve learned. Bis bald! (See you soon!)