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German Student Dictionary — Part 54
Dictionary entries, alphabetical: nähern – nicht.
Maskulin Feminin Neutrum Plural
sich nähern — to approach
Regular (weak) verb, always with a Dativ object: ich nähere mich, du näherst dich, er/sie/es nähert sich, wir nähern uns, ihr nähert euch, sie nähern sich.
Der Hund nähert sich der Katze.
The dog is approaching the cat.
sich nähern + Dativ = to approach · die Katze, -n = cat. "Der Katze" is Dativ, not Akkusativ — "nähern" never takes a direct object. The dictionary's own example, unchanged.
Wir nähern uns langsam der Stadt.
We are slowly approaching the city.
langsam = slowly · die Stadt, ä-e = city. "Uns" — the "wir"-form reflexive pronoun; "der Stadt" stays Dativ.
der Name — name
Weak noun (mixed declension): adds -n in Akkusativ/Dativ singular (den Namen, dem Namen) — the same pattern applies to Nachname and Vorname below. Plural: die Namen (already ends in -n, so the Dativ plural is unchanged). Idiom: mein Name ist ... (or ich heiße ...) = my name is... . Bundled in the dictionary's entry alongside the related nouns Nachname (last name) and Vorname (first name), each given its own entry next.
Nom Der Name steht auf der Liste.
The name is on the list.
der Name (maskulin) = name · die Liste, -n = list. "Der" — maskulin Nominativ. Weak nouns are unmarked in the Nominativ singular. Name is the subject.
Akk Wiederholen Sie bitte den Namen noch einmal.
Please repeat the name again for me.
wiederholen = to repeat · noch einmal = once more/again. "Den Namen" — the weak noun adds "-n" in Akkusativ. Adapted from the dictionary's own example, which used the possessive "Ihren" instead of "den."
Dat Ich schreibe neben dem Namen ein Sternchen.
I write an asterisk next to the name.
neben + Dativ (no motion) = next to · das Sternchen, - = asterisk. "Dem Namen" — the weak noun keeps the "-n" in Dativ too.
Nom Ein Name fällt mir nicht ein.
A name doesn't come to mind.
einfallen (separable) + Dativ = to come to mind. "Ein" — no ending before maskulin Nominativ; no weak-noun ending here since it's Nominativ.
Akk Ich nenne einen Namen, und du rätst die Person.
I say a name, and you guess the person.
nennen = to name/say · raten = to guess. "Einen Namen" — the weak-noun "-n" appears here too, even with an indefinite article.
Dat Wir suchen nach den Namen aller Gäste.
We are looking for the names of all the guests.
suchen nach + Dativ = to search for · der Gast, ä-e = guest. Plural Dativ: article "den"; "Namen" already ends in "-n," so no further ending is added.
der Nachname — last name
Declines like "der Name" (mixed declension): den/dem Nachnamen in Akkusativ/Dativ singular, plural die Nachnamen. A compound of "nach" + "der Name." Bundled in the dictionary's entry alongside "der Name" — no example sentence of its own in the source, so all six drills below are built fresh.
Nom Der Nachname steht im Ausweis.
The last name is in the ID card.
der Nachname (maskulin) = last name · der Ausweis, -e = ID card. "Der" — maskulin Nominativ. Nachname is the subject.
Akk Sie buchstabiert den Nachnamen am Telefon.
She spells the last name on the phone.
buchstabieren = to spell · das Telefon, -e = phone. "Den Nachnamen" — the weak noun adds "-n" in Akkusativ. Nachname is the direct object.
Dat Neben dem Nachnamen steht das Geburtsdatum.
Next to the last name is the date of birth.
neben + Dativ (no motion) = next to · das Geburtsdatum, -daten = date of birth. "Dem Nachnamen" — the weak noun keeps the "-n" in Dativ too.
Nom Ein Nachname kann sehr lang sein.
A last name can be very long.
können = can/to be able to · lang = long. "Ein" — no ending before maskulin Nominativ; no weak-noun ending here since it's Nominativ.
