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Capture German words from lessons, films, trips, and chats. Sort them by topic, drill with flashcards and short exercises, hear pronunciation, and lock them in with spaced repetition, including gender and articles.
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Search German words and phrases, listen to pronunciation, and drop them into your folders. Study later with spaced repetition. Handy while you read, watch series, or prep for a conversation.
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Import EPUB books and your own German texts into My Words. Tap any word or phrase for a translation, save it on the spot, and review it later on flashcards. Reading in context makes new German vocabulary stick.
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Study German vocabulary on illustrated cards with translations and examples. Learn nouns together with their articles so gender becomes a habit, not a last-minute guess.
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Play your German word and phrase collections on a walk, in the car, or before bed. Repeated listening builds familiarity with how German sounds. Then repeat them aloud in the pauses.
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Practice everyday German vocabulary by theme: verbs, pronouns, work, travel, and more. Open a set in the app, then build a short text or dialogue around those words:
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Write short German stories and dialogues at your level, with your own words. Listen with speech synthesis, save unfamiliar vocabulary, and drill it in exercises.
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Die Sonne scheint hell auf die kleine Brücke im Park. Kinder spielen fröhlich und lachen, während sie darüber laufen. Marie hält dieHand ihres kleinen Bruders Tom. «Komm, Tom, wir gehen über die Brücke!»
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What is the best app to learn German words?
My Words is a German vocabulary builder: add your own words with articles, study with flashcards and spaced repetition, listen to pronunciation, and practice in short sessions.
How can I learn German vocabulary effectively?
Learn words in context, keep lists small (about 10–20 at a time), always study nouns with der/die/das, review with spaced repetition, say words aloud, and reuse them in short texts.
Can I create my own German word lists in My Words?
Yes. Add words manually, from texts, or from ready-made topic sets, then organize them by theme — travel, work, beginners, and more.
Is My Words suitable for beginners learning German?
Yes. Start with basic verbs, pronouns, and everyday topics, then grow into more advanced vocabulary. The same tools work from A1 up.
How many German words do I need to speak?
About 1,000 to 1,500 words cover basic conversation. Comfortable conversation usually needs 3,000+ words. Consistency with spaced repetition matters more than a huge list overnight.
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