02 · IN YOUR LANGUAGE
Understand German.
In your native language.
Circle a German word, a task or a whole text. Otriva explains it in your language – right beside the original.
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How it works
- Open the otter
Tap “Otter hilft” (Otter helps) and choose “Übersetzen & erklären” (Translate & explain).
- Choose your language
Set your help language once. You can change it at any time.
- Circle
Circle a word, a task or a whole paragraph with Apple Pencil.
- Read the card
The card stays saved with the original – ready when you review.
12345AN EXAMPLE FROM BIOLOGY
What’s on the 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
For tasks, you get German sentence starters for your own answer instead of the solution.
Good to know
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A basic translation works offline if the Apple language pack is installed. The full card needs internet access.
500 a month with Plus. Language support shares the allowance with the otter’s other answers.
Otriva helps you understand the task – you write the answer yourself.
Frequently asked questions
Does this help with German as a second language?
Yes. Get terms and tasks explained in your native language and read the short explanation in simple German alongside. You understand the material and learn the German phrasing at the same time.
Can I use it to learn foreign languages?
Yes. Compare German words and phrases with their translation, for example into English, French or Spanish. The original stays in your notebook.
Does the help language change the app’s language?
No. The starting point is German words and texts. Your help language does not change the language of the app interface, which is German.
Are the translations always right?
Translations and AI explanations can contain mistakes, especially with technical terms. Check important passages against your materials. More on processing in the privacy policy (German).