Der Supermarkt am Samstag
At a glance
- A1 German
- A1 German short story with 7 interactive lines and sentence-level English support.
- Practice focus
- Practices present tense, accusative dative through a story-first reading task.
- Story value
- Includes 5 glossary items, a comprehension quiz, and line-linked vocabulary anchors.
Read in German, tap highlighted words when you need help
Interactive story reader
Lina geht am Samstag in den Supermarkt neben dem Park. Viele Leute schieben laute Wagen zwischen en voll Brot und Joghurt. Sie findet frische Äpfel, Milch und eine kleine Butterpackung für den Kuchen. Am Kassenband wartet sie mit Münzen in der Hand. Die fragt, ob sie noch eine Tasche braucht, und Lina nickt kurz. Sie zahlt langsam, nimmt den und sagt danke. Draußen riecht die Straße nach Regen von gestern, aber ihr Einkauf ist trocken im .
Show full English translation
On Saturday Lina heads to the supermarket beside the park. Loud carts squeak between aisles stuffed with bread tubs and yogurt pots. She hunts fresh apples, milk, and stubby butter bricks for a cake. Coins ready, she queues patiently at checkout. The cashier asks if she still needs another bag; Lina barely nods yes. She pays carefully, pockets the receipt, and thanks everyone louder than expected. Outside the street still smells like yesterday’s rain, yet her canvas haul stays dry tucked under one arm.
Vocabulary recap
Comprehension check
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1. Wohin geht Lina am Samstag?
Check answer
In den Supermarkt neben dem Park
2. Was kauft sie laut Geschichte?
Check answer
Äpfel, Milch und eine kleine Butter für den Kuchen
3. Was gibt es draußen noch?
Check answer
Regengeruch von gestern
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