So it ALSO depends on the context it is used in. And as if that wasn’t enough, in German it even depends on where the dummy is to be placed. An object dummy can never be placed in the beginning. Es verstehe ich, dass du nicht…. Wrong A subject-dummy on the other hand works ...
In this episode: "da" means "there". But Germans also use it as "here". And as "because". And as "then". Today, we'll find out how that makes sense and how to use "da" ourselves. 105 Comments Hello everyone, and welcome to our German Word of the Da…y. And this time we ...
When you’re trying to say that you can speak German, you can say either “Ich spreche Deutsch” or “Ich kann Deutsch.” This is the one common exception when you wouldn’t use eitherkennenorwissento explain that you know something. In this case, though, it makes sense. “Ich kann D...
You need torespond to the reactions of those involved. You don’t have to master apologizing in German to develop basic emotional intelligence. Opening the door in someone’s face may seem like the end of the world to you, but if Hans shrugs and keeps walking without even acknowledging what...
German filler words Russian filler words Korean filler words 음 (eum)– This is perhaps the most common filler word in Korean. It is used to fill in gaps in conversation, similar to the English filler word “um”. For example: “음, 그래서 어떻게 해야 할까요?”...
In this lesson we will learn German words and phrases that will allow us to excuse ourselves when we make a mistake, express forgiveness and regret, and say that we are sorry. Es Tut Mir Leid! (I'm sorry!) Everyone makes a mistake from time to time, especially when you are challengi...
German offers some colorful ways to say that you regret taking a certain action or making a particular statement. Etwas bedauern> regret something Ich bedauere sehr, dass ich sie nicht eingeladen habe> I regret not having invited her. ...
Do you have to go so soon? SCHON 4 (allein/bloß- just) Usingschonwith a noun or adverb sometimes conveys the idea of "only" or "just." Schon der Gedanke macht mich krank. Just the thought (alone) makes me ill. Schon die Tatsache, dass er... ...
Example of Subjunctive 1 in slogans: Lang lebe die Königin! (Long live the queen!) How to form Subjunctive 1 To form the present subjunctive in German, use the present stem of a verb and add present subjunctive endings to it. The big exception, as always, is sein (to be). Let’...
You can use Harry Potter to magically improve your German. The books andaudiobooksare available in German, translated by Klaus Fritz. The books are popular in German-speaking countries and are readily available through Amazon.com and other booksellers. ...