Should I use German or English subtitles?

Example in context

For a short scene, listen once with German captions. If Ich habe keine Zeit is unclear, check the meaning — I have no time — and replay the line while listening for keine Zeit.

Captions can reduce the work of identifying words, but reading every line can also distract from the sound. A translation helps with meaning but does not necessarily show how the German sentence is built.

Try it with input

Choose one short clip. Listen with German captions, check a word that blocks the story, and replay a line without looking. If you still cannot follow the main action, choose easier material.

Captions can contain errors or differ from the audio. No subtitle setting is best for every learner or every clip.

Use captions for context

Jibber Jabber is our app. Its interactive captions and word lookup can help you check a word without leaving a German video. See our related guide; use a grammar reference when you need a full explanation.