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German Student Dictionary — Part 41
Dictionary entries, alphabetical: Kalb – Keller.
Maskulin Feminin Neutrum Plural
das Kalb — calf
Plural: die Kälber (umlaut + "-er"), Dativ plural die Kälbern.
Nom Das Kalb folgt seiner Mutter.
The calf follows its mother.
das Kalb (neutral) = calf · folgen + Dativ = to follow · seine Mutter = its mother. "Das" — neutral Nominativ. Kalb is the subject. The dictionary's own example, unchanged.
Akk Der Bauer füttert das Kalb jeden Morgen.
The farmer feeds the calf every morning.
der Bauer, -n = farmer · füttern = to feed. Neutral Akkusativ keeps the same form as Nominativ (das → das). Kalb is the direct object.
Dat Die Kuh steht neben dem Kalb.
The cow stands next to the calf.
die Kuh, ü-e = cow · neben + Dativ (position, no motion) = next to. "Dem" because neutral Dativ (das → dem).
Nom Ein Kalb steht auf der Weide.
A calf is standing in the pasture.
die Weide, -n = pasture/meadow. "Ein" — no ending before neutral Nominativ, same as "das."
Akk Der Landwirt kauft ein neues Kalb.
The farmer buys a new calf.
der Landwirt, -e = farmer. Neutral Akkusativ indefinite looks identical to Nominativ — the article never changes for neuter nouns between these two cases.
Dat Der Tierarzt hilft den kranken Kälbern.
The vet helps the sick calves.
der Tierarzt, ä-e = vet · helfen + Dativ = to help · krank = sick. Plural Dativ: article "den"; Kalb takes an umlaut and adds "-ern" (Kalb → Kälber → Kälbern), the same pattern as "das Land → die Länder."
der Kalender — calendar
Plural: die Kalender (unchanged, like "der Lehrer").
Nom Der Kalender vom vorigen Jahr hängt noch an der Wand.
Last year's calendar is still hanging on the wall.
vorig- = previous/last · hängen = to hang · die Wand, ä-e = wall. "Der" — maskulin Nominativ. Kalender is the subject. The dictionary's own example, corrected from the OCR-garbled "hangt" → "hängt."
Akk Ich hänge den neuen Kalender auf.
I'm hanging up the new calendar.
aufhängen = to hang up. "Den" because maskulin Akkusativ (der → den). Kalender is the direct object.
Dat Der Termin steht im Kalender.
The appointment is written in the calendar.
der Termin, -e = appointment. "Im" absorbs "dem" — maskulin Dativ (der → dem) after "in."
Nom Ein Kalender hängt in jedem Büro.
A calendar hangs in every office.
das Büro, -s = office. "Ein" — no ending before maskulin Nominativ, same as "der."
Akk Ich kaufe einen neuen Kalender für nächstes Jahr.
I'm buying a new calendar for next year.
nächst- = next. "Einen" because maskulin Akkusativ indefinite (ein → einen) — mirrors der → den.
Dat Auf den alten Kalendern stehen viele Notizen.
There are many notes on the old calendars.
die Notiz, -en = note. Plural Dativ: the article is "den" regardless of the word's original gender, and Kalender adds "-n" (Kalender → Kalendern) since the plural doesn't already end in -n or -s.
kalt — cold
Comparative/superlative: kalt → kälter → am kältesten (adds an umlaut). Bundled in the dictionary's entry: die Erkältung = cold (illness), the related noun — see Part 20.
Es ist draußen kalt.
It's cold out.
draußen = outside. Predicate adjective after "ist" — no ending. The dictionary's own example, corrected from the OCR-garbled "drauflen" → "draußen."
Im Winter ist es kalt.
It's cold in the winter.
der Winter, - = winter. The dictionary's own second example, unchanged.
das Kamel — camel
Plural: die Kamele, Dativ plural die Kamelen.
Nom Das Kamel kann ohne Wasser in der Wüste leben.
The camel can live without water in the desert.
das Kamel (neutral) = camel · die Wüste, -n = desert. "Das" — neutral Nominativ. Kamel is the subject. Adapted from the dictionary's own example (originally a bare plural, "Kamele können ... leben"), corrected from the OCR-garbled "konnen" → "können" and "Wiiste" → "Wüste."
Akk Der Tourist fotografiert das Kamel.
The tourist photographs the camel.
der Tourist, -en (weak noun) = tourist · fotografieren = to photograph. Neutral Akkusativ keeps the same form as Nominativ (das → das). Kamel is the direct object.
Dat Der Führer gibt dem Kamel Wasser.
The guide gives the camel water.
der Führer, - = guide · geben + Dativ = to give (to). "Dem" because neutral Dativ (das → dem).
Nom Ein Kamel trägt schwere Lasten durch die Wüste.
A camel carries heavy loads through the desert.
die Last, -en = load · durch + Akkusativ = through. "Ein" — no ending before neutral Nominativ, same as "das."
Akk Wir sehen ein Kamel am Horizont.
We see a camel on the horizon.
der Horizont, -e = horizon. Neutral Akkusativ indefinite looks identical to Nominativ.
Dat Die Beduinen vertrauen den geduldigen Kamelen.
The Bedouins trust the patient camels.
vertrauen + Dativ = to trust · geduldig = patient. Plural Dativ: article "den"; Kamel adds "-n" (Kamele → Kamelen) since the plural doesn't already end in -n or -s.
die Kamera — camera
Plural: die Kameras (loanword, adds "-s").
Nom Die Kamera macht gute Aufnahmen.
The camera takes good pictures.
die Kamera (feminin) = camera · die Aufnahme, -n = picture/shot. "Die" — feminin Nominativ. Kamera is the subject. Adapted from the dictionary's own example ("Diese Kamera ..." → "Die Kamera ...").
Akk Ich putze die Kamera vor der Reise.
I clean the camera before the trip.
putzen = to clean · die Reise, -n = trip. Feminine nouns keep the same form in Nominativ and Akkusativ — no change here.
Dat Er fotografiert die Berge mit der Kamera.
He photographs the mountains with the camera.
der Berg, -e = mountain · mit + Dativ = with. "Der" because feminin Dativ (die → der) after "mit."
Nom Eine Kamera liegt auf dem Tisch.
A camera is lying on the table.
liegen = to lie. "Eine" — feminin Nominativ indefinite; no ending change from the "die" pattern.
Akk Ich kaufe mir eine neue Kamera.
I'm buying myself a new camera.
kaufen = to buy. Feminine nouns don't change between Nominativ and Akkusativ (eine → eine), unlike maskulin (ein → einen).
Dat Die Touristen fotografieren mit den teuren Kameras.
The tourists take photos with the expensive cameras.
teuer = expensive. Plural Dativ: article "den"; the loanword plural "Kameras" already ends in "-s," so no further ending is added.
der Kamerad — pal
Weak noun — adds "-n" in every case except Nominativ singular (den/dem Kameraden), the same pattern as "der Junge" or "der Kunde." Plural: die Kameraden. Corrected here from the OCR-garbled headword "Karnerad" (an "rn"/"m" misread) and the dictionary's own example's "1st" → "ist."
