Class based variant of term frequency - inverse document frequency (c-TF-IDF)

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Learning Deutsch by learning Phrases and Sentences

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Published: September 28, 2025

When it comes to language learning, focusing on phrases and sentences rather than isolated words can make a significant difference. While memorizing vocabulary lists might seem like a straightforward approach, it often leaves learners struggling to use those words in real-life situations. Words alone rarely convey complete meaning; context is crucial. By learning phrases and sentences, you naturally absorb grammar, word order, and common expressions, making your speech sound more natural and fluent.

For example, knowing the word “book” is helpful, but learning the phrase “I’d like to book a table” is far more practical. Phrases provide ready-made building blocks for conversation, reducing the mental effort needed to construct sentences from scratch. This approach also helps with pronunciation and intonation, as you practice speaking in chunks rather than isolated syllables.

Moreover, sentences and phrases expose you to cultural nuances and idiomatic expressions that single words cannot convey. This leads to better comprehension when listening or reading, and more confidence when speaking. In summary, prioritizing phrases and sentences accelerates your ability to communicate effectively, making language learning more enjoyable and efficient.

Below are some of the anki decks collections that can be used:

Deutsch:

German Sentences
- Part 1 - A1 and A2: https://ankiweb.net/shared/info/785874566
- Part 2 - B1 : https://ankiweb.net/shared/info/17323417
- Part 3 - B2-C1 : https://ankiweb.net/shared/info/944971572
German 7000 Intermediate/Advanced Sentences w/ Audio
- Part 1 : https://ankiweb.net/shared/info/1125602705

Japanese:

LTL Japanese Deck
- Level 1 - Short: https://ankiweb.net/shared/info/1184395484
- Level 2 - Short Medium: https://ankiweb.net/shared/info/187819699
- Level 3 - Medium: https://ankiweb.net/shared/info/266834099
- Level 4 - Medium Long: https://ankiweb.net/shared/info/660574631
- Level 5 - Long: TBD

Deutsch Day 16: Compound Nouns

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Published: August 06, 2025

📘 MASTER PLAN: German Compound Noun Vocabulary Expansion

🔶 PHASE 1: Master the Most Useful Base Nouns (Top 50)

These are the “root” or “core” nouns you will see in countless combinations.

Noun Meaning Article Example Compound

| # | Noun | Meaning | Article | Example Compound | | – | ——– | ———– | ——– | —————– | | 1 | Haus | house | das | Krankenhaus | | 2 | Kind | child | das | Kindergarten | | 3 | Arbeit | work | die | Hausarbeit | | 4 | Schule | school | die | Sprachschule | | 5 | Auto | car | das | Autounfall | | 6 | Zeit | time | die | Freizeit | | 7 | Tag | day | der | Feiertag | | 8 | Bahn | rail/train | die | U-Bahn | | 9 | Buch | book | das | Wörterbuch | | 10 | Zimmer | room | das | Schlafzimmer | | 11 | Stadt | city | die | Hauptstadt | | 12 | Name | name | der | Nachname | | 13 | Licht | light | das | Taschenlicht | | 14 | Wasser | water | das | Trinkwasser | | 15 | Luft | air | die | Luftqualität | | 16 | Weg | path/way | der | Heimweg | | 17 | Spiel | game/play | das | Kinderspiel | | 18 | Reise | travel/trip | die | Dienstreise | | 19 | Zeitung | newspaper | die | Bildzeitung | | 20 | Gerät | device | das | Küchengerät | | 21 | Mann | man | der | Geschäftsmann | | 22 | Frau | woman | die | Hausfrau | | 23 | Essen | food/eating | das | Essenszeit | | 24 | Lehrer | teacher | der | Lehrerzimmer | | 25 | Student | student | der | Studentenstadt | | 26 | Bahn | train/rail | die | Eisenbahn | | 27 | Eltern | parents | die (pl) | Elternabend | | 28 | Körper | body | der | Körperpflege | | 29 | Kopf | head | der | Kopfschmerzen | | 30 | Zahn | tooth | der | Zahnarzt | | 31 | Auge | eye | das | Augenarzt | | 32 | Herz | heart | das | Herzenswunsch | | 33 | Beruf | profession | der | Berufsleben | | 34 | Unfall | accident | der | Autounfall | | 35 | Polizei | police | die | Polizeiauto | | 36 | Freund | friend | der | Freundschaft | | 37 | Uhr | clock | die | Wanduhr | | 38 | Sprache | language | die | Fremdsprache | | 39 | Tier | animal | das | Haustier | | 40 | Leben | life | das | Lebensstil | | 41 | Welt | world | die | Weltkarte | | 42 | Feuer | fire | das | Feuerzeug | | 43 | Glas | glass | das | Weinglas | | 44 | Straße | street | die | Hauptstraße | | 45 | Fenster | window | das | Fensterrahmen | | 46 | Schuh | shoe | der | Turnschuh | | 47 | Tasche | bag | die | Handtasche | | 48 | Lampe | lamp | die | Schreibtischlampe | | 49 | Computer | computer | der | Computerprogramm | | 50 | Tisch | table/desk | der | Esstisch |

