German Language Vocabulary and Grammar Review

A set of German-English vocabulary terms covering invitations, travel, fashion, character traits, employment, and the school system based on the lecture transcripts.

annehmen

To accept (e.g., an invitation).

ablehnen

To decline or not accept.

das Fest

A festival or celebration.

die Einladung

Invitation.

einladen

To invite.

das Geschenk

The gift or present.

schenken

To give a gift.

der Blumenstrauß

A bouquet of flowers.

die Verkehrsmittel

Means of transportation (e.g., car, bus, train).

die Fahrkarte

Travel ticket.

der Schaffner

A train conductor or ticket inspector.

der Fahrplan

A schedule or timetable.

die Abfahrt

Departure.

die Ankunft

Arrival.

umsteigen

To change or transfer (e.g., from one train to another).

geradeaus

Straight ahead.

die Kreuzung

An intersection or crossroad.

die Ampel

Traffic light.

das Sonderangebot

Special offer or discount.

modisch

Fashionable or 'in.'

altmodisch

Old-fashioned or 'out.'

ausgeben

To spend (money).

berühmt

Famous or well-known.

bescheiden

Modest.

schüchtern

Shy.

fleißig

Hardworking or industrious.

faul

Lazy.

der Traumberuf

Dream job.

das Gehalt

Salary.

anstrengend

Strenuous or exhausting.

kündigen

To resign or quit a job.

die Bewerbung

A job application.

das Gymnasium

A type of secondary school in Germany/Tunisia that leads to university studies.

das Abitur

The final exam or diploma received at the end of Gymnasium to enter university.

obwohl

Although / even though.

trotzdem

Nevertheless or despite that.

weil

Because (requires the conjugated verb at the end of the clause).

wenn

If or when (used for conditional or repeated events).