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How do you say "vocabulary" in German?
der Wortschatz
In German, "vocabulary" is der Wortschatz.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'VORT-shahtz', stress on the first syllable, with 'sch' as a 'sh' sound and 'z' as 'ts'.
Grammar notes
der Wortschatz is masculine. Plural: der Vokabulare.
Example sentence
Lesen baut deinen Wortschatz auf.
Reading builds your vocabulary.
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How to remember der Wortschatz
Wortschatz is Wort (word) plus Schatz (treasure) - a lovely image of vocabulary as your personal 'word treasure'.
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- certificate das Zertifikat
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Questions about der Wortschatz
How do you say "vocabulary" in German?
In German, "vocabulary" is der Wortschatz. It is a noun.
Is der Wortschatz masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Wortschatz is masculine. Plural: der Vokabulare.
How is der Wortschatz used in a sentence?
Use der Wortschatz as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Lesen baut deinen Wortschatz auf. (Reading builds your vocabulary.).
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