Nom Der Kamerad hilft mir immer.
The buddy always helps me.
der Kamerad (maskulin) = pal/buddy · helfen + Dativ = to help. "Der" — maskulin Nominativ; weak nouns are unmarked in the Nominativ singular. Kamerad is the subject.
Akk Ich begleite den Kameraden zum Bahnhof.
I accompany my buddy to the station.
begleiten = to accompany · der Bahnhof, ö-e = station. "Den Kameraden" — the weak noun adds "-n" in Akkusativ, unlike a regular masculine noun.
Dat Ich schreibe dem Kameraden einen Brief.
I write my buddy a letter.
der Brief, -e = letter. "Dem Kameraden" — the weak noun keeps the "-n" in Dativ too.
Nom Er ist mein alter Kamerad.
He is an old pal of mine.
alt = old. "Mein" — no ending before maskulin Nominativ, same pattern as "ein"; still no weak-noun ending here since it's Nominativ. The dictionary's own example, corrected from the OCR-garbled "1st" → "ist."
Akk Ich treffe einen alten Kameraden.
I'm meeting an old buddy.
treffen = to meet. "Einen Kameraden" — the weak-noun "-n" appears here too, even though the article is indefinite.
Dat Wir schreiben den Kameraden Postkarten aus dem Urlaub.
We write postcards to our buddies from vacation.
der Urlaub, -e = vacation. Plural Dativ: article "den"; "Kameraden" already ends in -n (from the plural and the weak-noun ending together), so no further change.
der Kamin — chimney
Plural: die Kamine. Bundled in the dictionary's entry: der offene Kamin ("the open fireplace") = fireplace, a phrase built directly from this word, not given its own entry.
Nom Der Kamin wird im Winter oft benutzt.
The chimney is often used in winter.
der Kamin (maskulin) = chimney · benutzen = to use. "Der" — maskulin Nominativ. Kamin is the subject.
Akk Wir reinigen den Kamin jeden Herbst.
We clean the chimney every autumn.
reinigen = to clean · der Herbst = autumn/fall. "Den" because maskulin Akkusativ (der → den). Kamin is the direct object.
Dat Einige Vögel haben in unserem Kamin ihr Nest gebaut.
Some birds have built their nest in our chimney.
der Vogel, ö- = bird · das Nest, -er = nest. "Unserem" — maskulin Dativ possessive (unser → unserem, the same shift as der → dem) after "in." The dictionary's own example, corrected from the OCR-garbled "Vogel" → "Vögel."
Nom Ein Kamin spendet gemütliche Wärme.
A fireplace gives off cozy warmth.
spenden = to give off/donate · die Wärme = warmth. "Ein" — no ending before maskulin Nominativ.
Akk Wir bauen einen neuen Kamin ein.
We're installing a new fireplace.
einbauen = to install/build in. "Einen" because maskulin Akkusativ indefinite (ein → einen).
Dat Rauch steigt aus den alten Kaminen auf.
Smoke rises from the old chimneys.
der Rauch = smoke · aufsteigen = to rise. Plural Dativ: article "den"; Kamin adds "-n" (Kamine → Kaminen) since it doesn't already end in -n or -s.
der Kamm — comb
Plural: die Kämme (umlaut + "-e"). Bundled in the dictionary's entry: sich kämmen = to comb (oneself), the related verb, given its own entry next.
Nom Der Kamm liegt auf dem Regal.
The comb is lying on the shelf.
der Kamm (maskulin) = comb · das Regal, -e = shelf. "Der" — maskulin Nominativ. Kamm is the subject.
Akk Ich putze den Kamm nach dem Gebrauch.
I clean the comb after use.
der Gebrauch = use. "Den" because maskulin Akkusativ (der → den). Kamm is the direct object.
Dat Sie kämmt sich mit dem Kamm die Haare.
She combs her hair with the comb.
sich die Haare kämmen = to comb one's hair · mit + Dativ = with. "Dem" because maskulin Dativ (der → dem).
Nom Ich habe meine Bürste, aber wo ist mein Kamm?
I have my brush, but where is my comb?
die Bürste, -n = brush. "Mein" — no ending before maskulin Nominativ, same pattern as "ein." The dictionary's own example, corrected from the OCR-garbled "Biirste" → "Bürste."
Akk Ich brauche einen neuen Kamm.
I need a new comb.
brauchen = to need. "Einen" because maskulin Akkusativ indefinite (ein → einen).
Dat Der Friseur arbeitet mit den verschiedenen Kämmen.
The hairdresser works with the various combs.
der Friseur, -e = hairdresser · verschieden = various. Plural Dativ: article "den"; Kamm takes an umlaut and adds "-n" (Kamm → Kämme → Kämmen) since it doesn't already end in -n or -s.
sich kämmen — to comb (oneself)
Regular (weak) reflexive verb — ich kämme mich, du kämmst dich, er/sie kämmt sich. Bundled in the dictionary's entry alongside "Kamm, der," the noun it's built from — corrected from the OCR-garbled "kammen" (missing umlaut).
Ich kämme mir jeden Morgen die Haare.
I comb my hair every morning.
sich kämmen = to comb (oneself) · das Haar, -e = hair. Reflexive "mir" (Dativ) since "die Haare" is the direct object being combed.
Kämmst du dich vor der Schule?
Do you comb your hair before school?
die Schule, -n = school. "Du kämmst dich" — the reflexive pronoun "dich" changes with the subject.
Kanada — Canada
Article-free country name, like Deutschland or Österreich. Bundled in the dictionary's entry: der/die Kanadier(in) = Canadian person, given its own entry next; kanadisch = the adjective, given its own entry after that.
Nom Kanada liegt nördlich der Vereinigten Staaten.
Canada is north of the United States.
nördlich + Genitiv = north of · die Vereinigten Staaten (Pl.) = the United States. No article — Kanada is the subject directly. The dictionary's own example, corrected from the OCR-garbled "nordlich" → "nördlich."
Akk Ich möchte eines Tages Kanada besuchen.
I would like to visit Canada someday.
eines Tages = someday · besuchen = to visit. No article/ending change for country names without an article.
Dat Viele Rohstoffe kommen aus Kanada.
Many raw materials come from Canada.
der Rohstoff, -e = raw material · aus + Dativ = from. No article/ending change here either.
der Kanadier — Canadian (person)
Feminine: die Kanadierin, plural die Kanadierinnen. Plural (masc./general): die Kanadier (unchanged) — a regular masculine noun, not a weak noun. Bundled with "Kanada" and "kanadisch" in the dictionary's entry.
Nom Der Kanadier lebt seit Jahren in Deutschland.
The Canadian has lived in Germany for years.
seit + Dativ = since/for (time) · das Jahr, -e = year. "Der" — maskulin Nominativ. Kanadier is the subject.
Akk Ich kenne den Kanadier aus meinem Sprachkurs.
