July 2010
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Who would like to come to the blackboard...
EDIT: Guys, I’m soo soo sorry, but you’re right! For whatever stupid reason, the an error occurs when you try to answer this! I have no idea why! :-/ It usually works fine. Hm. *sighs* Oh well, we’ll give it another shot sometime soon, ok? Thanks for your understanding! :)
… and fill the gaps with the correct verb forms (present tense)…
1) Ich …. ein Glas...
coffeebeany asked: Hello :)
I know everything is either masculine, feminine or neutral, Der, Die or Das, but when talking about something, eg Sunday, can you just write/say Sonntag or do you have to write/say der Sonntag?
Danke!
I know everything is either masculine, feminine or neutral, Der, Die or Das, but when talking about something, eg Sunday, can you just write/say Sonntag or do you have to write/say der Sonntag?
Danke!
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Spruch der Woche :)
“Das juckt mich nicht!”
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zum, zur, am, ans, im, ins - contracted...
Recently, someone asked me a question about the usage of “zum”.
But there are more prepositions of place in German that work exactly like “zu” = preposition of place “to”; an = prep. of place “at” / “by”; in = prep. of place “in” / “into”
The general rule is: You can contract the preposition with the following...
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promisemesomething asked: i'm a vegetarian, but i really wanna try some authentic german cuisine. do you know of any recipes that don't call for meat? :)
love the site, btw. it's the reason i am NOT gonna fail German 1 xD
love the site, btw. it's the reason i am NOT gonna fail German 1 xD
nothingrhymeswith asked: I just had a German test today and I think I did well except for three items:
1. What do you say when someone is sick?
2. When someone gets married and
3. The participle of liegen
(I answered 'Ich gratuliere euch' for number 2, is that ok?)
I cant get over the test! :(
1. What do you say when someone is sick?
2. When someone gets married and
3. The participle of liegen
(I answered 'Ich gratuliere euch' for number 2, is that ok?)
I cant get over the test! :(
lovepropheteer asked: I am also a huge fan of Swedish. It sounds great! Plus, I am a huge fan of Sweden as well, so why not try and learn the language?
If you had the time to learn eight more languages, what would they be? Also, what is your absolute favorite thing that is unique to Germany?
If you had the time to learn eight more languages, what would they be? Also, what is your absolute favorite thing that is unique to Germany?
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starlatristessa asked: After reading your post on subjunctive, what you said was Subjunctive I,
is that similar to the imperative form?
I'm confused!
Thanks:)
is that similar to the imperative form?
I'm confused!
Thanks:)
hildaradinda asked: what's the German translation of "I'm hungry, I wanna eat some food.." thanks before :)
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kaulitzbaby asked: what is the german translation of happy 21st birthday?
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German English false friends 5
False Friend #5:
German: die Fabrik = factory
English: fabric = der Stoff, das Gewebe
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stormtroopersaresexy asked: Hello! Next semester I'll be studying at the TU-Dresden for a year and I was wondering if you could tell me/us more about the College/University system in Germany, which appears so complicated to me D:
Thank you so much and keep up the wonderful work!
Thank you so much and keep up the wonderful work!
-pallasathena asked: I don't know how much it'll outright teach, but this website was my best friend during all my levels of German - awesome worksheets for practicing grammar and other great resources.
http://www.nthuleen.com/index.html
http://www.nthuleen.com/index.html
buckshotninja asked: What are some popular German dishes that can be made at home? I would love to know some recipes for German cuisine!
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neuewelle asked: Hallo!! You seem like quite a helpful person, so I thought I would give this a go here...
I'm in a dilemma in the United States with college expenses, since it's REALLY expensive here. Last year I looked into the expenses of university costs in Germany and from the information I gathered, it appears it is either free, or it is around 500 Euros per semester for tuition,...
I'm in a dilemma in the United States with college expenses, since it's REALLY expensive here. Last year I looked into the expenses of university costs in Germany and from the information I gathered, it appears it is either free, or it is around 500 Euros per semester for tuition,...
silverscreencigarettes asked: hallo :) when germans are talking on the internet and texting and etc, do they generally take the time to capitilize the nouns? is it out of the question? fairly common? i am a native english speaker but i don't always take the time to capitilize 'i' and names and things. danke!
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savoreachbite asked: Hallo! I was reading piratesandindians' question and he/she said "Ich wohnte in Salzburg". I've been taught that it is "Ich wohne in..." because the verb is wohner so in Ich is wohne because of the -e and blah blah blah. But, is there a difference? Am I wrong? Is he/she wrong? Is it wohner?!??! Ahhh I'm freaking ooouuuuttt! By the way, I love love LOVE your blog!...
