Turn your German vocab notes into German English flashcards
Upload a vocab list, a textbook scan or class slides. DeckOwl builds German English flashcards from your own material, with spaced repetition so the words stick.
Why build your own German English deck
Most German vocabulary sticks better when it comes from the lists and readings you actually have to learn, not a generic deck. Anki German English flashcards made from your own class material keep the words tied to the units your teacher is testing.
- Cards show the German word or phrase on the front and the English meaning on the back.
- Include articles like der, die and das so gender is practiced with each noun.
- Study in short daily sessions so spaced repetition can schedule your reviews.
- Export to Anki on Plus if you already use Anki on your phone or computer.
From your own material
Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or photos of pages. Text in photos is read with text recognition, so handwritten-free printed vocab lists work well.
Spaced repetition
Cards you miss come back sooner and cards you know are spaced further apart, so you review what you are about to forget.
Export to Anki
On Plus you can export your German English decks to Anki, along with PDF, DOCX and CSV. The free plan studies in the browser only.
How it works
Upload your vocab
Add the list, chapter or slides you are studying. Notes and photos of pages work too.
Generate the cards
DeckOwl creates German English flashcards with the German word or phrase on the front and the English meaning on the back.
Study or export
Review in the browser with spaced repetition, or export the deck to Anki on Plus.
A ready-made deck can cover common words, but it will not match the chapter order, the gender notes or the example sentences in your textbook. Uploading those pages lets DeckOwl write the cards around them.
Pair the cards with short daily sessions. Ten minutes of review on new and missed words usually beats one long cram before a test.
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Frequently asked questions
How many German vocabulary words should I learn per day?
Most learners do well with 10 to 20 new words a day, plus review of older cards. Keep sessions short and consistent rather than long and occasional.
Should German flashcards include articles and plural forms?
Yes, for nouns. Writing der, die or das on the front and the plural on the back helps you remember gender, which is one of the harder parts of German for English speakers.
Can I export my German English flashcards to Anki?
Yes, export to Anki is available on the Plus plan at $99.90 per year or $9.99 per month. The free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports.
Is there a free option to try this first?
Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study. No credit card is needed to start, and students get 40% off with a school email.
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