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In this episode:
A quick look at the meaning of "abgehen" and what stickers have to do with wild parties.
Vocabulary:
no vocab snippet (yet)
In this episode:
"abhängen" is one German translation for "to depend". Today, we'll learn why it means that and how it connects to relaxing and taking down laundry.
Vocabulary:
no vocab snippet (yet)

In this episode:
"abheben" means "to lift off". And "to get cash". And "to stand out". Today, we'll explore why the verb has all these meanings and how to use it.
Vocabulary:
no vocab snippet (yet)

In this episode:
A fun look at the German prefix verb "ablaufen" and how it connects a sink, a conference and old milk.
Vocabulary:
ablaufen, abgelaufen, der Ablauf, der

In this episode:
The verb "absehen" is not very common. But the noun "die Absicht". Today, we'll find out what it means and how to say "on purpose" in German.
Vocabulary:
absehen, die Absicht, beabsichtigen, absichtlich

In this episode:
A quick look at the meaning of "absetzen" and what glasses have to do with taxes, TV shows and high heels and paragraphs.
Vocabulary:
no vocab snippet (yet)

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Vocabulary:
no vocab snippet (yet)

In this episode:
We'll explore the different meanings of "anlegen" and the noun "die Anlage" and hopefully understand what taxes have to do with parks and challenges.
Vocabulary:
anlegen, sich anlegen mit, die Anlage, die Veranlagung

In this episode:
"anmachen" is one of the most useful prefix verbs. Today, we'll explore the various meanings and see what connects them all. Also: ranmachen.
Vocabulary:
no vocab snippet (yet)

In this episode:
A fun look at the meaning of the prefix verb "ansprechen" and its various related words that range from being picky to eye candy.
Vocabulary:
ansprechen, die Ansprache, ansprechend, ansprechbar, sich angesprochen fühlen, anspruchsvoll

In this episode:
A fun look at the various meanings of "anstehen" and what waiting in line has to do with manners and letters on a board.
Vocabulary:
no vocab snippet (yet)

In this episode:
"auffallen" looks like an oxymoron - "to fall up". But it's actually a really useful translation for "to notice". Today, we'll learn why. Also: more verbs :)
Vocabulary:
auffallen, auffällig, die Auffälligkeit, unauffällig

In this episode:
We'll look at the various meaning(s) of "aufgehen" and see if and how they all connect. And then we'll talk about prices and how they always go up.
Vocabulary:
no vocab snippet (yet)

In this episode:
A quick look at "aufhalten" and what holding a door has to do with staying somewhere.
Vocabulary:
no vocab snippet (yet)

In this episode:
A quick look at the meaning of "aufkommen" and what rising has to do with hitting the ground.
Vocabulary:
no vocab snippet (yet)

In this episode:
A fun look at the various meanings of "aufnehmen" and what a recording has to do with giving asylum to refugees and entry exams.
Vocabulary:
aufnehmen, die Aufnahme, die Notaufnahme, die Aufnahmeprüfung, raufnehmen

In this episode:
A quick look at the meanings of "ausfallen" and what cancelled meetings have to do with extraordinary dresses and electricity blackouts.
Vocabulary:
ausfallen, ausgefallen, der Ausfall, der Stromausfall, rausfallen

In this episode:
A fun look at the meaning of "ausgeben", a useful verb if you want to spend money, invite a friend for a drink or pretend to be a doctor.
Vocabulary:
no vocab snippet (yet)
In this episode:
A fun look at the various meanings of "ausgehen" and what party night has to do with assumptions. Also: what's up with "rausgehen".
Vocabulary:
no vocab snippet (yet)

In this episode:
A quick look at the meaning of "aushalten" and its brother "raushalten" and what bearing has to do with not being involved.
Vocabulary:
no vocab snippet (yet)

In this episode:
"auskommen" looks like "to come out". But it means something completely different. Today, we'll find out why and see how to actually say "come out" in German.
Vocabulary:
auskommen, rauskommen, die Auskunft, das Auskommen

In this episode:
What's the meaning(s) of "auslegen"? Does it mean "to lay out"? And what is the difference to "rauslegen"? All this and more in this epic episode...
Vocabulary:
no vocab snippet (yet)
In this episode:
A fun look at the various meanings of "ausmachen" and what turning something off has to do with agreements, findings and bothering. Also: rausmachen.
Vocabulary:
no vocab snippet (yet)

In this episode:
Aussetzen has an eclectic set of translations: Expose, suspend, plant, criticize, maroon, skip. Placing "outside" in some way is the core idea, though.
Vocabulary:
no vocab snippet (yet)

In this episode:
A quick look at "ausstellen" and its two very different meanings. Also: the difference you never knew existed - rausstellen vs herausstellen
Vocabulary:
no vocab snippet (yet)