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German English false friends 4
False Friend #4:
German: die Art = manner, kind
English: art = die Kunst
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digestivebiscuits asked: Hallo!!
I noticed in your last question you said you lived in Nürnberg. I'm moving to Erlangen in September and wondering what this area is like?
Thank you!
I noticed in your last question you said you lived in Nürnberg. I'm moving to Erlangen in September and wondering what this area is like?
Thank you!
iwontsignuphere asked: Hi,
finde dein Blog großartig! Schönen Gruß aus 90403 ;)
finde dein Blog großartig! Schönen Gruß aus 90403 ;)
eyesmadeofcoal-deactivated20100 asked: hi! I just wanted to let you know about a pretty cool site [well, it is in my book] that gives you a panoramic view of most major German cities. it's also interactive! :D
http://www.panorama-cities.net/
http://www.panorama-cities.net/
Anonymous asked: is there any good online classes? I have a bit of knowledge of German from high school German 1 but, i want to expand my grammar and vocab thanks :)
justinw1995 asked: Before school let out for the summer, I would sit in German class and routinely ask "Wo ist mein Pferd?!" and see the confused expressions on my classmates' faces, just for the laughs.
Are there any other easy-to-remember, one-syllable words in German that would prove interesting in conversation?
Are there any other easy-to-remember, one-syllable words in German that would prove interesting in conversation?
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piratesandindians asked: Hallo! Was ist der Unterschied zwischen 'antworten' und 'beantworten'? Veilleicht braucht 'antworten' ein Akkusativobjekt? Gibt es andrere Wörter wie das? Auch in welcher Stadt wohnen Sie? Ich bin nur neugierig. (Wenn Sie das schon sagten, tut es mir leid.) Ich wohnte in Salzburg, und mag es wann Sie über den Süden sprechen....und hoffentlich war mein...
rykru asked: I know that "Es gibt" and "Es gab" used for "there is/are" and "there was/were" - but what is the common way to say "there will be..." Es wird ..{}.. geben?
hotvvheels asked: My wife is German, now what?
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superphildunphy asked: I am on my Basic Elementary German.
Can you give some tips on how to learn articles of nouns? Are there any patterns you know?
Can you give some tips on how to learn articles of nouns? Are there any patterns you know?
johnaaay asked: Do you know any german websites that has disney movies dubbed? I'm trying to get back into learning german. (:
Oh, and I love your banner on top of your blog. It's really cute XD
Oh, and I love your banner on top of your blog. It's really cute XD
moopetofaman asked: I'm watching the German version of the children's language show Muzzy and they keep using "Ich bin hungrig." However, I've always been taught to use "Ich habe Hunger." Is there much of a difference? I have never heard the former said in any of my German classes.
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“Die Welt wird nicht bedroht von den Menschen, die böse sind, sondern von denen,...”
– Albert Einstein
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kelli-leigh-o asked: I just recently found your blog, and am so excited because I will be traveling to Germany in about six months. If there were three essential German phrases that any first-time visitor must absolutely remember, what would they be?
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lookslikewow asked: hey, how i can make a sentences with german structure? thanks for answer it
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German - English false friends 3
False friend #3:
English: actual = eigentlich
German: aktuell = current
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The subjunctive "Konjunktiv" in German
The subjunctive mood (in German: der Konjunktiv) is mostly used to express emotions/opinions or possibilities. It’s also used in the reported speech (die indirekte Rede).
There are two different types: Subjunctive I (Konjunktiv I) or “present subjunctive) and Subjunctive II (Konjunktiv II) or “past subjunctive”.
I’d like to talk more about them in seperate posts....
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nicoolio asked: Hi! I lived in Munich for four years, and now that I'm back in the US, I really miss those brezin! Do you know of an authentic recipe that I could use to make them myself? American pretzels just don't cut it. Thanks!
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unsungproject asked: i saw the word "Rindfleischetikettierungsüberwachungsaufgabenübertragungsgesetz" and it's so complicated to read, since german has all these close compound word, can you help me?
thingstolike asked: I liked your post about the names :) Some of the names you named for being only used in Germany are used in Holland, too :) Otto, Rudolf, Ilse and Gerda are not uncommon here!
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nothingnesspast asked: Does it snow in all parts of Germany at Christmastime ? Because I'm going to be in Münster (near Düsseldorf) at that time of year and I really hope it snows. :)
Also, are there Christmas markets all across Germany ? If so, what can you buy there ? Thanks. :)
Also, are there Christmas markets all across Germany ? If so, what can you buy there ? Thanks. :)
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raelee asked: Related to the question about your name, can you share some common German names? And/or names that you've only really heard used in Germany?
Thanks for all the hard work you do with GermanHeit!
Thanks for all the hard work you do with GermanHeit!