I know the Canadian from my language course.
kennen = to know · der Sprachkurs, -e = language course. "Den" because maskulin Akkusativ (der → den) — no weak-noun ending here. Kanadier is the direct object.
Dat Sie hilft dem Kanadier beim Umzug.
She helps the Canadian with the move.
helfen + Dativ = to help · beim = bei + dem · der Umzug, ü-e = move. "Dem" because maskulin Dativ (der → dem).
Nom Ein Kanadier wohnt gleich nebenan.
A Canadian lives right next door.
wohnen = to live · nebenan = next door. "Ein" — no ending before maskulin Nominativ.
Akk Wir haben einen Kanadier in unserer Gruppe.
We have a Canadian in our group.
die Gruppe, -n = group. "Einen" because maskulin Akkusativ indefinite (ein → einen).
Dat Der Reiseleiter zeigt den Kanadiern die Altstadt.
The tour guide shows the Canadians the old town.
der Reiseleiter, - = tour guide · die Altstadt, ä-e = old town. Plural Dativ: article "den"; Kanadier adds "-n" (Kanadier → Kanadiern) since the plural doesn't already end in -n or -s.
kanadisch — Canadian (adjective)
Lowercase, like all German adjectives (unlike the country name "Kanada" or the person "der Kanadier"). Takes normal adjective endings before a noun.
Ich mag kanadischen Ahornsirup.
I like Canadian maple syrup.
mögen = to like · der Ahornsirup = maple syrup. "-en" ending — maskulin Akkusativ with no preceding article (strong adjective ending).
Die kanadische Grenze ist sehr lang.
The Canadian border is very long.
die Grenze, -n = border · lang, länger, am längsten = long. "-e" ending after "die" (feminine Nominativ, weak adjective ending).
das Kanguruh — kangaroo
An older spelling; modern dictionaries write it "Känguru." Plural: die Kanguruhs (loanword, adds "-s").
Nom Das Kanguruh lebt in Australien.
The kangaroo lives in Australia.
das Kanguruh (neutral) = kangaroo · leben = to live. "Das" — neutral Nominativ. Kanguruh is the subject. Adapted from the dictionary's own example (originally a bare plural, "Kanguruhs leben ...").
Akk Wir beobachten das Kanguruh im Zoo.
We watch the kangaroo at the zoo.
beobachten = to watch/observe · der Zoo, -s = zoo. Neutral Akkusativ keeps the same form as Nominativ (das → das). Kanguruh is the direct object.
Dat Der Wärter gibt dem Kanguruh frisches Gras.
The keeper gives the kangaroo fresh grass.
der Wärter, - = keeper · das Gras, ä-er = grass. "Dem" because neutral Dativ (das → dem).
Nom Ein Kanguruh springt über den Zaun.
A kangaroo jumps over the fence.
springen = to jump · der Zaun, ä-e = fence. "Ein" — no ending before neutral Nominativ, same as "das."
Akk Wir sehen ein Kanguruh am Straßenrand.
We see a kangaroo by the roadside.
der Straßenrand, ä-er = roadside. Neutral Akkusativ indefinite looks identical to Nominativ.
Dat Der Park bietet den wilden Kanguruhs viel Platz.
The park offers the wild kangaroos lots of space.
bieten = to offer · wild = wild · der Platz, ä-e = space. Plural Dativ: article "den"; the loanword plural "Kanguruhs" already ends in "-s," so no further ending is added.
das Kaninchen — rabbit
Plural: die Kaninchen (unchanged, like all "-chen" diminutives).
Nom Das Kaninchen hat unseren ganzen Salat im Garten gefressen.
The rabbit ate all our lettuce from the garden.
das Kaninchen (neutral) = rabbit · fressen = to eat (for animals) · der Salat, -e = lettuce/salad. "Das" — neutral Nominativ. Kaninchen is the subject. The dictionary's own example, unchanged.
Akk Die Kinder streicheln das Kaninchen vorsichtig.
The children pet the rabbit carefully.
streicheln = to pet/stroke · vorsichtig = carefully. Neutral Akkusativ keeps the same form as Nominativ (das → das). Kaninchen is the direct object.
Dat Wir geben dem Kaninchen frisches Gemüse.
We give the rabbit fresh vegetables.
das Gemüse = vegetables. "Dem" because neutral Dativ (das → dem).
Nom Ein Kaninchen hoppelt über die Wiese.
A rabbit hops across the meadow.
hoppeln = to hop · die Wiese, -n = meadow. "Ein" — no ending before neutral Nominativ, same as "das."
Akk Wir haben ein weißes Kaninchen als Haustier.
We have a white rabbit as a pet.
weiß = white · das Haustier, -e = pet. Neutral Akkusativ indefinite looks identical to Nominativ.
Dat Der Bauer gibt den hungrigen Kaninchen Karotten.
The farmer gives the hungry rabbits carrots.
hungrig = hungry. Plural Dativ: article "den"; the plural "Kaninchen" already ends in "-n" (it's the same "-chen" form as the singular), so no further ending is added.
die Kante — edge
Plural: die Kanten.
Nom Die Kante des Tisches ist scharf.
The edge of the table is sharp.
die Kante (feminin) = edge · scharf = sharp. "Die" — feminin Nominativ. Kante is the subject.
Akk Er schleift die scharfe Kante ab.
He sands down the sharp edge.
abschleifen = to sand down. Feminine nouns keep the same form in Nominativ and Akkusativ — no change here.
Dat Das Kind stößt sich an der Kante.
The child bumps into the edge.
sich stoßen an + Dativ = to bump into. "Der" because feminin Dativ (die → der) after "an."
Nom Eine scharfe Kante ragt aus dem Regal.
A sharp edge sticks out from the shelf.
ragen = to stick out/jut. "Eine" — feminin Nominativ indefinite; no ending change from the "die" pattern.
Akk Ich runde eine Kante am Brett ab.
I round off an edge on the board.
abrunden = to round off · das Brett, -er = board. Feminine nouns don't change between Nominativ and Akkusativ (eine → eine).
Dat Schneide dich nicht an den scharfen Kanten.
Don't cut yourself on the sharp edges.
sich schneiden an + Dativ = to cut oneself on. Plural Dativ: article "den"; the plural "Kanten" already ends in "-n," so no further ending is added. The dictionary's own example, corrected from the OCR-garbled stray space "Kan ten" → "Kanten."
der Kardinal — cardinal (bird)
Plural: die Kardinäle (umlaut + "-e").
Nom Der rote Kardinal sitzt auf dem Zweig.
The red cardinal is sitting on the twig.
der Kardinal (maskulin) = cardinal (bird) · der Zweig, -e = twig. "Der" — maskulin Nominativ. Kardinal is the subject. The dictionary's own example, unchanged.
Akk Wir beobachten den Kardinal durch das Fenster.
We watch the cardinal through the window.
beobachten = to watch · durch + Akkusativ = through. "Den" because maskulin Akkusativ (der → den). Kardinal is the direct object.
Dat Der Fotograf folgt dem Kardinal von Baum zu Baum.