Akk Er trägt einen doppelten Nachnamen.
He carries a double last name.
tragen = to carry/bear · doppelt = double. "Einen Nachnamen" — the weak-noun "-n" appears here too, even with an indefinite article.
Dat Wir ordnen die Liste nach den Nachnamen.
We sort the list by last names.
ordnen = to sort/arrange · nach + Dativ = according to/by. Plural Dativ: article "den"; "Nachnamen" already ends in "-n," so no further ending is added.
der Vorname — first name
Declines like "der Name": den/dem Vornamen in Akkusativ/Dativ singular, plural die Vornamen. A compound of "vor" + "der Name." Bundled in the dictionary's entry alongside "der Name" — no example sentence of its own in the source, so all six drills below are built fresh.
Nom Der Vorname steht zuerst.
The first name comes first.
der Vorname (maskulin) = first name · zuerst = first/at first. "Der" — maskulin Nominativ. Vorname is the subject.
Akk Ich kenne den Vornamen nicht.
I don't know the first name.
kennen = to know/be familiar with. "Den Vornamen" — the weak noun adds "-n" in Akkusativ. Vorname is the direct object.
Dat Man spricht sich hier mit dem Vornamen an.
People address each other here by first name.
jemanden mit etwas ansprechen (separable) = to address someone by/with something · mit + Dativ = with/by. "Dem Vornamen" — the weak noun keeps the "-n" in Dativ too.
Nom Ein Vorname genügt hier nicht.
A first name isn't enough here.
genügen = to be enough/suffice. "Ein" — no ending before maskulin Nominativ.
Akk Sie wählen einen Vornamen für das Baby.
They choose a first name for the baby.
wählen = to choose · das Baby, -s = baby. "Einen Vornamen" — the weak-noun "-n" again, even with an indefinite article.
Dat Die Liste ist nach den Vornamen sortiert.
The list is sorted by first names.
sortieren = to sort. Plural Dativ: article "den"; "Vornamen" already ends in "-n," so no further ending is added.
die Nase — nose
Plural: die Nasen.
Nom Die Nase ist verstopft, und ich kann nicht riechen.
The nose is stuffed, and I can't smell.
die Nase (feminin) = nose · verstopft = stuffed/blocked · riechen = to smell. "Die" — feminin Nominativ. Nase is the subject. Adapted from the dictionary's own example, which used the possessive "Meine" instead of "die."
Akk Er hält sich die Nase zu, weil es stinkt.
He holds his nose because it stinks.
sich die Nase zuhalten (separable, with a Dativ reflexive pronoun) = to hold one's nose · stinken = to stink. Feminine nouns keep the same form in Nominativ and Akkusativ — no change here. Nase is the direct object.
Dat Ein Tropfen läuft aus der Nase.
A drop runs from the nose.
der Tropfen, - = drop · laufen = to run · aus + Dativ = out of/from. "Der" because feminin Dativ (die → der) after "aus."
Nom Eine Nase ist zum Riechen da.
A nose is for smelling.
zum = zu + dem · da sein = to be there/serve a purpose. "Eine" — feminin Nominativ indefinite; no ending change from the "die" pattern.
Akk Der Clown hat eine rote Nase.
The clown has a red nose.
der Clown, -s = clown · rot = red. Feminine nouns don't change between Nominativ and Akkusativ (eine → eine).
Dat Der kalte Winter setzt den Nasen zu.
The cold winter takes a toll on noses.
der Winter, - = winter · jemandem zusetzen (separable) + Dativ = to take a toll on someone. Plural Dativ: article "den"; the plural "Nasen" already ends in "-n," so no further ending is added.
das Nashorn — rhinoceros
Plural: die Nashörner (umlaut + -er), Dativ plural die Nashörnern.
Nom Das Nashorn trägt ein Horn auf seiner Stirn.
The rhinoceros has a horn on its head.
das Nashorn (neutral) = rhinoceros · tragen = to carry/bear (here: to have) · das Horn, ü-er = horn · die Stirn, -en = forehead. "Das" — neutral Nominativ. Nashorn is the subject. The dictionary's own example, unchanged.
