Mastering ‘bei’: A Guide for German Learners
What does “bei” mean in German? This guide covers every meaning of the word “bei” and includes loads of examples to help you master it in every context.
German
time-manner-place
In German sentence construction, when adding elements, the preferred order is Time – Manner – Place. Examples illustrate this structure clearly. Additionally, parts of the sentence can be emphasized by rearranging them, while still adhering to the V2 rule. This allows for flexibility without losing grammatical correctness.
forming questions
The text explains the formation of yes/no and w-questions in German. Yes/no questions are constructed by switching the subject and verb, making them simpler than in English. W-questions begin with a question word, followed by the verb and subject. The importance of subject-verb inversion in German is highlighted, especially for Spanish speakers.
The Ultimate Guide to the German Preposition “zu”
What does “an” mean in German? This guide covers every meaning of the word “an” and includes loads of examples to help you master it in every context.
How to Learn Separable Prefix Verbs (trennbare Verben) the Easy Way
Separable verbs are easy! In this article I show you the most efficient and easiest way to learn the different meanings of separable verbs without getting them confused.
How to Reawaken Your Language Learning Motivation for 2022
Have you been lazy with your language learning recently? Does your motivation disappear as suddenly as it arrived? Read on… I have a thing or two to tell you.
Is Learning the Gender of German Nouns Necessary?
Learning the gender of nouns is absolutely essential. In this post, I explain why it’s important and how you can learn noun genders easily.
I want that you learn German
Just a quick post today. I want to teach you a construction that often trips people up. How would you say in German, I want you to jump? It’s not so easy is it? There are seemingly lots of possibilities: Ich will du springen. Incorrect Ich will dich springen. Incorrect… Read More »I want that you learn German
English Words in German with Surprising Meanings
Have you ever seen English words used in German? Some of them don’t mean what you might expect.. Some of them may surprise you.
The Fool’s Plural – Do you make this mistake in German?
Do you use the fool’s plural? I would be willing to bet you do! Find out what the fool’s plural is and how you can avoid it.