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Free Chrome extension
Dual German Subtitles for YouTube – Free Chrome Extension
Watch any YouTube video with German + English subtitles, click any word for its translation and etymology, and remember it with a daily quiz built from the exact words you clicked.
Core features
Dual subtitles on any YouTube video
German and English at the same time, right under the video — no copying, no second tab.
Tap any word
Get the translation in context, the dictionary meaning, the word’s etymology and pronunciation.
Grammar coloring
Verbs, nouns and cases are highlighted as you watch, so patterns jump out on their own.
Your words, saved automatically
Every word you tap goes straight into your 3minGerman account.
Daily quiz that remembers
The 3minGerman app quizzes you on exactly the words you clicked — nothing generic.
Spaced repetition
Words come back right before you would forget them, so they move into long-term memory.
How it works
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Install the plugin
Add the free 3minGerman extension to Chrome from the Chrome Web Store.
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Sign up through the plugin
Create your free 3minGerman account right from the extension popup.
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Watch any YouTube video
Dual German + English subtitles appear automatically.
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Click any word
See its translation and etymology instantly — and hear it spoken.
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Words land in your account
Every word you click is saved to your 3minGerman word list.
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Take the daily quiz
The app tests you on the words you clicked while watching.
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Beat the forgetting curve
Each word comes back at growing intervals — until it sits in your long-term memory.
Beat the forgetting curve
Without review, most new words are forgotten within days. 3minGerman brings every word you clicked back at the right moment, at growing intervals, so it moves into long-term memory. How to learn German faster →
New to it? Watch the demo or read how to add dual German subtitles to YouTube.
How to install the 3minGerman plugin in Chrome
+- Open Google Chrome on your desktop or laptop (Windows, Mac, Linux or Chromebook).
- Go to the 3minGerman listing in the Chrome Web Store.
- Click “Add to Chrome”, then “Add extension”.
- Pin the 3minGerman icon to your toolbar and sign in or create your free account.
- Open any YouTube video — the dual subtitles start automatically.
Why learners use it
Learn German vocabulary faster by learning from videos you actually enjoy.
Learn from videos you already watch
No extra study time — cooking, travel, football, news: your YouTube becomes your German lesson.
Vocabulary that sticks
Words you met in a real video are far easier to remember than words from a list, and spaced review locks them in.
Real German, real context
Hear how native speakers actually talk and see every word in its sentence.
Free to start
The extension is free to install and your first videos are free.
FAQ
What is the 3minGerman Chrome extension?
A free Chrome extension that adds German and English subtitles to YouTube videos. You can click any word for its translation and etymology, and every word you click is saved to your 3minGerman account for daily quizzes.
How do I install the 3minGerman plugin?
Open the 3minGerman listing in the Chrome Web Store, click “Add to Chrome” and then “Add extension”. Pin the icon, sign in or create a free account, and open any YouTube video.
Is the 3minGerman extension free?
Yes. The extension is free to install and your first videos are free. A premium plan unlocks unlimited use.
Does it work on my phone?
Chrome extensions only run on desktop Chrome (Windows, Mac, Linux, Chromebook). On your phone you can use the 3minGerman web app and its quizzes; install the extension on your computer to learn while watching YouTube.
Which videos does it work with?
Regular YouTube videos in Chrome that have German speech or German subtitles — vlogs, cooking, travel, news, documentaries and more.
How does the daily quiz help me remember words?
Every word you click while watching is added to your 3minGerman account. The app quizzes you on those exact words and repeats each one at growing intervals — spaced repetition that beats the forgetting curve.
Does the extension read my browsing?
No. It only runs on YouTube and has no access to other websites you visit.