Kap 3 Vokab
Simple Past
Sehenswuerdigkeiten
Genitive
History
100

farm

der Bauernhof

100

essen

100

it was a private residence to the king until his death in 1886, now has more than 1.3 million visitor per year.

Neuschwanstein

100

The genitive case takes the place of what word in English

"of"

100

Known by several names including Swan King or der Märchenkönig, he built several beautiful castle in Bavaria

Ludwig II

200

Bed and Breakfast

die Pension

200

bleiben

blieb

200

Near the village of Ettal, this is the smallest of the three palaces built by King Ludwig II and the only one which he lived to see completed

Linderhof

200

the film of the girl

Der Film des Mӓdchens

200

He was a German poet, playwright, novelist, scientist, statesman, theater director, and critic, he is widely regarded as the greatest and most influential writer in the German language, his work having a profound and wide-ranging influence on Western literary, political and philosophical thought from the late 18th century to the present day.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

300

City Hall

das Rathaus

300

haben

hatte

300

Construction began in 1248 but the edifice was completed to its original Medieval plan in 1880. This is one of the largest, most elaborate churches in the world. 

Cologne Catherdral/Kölner Dom

300

in stead of

(an)staat

300

It depicts the death of a child assailed by a supernatural being, the king of the fairies. It was originally written by Goethe in 1782.

Erlkönig

400

vacation

die Ferien

400

gehen

ging

400

One of the largest cities in Germany, known for its commerce, library zoo and a cultural center for the Arts. It was also significant in its role in the fall of communism in East Germany.

Leipzig

400

the dog of the king

der Hund des Königs

400

After World War II, Germany was divided into smaller, geo-political entities for better governance. What are these divisions called?

Bundeslӓnder

500

weather forecast

die Wettervorhersage

500

fliegen

flog

500

 This is a complex of royal buildings on the largest island in the Lake Chiemsee, known as the Versailles of Germany.

Herrenchimsee

500

during the storm

wӓhrend des Sturms

500

This was the largest dirigible ever built, which bursts into flames upon touching its mooring mast in Lakehurst, New Jersey, killing 36 passengers and crew-members, on May 6, 1937.

Hindenburg

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