Describing a process in German

18 German words on “Describing a process”: nächste, endlich, beginnen, fertig werden, zubereiten and more. Every word comes with a translation, transcription and audio.

Words to describe a process step by step: first, then, next, meanwhile, finally, step and phase, start, continue and finish, prepare, mix, add, put, become. Use this list to explain how something is made or done, in the right order, for exams and everyday life.

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Level 1

  1. nächste — next
  2. endlich — finally
  3. beginnen — start
  4. fertig werden — finish
  5. zubereiten — prepare
  6. enden — end

Level 2

  1. dazugeben — add
  2. mischen — mix
  3. werden — become
  4. legen — put
  5. Schritt — step
  6. fortsetzen — continue

Level 3

  1. zuerst — first
  2. dann — then
  3. Phase — phase
  4. inzwischen — meanwhile
  5. danach — afterwards
  6. sobald — as soon as

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