False Friend Word Pairs
What's "die Flur" in Englisch?
Was heißt "the floor" auf Deutsch?
the hall, hallway, corridor
der Boden
Grant became a special present for his birthday.
Grant received/got/was given a special present for his birthday
A verb that means to receive sth. in German, but to change form in English.
to become / bekommen
-What did you ___ from Santa Claus for Christmas this year?
-A pony!
get
What does a chef do?
She or he cooks food.
Does "der Fotograf" mean the photograph?
der Fotograf = the photographer
a photograph = ein Foto
Grant will a chocolate cake for his birthday.
Grant wants a chocolate cake for his birthday.
A tasty American barbeque food. But in German, a person living in a big city in northern Germany
A hamburger / Hamburger
When doing vocabulary work in English, it is important to write down ____ in your notebook, so that you remember what you learn!
notes
What is an old-timer?
An older person
der Chef = chef?
der Chef = the boss
the chef = der Koch
He is fast finished with his work, then he can go home!
He is nearly/almost finished with his work, then he can go home!
In English, it's a cucumber put in vinengar and spices, but in German a small red spot on a teenager's face.
A pickle / der Pickel
I'm reading a very interesting ____ about a thief, set in ancient Rome.
novel
Translate this sentence into English: Ich benutze mein Handy, weil es so komfortabel ist.
I use my cell phone (US) / mobile (GB) because it's so practical/convenient/useful.
die Fabrik = the fabric?
die Fabrik = the factory
fabric = Stoff
The child is very brave - she always listens to her mother!
The child is very well-behaved - she always listens to her mother!
In English, it's a furry rodent (=Nagetier), but in German it means "advice".
A rat / ein Rat
Waiter: Have you decided on your order?
Customer: No, sorry, I haven't looked at the ____ yet!
menu
What do English-speaking children do in a gymnasium (a gym)?
What's Gymnasium in English?
They play sports there.
In the US, it's "high school" (usually 9th to 12th grades).
das Handy = handy?
Das Handy = mobile phone (GB), cell phone (US).
handy = praktisch/nützlich/convenient
Grant spends large amounts of money to charity every year.
Grant donates large amounts of money to charity every year.
A magical stick used by wizards. In German, it's a structure that separates two areas; for example, a hallway and a bedroom.
a wand / die Wand
Some kids are ____ my child at school - the other children won't stop making fun of her. (make fun of sb.=sich über j-n lustig machen)
bullying
What does an Ambulance Worker do? + What is an Ambulance?
Respond to emergency calls for medical help, take patients to and from hospital (Ambulanz/Notaufnahme).
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An ambulance is a vehicle used to transport sick or injured people, usually to a hospital (Krankenwagen).