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Built for serious German learners (A2–B2)
Turn Netflix and
YouTube into German lessons.
Dual subtitles, AI explanations, and flashcards generated from every video.
1,000+ learners•Works on:NetflixYouTubeARDDisney+Prime Video
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Learn while watching, not studying. Your vocabulary builds itself.
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Three steps to your first win
- 01
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- 02
Click any word
Tap any German word. Get instant translation, gender, tense, and grammar context.
- 03
Remember automatically
Words you click get saved. Review with spaced repetition when you're ready.
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Butterfluent lets you learn German by watching real content on Netflix, YouTube, and other platforms. Click any word in subtitles to get instant translation, grammar, and context — without pausing or switching tabs.
- Works with Netflix, YouTube, and other streaming platforms
- Dual subtitles (German + English)
- Click words for instant meaning and grammar
- Save vocabulary automatically as you watch
What is Butterfluent?
Butterfluent is a Chrome extension and web app that helps you learn German by watching videos on Netflix, YouTube, and other streaming platforms.
- Interactive subtitles for German videos
- Click any word for instant translation
- Works on Netflix, YouTube, ARD, and streaming platforms
- Vocabulary tracking and spaced-repetition flashcards