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Describe People and Places: Common Adjectives in German

QUESTION
How do you say 'tall' in German when describing a person's height?
ANSWER
groß
QUESTION
Which German adjective describes someone who is small or tiny?
ANSWER
klein
QUESTION
How do you describe a person who has a friendly or kind appearance?
ANSWER
friendly or kind = freundlich
QUESTION
What is the German adjective for 'beautiful' when describing a place or person?
ANSWER
schön
QUESTION
How do you say 'old' (in age) in German?
ANSWER
alt

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Use practical adjectives to describe appearance, size, and environment when talking about people and places in Germany.

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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?
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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