The photographer follows the cardinal from tree to tree.
folgen + Dativ = to follow · der Baum, ä-e = tree. "Dem" because maskulin Dativ (der → dem).
Nom Ein Kardinal landet auf dem Futterhäuschen.
A cardinal lands on the bird feeder.
landen = to land · das Futterhäuschen, - = bird feeder. "Ein" — no ending before maskulin Nominativ.
Akk Wir entdecken einen Kardinal im Garten.
We spot a cardinal in the garden.
entdecken = to spot/discover. "Einen" because maskulin Akkusativ indefinite (ein → einen).
Dat Der Vogelforscher folgt den seltenen Kardinälen.
The ornithologist follows the rare cardinals.
der Vogelforscher, - = ornithologist · selten = rare. Plural Dativ: article "den"; Kardinal takes an umlaut and adds "-n" (Kardinal → Kardinäle → Kardinälen) since it doesn't already end in -n or -s.
die Karikatur — cartoon (animated)
Plural: die Karikaturen. Bundled in the dictionary's entry: der Karikaturstreifen = comic strip, given its own entry next.
Nom Die Karikatur zeigt den Präsidenten sehr übertrieben.
The cartoon depicts the president in a very exaggerated way.
die Karikatur (feminin) = cartoon · übertrieben = exaggerated. "Die" — feminin Nominativ. Karikatur is the subject.
Akk Ich liebe die Karikatur von Gary Larson.
I like Gary Larson's cartoon.
lieben = to love/really like. Feminine nouns keep the same form in Nominativ and Akkusativ — no change here. Adapted (singular) from the dictionary's own example, which used the plural "die Karikaturen."
Dat Der Künstler arbeitet an der neuen Karikatur.
The artist is working on the new cartoon.
der Künstler, - = artist · arbeiten an + Dativ = to work on. "Der" because feminin Dativ (die → der) after "an."
Nom Eine lustige Karikatur hängt an der Wand.
A funny cartoon hangs on the wall.
lustig = funny. "Eine" — feminin Nominativ indefinite; no ending change from the "die" pattern.
Akk Er zeichnet eine Karikatur von seinem Lehrer.
He draws a cartoon of his teacher.
zeichnen = to draw. Feminine nouns don't change between Nominativ and Akkusativ (eine → eine).
Dat Zu den politischen Karikaturen gibt es viele Kommentare.
There are many comments on the political cartoons.
politisch = political · der Kommentar, -e = comment. Plural Dativ: article "den"; the plural "Karikaturen" already ends in "-n," so no further ending is added.
der Karikaturstreifen — comic strip
Plural: die Karikaturstreifen (unchanged, like "der Wagen"). Bundled with "Karikatur, die" in the dictionary's entry.
Nom Der Karikaturstreifen erscheint jeden Sonntag.
The comic strip appears every Sunday.
erscheinen = to appear/come out · der Sonntag, -e = Sunday. "Der" — maskulin Nominativ. Karikaturstreifen is the subject.
Akk Ich lese den Karikaturstreifen in der Zeitung.
I read the comic strip in the newspaper.
die Zeitung, -en = newspaper. "Den" because maskulin Akkusativ (der → den). Karikaturstreifen is the direct object.
Dat Im Karikaturstreifen steckt ein guter Witz.
There's a good joke in the comic strip.
der Witz, -e = joke. "Im" absorbs "dem" — maskulin Dativ (der → dem) after "in."
Nom Ein neuer Karikaturstreifen startet nächste Woche.
A new comic strip starts next week.
starten = to start · die Woche, -n = week. "Ein" — no ending before maskulin Nominativ.
Akk Der Verlag veröffentlicht einen lustigen Karikaturstreifen.
The publisher publishes a funny comic strip.
der Verlag, -e = publisher · veröffentlichen = to publish. "Einen" because maskulin Akkusativ indefinite (ein → einen).
Dat Der Leser folgt den beliebten Karikaturstreifen jede Woche.
The reader follows the popular comic strips every week.
der Leser, - = reader · beliebt = popular. Plural Dativ: article "den"; the plural "Karikaturstreifen" already ends in "-n," so no further ending is added.
die Karotte — carrot
Plural: die Karotten. Corrected here from the OCR-garbled headword "Karaite" (a scan misread of "Karotte").
Nom Die Karotte schmeckt süß und knackig.
The carrot tastes sweet and crunchy.
die Karotte (feminin) = carrot · knackig = crunchy. "Die" — feminin Nominativ. Karotte is the subject.
Akk Ich schäle die Karotte für den Salat.
I peel the carrot for the salad.
schälen = to peel. Feminine nouns keep the same form in Nominativ and Akkusativ — no change here.
Dat Das Kaninchen nagt an der Karotte.
The rabbit gnaws at the carrot.
nagen an + Dativ = to gnaw at. "Der" because feminin Dativ (die → der) after "an."
Nom Eine frische Karotte liegt im Kühlschrank.
A fresh carrot is in the fridge.
frisch = fresh · der Kühlschrank, ü-e = fridge. "Eine" — feminin Nominativ indefinite; no ending change from the "die" pattern.
Akk Das Kaninchen frisst eine Karotte.
The rabbit is eating a carrot.
fressen = to eat (for animals). Feminine nouns don't change between Nominativ and Akkusativ (eine → eine). The dictionary's own example, corrected from the OCR-garbled "friBt" → "frisst."
Dat Der Koch würzt die Suppe mit den geriebenen Karotten.
The chef seasons the soup with the grated carrots.
würzen = to season · reiben, gerieben = to grate. Plural Dativ: article "den"; the plural "Karotten" already ends in "-n," so no further ending is added.
die Karriere — career
Plural: die Karrieren.
Nom Die Karriere beginnt oft mit einem Praktikum.
A career often begins with an internship.
die Karriere (feminin) = career · das Praktikum, Praktika = internship. "Die" — feminin Nominativ. Karriere is the subject.
Akk Was für eine Ausbildung braucht man für diese Karriere?
What kind of education do you need for this career?
die Ausbildung, -en = education/training · für + Akkusativ = for. "Diese" — feminin Akkusativ (a der-word, like "die"). Karriere is the object of "für." The dictionary's own example, corrected from the OCR-garbled "fur" → "für" (twice).
Dat Er widmet sich ganz seiner Karriere.
He devotes himself entirely to his career.
sich widmen + Dativ = to devote oneself to. "Seiner" — feminin Dativ possessive (sein → seiner, the same shift as die → der).
Nom Eine erfolgreiche Karriere braucht Geduld.
A successful career takes patience.
erfolgreich = successful · die Geduld = patience. "Eine" — feminin Nominativ indefinite; no ending change from the "die" pattern.
Akk Sie beginnt eine neue Karriere als Ärztin.
She's starting a new career as a doctor.
beginnen = to begin · die Ärztin, -nen = doctor (f.). Feminine nouns don't change between Nominativ and Akkusativ (eine → eine).
Dat Man spricht oft von den schwierigen Karrieren im Profisport.
