44 Describing Words in German: Small, Big, etc.

Update: 2025-09-18

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📥Get the free PDF guide for this episode at bettergerman.info/adjectives. It helps you follow along and practice the words step by step.🤓

Episode 44 of the Better German is a good step forward if you want to go beyond nouns and verbs and start expanding your German vocabulary. Susi shows you how to use German adjectives — words that tell you what something is like. You’ll hear 16 common examples, such as warm, cold, cheap, expensive, and more. She also explains the German names for these words, gives simple tips for saying them correctly, and helps you practice with short sentences.

Introduction
Welcome back to Better German! In today’s episode, Susi takes you into the world of adjectives—words that describe things, people, and experiences. Imagine being able to say not just “a table” but “a big table” or “a new table.” These small words change how you express yourself and make your sentences come alive. Susi also explains why Germans sometimes refer to them as Eigenschaftswörter and why mastering them is an important step in your German-learning journey. And when you are ready to go further, join the free Better German Community for extra practice and support.🫂

🔎Key Topics: Adjectives in German

What adjectives are, and their role in both English and German
German terms: Adjektiv and Eigenschaftswort
Why are adjectives introduced across multiple episodes
16 essential adjectives with examples, including:
▫️ groß / klein (big/small)
▫️ alt / jung (old/young)
▫️ kalt / warm (cold/warm)
▫️ schlecht / gut (bad/good)
▫️ schön (beautiful/nice)
▫️ neu (new)
▫️ teuer / billig (expensive/cheap)
▫️ stark / schwach (strong/weak)
▫️ laut / leise (loud/quiet)
Pronunciation tips: how to approach the German r
Regional variations and why not to worry about perfect R sounds

Related Episodes🎧
Episode 1: Introduction to Better German
Episode 4: How to Learn German
Episode 5: Introduction to Articles
Episode 7: Sentence Patterns in German
Episode 12: Learn German Words about an Office or Classroom
Episode 27: Introduction to Parts of Speech for Learning German

Other Resources📚

📥Download the free PDF guide for this episode at bettergerman.info/adjectives. Grab it, listen along, and start practicing!
You might find this helpful: our Verbs Practice PDF with simple examples and exercises. It walks you through the most important present-tense verbs.
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