Collins Easy Learning German Words

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The Easy Learning German Words is designed for both young and adult learners. Whether you are starting to learn German for the very first time, revising for school exams or simply want to brush up on your German, the Easy Learning German Words offers you the information you require in a clear and accessible format. This book is divided into 50 topics , arranged in alphabetical order. This thematic approach enables you to learn related words and phrases together, so that you can become confident in using particular vocabulary in context. Vocabulary within each topic is divided into nouns and useful phrases which are aimed at helping you to express yourself in idiomatic German. Vocabulary within each topic is graded to help you prioritize your learning.

Essential words include the basic words you will need to be able to communicate effectively, important words help expand your knowledge, and useful words provide additional vocabulary which will enable you to express yourself more fully. Nouns are grouped by gender, which makes it easier to remember if they are masculine ( der ) nouns, feminine ( die ) nouns and neuter ( das ) nouns. In addition, all plural forms are shown, with the exception of feminine nouns ending in in (these regularly become innen in the plural) and those forms, of whatever gender, which have the same form in both singular and plural. Nouns which have been derived from adjectives follow the style:

This means that the noun ending depends on whether the article is definite or indefinite, masculine or feminine, singular or plural. For example: At the end of the book you will find a list of supplementary vocabulary , grouped according to part of speech adjective, verb, noun and so on. This is vocabulary which you will come across in many everyday situations.

Finally, there is an English index which lists all the essential and important nouns given under the topic headings for quick reference. The Easy Learning German Words helps you to consolidate your language learning. Together with the other titles in the Easy Learning range you can be sure that you have all the help you need when learning German at your fingertips.

ABBREVIATIONS

acc	accusative
adj	adjective
adv	adverb
conj	conjunction
dat	dative
etw	etwas (meaning something)
f	feminine
gen	genitive
jdm	jemandem (meaning somebody dative case)
jdn	jemanden (meaning somebody accusative case)
m	masculine
n	noun
nt	neuter

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