People often talk about the difficult careers in professional sports.
sprechen von + Dativ = to talk about · schwierig = difficult. Plural Dativ: article "den"; the plural "Karrieren" already ends in "-n," so no further ending is added.
die Karte — card; ticket
Plural: die Karten. Bundled in the dictionary's entry: fixed phrase Karten spielen = to play cards, illustrated by the dictionary's own example, "Mein kleiner Bruder lernt Karten spielen" ("My little brother is learning to play cards") — a bare plural with no article, so it's noted here rather than dropped into one of the six case-marked slots below. Also bundled: Kartenschalter, der (ticket office), Kreditkarte, die (credit card), Postkarte, die (postcard), and Rückfahrkarte, die (round trip ticket) — all distinct, useful words, given their own entries next.
Nom Die Karte kostet fünf Euro.
The ticket costs five euros.
die Karte (feminin) = card/ticket · kosten = to cost. "Die" — feminin Nominativ. Karte is the subject.
Akk Ich kaufe die Karte für das Konzert.
I'm buying the ticket for the concert.
das Konzert, -e = concert. Feminine nouns keep the same form in Nominativ and Akkusativ — no change here.
Dat Auf der Karte finden Sie den Preis.
You'll find the price on the ticket.
der Preis, -e = price. "Der" because feminin Dativ (die → der) after "auf" (stative, no motion).
Nom Eine Karte liegt auf dem Tisch.
A card is lying on the table.
liegen = to lie. "Eine" — feminin Nominativ indefinite; no ending change from the "die" pattern.
Akk Ich brauche eine Karte für den Zug.
I need a ticket for the train.
der Zug, ü-e = train. Feminine nouns don't change between Nominativ and Akkusativ (eine → eine).
Dat Zwischen den beiden Karten gibt es einen Preisunterschied.
There's a price difference between the two tickets.
zwischen + Dativ (position) = between · der Preisunterschied, -e = price difference. Plural Dativ: article "den"; the plural "Karten" already ends in "-n," so no further ending is added.
der Kartenschalter — ticket office
A compound of "die Karte" (ticket) + "der Schalter" (counter/window) — declines exactly like "der Schalter": plural die Kartenschalter (unchanged). Bundled with "Karte, die" in the dictionary's entry.
Nom Der Kartenschalter öffnet um neun Uhr.
The ticket office opens at nine o'clock.
öffnen = to open · die Uhr, -en = o'clock/clock. "Der" — maskulin Nominativ. Kartenschalter is the subject.
Akk Ich finde den Kartenschalter am Ende des Bahnhofs.
I find the ticket office at the end of the station.
das Ende, -n = end · der Bahnhof, ö-e = station. "Den" because maskulin Akkusativ (der → den). Kartenschalter is the direct object.
Dat Die Reisenden stehen vor dem Kartenschalter Schlange.
The travelers are standing in line in front of the ticket office.
der/die Reisende, -n = traveler · Schlange stehen = to stand in line · vor + Dativ (position) = in front of. "Dem" because maskulin Dativ (der → dem).
Nom Ein Kartenschalter befindet sich neben dem Eingang.
A ticket office is located next to the entrance.
sich befinden = to be located · der Eingang, ä-e = entrance. "Ein" — no ending before maskulin Nominativ.
Akk Wir suchen einen Kartenschalter im Bahnhof.
We're looking for a ticket office in the station.
suchen = to look for. "Einen" because maskulin Akkusativ indefinite (ein → einen).
Dat An den verschiedenen Kartenschaltern warten viele Leute.
Many people are waiting at the various ticket offices.
an + Dativ (position) = at · die Leute (Pl.) = people. Plural Dativ: article "den"; Kartenschalter adds "-n" (Kartenschalter → Kartenschaltern) since it doesn't already end in -n or -s.
die Kreditkarte — credit card
A compound of "der Kredit" (credit) + "die Karte" (card) — declines exactly like "die Karte": plural die Kreditkarten. Bundled with "Karte, die" in the dictionary's entry.
Nom Die Kreditkarte funktioniert hier leider nicht.
The credit card unfortunately doesn't work here.
die Kreditkarte (feminin) = credit card · funktionieren = to work/function. "Die" — feminin Nominativ. Kreditkarte is the subject.
Akk Ich benutze die Kreditkarte für große Einkäufe.
I use the credit card for big purchases.
benutzen = to use · der Einkauf, ä-e = purchase. Feminine nouns keep the same form in Nominativ and Akkusativ — no change here.
Dat Er bezahlt mit der Kreditkarte.
He pays with the credit card.
bezahlen = to pay · mit + Dativ = with. "Der" because feminin Dativ (die → der) after "mit."
Nom Eine neue Kreditkarte kam heute mit der Post.
A new credit card arrived today in the mail.
die Post = mail. "Eine" — feminin Nominativ indefinite; no ending change from the "die" pattern.
Akk Ich beantrage eine zweite Kreditkarte.
I'm applying for a second credit card.
beantragen = to apply for. Feminine nouns don't change between Nominativ and Akkusativ (eine → eine).
Dat Mit den verschiedenen Kreditkarten sammelt sie Bonuspunkte.
She collects bonus points with the various credit cards.
sammeln = to collect · der Bonuspunkt, -e = bonus point. Plural Dativ: article "den"; the plural "Kreditkarten" already ends in "-n," so no further ending is added.
die Postkarte — postcard
A compound of "die Post" (mail) + "die Karte" (card) — declines exactly like "die Karte": plural die Postkarten. Bundled with "Karte, die" in the dictionary's entry.
Nom Die Postkarte kommt aus Italien.
The postcard comes from Italy.
die Postkarte (feminin) = postcard · Italien = Italy. "Die" — feminin Nominativ. Postkarte is the subject.
Akk Ich schreibe die Postkarte an meine Oma.
I'm writing the postcard to my grandma.
schreiben = to write · die Oma, -s = grandma. Feminine nouns keep the same form in Nominativ and Akkusativ — no change here.
Dat Auf der Postkarte steht ein kurzer Gruß.
There's a short greeting on the postcard.
der Gruß, ü-e = greeting. "Der" because feminin Dativ (die → der) after "auf" (stative, no motion).
Nom Eine bunte Postkarte liegt im Briefkasten.
A colorful postcard is in the mailbox.
bunt = colorful · der Briefkasten, ä- = mailbox. "Eine" — feminin Nominativ indefinite; no ending change from the "die" pattern.
Akk Ich kaufe eine Postkarte als Andenken.
I'm buying a postcard as a souvenir.
das Andenken, - = souvenir. Feminine nouns don't change between Nominativ and Akkusativ (eine → eine).
Dat Auf den alten Postkarten sieht man die Stadt von früher.
You can see the old city on the old postcards.
früher = in the past/formerly. Plural Dativ: article "den"; the plural "Postkarten" already ends in "-n," so no further ending is added.
die Rückfahrkarte — round trip ticket
A compound of "zurückfahren" (to travel back) + "die Karte" (ticket) — declines exactly like "die Karte": plural die Rückfahrkarten. Bundled with "Karte, die" in the dictionary's entry.
