German Language Class Notes

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms and concepts from the German language class notes.

Das Alphabet

The complete set of letters used in the German language, including additional letters called Umlauts.

Umlauts

Special characters in German pronunciation: Ä, Ö, Ü.

Konjugation

The process of changing verb forms to express different subjects or tenses.

Definite Articles

The words 'der', 'die', and 'das' used to indicate gender and number in nouns.

Verb Stem

The base part of the verb remaining after dropping its ending.

Regular Verbs

Verbs that follow standard conjugation rules.

Irregular Verbs

Verbs that do not follow standard conjugation rules and require memorization.

Greetings

Common ways to say hello and goodbye in German, such as 'Hallo' and 'Auf Wiedersehen'.

Familienstand

The term for family status in German, indicating marital status.

Negation

The grammatical method of expressing 'not' in German, typically using 'nicht'.