Language/German/Vocabulary/Geography
Hi German learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will explore German vocabulary related to geography. With over 357,000 square kilometers of territory, Germany has a lot of diverse landscapes and regions to explore.
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Basic geography vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Let's start with some basic vocabulary related to geography in German:
German | Pronunciation | English |
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die Erde | dee AIR-duh | Earth |
das Land | dahs lahnt | Country (or land) |
der Kontinent | dehr kon-tee-NENT | Continent |
der Ozean | dehr oh-TSEE-uhn | Ocean |
das Meer | dahs mayr | Sea |
der Fluss | dehr fluhs | River |
der See | dehr zay | Lake |
das Gebirge | dahs guh-BEER-guh | Mountain Range |
der Berg | dehr behrg | Mountain |
das Tal | dahs tahl | Valley |
Here's an example dialogue to see these words in context:
- Person 1: Deutschland ist ein Land mit vielen Flüssen. (Germany is a country with many rivers.)
- Person 2: Ja, es gibt auch viele Berge und Gebirge. (Yes, there are also many mountains and mountain ranges.)
Cities and regions[edit | edit source]
Germany is made up of 16 states, each with its own unique culture and geography. Here is some vocabulary related to cities and regions:
German | Pronunciation | English |
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die Stadt | dee shtadt | City |
das Dorf | dahs dorff | Village |
die Hauptstadt | dee HOWPT-shtahdt | Capital city |
der Staat | dehr sh-taht | State |
die Region | dee ray-GEE-ohn | Region |
der Norden | dehr NOHR-dehn | North |
der Süden | dehr ZOO-dehn | South |
der Osten | dehr OH-stehn | East |
der Westen | dehr VES-ten | West |
Here's another dialogue to see these words in context:
- Person 1: Ich komme aus Bayern. (I come from Bavaria.)
- Person 2: Oh, ich war noch nie im Süden Deutschlands. (Oh, I've never been in the south of Germany.)
Landscapes[edit | edit source]
As we mentioned earlier, Germany has a lot of diverse landscapes to explore. Here is some vocabulary to help describe them:
German | Pronunciation | English |
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der Wald | dehr vahlt | Forest |
das Feld | dahs felt | Field |
die Wiese | dee VEE-zuh | Meadow |
die Küste | dee KOOSS-tuh | Coast |
der Strand | dehr sht-rand | Beach |
die Wüste | dee VOO-stuh | Desert |
der Gletscher | dehr GLAYT-shehr | Glacier |
der Nationalpark | dehr NAHTS-ee-oh-nahl-pahk | National park |
And another dialogue to see these words in context:
- Person 1: Letzten Sommer bin ich an die Küste gereist. (Last summer I traveled to the coast.)
- Person 2: Hast du den Strand besucht? (Did you visit the beach?)
Interesting facts about German geography[edit | edit source]
Now that we have some basic vocabulary down, let's explore some interesting facts about Germany's geography:
- Germany is the seventh largest country in Europe. - The highest peak in Germany is the Zugspitze, which is 2,962 meters (9,717 feet) tall. - The Black Forest, located in southwestern Germany, is famous for its dense forests and delicious cake. - Germany is home to over 30,000 castles, many of which you can visit and explore. - The German Autobahn has no official speed limit, although some speed limits do apply in certain areas.
To improve your German Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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Sources[edit | edit source]
- Geography in German: 129 Words to Spark Your Wanderlust
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