✅ Goal: Learn gender, plural form, and 2-3 common compounds per base noun.

🔶 PHASE 2: Master Compound Prefix & Suffix Builders

These turn base nouns into real-life compound nouns.

✅ Goal: Learn 10 of each and how they behave when combined.

🔶 PHASE 3: Learn Noun Combination Patterns (Grouped by Theme)

Now combine your prefix + base/suffix using patterns and themes. Grouping by theme makes it easy to recall.

🏠 House & Furniture (Wohnen und Möbel)

🧑‍⚕️ Health & Body (Gesundheit und Körper)

🎓 School & Learning (Schule und Lernen)

🚗 Travel & Transport (Reisen und Verkehr)

⏱ Time & Work (Zeit und Arbeit)

📱 Devices & Objects (Geräte und Gegenstände)

📰 Media & Reading (Medien und Lesen)

| Compound Noun      | Meaning            | | ------------------ | ------------------ | | Wörterbuch         | dictionary         | | Schulbuch          | school book        | | Tageszeitung       | daily newspaper    | | Bildzeitung        | tabloid            | | Lesebrille         | reading glasses    | | Fernsehprogramm    | TV program         | | Lieblingsbuch      | favorite book      | | Zeitungsausschnitt | newspaper clipping | | Sachbuch           | nonfiction book    | | Bibliotheksausweis | library card       | | Buchhandlung       | bookstore          | | Nachrichtenkanal   | news channel       |

💼 People & Professions (Personen und Berufe)

🐾 Nature & Environment (Natur und Umwelt)

📦 BONUS GROUP – Easy-to-Understand Compounds from A1/A2 Level

Deutsch Day 12: Subject + Verb

1 minute read

Published: July 29, 2025

Nominative

Personal Pronomen in Nominative

Nominative pronouns are personal pronouns that replace the subject in a sentence. They show who or what is doing something, e.g., I am tired.

Deutsch: Pronomen im Nominativ sind Personalpronomen, die das Subjekt im Satz ersetzen. Sie zeigen, wer oder was etwas tut, z. B. Ich bin müde.

	Singular	Plural
1st person	ich (I)	Wir (We)
2nd person	du/Sie (you)	Ihr (you all)
3rd Person	er/sie/es (he/she/it)	sie (they)

Sein (to have)

Number	Person	Personalpronomen	Sein (to be)
Singular	1st person	ich (I)	bin
Singular	2nd person	du (you - informal)	bist
Singular	3rd person	er/sie/es (he/she/it)	ist
Singular	2nd person (formal)	Sie (you - formal)	sind
Plural	1st person	wir (we)	sind
Plural	2nd person	ihr (you all - informal)	seid
Plural	3rd person	sie (they)	sind
Plural	2nd person (formal)	Sie (you all - formal)	sind

habe (to have)

Number	Person	Personalpronomen	Haben (to have)
Singular	1st person	ich (I)	habe
Singular	2nd person	du (you - informal)	hast
Singular	3rd person	er/sie/es (he/she/it)	hat
Singular	2nd person (formal)	Sie (you - formal)	haben
Plural	1st person	wir (we)	haben
Plural	2nd person	ihr (you all - informal)	habt
Plural	3rd person	sie (they)	haben
Plural	2nd person (formal)	Sie (you all - formal)	haben

Deutsch Day 11: Ja/Nein Trage