Make German language flashcards from your own course material
Upload your German vocab lists, textbook chapters or slides and get flashcards with spaced repetition, ready to review in your browser.
How to study German with flashcards you generate
Many German courses hand out vocabulary as PDFs, slide decks and photos of the board, so the fastest way to get german language flashcards is to start from those files. DeckOwl reads the text in your upload and turns it into cards you can review with spaced repetition, so the words you miss come back sooner.
- Put the article with each noun, such as die Katze, so gender is learned with the word.
- Keep one grammar rule per card, like the accusative change for masculine articles.
- Add separable verbs such as aufstehen in a full sentence so the prefix position is practiced.
- Review for a few minutes most days, since spaced repetition works better than long sessions.
Reads your own files
Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain notes or photos of a page. Photos are read with text recognition.
Spaced repetition
Cards you miss come back sooner, so vocabulary and case endings stick over weeks rather than days.
Quizzes and mind maps
Multiple choice, true/false and short answer quizzes with explanations, plus mind maps for grammar topics.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a vocab list, a textbook chapter or a slide deck from your German course.
Review the cards
Study in your browser, mark what you knew, and let spaced repetition bring back the rest.
Export when you upgrade
The Plus plan adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export for your flashcards.
Good German cards pair each noun with its article and plural, put a case ending or separable verb prefix on the front, and test one idea per card. Short sessions most days work better than one long cram before a test.
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Frequently asked questions
How many German flashcards should I make for one vocabulary unit?
Most learners do well with 10 to 20 new cards per session, and a unit of 50 to 100 words is a manageable batch. Start with the words from your current chapter and add more as you master them.
How should I study German noun genders with flashcards?
Write the article on the front with the noun, such as die Sonne, so the gender stays on the same card as the word. Saying the word aloud with its article helps it stick.
Can I export German flashcards to Anki?
Yes, export to Anki is part of the Plus plan, which also includes PDF, DOCX and CSV export. The free plan lets you study in the browser with 3 generations per month, but without exports.
Is there a discount for students?
Students get 40% off with a school email, and no credit card is needed to start on the free plan.
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