🎉 Day 1 – Activity 3: Everyday German Words — Food, Drinks & Home Life 🇩🇪
Welcome back! Now that you know the alphabet and greetings, let’s learn the German you’ll use every single day — for eating, drinking, and living at home. This lesson is designed for Indian learners, with Hindi (देवनागरी) support to make remembering much easier. ❤️🖤💛
💡 Memory Tip: Say the German word, then the Hindi meaning, then the English. Repeat thrice: “das Wasser — पानी — water”. Speak out loud!
🍽️ Essen — Eating (खाना) • • •
Ten high-frequency words you’ll see in Indian + German kitchens. Notice article genders: der (masc), die (fem), das (neut).
| German | English | Hindi (देवनागरी) |
|---|---|---|
| das Brot | bread | रोटी / ब्रेड |
| der Reis | rice | चावल |
| das Gemüse | vegetables | सब्ज़ी |
| das Öl | oil | तेल |
| das Salz | salt | नमक |
| der Zucker | sugar | चीनी |
| der Löffel | spoon | चम्मच |
| die Gabel | fork | कांटा |
| das Messer | knife | चाकू |
| der Teller | plate | प्लेट / थाली |
🗣️ Practice Sentences
- Ich esse Brot und Gemüse. — मैं रोटी और सब्ज़ी खाता/खाती हूँ।
- Gib mir bitte den Löffel. — कृपया मुझे चम्मच दीजिए।
- Der Teller ist sauber. — प्लेट साफ़ है।
🌍 Cultural Note (Dining):
In Germany, people usually eat with knife + fork (even pizza sometimes!). Lunch (दोपहर का भोजन) is traditionally the hot main meal. Punctuality at meal invites is valued — arrive on time and say “Guten Appetit!” before eating. 🍽️
In Germany, people usually eat with knife + fork (even pizza sometimes!). Lunch (दोपहर का भोजन) is traditionally the hot main meal. Punctuality at meal invites is valued — arrive on time and say “Guten Appetit!” before eating. 🍽️
☕ Trinken — Drinks (पीना)
| German | English | Hindi (देवनागरी) |
|---|---|---|
| das Wasser | water | पानी |
| der Tee | tea | चाय |
| der Kaffee | coffee | कॉफ़ी |
| der Saft | juice | जूस |
| die Milch | milk | दूध |
| das Bier | beer | बियर |
| der Wein | wine | वाइन |
| das Glas | glass | गिलास |
| die Tasse | cup | कप / प्याला |
| die Flasche | bottle | बोतल |
🗣️ Practice Sentences
- Ich trinke Tee ohne Zucker. — मैं बिना चीनी की चाय पीता/पीती हूँ।
- Ein Glas Wasser, bitte. — एक गिलास पानी, कृपया।
- Die Flasche ist neu. — बोतल नई है।
🌍 Cultural Note (Tea & Water):
Germans drink a lot of coffee ☕ and mineral water (often with fizz: mit Kohlensäure). At restaurants, water is usually bottled, not free by default — say “Stilles Wasser” (still) or “Wasser mit Kohlensäure” (sparkling). 💧
Germans drink a lot of coffee ☕ and mineral water (often with fizz: mit Kohlensäure). At restaurants, water is usually bottled, not free by default — say “Stilles Wasser” (still) or “Wasser mit Kohlensäure” (sparkling). 💧
🏠 Hausartikel — Household Items (घर के सामान)
| German | English | Hindi (देवनागरी) |
|---|---|---|
| das Toilettenpapier | toilet paper | टॉयलेट पेपर |
| die Seife | soap | साबुन |
| das Handtuch | towel | तौलिया |
| die Zahnbürste | toothbrush | ब्रश |
| die Zahnpasta | toothpaste | टूथपेस्ट |
| der Spiegel | mirror | आईना |
| der Kamm | comb | कंघी |
| die Lampe | lamp | लैम्प |
| der Besen | broom | झाड़ू |
| der Eimer | bucket | बाल्टी |
🗣️ Practice Sentences
- Wo ist das Toilettenpapier? — टॉयलेट पेपर कहाँ है?
- Der Spiegel ist im Bad. — आईना बाथरूम में है।
- Ich brauche einen Eimer und einen Besen. — मुझे एक बाल्टी और एक झाड़ू चाहिए।
🌍 Cultural Note (Home Habits):
Many German homes separate trash carefully (recycling ♻️). Bathrooms often have a small window for ventilation. Shoes are frequently removed at the door; bring house slippers (Hausschuhe) if visiting. Cleanliness and quiet hours (Ruhezeiten) are respected. 🏡
Many German homes separate trash carefully (recycling ♻️). Bathrooms often have a small window for ventilation. Shoes are frequently removed at the door; bring house slippers (Hausschuhe) if visiting. Cleanliness and quiet hours (Ruhezeiten) are respected. 🏡
🛋️ Möbel — Furniture (फ़र्नीचर)
| German | English | Hindi (देवनागरी) |
|---|---|---|
| der Tisch | table | मेज़ |
| der Stuhl | chair | कुर्सी |
| das Bett | bed | बिस्तर |
| der Schrank | cupboard/wardrobe | अलमारी |
| das Sofa | sofa | सोफ़ा |
| der Teppich | carpet | कालीन |
| der Spiegel | mirror | आईना |
| der Vorhang | curtain | परदा |
| das Regal | shelf | रैक / ताख़ा |
| die Tür | door | दरवाज़ा |
🗣️ Practice Sentences
- Der Tisch ist groß. — मेज़ बड़ी है।
- Das Bett ist bequem. — बिस्तर आरामदायक है।
- Mach bitte die Tür zu. — कृपया दरवाज़ा बंद करो।
🌍 Cultural Note (Homes & Furniture):
German rentals are often unfurnished; you may need to buy a kitchen! IKEA-style self-assembly furniture is common. Windows have tilt-and-turn handles; blinds or shutters can fully darken rooms — great for early sunsets. 🌙
German rentals are often unfurnished; you may need to buy a kitchen! IKEA-style self-assembly furniture is common. Windows have tilt-and-turn handles; blinds or shutters can fully darken rooms — great for early sunsets. 🌙
🎙️ Pronunciation Pointers
- der Tisch — “tish” (श)
- die Tür — long ü (rounded lips): “ट्यूर”
- die Gabel — “गा-बेल”, not “गेबल”
- der Löffel — “ल्यो-फ़ेल”
- der Reis — like “राइस” (not “रैस”)
🧩 Mini Quiz — Match & Speak
1) Match Hindi → German:
- दरवाज़ा → ?
- चम्मच → ?
- दूध → ?
- बोतल → ?
- झाड़ू → ?
🗝️ Answers
दरवाज़ा = die Tür • चम्मच = der Löffel • दूध = die Milch • बोतल = die Flasche • झाड़ू = der Besen
2) Fill the blanks:
Ich trinke ____ (water). Der ____ (table) ist groß. Wo ist die ____ (bottle)?
🗝️ Sample Answer
Ich trinke Wasser. Der Tisch ist groß. Wo ist die Flasche?
✅ Recap & Next Steps
- 40 essential words learned across food, drinks, household, and furniture.
- Practice sentences for instant speaking confidence.
- Cultural insights to help you blend into daily German life.
Next: Day 2 — Numbers & Time (Zahlen & Uhrzeit). You’ll learn to count, tell time, and make plans. ⏰🔢