Hovlex
The free Chrome extension that provides floating definitions for intermediate German vocabulary, and AI contextual assistance for rarer words or more difficult material.
Link to the famous Anki memory management system to create a vocabulary acquisition process that grows with you, only highlighting the words you don’t yet know.
Definitions right where you need them, when you need them.
Built for focused reading
Every part of Hovlex is designed to support comprehension during extended German reading sessions.
Features
Word highlighting
Spot useful vocabulary directly on German web pages and local files.
Hover definitions
See one of the 15,000 pre-prepared definitions instantly with a simple hover of the cursor.
Contextual AI help
Double-click any word to get AI contextual support from a tutor familiar with your specific knowledge of German vocabulary.
Reading flow first
Understand difficult terms without switching tabs or interrupting focus.
Local file support
If you can get your text into any selectable or editable format, then you can paste it into your Hovlex reader page that adds definitions and AI support to plain text.
Intermediate learner focus
Designed for learners who want to broaden their vocabulary by reading authentic German
How Hovlex works
A simple workflow keeps learners inside the text while making difficult passages easier to understand.
01
Open German content
Visit a German web page or load a local HTML file you want to read.
02
Notice highlights
Hovlex marks supported words and phrases that may need clarification.
Hovlex makes long-form German reading feel more approachable and less disruptive.
03
Hover for meaning
Move your cursor over a highlighted item to view a prepared definition or explanation.
04
Ask AI when needed
Use one-click AI help for contextual explanations and translations when a quick tooltip is not enough.
Benefits
Why learners choose it
Anki Integration
Read once, remember forever
FAQ
Common questions
Quick answers for learners exploring how Hovlex supports German reading.
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