Akk Wir beobachten das Nashorn im Zoo.
We observe the rhinoceros at the zoo.
beobachten = to observe · der Zoo, -s = zoo. Neutral Akkusativ keeps the same form as Nominativ (das → das). Nashorn is the direct object.
Dat Die Tierpflegerin nähert sich dem Nashorn vorsichtig.
The zookeeper carefully approaches the rhinoceros.
die Tierpflegerin, -nen = zookeeper (female) · sich nähern + Dativ = to approach · vorsichtig = carefully. "Dem" because neutral Dativ (das → dem).
Nom Ein Nashorn steht am Wasserloch.
A rhinoceros stands at the watering hole.
am = an + dem · das Wasserloch, ö-er = watering hole. "Ein" — no ending before neutral Nominativ, same as "das."
Akk Der Fotograf sieht ein Nashorn.
The photographer sees a rhinoceros.
der Fotograf, -en (weak noun) = photographer · sehen = to see. Neutral Akkusativ indefinite looks identical to Nominativ.
Dat Der Führer erzählt den Besuchern von den Nashörnern.
The guide tells the visitors about the rhinoceroses.
der Führer, - = guide · von + Dativ = about/of. Plural Dativ: article "den"; Nashorn takes an umlaut and adds "-n" (Nashörner → Nashörnern).
nass — wet
Modern spelling: nass. Older texts (pre-1996 spelling reform) sometimes show "naß" with an ß instead of the double -ss.
Meine Haare sind noch nass von der Dusche.
My hair is still wet from the shower.
das Haar, -e = hair · die Dusche, -n = shower. Predicate adjective after "sind" — no ending. The dictionary's own example, corrected to the modern spelling.
Der Boden ist nass — pass auf!
The floor is wet — watch out!
der Boden, ö- = floor/ground · aufpassen (separable) = to watch out/pay attention.
die Nation — nation
Plural: die Nationen.
Nom Die Nation hat eine sehr interessante Geschichte.
The nation has a very interesting history.
die Nation (feminin) = nation · die Geschichte = history · interessant = interesting. "Die" — feminin Nominativ. Nation is the subject. Adapted from the dictionary's own example, which put "Nation" in the Genitiv ("die Geschichte dieser Nation") — restructured here to demonstrate Nominativ directly.
Akk Der Krieg veränderte die Nation für immer.
The war changed the nation forever.
der Krieg, -e = war · verändern = to change · für immer = forever. Feminine nouns keep the same form in Nominativ and Akkusativ — no change here. Nation is the direct object.
Dat Der Präsident dankt der Nation für ihre Geduld.
The president thanks the nation for its patience.
der Präsident, -en (weak noun) = president · danken + Dativ = to thank · die Geduld = patience. "Der" because feminin Dativ (die → der).
Nom Eine Nation braucht gemeinsame Werte.
A nation needs shared values.
brauchen = to need · gemeinsam = shared/common · der Wert, -e = value. "Eine" — feminin Nominativ indefinite; no ending change from the "die" pattern.
Akk Sie gründeten eine neue Nation.
They founded a new nation.
gründen = to found. Feminine nouns don't change between Nominativ and Akkusativ (eine → eine).
Dat Der Vertrag steht für Frieden zwischen den Nationen.
The treaty stands for peace between the nations.
der Vertrag, ä-e = treaty · der Frieden = peace · zwischen + Dativ (no motion) = between. Plural Dativ: article "den"; the plural "Nationen" already ends in "-n."
natürlich — natural; naturally
Two senses drilled below: the adjective "natural" and the adverb "naturally/of course." Idiom: natürlich nicht = of course not. Bundled in the dictionary's entry alongside the related noun Natur (nature), given its own entry next.
Ihre natürliche Schönheit bezauberte ihn.
Her natural beauty fascinated him.
die Schönheit, -en = beauty · bezaubern = to fascinate/enchant. Attributive adjective with an ending ("natürliche") agreeing with feminine "Schönheit" in the Nominativ. The dictionary's own example, with the umlauts restored in "natürliche" and "Schönheit" (both OCR-stripped in the source).
