The German Dictionary for Language Learners

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Simply type a word in the search bar or visit our direct translation pages. For example, to translate 'hallo', visit hallo for its complete English translation, pronunciation, and meaning.

Our example sentences show you how German words are used in context. Try hallo to see how 'hallo' is used in real German conversations and writing.

Our German verb conjugation tables show all forms including present (Präsens), past (Präteritum), perfect (Perfekt), and future (Futur) tenses. Each verb page includes examples and common usage patterns to help you use verbs correctly.

Every word in our dictionary includes audio pronunciation by native German speakers, IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription, and regional pronunciation variations. Click the speaker icon next to any word to hear it spoken naturally.

While we focus on Standard German (Hochdeutsch), our dictionary includes common variations from Switzerland (Schweizerdeutsch), Austria (Österreichisches Deutsch), and other German-speaking regions. Each entry notes regional differences in meaning and usage.

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Yes, we provide detailed German grammar explanations with each entry, including noun genders (der/die/das), plural forms, case usage, and verb patterns. Our grammar guides help you understand how to use words correctly in sentences.

Yes, Swiss German (Schweizerdeutsch) is significantly different from Standard German (Hochdeutsch). While written Swiss German uses Standard German, spoken Swiss German has unique pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar. For example, 'Grüezi' is used instead of 'Hallo' for greeting, and many words have different meanings. Our dictionary notes these regional differences to help you understand both varieties.

German uses three grammatical genders (masculine 'der', feminine 'die', and neuter 'das') as a way to categorize nouns. While some genders follow logical patterns (like 'die' for most female persons), many are simply traditional and must be memorized. Our dictionary always shows the correct article with each noun to help you learn the gender.

German uses 'du' for informal situations (friends, family, children) and 'Sie' for formal situations (strangers, professionals, elderly). Using the wrong form can be considered rude. Our example sentences show proper usage of both forms in real-world contexts to help you understand when to use each.