Nom Die Rückfahrkarte gilt für den ganzen Tag.
The round trip ticket is valid all day.
die Rückfahrkarte (feminin) = round trip ticket · gelten = to be valid · ganz = whole/entire. "Die" — feminin Nominativ. Rückfahrkarte is the subject.
Akk Ich kaufe die Rückfahrkarte gleich am Automaten.
I'm buying the round trip ticket right at the machine.
der Automat, -en (weak noun) = machine. Feminine nouns keep the same form in Nominativ and Akkusativ — no change here.
Dat Mit der Rückfahrkarte spart man Geld.
You save money with the round trip ticket.
sparen = to save. "Der" because feminin Dativ (die → der) after "mit."
Nom Eine Rückfahrkarte ist meistens günstiger.
A round trip ticket is usually cheaper.
günstig = cheap/affordable. "Eine" — feminin Nominativ indefinite; no ending change from the "die" pattern.
Akk Ich brauche eine Rückfahrkarte nach Berlin.
I need a round trip ticket to Berlin.
brauchen = to need. Feminine nouns don't change between Nominativ and Akkusativ (eine → eine).
Dat Bei den Rückfahrkarten gibt es oft einen Rabatt.
There's often a discount on round trip tickets.
der Rabatt, -e = discount. Plural Dativ: article "den"; the plural "Rückfahrkarten" already ends in "-n," so no further ending is added.
die Kartoffel — potato
Plural: die Kartoffeln.
Nom Die Kartoffel kommt ursprünglich aus Südamerika.
The potato originally comes from South America.
die Kartoffel (feminin) = potato · ursprünglich = originally. "Die" — feminin Nominativ. Kartoffel is the subject.
Akk Wir schälen die Kartoffel für die Suppe.
We peel the potato for the soup.
schälen = to peel · die Suppe, -n = soup. Feminine nouns keep the same form in Nominativ and Akkusativ — no change here.
Dat Sie kocht eine Suppe mit der Kartoffel.
She cooks a soup with the potato.
kochen = to cook. "Der" because feminin Dativ (die → der) after "mit."
Nom Eine Kartoffel liegt noch im Korb.
A potato is still lying in the basket.
der Korb, ö-e = basket. "Eine" — feminin Nominativ indefinite; no ending change from the "die" pattern.
Akk Möchtest du eine gebackene Kartoffel zu deinem Steak?
Would you like a baked potato with your steak?
gebacken = baked · das Steak, -s = steak. Feminine nouns don't change between Nominativ and Akkusativ (eine → eine). The dictionary's own example, corrected from the OCR-garbled "Mochtest" → "Möchtest."
Dat Der Koch würzt die Suppe mit den kleinen Kartoffeln.
The chef seasons the soup with the small potatoes.
würzen = to season. Plural Dativ: article "den"; the plural "Kartoffeln" already ends in "-n," so no further ending is added.
das Karussell — merry-go-round
Plural: die Karusselle, Dativ plural die Karussellen. Bundled fixed phrase in the dictionary's entry: Karussell fahren = to ride the merry-go-round — a bare noun used without an article, illustrated by the dictionary's own example, "Fahrst du gern Karussell?" ("Do you like to ride the merry-go-round?").
Nom Das Karussell dreht sich langsam.
The merry-go-round turns slowly.
das Karussell (neutral) = merry-go-round · sich drehen = to turn · langsam = slowly. "Das" — neutral Nominativ. Karussell is the subject.
Akk Die Kinder besteigen das Karussell.
The children get on the merry-go-round.
besteigen = to get on/climb aboard. Neutral Akkusativ keeps the same form as Nominativ (das → das). Karussell is the direct object.
Dat Die Musik gehört zum Karussell.
The music belongs with the merry-go-round.
gehören zu + Dativ = to belong with. "Zum" absorbs "zu dem" — neutral Dativ (das → dem) after "zu."
Nom Ein buntes Karussell steht auf dem Jahrmarkt.
A colorful merry-go-round stands at the fair.
bunt = colorful · der Jahrmarkt, ä-e = fair. "Ein" — no ending before neutral Nominativ, same as "das."
Akk Der Jahrmarkt baut ein neues Karussell auf.
The fair is setting up a new merry-go-round.
aufbauen = to set up. Neutral Akkusativ indefinite looks identical to Nominativ.
Dat Die Kinder freuen sich an den bunten Karussellen.
The children delight in the colorful merry-go-rounds.
sich freuen an + Dativ = to delight/take pleasure in. Plural Dativ: article "den"; Karussell adds "-n" (Karussell → Karusselle → Karussellen) since it doesn't already end in -n or -s.
der Käse — cheese
Usually singular/uncountable; formal plural (types of cheese): die Käse, Dativ plural die Käsen. Bundled in the dictionary's entry: gebratenes Käsebrot mit Schinken ("grilled cheese bread with ham") = grilled ham and cheese, a dish name built from this word, not given its own entry. Corrected here from the OCR-garbled headword "Kase" (missing umlaut).
Nom Der Käse riecht sehr stark.
The cheese smells very strong.
der Käse (maskulin) = cheese · riechen = to smell · stark = strong. "Der" — maskulin Nominativ. Käse is the subject.
Akk Ich schneide den Käse in kleine Stücke.
I cut the cheese into small pieces.
schneiden = to cut · das Stück, -e = piece. "Den" because maskulin Akkusativ (der → den). Käse is the direct object.
Dat Der Koch bereitet eine Soße aus dem Käse zu.
The chef prepares a sauce from the cheese.
zubereiten = to prepare · die Soße, -n = sauce · aus + Dativ = from. "Dem" because maskulin Dativ (der → dem).
Nom Gruyère ist mein Lieblingskäse.
Gruyère is my favorite cheese.
Lieblings- = favorite (prefix). "Mein" — no ending before maskulin Nominativ, same pattern as "ein." The dictionary's own example, corrected from the OCR-garbled "Kase" → "Käse."
Akk Ich kaufe einen milden Käse.
I'm buying a mild cheese.
mild = mild. "Einen" because maskulin Akkusativ indefinite (ein → einen).
Dat Zu den verschiedenen Käsen passt guter Wein.
Good wine goes well with the various cheeses.
passen zu + Dativ = to go well with · der Wein, -e = wine. Plural Dativ: article "den"; Käse adds "-n" (Käse → Käsen) since the plural doesn't already end in -n or -s.
die Kassette — tape recording
Plural: die Kassetten. Bundled in the dictionary's entry: der Kassettenrekorder = tape recorder, given its own entry next.
Nom Die Kassette ist schon ziemlich alt.
The cassette is already quite old.
die Kassette (feminin) = tape/cassette · ziemlich = quite. "Die" — feminin Nominativ. Kassette is the subject.
Akk Ich spiele die Kassette noch einmal ab.
I play the cassette one more time.
abspielen = to play (a recording). Feminine nouns keep the same form in Nominativ and Akkusativ — no change here.
Dat Die Musik auf der Kassette klingt schlecht.