Kommst du mit ins Kino? — Natürlich!
Are you coming to the movies? — Of course!
mitkommen (separable) = to come along · das Kino, -s = movie theater. Here "natürlich" is used as an adverb meaning "of course," its most common everyday sense.
die Natur — nature
Plural (rare — meaning "temperaments/characters," not "nature" in general): die Naturen. Bundled in the dictionary's entry alongside "natürlich" — no example sentence of its own in the source, so all six drills below are built fresh.
Nom Die Natur ist im Frühling besonders schön.
Nature is especially beautiful in spring.
die Natur (feminin) = nature · der Frühling, -e = spring · besonders = especially. "Die" — feminin Nominativ. Natur is the subject.
Akk Wir schützen die Natur.
We protect nature.
schützen = to protect. Feminine nouns keep the same form in Nominativ and Akkusativ — no change here. Natur is the direct object.
Dat Er lebt im Einklang mit der Natur.
He lives in harmony with nature.
der Einklang = harmony · mit + Dativ = with. "Der" because feminin Dativ (die → der).
Nom Eine ruhige Natur hilft ihm im Alltag.
A calm temperament helps him in everyday life.
ruhig = calm · helfen + Dativ = to help · der Alltag = everyday life. Here "Natur" means an individual's temperament/character, a less common but valid sense. "Eine" — feminin Nominativ indefinite.
Akk Sie zeigt eine ehrliche Natur.
She shows an honest character.
zeigen = to show · ehrlich = honest. Feminine nouns don't change between Nominativ and Akkusativ (eine → eine).
Dat Die Trainerin geht unterschiedlich mit den Naturen der Pferde um.
The trainer deals differently with the horses' temperaments.
die Trainerin, -nen = trainer (female) · mit etwas umgehen (separable) + Dativ = to deal with something · das Pferd, -e = horse. Plural Dativ: article "den"; the plural "Naturen" already ends in "-n."
die Naturwissenschaft — natural science
Plural: die Naturwissenschaften. A compound of "die Natur" + "die Wissenschaft" (science).
Nom Die Naturwissenschaft ist ein Schulfach.
Natural science is a school subject.
die Naturwissenschaft (feminin) = natural science · das Schulfach, ä-er = school subject. "Die" — feminin Nominativ. Naturwissenschaft is the subject.
Akk Er studiert die Naturwissenschaft an der Universität.
He studies natural science at the university.
studieren = to study · die Universität, -en = university. Feminine nouns keep the same form in Nominativ and Akkusativ — no change here. Naturwissenschaft is the direct object.
Dat Wir haben den Magnetismus in der Naturwissenschaft besprochen.
We discussed magnetism in natural science.
besprechen = to discuss · der Magnetismus = magnetism · in + Dativ (no motion) = in. "Der" because feminin Dativ (die → der). Adapted from the dictionary's own example, which used the compound "Naturwissenschaftsunterricht" (science class) instead of "Naturwissenschaft" itself.
Nom Physik ist eine Naturwissenschaft.
Physics is a natural science.
die Physik = physics. "Eine" — feminin Nominativ indefinite before "Naturwissenschaft."
Akk Er wählt eine Naturwissenschaft als Hauptfach.
He chooses a natural science as his major.
wählen = to choose · das Hauptfach, ä-er = major (subject). Feminine nouns don't change between Nominativ and Akkusativ.
Dat Die Universität ist bekannt für ihre Studiengänge in den Naturwissenschaften.
The university is known for its programs in the natural sciences.
bekannt für = known for · der Studiengang, ä-e = degree program. Plural Dativ: article "den"; the plural "Naturwissenschaften" already ends in "-n."
der Nebel — fog
Plural: die Nebel (unchanged), Dativ plural die Nebeln.
Nom Der Nebel liegt über der Stadt.
