Discover the German Language
Träume groß, lieb zart!
Dream big, love tenderly!
About the German Language
German isn’t just spoken—it’s lived. With roots stretching deeper than Europe’s history and a spirit that unites diversity, German is unique, versatile, and vibrant.
Spoken in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and beyond, German carries the soul of people who’ve preserved their language through centuries. Standard German, colloquial slang, and dialects like Bavarian and Swabian—one language, many voices.
Its alphabet boasts 26 letters plus umlauts (Ä, Ö, Ü) and the ß. Its words resonate with history. And in every greeting, there’s *Herzlichkeit*—the warmth that connects us.
German unites. German inspires. German welcomes.
Why Learn German?
Learning German opens doors to a vibrant culture steeped in history, music, and tradition. Here’s why it’s worth your time:
- Connect with People: Saying *Hallo* or *Servus* builds instant bonds with Germans, known for their hospitality and warmth.
- Explore Heritage: From Goethe’s poetry to modern literature, German unlocks a rich tapestry of stories and traditions.
- Travel with Ease: Navigate Bavaria’s Alps or Berlin’s streets confidently, using phrases like *Wie geht’s?* to spark conversations.
- Unique Challenge: With umlauts (Ä, Ö, Ü) and dialects like Bavarian or Swabian, German offers a rewarding puzzle for language enthusiasts.
- Global Community: Join a worldwide community speaking German across Europe and beyond, sharing *Herzlichkeit* through language.
Whether you’re drawn to the rhythm of German folk songs or the chance to greet someone with *Guten Tag*, learning German is a journey of connection and discovery.
The German Alphabet
A
/aː/
Apfel /ˈap.fəl/ (apple)
Like "father" in English
Ä
/ɛː/
Ärger /ˈɛʁ.ɡɐ/ (anger)
Like "care" in English
B
/b/
Buch /buːx/ (book)
Like "boy" in English
C
/ts/
Cello /ˈtʃɛ.lo/ (cello)
Like "cats" in English
D
/d/
Dach /dax/ (roof)
Like "dog" in English
E
/eː/
Esel /ˈeː.zəl/ (donkey)
Like "say" in English
F
/f/
Fisch /fɪʃ/ (fish)
Like "fish" in English
G
/ɡ/
Gans /ɡans/ (goose)
Like "go" in English
H
/h/
Haus /haʊs/ (house)
Like "hat" in English
I
/iː/
Igel /ˈiː.ɡəl/ (hedgehog)
Like "see" in English
J
/j/
Ja /jaː/ (yes)
Like "yes" in English
K
/k/
Katz /kats/ (cat)
Like "cat" in English
L
/l/
Lampe /ˈlam.pə/ (lamp)
Like "love" in English
M
/m/
Maus /maʊs/ (mouse)
Like "man" in English
N
/n/
Nase /ˈnaː.zə/ (nose)
Like "no" in English
O
/oː/
Ofen /ˈoː.fən/ (oven)
Like "core" in English
Ö
/øː/
Öl /øːl/ (oil)
Like French "peu"
P
/p/
Pferd /pfɛʁt/ (horse)
Like "pen" in English
Q
/k/
Quelle /ˈkʋɛ.lə/ (source)
Like "quick" in English
R
/ʁ/
Rose /ˈʁoː.zə/ (rose)
Like guttural "r" in French
S
/s/
Sonne /ˈzɔ.nə/ (sun)
Like "sun" in English
ß
/s/
Fuß /fuːs/ (foot)
Like "ss" in "hiss"
T
/t/
Tisch /tɪʃ/ (table)
Like "top" in English
U
/uː/
Uhr /uːʁ/ (clock)
Like "moon" in English
Ü
/yː/
Über /ˈyː.bɐ/ (over)
Like French "tu"
V
/f/
Vogel /ˈfoː.ɡəl/ (bird)
Like "fish" in English
W
/v/
Wasser /ˈva.sɐ/ (water)
Like "voice" in English
X
/ks/
Xylophon /ksyː.loˈfoːn/ (xylophone)
Like "box" in English
Y
/yː/
Yoga /ˈjoː.ɡa/ (yoga)
Like "see" in English
Z
/ts/
Zebra /ˈtseː.bʁa/ (zebra)
Like "cats" in English
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