The music on the cassette sounds bad.
klingen = to sound. "Der" because feminin Dativ (die → der) after "auf" (stative, no motion).
Nom Eine alte Kassette liegt in der Schublade.
An old cassette is in the drawer.
die Schublade, -n = drawer. "Eine" — feminin Nominativ indefinite; no ending change from the "die" pattern.
Akk Er hört sich eine Kassette mit seinem Lieblingslied an.
He is listening to a tape of his favorite song.
sich etwas anhören = to listen to something · das Lieblingslied, -er = favorite song. Feminine nouns don't change between Nominativ and Akkusativ (eine → eine). The dictionary's own example, corrected from the OCR-garbled "hort" → "hört."
Dat Er sammelt Musik auf den alten Kassetten.
He collects music on the old cassettes.
sammeln = to collect. Plural Dativ: article "den"; the plural "Kassetten" already ends in "-n," so no further ending is added.
der Kassettenrekorder — tape recorder
A compound of "die Kassette" (tape) + "der Rekorder" (recorder) — plural die Kassettenrekorder (unchanged). Bundled with "Kassette, die" in the dictionary's entry.
Nom Der Kassettenrekorder funktioniert noch einwandfrei.
The cassette recorder still works perfectly.
einwandfrei = perfectly/flawlessly. "Der" — maskulin Nominativ. Kassettenrekorder is the subject.
Akk Ich repariere den kaputten Kassettenrekorder.
I'm repairing the broken cassette recorder.
reparieren = to repair · kaputt = broken. "Den" because maskulin Akkusativ (der → den). Kassettenrekorder is the direct object.
Dat Die Batterien gehören zum Kassettenrekorder.
The batteries belong with the cassette recorder.
die Batterie, -n = battery · gehören zu + Dativ = to belong with. "Zum" absorbs "zu dem" — maskulin Dativ (der → dem) after "zu."
Nom Ein alter Kassettenrekorder steht im Keller.
An old cassette recorder is in the cellar.
der Keller, - = cellar. "Ein" — no ending before maskulin Nominativ.
Akk Wir finden einen Kassettenrekorder auf dem Flohmarkt.
We find a cassette recorder at the flea market.
der Flohmarkt, ä-e = flea market. "Einen" because maskulin Akkusativ indefinite (ein → einen).
Dat Mit den alten Kassettenrekordern nimmt man Musik auf.
You record music with the old cassette recorders.
aufnehmen = to record. Plural Dativ: article "den"; Kassettenrekorder adds "-n" (Kassettenrekorder → Kassettenrekordern) since it doesn't already end in -n or -s.
der Kasten — box
Plural: die Kästen (umlaut, no extra ending).
Nom Dieser Kasten ist für mein ganzes Spielzeug nicht groß genug.
This box isn't big enough for all my toys.
der Kasten (maskulin) = box · das Spielzeug, -e = toy · groß = big. "Dieser" — maskulin Nominativ (a der-word, like "der"). Kasten is the subject. The dictionary's own example, corrected from the OCR-garbled "1st" → "ist," "fur" → "für," and "groB" → "groß."
Akk Ich stelle den Kasten in die Ecke.
I put the box in the corner.
stellen = to put/place · die Ecke, -n = corner. "Den" because maskulin Akkusativ (der → den). Kasten is the direct object.
Dat Die Werkzeuge liegen im Kasten.
The tools are lying in the box.
das Werkzeug, -e = tool. "Im" absorbs "dem" — maskulin Dativ (der → dem) after "in."
Nom Ein großer Kasten steht im Flur.
A big box is standing in the hallway.
der Flur, -e = hallway. "Ein" — no ending before maskulin Nominativ.
Akk Ich brauche einen stabilen Kasten für den Umzug.
I need a sturdy box for the move.
stabil = sturdy · der Umzug, ü-e = move. "Einen" because maskulin Akkusativ indefinite (ein → einen).
Dat In den alten Kästen finden wir viele vergessene Dinge.
We find many forgotten things in the old boxes.
vergessen = forgotten. Plural Dativ: article "den"; Kasten takes an umlaut (Kasten → Kästen) but the plural already ends in "-n," so no further ending is added.
das Kätzchen — kitten
Plural: die Kätzchen (unchanged, like all "-chen" diminutives). Corrected here from the OCR-garbled headword "Katzchen" (missing umlaut). The dictionary's paragraph also lists "Kasse, die • kitty" right after this entry — since "die Kasse" actually means "cash register," not "kitty," this looks like an OCR-garbled repeat of "Kätzchen" for the English synonym "kitty" rather than a genuine separate word, so no entry is made for it here.
Nom Das Kätzchen schläft den ganzen Tag.
The kitten sleeps all day.
das Kätzchen (neutral) = kitten · schlafen = to sleep. "Das" — neutral Nominativ. Kätzchen is the subject.
Akk Wir streicheln das Kätzchen vorsichtig.
We pet the kitten carefully.
streicheln = to pet/stroke. Neutral Akkusativ keeps the same form as Nominativ (das → das). Kätzchen is the direct object.
Dat Die Mutterkatze folgt dem Kätzchen überallhin.
The mother cat follows the kitten everywhere.
folgen + Dativ = to follow · überallhin = everywhere. "Dem" because neutral Dativ (das → dem).
Nom Ein Kätzchen miaut laut im Korb.
A kitten meows loudly in the basket.
miauen = to meow · laut = loud(ly). "Ein" — no ending before neutral Nominativ, same as "das."
Akk Wir haben ein süßes Kätzchen bekommen.
We got a cute kitten.
süß = cute/sweet · bekommen = to get. Neutral Akkusativ indefinite looks identical to Nominativ. Inspired by the dictionary's own example about the family cat having kittens ("Unsere Katze hat vier Kätzchen," corrected "Katzchen" → "Kätzchen").
Dat Wir geben den kleinen Kätzchen etwas Milch.
We give the little kittens some milk.
die Milch = milk. Plural Dativ: article "den"; the plural "Kätzchen" already ends in "-n" (the "-chen" form doesn't change), so no further ending is added.
die Katze — cat
Plural: die Katzen.
Nom Die Katze schläft auf dem Sofa.
The cat is sleeping on the sofa.
die Katze (feminin) = cat · das Sofa, -s = sofa. "Die" — feminin Nominativ. Katze is the subject.
Akk Wir füttern die Katze jeden Abend.
We feed the cat every evening.
füttern = to feed. Feminine nouns keep the same form in Nominativ and Akkusativ — no change here.
Dat Ich gebe der Katze frisches Wasser.
I give the cat fresh water.
geben + Dativ = to give (to). "Der" because feminin Dativ (die → der).
Nom Eine schwarze Katze läuft über die Straße.
A black cat runs across the street.
schwarz = black · die Straße, -n = street. "Eine" — feminin Nominativ indefinite; no ending change from the "die" pattern.
Akk Wir haben eine Katze als Haustier.
We have a cat for a pet.
das Haustier, -e = pet. Feminine nouns don't change between Nominativ and Akkusativ (eine → eine). The dictionary's own example, unchanged.