The fog lies over the city.
der Nebel (maskulin) = fog · liegen = to lie · über + Dativ (no motion) = over. "Der" — maskulin Nominativ. Nebel is the subject.
Akk Die Sonne durchbricht den Nebel.
The sun breaks through the fog.
die Sonne, -n = sun · durchbrechen = to break through. "Den" because maskulin Akkusativ (der → den). Nebel is the direct object.
Dat Es ist schwer, bei dem Nebel zu sehen.
It's hard to see in this fog.
schwer = hard/difficult · bei + Dativ = in/during (weather conditions) · sehen = to see. "Dem" because maskulin Dativ (der → dem) after "bei." Adapted from the dictionary's own example, which used the demonstrative "diesem" instead of "dem," and corrected from the OCR-garbled digit/letter swap to "ist."
Nom Ein dichter Nebel zieht auf.
A thick fog is rolling in.
dicht = thick/dense · aufziehen (separable) = to roll in/approach (of weather). "Ein" — no ending before maskulin Nominativ.
Akk Am Morgen sehen wir einen dichten Nebel.
In the morning we see a thick fog.
der Morgen, - = morning. "Einen" because maskulin Akkusativ indefinite (ein → einen).
Dat Die Wanderer verirren sich in den Nebeln der Berge.
The hikers get lost in the mists of the mountains.
der Wanderer, - = hiker · sich verirren = to get lost · der Berg, -e = mountain. Plural Dativ: article "den"; Nebel (already ending in "-el") adds "-n" → Nebeln.
necken — to tease
Regular (weak) verb: ich necke, du neckst, er/sie/es neckt, wir necken, ihr neckt, sie necken.
Necke deine Schwester nicht!
Don't tease your sister!
die Schwester, -n = sister. Informal imperative (du-form): "necke" drops the "-st" the way most verbs do. The dictionary's own example, unchanged.
Er neckt seinen kleinen Bruder gern.
He likes to tease his little brother.
der Bruder, ü- = brother · gern = gladly/like to. Present tense, "er"-form: neckt.
der Neffe — nephew
Weak noun — adds -n in every case except Nominativ singular (den/dem Neffen), the same pattern as "der Leopard" or "der Student." Plural: die Neffen.
Nom Der Neffe ist der Sohn meiner Schwester.
The nephew is my sister's son.
der Neffe (maskulin) = nephew · der Sohn, ö-e = son. "Der" — maskulin Nominativ. Weak nouns are unmarked in the Nominativ singular. Neffe is the subject. Adapted from the dictionary's own example, which used the possessive "Mein" instead of "der."
Akk Ich besuche den Neffen am Wochenende.
I visit the nephew on the weekend.
besuchen = to visit · das Wochenende, -n = weekend. "Den Neffen" — the weak noun adds "-n" in Akkusativ, unlike a regular masculine noun.
Dat Sie schenkt dem Neffen ein Fahrrad.
She gives the nephew a bicycle.
schenken = to give (as a gift) · das Fahrrad, ä-er = bicycle. "Dem Neffen" — the weak noun keeps the "-n" in Dativ too.
Nom Ein Neffe wohnt in Berlin.
A nephew lives in Berlin.
wohnen = to live/reside. "Ein" — no ending before maskulin Nominativ; still no weak-noun ending here since it's Nominativ.
Akk Wir haben einen Neffen in München.
We have a nephew in Munich.
haben = to have. "Einen Neffen" — the weak-noun "-n" appears here too, even with an indefinite article.
Dat Die Tante schreibt den Neffen einen Brief.
The aunt writes the nephews a letter.
die Tante, -n = aunt · der Brief, -e = letter. Plural Dativ: article "den"; "Neffen" already ends in "-n" (from the plural and the weak-noun ending together), so no further change.
nehmen, er nimmt — to have (at mealtime); to take
Strong, stem-changing verb (e → i): ich nehme, du nimmst, er/sie/es nimmt, wir nehmen, ihr nehmt, sie nehmen. Präteritum: nahm; Partizip II: genommen. Idiom: ein Bad nehmen = to take a bath.
