Learn German words that actually stick.
Save the German words you meet in real life — WordDNA turns them into vocabulary that compounds. Practice five ways, free.
A taste of WordDNA
Tap the word — every word connects to ones you already know.
Every word connects to ones you already know.
Drag to explore the web of German words. Tap any word to open its WordDNA — roots, prefixes, and the family it belongs to — and save it straight to your library.
- untergehen — to set / go down (B1)
- unternehmen — to undertake (B2)
- unterschreiben — to sign (A2)
- unterstützen — to support (B1)
- Unterstützung — support (n.) (B1)
- abstützen — to prop up (B2)
- Stütze — a support (B1)
- aufwachen — to wake up (A2)
- aufmachen — to open (A1)
- aufgeben — to give up (B1)
- aufstehen — to get up (A1)
- bestehen — to pass / persist (B2)
- anstehen — to queue up (B1)
- entstehen — to arise (B2)
Take your words through the whole loop.
Capture them, understand them, practice them, recall them — one step at a time. Jump between steps anytime; your library grows as you go.
Capture words · Step 1 of 4
Tap the words you want and save them to start the loop.
Process new vocabulary
Suggested vocabulary
Tap chips to select what you want to save.
Saving unlocks the rest of the loop
Play with what keeps it going.
The loop is the core. Try the rest below — adaptive levels, a halo that fills, coins without pressure, and unlimited word-saving.
Level Check
Same meaning — Worio serves the word that fits your level.
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The vocabulary layer for your German course
Worio sits alongside the course you're already taking. Save the words from your textbook, lessons, or readings — and let WordDNA connect them to what you already know, so they're there when you need them. (Worio is a vocabulary tool, not an exam-prep app.)
Level-aware (A1 → C2)
Practice tuned to where you actually stand — so review effort goes where it counts.
Frequency-informed
Surfaces the words that show up most in real German first — so your time compounds faster.
What's inside
- 1Frequency-informed word selection — so common, useful words come first.
- 2Roots, prefixes & word families — so new words plug into ones you already own.
- 3Cloze & retrieval practice — so recall is trained, not just recognition.
- 4Lightweight progress insights — so you can see what's sticking and what isn't.
vorbereiten
Root: bereiten (to make ready)
Prefix: vor- (in advance)
Meaning: To get something ready ahead of time — like preparing for your next lesson.
How Worio differs from Anki, Duolingo & paper flashcards
Most vocabulary tools give you a blank surface. Worio does the connecting work for you.
| What you want | Worio | Anki | Duolingo | Paper |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Save words from real life | Yes — one tap | Manual deck building | No — fixed lessons | Manual |
| Auto-linked roots, prefixes, families (WordDNA) | Built in | You add tags yourself | No | No |
| CEFR level-aware practice (A1 → C2) | Yes | You choose decks | Skill tree, not CEFR | No |
| Setup before you start learning | None | Heavy — decks, formats, tags | None | Cards to write |
| Free unlimited word saves | Yes | Yes | N/A — fixed content | Yes |
Premium vs Free
Both plans help you learn. Premium adds comfort.
WordDNA enrichment on every saved word
Available on both plansWordDNA enrichment on every saved word
Available on both plansSaving words from real content
Unlimited for allSaving words from real content
Unlimited for allStory Practice
Story Practice
Double-tap in stories to translate or save
Including related words, synonyms & antonymsDouble-tap in stories to translate or save
Including related words, synonyms & antonyms30 days of free Premium access — start in the app
Your saved words and progress stay yours on either plan.
Pricing that respects your learning
Free forever. Get 30 days of free Premium access — no card required.
Free
All basics, unlimited saving
- Unlimited word saving from real content
- WordDNA on every saved word
- Cloze, MCQ, Flashcards & Level Check
- Occasional Story Practice (daily gift or Premium Pass)
Premium
Unlimited Story Practice + deeper word tools
- Unlimited Story Practice
- Double-tap in stories to translate or save
- Save related words, synonyms & antonyms on the spot
- Faster access to new word suggestions
- Richer connections per word — synonyms, antonyms, related forms
- Priority support
30-day free trial: No credit card required. The trial does not auto-renew — when it ends, your account simply continues on the Free plan unless you choose to subscribe.If you subscribe to Premium (€8.99/month or €79/year), the subscription auto-renews at the end of each billing period unless cancelled at least 24 hours before renewal. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store or Google Play account settings. Prices shown in EUR; you'll be charged the equivalent in your store's local currency. Worio is intended for users 16+.By subscribing you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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Everything you need to know about Worio
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Built by a language learner, for language learners
Worio grew from a simple problem: language learners save words everywhere, but rarely get enough meaningful context to remember and use them. Thuc built Worio to fix that — turning scattered vocabulary into a connected, growing system.
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