How do you say 'tall' in German when describing a person's height?
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By mastering these adjectives, you'll be able to accurately describe people's appearances and the environment around you, enhancing your conversational skills and comprehension in everyday situations in Germany. This knowledge will help you communicate more vividly and understand descriptions in real-world contexts.
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| 1 | How do you say 'tall' in German when describing a person's height? |
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Use practical adjectives to describe appearance, size, and environment when talking about people and places in Germany.
groß |
| Think of 'gross' in English as 'large'—similar to tall. |
| 2 | Which German adjective describes someone who is small or tiny? | klein | Klein sounds like 'keen', but it means small. |
| 3 | How do you describe a person who has a friendly or kind appearance? | friendly or kind = freundlich | Friedlich means peaceful; freundlich is friendly. |
| 4 | What is the German adjective for 'beautiful' when describing a place or person? | schön | Sounds like 'shone'—something beautiful that shines. |
| 5 | How do you say 'old' (in age) in German? | alt | Similar to 'alt' in English, meaning old. |
| 6 | What is the German word for 'new'? | neu | Sounds like 'new' in English. |
| 7 | Describe a place that is spacious or large in German. | großräumig | Groß + räumig (spacious). |
| 8 | How do you say 'small town' in German? | Kleinstadt | Klein = small, Stadt = city/town. |
| 9 | What adjective describes a place that is dirty? | schmutzig | Related to 'schmutz', meaning dirt. |
| 10 | How would you describe a clean environment in German? | sauber | Sounds like 'sober'—clean and pure. |
| 11 | Which German adjective means 'quiet' or 'peaceful' when describing a place? | ruhig | Ruhig sounds like 'rue' (room)—a peaceful room. |
| 12 | How do you say 'dark' in German? | dunkel | Related to 'dunk'—dark or shadowy. |
| 13 | What is the German word for 'bright' or 'well-lit'? | hell | Opposite of dunkel (dark). |
| 14 | Describe a person who looks healthy and fit in German. | fit oder gesund | Fit = fit, gesund = healthy. |
| 15 | How do you describe a place that is modern in German? | modern | Same as English 'modern'. |
| 16 | What adjective describes something that is old-fashioned? | veraltet | Related to 'veralten' (to become outdated). |
| 17 | How do you say 'beautiful view' in German? | schöne Aussicht | Schön = beautiful, Aussicht = view. |
| 18 | Describe a person with a cheerful appearance in German. | fröhlich | Froh = happy or cheerful. |
| 19 | What is the German adjective for 'dark-haired'? | dunkelhaarig | Dunkel + haarig (hair). |
| 20 | How do you say 'light-colored' or 'blonde' hair in German? | blond | Same as English 'blonde'. |
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