Appearance in German
"Appearance" is a German lesson for A2 level. Describing people and physical appearance. Below are 10 essential German words and phrases with phonetic pronunciation, English translation, and example sentences so you understand how to use them immediately.
The interactive practice for this lesson includes 10 exercises: flashcards, multiple-choice questions, pair matching, and sentence fill-in-the-blanks.
German words for "Appearance"
Everyday communication: shopping, appointments, and basic workplace interactions.
🎯 Exam skill: Writing short informal notes, understanding public announcements.
| German | Pronunciation | Translation |
|---|---|---|
groß Mein Bruder ist sehr groß. | /GROHS/ | tall My brother is very tall. |
klein Sie ist klein und schlank. | /KLYNE/ | short She is short and slim. |
die Haare Sie hat lange Haare. | /dee HAH-reh/ | hair He is tall and slim. |
freundlich Meine Kollegin ist sehr freundlich. | /FROYNT-likh/ | friendly She has blonde hair. |
lustig Er ist immer lustig. | /LOOS-tikh/ | funny He has brown eyes. |
fleißig Sie ist eine fleißige Studentin. | /FLYE-sikh/ | hardworking The baby is cute. |
faul Er ist manchmal etwas faul. | /FOWL/ | lazy She looks very pretty. |
schüchtern Das Kind ist sehr schüchtern. | /SHUEKH-tern/ | shy He has a beard. |
geduldig Ein Lehrer muss geduldig sein. | /geh-DOOL-dikh/ | patient She wears glasses. |
aussehen Du siehst heute gut aus. | /OWS-zay-en/ | to look (like) He is young, only 20 years old. |
Germans strictly maintain the formal "Sie" address in offices, supermarkets, and healthcare settings. Switching to the informal "Du" happens only when explicitly offered.
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How do you say "Appearance" in German?
Key words for "Appearance": groß, klein, die Haare. All 10 words with pronunciation and translations are in the table below.
What level is this lesson (A2)?
This is a A2-level lesson with 10 words and phrases. All exercises are 100% free.
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