Cognate verbs are fairly easy to remember! You will quickly expand your vocabulary if you keep these tips in mind when translating into German.

See how many flowers you can name in German next time you take a walk on a spring or summer day.

The words for 'certain' in German are gewiss, bestimmt, sicher resulting in different nuances in how these expressions  are used. See more on how to express common expressions such as 'for sure' and when you can use the words gewiss, bestimmt, sicher  interchangeably and  when you can not:
Certain in German
Expressions of Doubt and Certainty

Happy Labour Day if you live in Europe! Erster Mai is a national holiday in Germany which doubles up as  a 'welcoming spring day' as well in certain parts of the country. Read more about it...