German vocabulary: Adjectives & Descriptions
16 German words with English meanings and pronunciation, grouped by situation.
These are the German words you'll actually use for adjectives & descriptions — the ones that come up in a real conversation with Lena. Read them, say them out loud, then use them in a lesson.
Common Adjectives
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Groß | Big |
| Klein | Small |
| Gut | Good |
| Schlecht | Bad |
| Schön | Beautiful |
| Hässlich | Ugly |
| Neu | Young / New |
| Alt | Old |
Opposites
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Schnell | Fast |
| Langsam | Slow |
| Einfach | Easy |
| Schwierig | Difficult |
| Offen | Open |
| Geschlossen | Closed |
| Sauber | Clean |
| Schmutzig | Dirty |
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