LEARN GERMAN · FROM YOUR OWN MATERIALS
Learn German –
from your own materials.
Learning German and facing a German worksheet? Circle what you don’t understand. Otriva explains it in your language, shows you the word with its article and how to say it in simple German.
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For a word, a task, a whole text
- A word
Translation, meaning in context and the German base form – with the article for nouns.
- A task
What you need to do, in your language – plus German sentence starters for your own answer. You write the solution yourself.
- A whole text
A translation of the passage and a short explanation in simple German.
12345WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE
Your word card
- Translation in your language
- German word with its article – “die Natrium-Kalium-Pumpe”
- Explanation in context, in your language
- Simple German – so you learn the German sentence too
- Listen – hear how the word sounds
The card stays saved with the original. When you review, word and explanation are together again.
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Worksheets as PDFs or your own notes – you learn from real material.
For supported languages with an Apple language pack installed, a basic translation works without internet.
The full card uses the optional AI: 5 answers a month for free, 500 with Plus.
Frequently asked questions
Is Otriva a language course?
No. Otriva doesn’t replace a course. It helps you understand your German materials – and along the way you learn words, articles and phrasing.
Who is it for?
Anyone 16 or older who studies with German materials and speaks German as a second language – at school, vocational school or university.
Does the help language change the app’s language?
No. The app interface stays in German; your help language is used for the explanations.
Are the translations always right?
Translations and AI explanations can contain mistakes, especially with technical terms. Check important passages against your materials.