288 Answered Questions for the topic German

German Grammar

10/23/21

A question about Wechselpräpositionen

I study german in entry level, My source is Spektrum A1+In lesson 7, there is a sentence i didn't understand, it says: Die Gäste fahren in Zügen So my question is: why "Zügen" is in dativ not... more
German Language

04/04/21

Urgent German help

C. Haben oder sein? Ergänzen Sie. (das Telefon klingelt) Hallo? Ja, hallo Petra, hier ist Sonja. Warum__   ihr denn nicht zum Jazzercise gekommen? Ach, Sonja, entschuldige bitte. Max und... more

01/22/21

Germans - Is it cultural appropriation or cosplay?

Well, if a Caucasian American were to dress as the German mythological creature the Rasslebock (similar to but distinct from the US's Jackalope), would it be cultural appropriation or disrespectful... more
German

11/12/20

i can not speak german i need help!

i need a good tutor and what does ich möchte dein Freund sein
German

11/12/20

i can not speak german i need help!

i need a good tutor and what does ich möchte dein Freund sein

How Austrian differs from German in pronunciation

What are the most prominent differences in German and Austrian pronunciation?
German

08/05/20

Fels vs Stein in German

What’s the difference between the German words for rock, der Fels und der Stein?
German English Esl

08/03/20

In what ways do you learn the best?

I am wondering how you, as a student, learn the most effectively? For example, some students are able to read and write down notes, while others need an audio aid (videos, music, etc.) to help them... more
German

05/26/20

let's check the verb: fernsehen (to watch TV)

Here are some of the sample sentences:Fernsehen (To watch TV)1) Sehen deine Kinder zu Hause fern?(Watch your children at home TV?)2) Wenn ich zu Hause bin, sehe ich fern.(When I at home am, watch I... more
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05/18/20

Wben dk I start to tutor ?

German

12/21/19

Why is this wright?

I was on clozemaster.com and the following sentence came up. "Bitte, ___ es." The translation read.. "Yes, please do." So filled in the blank with tu. It was mark incorrect and said the correct... more
German

07/24/19

Last name Fahnel pronunciation?

German

07/24/19

Nominative or dative?

How does one describe one's self? When does one use nominative and when dative? Which one is correct? >Ich bin glücklich. >Mir ist glücklich. I am confused because... more
German

07/24/19

Why the “dass” when comparing statements with “als dass”?

German

07/21/19

What are the past forms of the verb in “Klarheit schaffen”?

In the phrase _Klarheit schaffen_, translated as _clarify_, what are the past forms of the verb _schaffen_? Are these _schuf_, _geschaffen_ or _schaffte_, _geschafft_?
German

07/21/19

When can one create a "zusammengesetzes Nomen"? When should one use genitive or prepositions instead?

Long words is one of my favorite features in German. Is there a criterion, *"eine grammatische Empfehlung!*, to know when we can put nouns together? I'm not talking about creating significant... more
German

07/21/19

Why did Heidegger say that, "German speaks being?"?

German

07/20/19

Translating "He hurts her more than she does to him."?

German

07/20/19

How can I understand "mit am besten"?

Or more generally: mit + superlative.
German

07/19/19

How to translate the german word "Motiv" (= Beweggrund)?

German

07/19/19

When to use possessive pronouns vs. dative pronoun + definite article?

German

07/19/19

Precise terms for "Sachebene", "Implikationsebene" and "Textebene"?

To begin with, I just "invented" these three expressions, maybe an example helps: *"Er erledigte seinen Auftrag und entsorgte seine Waffe. Dann stieg er in seinen Wagen. Er fuhr davon."* 1. So... more

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