The idea
In this set, “der Wasserkocher” (electric kettle), “der Haartrockner” (hair dryer), “der Kleiderbügel” (clothes hanger), “das Zusatzkissen” (extra pillow), “der Zimmersafe” (room safe), “die Verdunkelung” (blackout covering) are taught in one sense each. Learn each noun with its article and the meaning used in this task. The plural column shows a useful plural for that sense; a dash marks a mass noun, nominalized action or form without an ordinary count plural here. Some words have additional meanings outside this scene.
| German term | Plural in this use | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| der Wasserkocher | die Wasserkocher | electric kettle |
| der Haartrockner | die Haartrockner | hair dryer |
| der Kleiderbügel | die Kleiderbügel | clothes hanger |
| das Zusatzkissen | die Zusatzkissen | extra pillow |
| der Zimmersafe | die Zimmersafes | room safe |
| die Verdunkelung | die Verdunkelungen | blackout covering |
Examples
- Der Wasserkocher steht auf dem kleinen Tablett.The kettle is on the small tray.
- Den Haartrockner finde ich im Fach unter dem Spiegel.I will find the hair dryer in the compartment beneath the mirror.
- Im Schrank hängen nur zwei Kleiderbügel.There are only two clothes hangers in the wardrobe.
- Könnte ich für dieses Zimmer ein Zusatzkissen bekommen?Could I get an extra pillow for this room?
- Die Anleitung zum Zimmersafe liegt daneben.The instructions for the room safe are beside it.
- Die Verdunkelung schließt am linken Fenster nicht ganz.The blackout covering does not close fully at the left window.
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Watch out
Do not use “der Wasserkocher” and “der Haartrockner” as interchangeable labels: here they mean electric kettle and hair dryer. Name the feature you actually mean, and use the examples to separate it from neighboring terms.
Try it yourself
Welcher Begriff bedeutet „electric kettle“? Nenne auch den Artikel.
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der Wasserkocher
der Wasserkocher means electric kettle in this set. Keep the article with the noun.
Welcher Plural ist für „der Haartrockner“ angegeben? Erkläre gegebenenfalls den Strich.
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die Haartrockner
die Haartrockner. This is the plural form listed for this sense; the plural article is die.
Write in German: The instructions for the room safe are beside it.
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Die Anleitung zum Zimmersafe liegt daneben.
Die Anleitung zum Zimmersafe liegt daneben. — The instructions for the room safe are beside it. This example places the word in a complete practical statement or question.
Practice round
Answer three questions, then rebuild three German sentences. We keep your score.
Welcher Begriff bedeutet „electric kettle“? Nenne auch den Artikel.
Welcher Plural ist für „der Haartrockner“ angegeben? Erkläre gegebenenfalls den Strich.
Write in German: The instructions for the room safe are beside it.
Die Anleitung zum Zimmersafe liegt daneben.
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Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Describe one real situation with hotel-room amenities in three German sentences, using “der Wasserkocher”, “der Haartrockner” and “der Kleiderbügel” with their articles. Then use one of them in the plural (“die Wasserkocher”).