Ich nehme Eis zum Nachtisch.
I'm having ice cream for dessert.
das Eis = ice cream · der Nachtisch, -e = dessert. Present tense, "ich"-form: nehme. The dictionary's own example, unchanged.
Wir nahmen den Mittagszug.
We took the noon train.
der Mittagszug, ü-e = noon train. Präteritum (simple past), "wir"-form: nahmen — a strong verb, so the stem vowel changes (nehmen → nahm-). The dictionary's own example, unchanged.
nein — no
Used alone or at the start of a negative reply — contrast with "nicht," which negates a specific word or clause.
Nein, ich will noch nicht gehen.
No, I don't want to leave yet.
wollen = to want · noch nicht = not yet · gehen = to go/leave. The dictionary's own example, unchanged.
die Nelke — carnation
Plural: die Nelken.
Nom Die Nelke duftet stark.
The carnation smells strong.
die Nelke (feminin) = carnation · duften = to smell (pleasantly) · stark = strong(ly). "Die" — feminin Nominativ. Nelke is the subject.
Akk Meine Mutter liebt die rote Nelke.
My mother loves the red carnation.
lieben = to love · rot = red. Feminine nouns keep the same form in Nominativ and Akkusativ — no change here. Nelke is the direct object. Adapted from the dictionary's own example, which used the bare plural "Nelken" with no article.
Dat An der Nelke hängt ein kleines Preisschild.
A small price tag hangs on the carnation.
an + Dativ (no motion) = on · hängen = to hang · das Preisschild, -er = price tag. "Der" because feminin Dativ (die → der) after "an."
Nom Eine Nelke steht in der Vase.
A carnation stands in the vase.
die Vase, -n = vase. "Eine" — feminin Nominativ indefinite; no ending change from the "die" pattern.
Akk Er kauft eine Nelke für seine Frau.
He buys a carnation for his wife.
kaufen = to buy · die Frau, -en = wife/woman. Feminine nouns don't change between Nominativ and Akkusativ (eine → eine).
Dat Zwischen den Nelken blühen auch Rosen.
Roses also bloom among the carnations.
zwischen + Dativ (no motion) = between/among · blühen = to bloom · die Rose, -n = rose. Plural Dativ: article "den"; the plural "Nelken" already ends in "-n."
nennen — to name; to call
A mixed verb: regular-looking present tense (ich nenne, du nennst, er/sie/es nennt, wir nennen, ihr nennt, sie nennen) but an irregular Präteritum and Partizip II: nannte, genannt.
Wie nennt man das auf Deutsch?
What do you call that in German?
man = one/you (general) · auf Deutsch = in German. Present tense, "man"-form (uses the "er/sie/es" ending): nennt.
Das nennst du schön?
You call that pretty?
schön = pretty/nice. A sarcastic question, with the object "das" fronted for emphasis. The dictionary's own example, corrected from the OCR-garbled "schon" (already) to "schön" (pretty), matching the given English translation.
das Nest — nest
Plural: die Nester, Dativ plural die Nestern.
Nom Das Nest ist im Baum.
The nest is in the tree.
das Nest (neutral) = nest · der Baum, ä-e = tree. "Das" — neutral Nominativ. Nest is the subject. Adapted from the dictionary's own example, which used the compound "Vogelnest" (bird's nest) and the indefinite article "ein" instead of "das."
Akk Der Vogel baut das Nest im Frühling.
The bird builds the nest in spring.
der Vogel, ö- = bird · bauen = to build. Neutral Akkusativ keeps the same form as Nominativ (das → das). Nest is the direct object.
Dat In dem Nest liegen drei Eier.
Three eggs lie in the nest.
liegen = to lie · das Ei, -er = egg. "Dem" because neutral Dativ (das → dem) after "in" (no motion, a fixed location).
Nom Ein Nest hängt tief im Ast.
A nest hangs low in the branch.
tief = low/deep · der Ast, ä-e = branch. "Ein" — no ending before neutral Nominativ, same as "das."
Akk Wir entdecken ein Nest im Garten.
