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Goethe Zertifikat Wordlist A1 — Letter U

Understand nouns starting with 'U' by associating them with familiar concepts or images. Writing examples with each word helps memorize both the meaning and article. Practicing regularly will make these words a permanent part of your vocabulary.

die Uhr — clock, o'clock
Example: Es ist acht Uhr.
English translation: It is eight o'clock.

Tip: 'Uhr' for time is feminine.
der Unterricht — lesson, instruction
Example: Der Unterricht beginnt jetzt.
English translation: The lesson starts now.

Tip: Academic sessions are masculine.
die Unterschrift — signature
Example: Bitte unterschreiben Sie hier.
English translation: Please sign here.

Tip: Nouns ending in -rift/-rift are often feminine (convention).
der Urlaub — vacation
Example: Ich habe Urlaub im Juli.
English translation: I have vacation in July.

Tip: Holiday/time-off nouns are masculine.

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