Essential German grammar for beginner, intermediate, and advanced learners. These articles complement the Grammar Challenges on Clozemaster – exercises focusing on the trickiest and most challenging parts of German grammar.
In a previous post we tackled how to use German personal pronouns, however, in the course of learning that, we also discussed that pronouns aren’t limited just to words like er/he or sie/she, there are other pronouns that serve other functions such as mine, yours, theirs, ours and more. Those are the kinds of pronouns …
Despite all the differences between different people, cultures, and languages, at least one thing that unites us all is eating. We all have to eat to live. Eating nourishes us, but it can also be an essential communal experience and depending on what you eat and how eating is a central cultural element. Knowing how …
“Essen” Conjugation: All the Ways to Conjugate “Essen” in GermanRead More »
When you reach the part of your language learning journey where just knowing vocabulary and a few key phrases is no longer enough, things can start to seem intimidating. It becomes time to delve into the dreaded world of grammar. Learning a language’s grammar is not always intuitive to a native speaker of another language. …
A Complete Guide to Understanding German PronounsRead More »
Whether you want to tell people about your family constellation or how many pets you own, you most likely won’t be able to accomplish that without using the German verb “haben” (to have). But apart from these situations, the word “haben” is used for so much more: it additionally serves as a “helper verb” for …
A Complete Guide to the Conjugation of the German Verb “Haben”Read More »
“Sein oder Nichtsein, das ist hier die Frage” (To be or not to be, that is the question) — whether you’re into Shakespeare or not, the famous line from Hamlet, written in 1600 (or possibly 1602), is the perfect opener for today’s topic: the conjugation of the German verb “sein”. This will not only come …
Conjugation of the German Verb “Sein”: A Crash CourseRead More »
Whether you’re planning a road trip or want to tell your German friends about your upcoming vacation, it’s likely you will need to use the German verb “fahren” (“to drive”, “to travel”, “to go”). This entire blog post is dedicated to the conjugation of the verb “fahren”. Let’s have a look at how it works! …
All About the Conjugation of the German Verb “Fahren”Read More »
If you have ever listened to the German opening of the famous TV series Sesame Street, you might have stumbled upon the following line: “Wieso, weshalb, warum — wer nicht fragt bleibt dumm!” (“How come, for what reason, why — if you don’t ask you’ll stay stupid.”) As per usual for the German language, this …
In a recent post, I talked about the conjugation of the German verb “gehen”. In this blog post, I’ll talk about a different topic that sounds very similar: the conjugation of the German verb “sehen”. “Sehen”, which means “to see”, doesn’t just sound similar, it also is – just as “gehen” (“to go”) – an …
Conjugation of the German Verb “Sehen”: The Definitive GuideRead More »
“This dress is so pretty, but it’s just a little bit too short.” “I had to go home because I wasn’t feeling well.” “He didn’t study very hard and therefore he failed his classes.” What do all these sentences have in common? If you take a closer look at the way these statements are structured, …
German Conjunctions (Konjunktionen): A Complete GuideRead More »
Whether you need to state where you’re going on holiday or ask a friend if they can meet you tomorrow at 6 PM – chances are you’ll want to use the German verb “gehen”. The German verb “gehen” is used a lot, and it is quite possible that you will find yourself using it often …
A Guide to the German Verb “Gehen” – All About Conjugation and UsageRead More »
