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# German Cheatsheet ## Basic Concepts - German is a language spoken in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and other parts of Europe. - German is a member of the West Germanic language family, which also includes English and Dutch. - German has a reputation for being a difficult language to learn, but it is also a very rewarding language to master. ## Pronunciation - German has 6 vowel sounds: a, e, i, o, u, and ü. - German has 16 consonant sounds, including the "ch" sound, which can be pronounced differently in different regions. - German has a stress accent, where stress is placed on the first syllable of a word. ## Grammar - German grammar is based on a subject-verb-object (SVO) word order. - German has four cases: nominative, accusative, dative, and genitive. - German nouns are gendered, with three genders: masculine, feminine, and neuter. ## Vocabulary - German vocabulary includes many loanwords from other languages, such as English and French. - German has many compound words, where two or more words are combined to create a new word with a new meaning. - German has a rich literary tradition, with many famous writers and poets. ## Writing - German uses the Latin alphabet, with the addition of umlauts (ä, ö, ü) and the Eszett (ß). - German text can be written horizontally from left to right, or vertically from top to bottom. ## Culture - German culture includes traditions such as Oktoberfest, Christmas markets, and Carnival. - German music includes classical composers such as Bach, Beethoven, and Mozart, as well as modern pop and rock artists. - German cuisine includes dishes such as sausages, sauerkraut, and schnitzel. ## Common Phrases - Hallo - Hello - Guten Morgen - Good morning - Auf Wiedersehen - Goodbye - Danke - Thank you - Bitte - Please/You're welcome - Wie geht's? - How are you? - Mir geht's gut - I'm doing well - Ich verstehe nicht - I don't understand - Entschuldigung - Excuse me/I'm sorry - Prost - Cheers These phrases are just a few examples of the many common phrases used in German. ## Resources - [German language on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_language) - [Deutsch lernen](https://www.deutsch-lernen.com/) - [Duolingo German course](https://www.duolingo.com/course/de/en/Learn-German-Online) - [German Dictionary](https://www.dict.cc/) - [DW - Learn German](https://www.dw.com/en/learn-german/s-2469) - [Goethe-Institut](https://www.goethe.de/en/index.html) - [GermanPod101](https://www.germanpod101.com/) - [German News](https://www.dw.com/en/top-stories/germany/s-1432) - [German Literature](https://www.goethe.de/en/kul/lit.html) - [German Food Guide](https://www.tripsavvy.com/german-food-guide-4068745)