Dat Der Tierarzt hilft den kranken Katzen.
The vet helps the sick cats.
der Tierarzt, ä-e = vet · krank = sick. Plural Dativ: article "den"; the plural "Katzen" already ends in "-n," so no further ending is added.
kaufen — to buy
Regular (weak) verb: ich kaufe, du kaufst, er/sie kauft, wir kaufen, ihr kauft, sie/Sie kaufen — reconstructed here from the dictionary's own conjugation list, whose column order was scrambled by the scan. Bundled in the dictionary's entry: das Kaufhaus = department store, given its own entry next.
Wir kaufen unser Gemüse auf dem Markt.
We buy our vegetables at the market.
das Gemüse = vegetables · der Markt, ä-e = market. "Wir kaufen" — 1st person plural. The dictionary's own example, corrected from the OCR-garbled "Gemiise" → "Gemüse."
Kaufst du dir ein neues Fahrrad?
Are you buying yourself a new bike?
das Fahrrad, ä-er = bike. "Du kaufst" — 2nd person singular, regular weak-verb ending "-st."
das Kaufhaus — department store
A compound of "kaufen" (to buy) + "das Haus" (house) — declines exactly like "das Haus": plural die Kaufhäuser (umlaut + "-er"), Dativ plural die Kaufhäusern. Bundled with "kaufen" in the dictionary's entry.
Nom Das Kaufhaus öffnet um zehn Uhr.
The department store opens at ten o'clock.
öffnen = to open. "Das" — neutral Nominativ. Kaufhaus is the subject.
Akk Wir besuchen das Kaufhaus in der Innenstadt.
We visit the department store downtown.
besuchen = to visit · die Innenstadt, ä-e = downtown. Neutral Akkusativ keeps the same form as Nominativ (das → das). Kaufhaus is the direct object.
Dat Es gibt eine neue Rolltreppe im Kaufhaus.
There's a new escalator in the department store.
die Rolltreppe, -n = escalator. "Im" absorbs "dem" — neutral Dativ (das → dem) after "in."
Nom Ein großes Kaufhaus eröffnet nächsten Monat.
A big department store opens next month.
eröffnen = to open (a business) · der Monat, -e = month. "Ein" — no ending before neutral Nominativ, same as "das."
Akk Sie betritt ein modernes Kaufhaus.
She enters a modern department store.
betreten = to enter · modern = modern. Neutral Akkusativ indefinite looks identical to Nominativ.
Dat In den großen Kaufhäusern gibt es oft Ausverkauf.
There are often sales in the big department stores.
der Ausverkauf, ä-e = sale/clearance. Plural Dativ: article "den"; Kaufhaus takes an umlaut and adds "-n" (Kaufhaus → Kaufhäuser → Kaufhäusern), the same pattern as "das Haus → die Häuser."
kein — no
Full declension follows "ein": kein, keine, kein (Nom.) / keinen, keine, kein (Akk.) / keinem, keiner, keinem (Dat.). Bundled fixed phrase in the dictionary's entry: Kein Eintritt! = No admittance!, built directly from this word. The adverb keineswegs ("not at all") is also bundled here but given its own entry next, since it's a distinct word rather than an idiom.
Sie hatte überhaupt kein Geld übrig.
She had absolutely no money left.
überhaupt = at all/absolutely · das Geld = money · übrig = left (over). "Kein" — neutral Akkusativ (das Geld), no ending, same pattern as "ein." The dictionary's own example, corrected from the OCR-garbled "uberhaupt" → "überhaupt" and "iibrig" → "übrig."
Ich habe keine Zeit für dich.
I don't have any time for you.
die Zeit = time. "Keine" — feminin Akkusativ (die Zeit), agreeing with "die."
keineswegs — not at all
An emphatic negation adverb, stronger than plain "nicht" — built from "kein" but a distinct standalone word, bundled in "kein"'s dictionary entry.
Das ist keineswegs sicher.
That is not at all certain.
sicher = certain/sure. "Keineswegs" strengthens the negation of "sicher," similar to "absolutely not" in English.
der Keks — cookie
Plural: die Kekse. The dictionary's own example — "Wir backten Kekse für unsere Gäste" (corrected "fur" → "für") — uses a bare, unmarked plural, so it's referenced here rather than dropped into one of the six case-marked slots below.
Nom Der Keks schmeckt nach Schokolade.
The cookie tastes like chocolate.
der Keks (maskulin) = cookie · schmecken nach + Dativ = to taste like · die Schokolade = chocolate. "Der" — maskulin Nominativ. Keks is the subject.
Akk Ich esse den letzten Keks.
I'm eating the last cookie.
letzt- = last. "Den" because maskulin Akkusativ (der → den). Keks is the direct object.
Dat Etwas Schokolade klebt am Keks.
Some chocolate is sticking to the cookie.
kleben an + Dativ = to stick to. "Am" absorbs "an dem" — maskulin Dativ (der → dem) after "an."
Nom Ein frischer Keks liegt auf dem Teller.
A fresh cookie is on the plate.
frisch = fresh · der Teller, - = plate. "Ein" — no ending before maskulin Nominativ.
Akk Ich nehme mir noch einen Keks.
I'm taking myself another cookie.
sich etwas nehmen = to take something (for oneself). "Einen" because maskulin Akkusativ indefinite (ein → einen).
Dat Zu den frisch gebackenen Keksen passt ein Glas Milch.
A glass of milk goes well with the freshly baked cookies.
backen, gebacken = to bake · passen zu + Dativ = to go well with. Plural Dativ: article "den"; Keks adds "-n" (Kekse → Keksen) since it doesn't already end in -n or -s.
der Keller — cellar
Plural: die Keller (unchanged, like "der Lehrer").
Nom Der Keller ist immer kühl und feucht.
The cellar is always cool and damp.
der Keller (maskulin) = cellar · kühl = cool · feucht = damp. "Der" — maskulin Nominativ. Keller is the subject. The dictionary's own example, corrected from the OCR-garbled "kuhl" → "kühl."
Akk Wir renovieren den Keller im Sommer.
We're renovating the cellar in summer.
renovieren = to renovate · der Sommer, - = summer. "Den" because maskulin Akkusativ (der → den). Keller is the direct object.
Dat Wir lagern Wein im Keller.
We store wine in the cellar.
lagern = to store · der Wein, -e = wine. "Im" absorbs "dem" — maskulin Dativ (der → dem) after "in."
Nom Ein dunkler Keller liegt unter dem Haus.
A dark cellar lies beneath the house.
dunkel = dark. "Ein" — no ending before maskulin Nominativ.
Akk Das Haus hat einen großen Keller.
The house has a large cellar.
haben = to have. "Einen" because maskulin Akkusativ indefinite (ein → einen).
Dat In den alten Kellern der Stadt gibt es geheime Gänge.
There are secret passages in the old cellars of the city.
geheim = secret · der Gang, ä-e = passage/corridor. Plural Dativ: article "den"; Keller adds "-n" (Keller → Kellern) since the plural doesn't already end in -n or -s.