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vocabulary word
A single word of a foreign language that is considered or learned in the context of language learning.
Für den Englischtest morgen muss ich noch fünfzig neue Vokabeln lernen.
For the English test tomorrow, I still have to learn fifty new vocabulary words.
The word 'Vokabel' is used almost exclusively in the context of learning a foreign language. A German person talking about their native language would normally use the word 'Wort' (word).
Wie viele neue Vokabeln habt ihr heute im Spanischkurs gelernt?
How many new vocabulary words did you learn in Spanish class today?
'Vokabel' is often combined with certain verbs that describe the learning process. Typical examples are: 'Vokabeln lernen' (to learn vocabulary), 'Vokabeln üben' (to practice vocabulary), 'Vokabeln wiederholen' (to review vocabulary), and 'Vokabeln abfragen' (to quiz someone on vocabulary).
Vor dem Schlafen wiederhole ich immer die Vokabeln des Tages.
Before going to sleep, I always review the vocabulary words from the day.
'Vokabel' is the base word for many useful terms related to language learning. Examples are 'der Vokabeltest' (vocabulary test), 'das Vokabelheft' (vocabulary notebook), or 'der Vokabeltrainer' (a vocabulary trainer, app, or program).
Ich schreibe alle neuen Wörter in mein Vokabelheft.
I write all the new words in my vocabulary notebook.
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Wort is a general linguistic unit. A Vokabel is also a single word, but it is considered in the context of learning a foreign language. Use Wort neutrally and Vokabel when referring to something being learned in language class.
Für die nächste Englischstunde lerne ich die Vokabel „house“.
I am learning the vocabulary word “house” for my next English lesson.
Das Wort „Haus“ steht auf dem Schild vor dem Gebäude.
The word “Haus” is on the sign in front of the building.