We discover a nest in the garden.
entdecken = to discover · der Garten, ä- = garden. Neutral Akkusativ indefinite looks identical to Nominativ.
Dat In den Nestern liegen kleine Eier.
In the nests lie small eggs.
klein = small. Plural Dativ: article "den"; Nest adds "-ern" (Nester → Nestern), like "das Kind → die Kinder → den Kindern."
nett — nice
Comparative/superlative: nett → netter → am nettesten (regular).
Sie hat immer ein nettes, freundliches Lächeln.
She always has a nice, friendly smile.
das Lächeln = smile · freundlich = friendly. Attributive adjective with an ending ("nettes") agreeing with neutral "Lächeln" in the Akkusativ. The dictionary's own example, with the umlaut restored in "Lächeln" (OCR-stripped in the source).
Er ist immer nett zu mir.
He is always nice to me.
zu + Dativ = to/toward (here: nice toward someone). Predicate adjective after "ist" — no ending.
neu — new
Comparative/superlative: neu → neuer → am neuesten (regular).
Hast du neue Kleidung für die Schule gekauft?
Did you buy any new clothes for school?
die Kleidung = clothing/clothes · für + Akkusativ = for · kaufen, er kauft, hat gekauft = to buy. Attributive adjective with a plural ending ("neue") before "Kleidung." The dictionary's own example, with "für" restored (OCR-stripped in the source).
Das ist mein neues Auto.
That's my new car.
das Auto, -s = car. Attributive adjective agreeing with neutral "Auto" in the Nominativ ("neues").
neugierig — curious
Comparative/superlative: neugierig → neugieriger → am neugierigsten (regular).
Es wird behauptet, dass Katzen neugierig sind.
They say that cats are curious.
behaupten = to claim/assert · die Katze, -n = cat. Predicate adjective after "sind" — no ending. The dictionary's own example, with the OCR-garbled digit/letter swap corrected to the modern spelling "dass."
Das Kind ist sehr neugierig und stellt viele Fragen.
The child is very curious and asks a lot of questions.
das Kind, -er = child · eine Frage stellen = to ask a question.
neun — nine
Ordinal: der/die/das neunte (ninth).
Eine Baseballmannschaft hat neun Spieler.
There are nine players on a baseball team.
die Baseballmannschaft, -en = baseball team · der Spieler, - = player. Numbers are invariable before a plural noun — no ending on "neun." The dictionary's own example, unchanged.
neunzehn — nineteen
Ordinal: der/die/das neunzehnte (nineteenth). Numbers 13–19 are formed as stem + "-zehn."
Wir sind neunzehn in unserem Französischclub.
There are nineteen of us in the French club.
der Französischclub, -s = French club. The dictionary's own example, with the umlaut restored in "Französischclub" (OCR-stripped in the source).
neunzig — ninety
Ordinal: der/die/das neunzigste (ninetieth). Multiples of ten from 30–90 end in "-zig" (not "-ßig," except for "dreißig").
Der Film dauerte neunzig Minuten lang.
The movie lasted for ninety minutes.
dauern = to last · die Minute, -n = minute · lang = long (duration). The dictionary's own example, unchanged.
nicht — not
Bundled in the dictionary's entry alongside several fixed phrases built from "nicht": nicht mehr = no longer, nicht wahr = isn't it?/right?, noch nicht = not yet, selbstverständlich nicht = of course not, überhaupt nicht = not at all. Contrast with "kein," which negates a noun rather than a verb, adjective, or clause.
Die schlechten Nachrichten werden dir nicht gefallen.
You're not going to like the bad news.
schlecht = bad · die Nachricht, -en = news/message · gefallen + Dativ = to please/be liked by. "Nicht" negates the whole clause here, placed near the end (before the infinitive "gefallen"). The dictionary's own example, unchanged.
Du kommst mit, nicht wahr?
You're coming along, aren't you?
mitkommen (separable) = to come along. "Nicht wahr?" — a tag question added to the end of a statement, like English "isn't it?"/"right?"