In this episode:
A fun look at the verb "deuten" and all the related words like "bedeuten" or "deutlich". And at the surprising origin of the word "deutsch" itself
Vocabulary:
deuten, deutsch, bedeuten, eindeutig, deutlich

In this episode:
Eingehen - to shrink, arrive, agree, wither - it’s all over the place. Eingehen is also used for being unchallenged/bored or to go in on some sort of deal.
Vocabulary:
no vocab snippet (yet)

In this episode:
A quick look at the meaning of "das Einkommen" and why the verb "einkommen" absolutely doesn't mean "to come in" (and what does) :)
Vocabulary:
das Einkommen, reinkommen

In this episode:
A fun look at the meaning of "einlegen" and "reinlegen" what mixed pickles have to do with shoe inlays and falling for a prank.
Vocabulary:
no vocab snippet (yet)

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Vocabulary:
einsetzen, der Einsatz, reinsetzen

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Vocabulary:
no vocab snippet (yet)

In this episode:
The prefix "er-" seems to be very confusing, but there's actually a common underlying theme. Today, we'll find out what that is and check out examples.
Vocabulary:
no vocab snippet (yet)

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Vocabulary:
der Urlaub, der Urknall, der Urmensch, erlauben, erfinden, erhalten...

In this episode:
A fascinating boat ride along the stream of German Fluss-words #usefulAF. Also: surprising connections to English - I’m just saying flood, influence and flight ;)
Vocabulary:
der Fluss, flüssig, überflüssig, der Einfluss, beeinflussen, fließen, fliegen, fliehen,

In this episode:
In this article, we'll explore where German separable prefix verbs come from and meet their English cousin that has been hidden in plain sight.
Vocabulary:
no vocab snippet (yet)

In this episode:
We'll take a nerdy look at the origin of German non-separable prefixes and compare them to prefix verbs across other languages like English or Russian.
Vocabulary:
no vocab snippet (yet)

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Vocabulary:
no vocab snippet (yet)

In this episode:
If you think the verb "regen" has something to do with "rain", then this post is for you. Today, we'll learn all about it and all its useful prefix versions.
Vocabulary:
regen, regungslos, sich aufregen, sich abregen, erregen, anregen

In this episode:
Schatz means treasure. Schätzen means to estimate. Today, we'll find out why and go over the various useful prefix verbs of "schätzen".
Vocabulary:
schätzen, der Schatz, sich verschätzen, schätzungsweise, überschätzen, einschätzen, unterschätzen,

In this episode:
A thorough look at the meaning of "steigen" and it's prefix versions, which are crucial if you want to use transportation in Germany :). Also: steigern.
Vocabulary:
steigen, einsteigen, aussteigen, steigern, die Steigerung, versteigern

In this episode:
A Taste is a key. Boring. But that's not all. Also on the menu: have a riveting look at the family, stunning relations to English and lots of new cool verbs.
Vocabulary:
die Taste, die Tastatur, abtasten, tasten, anfassen, berühren

In this episode:
A thorough look at the meaning of 'treiben', all it's super common prefix versions and the connection to the English 'drive'. (*vocabulary increases)
Vocabulary:
treiben, der Trieb, antreiben, der Antrieb, auftreibe, abtreiben, die Abtreibung, vertreiben, übertreiben, die Übertreibung, der Betrieb

In this episode:
A fun look a the various meanings of "übergehen", the difference between the separable and not separable version and the words "rübergehen" and "drübergehen".
Vocabulary:
no vocab snippet (yet)

In this episode:
A satirical look at the meaning of "untergehen" :).
Vocabulary:
no vocab snippet (yet)
In this episode:
"unterstellen" is both, separable and non-separable. Today, we'll learn which will help you against rain and which is generally not nice. Also: runterstellen.
Vocabulary:
unterstellen, sich unterstellen, die Unterstellung

In this episode:
A quick look at the meaning of "vorgehen" and why it has the three meanings it has.
Vocabulary:
vorgehen, der Vorgang, das Vorgehen, hervorgehen aus

In this episode:
A quick look at the meaning of "vorkommen" and why "sich vorkommen" actually became a good way to say how you feel.
Vocabulary:
no vocab snippet (yet)

In this episode:
What do a closing door and random coincidence have in common? They both relate to the German verb "zufallen". Today, we'll find out why.
Vocabulary:
zufallen, der Zufall, zufällig, zufälligerweise

In this episode:
A quick, fun look at the meaning of "zugeben" and the noun "die Zugabe" that'll make you go like "Encore!" :)
Vocabulary:
no vocab snippet (yet)

In this episode:
You're in charge of the condition of your vocabulary. Go get what's rightfully yours - mean this article about the meaning of "zustehen" :).
Vocabulary:
zustehen, der Zustand, zuständig
