- Language
- German
- CEFR Level
- A0
- Theme
- Alphabet
- Linked course
- German A0
Core words
Story
Paul und die besonderen Buchstaben
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Es ist Abend in Pauls Zimmer.
It is evening in Paul's room.
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Paul sitzt in seinem Zimmer und lächelt.
Paul sits in his room and smiles.
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Er hat ein kleines Heft und einen Stift.
He has a small notebook and a pen.
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Er will die besonderen türkischen Buchstaben lernen: ç, ğ, ı, İ, ö, ş, ü.
He wants to learn the special Turkish letters: ç, ğ, ı, İ, ö, ş, ü.
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Aber er ist unsicher und fragt: "Wie klingen sie?"
But he is unsure and asks, "How do they sound?"
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Mama Anna lächelt und sagt: "Es gibt klare Töne."
Mom Anna smiles and says, "There are clear sounds."
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Sie zeigt auf das Heft und sagt: "Ş ist wie sch, und Ç ist wie tsch."
She points at the notebook and says: "Ş is like sh, and Ç is like ch."
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"Ö ist rund wie ein Mond, und Ü ist wie ein lächelndes U."
"Ö is round like a moon, and Ü is like a smiling U."
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"I ohne Punkt, ı, klingt weich, und Ğ macht den Ton lang."
"I without a dot, ı, sounds soft, and Ğ makes the sound long."
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Paul probiert die Laute und lacht; er kann sie sagen.
Paul tries the sounds and laughs; he can say them.
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Er schreibt langsam: "İyi geceler, Leyla!"
He writes slowly, "Good night, Leyla!"
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Mama deckt ihn zu, das Zimmer ist still, und Paul schläft ein.
Mom tucks him in, the room is quiet, and Paul falls asleep.
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