Question 1

What is the definite article of "Auto" in German?

Accepted Answer

For example - "Ich sehe das Auto.".
 In the given sentence, "Ich sehe das Auto," the word "Auto" is a neuter noun. In German, "Auto" is "das Auto" in the nominative case. Since neuter nouns do not change their article in the accusative case, "das" remains "das" even when it is the direct object of the verb "sehen" (to see). Therefore, the correct sentence is "Ich sehe das Auto," which translates to "I see the car" in English.

Remembering that neuter and feminine articles do not change in the accusative case can be very helpful. It means that every time you see "das" or "die" as an article for a single noun, it will remain the same in the accusative case. Keep practicing to get the hang of these changes in the different cases!

Question 2

What Gender is "Kind" (child) in German?

Accepted Answer

For example - "Das Kind spielt".
 The word "Kind" is a neuter noun. In German, "Kind" is "das Kind" in the nominative case, as it is the subject of the sentence. The correct sentence is "Das Kind spielt," which translates to "The child plays" in English.

Question 3

What is the Accusative case form of "das" in German?

Accepted Answer

For example - "Kannst du das Buch sehen?".
 The word "Buch" is a neuter noun. In German, "Buch" remains "das Buch" even in the accusative case. Therefore, the correct sentence is "Kannst du das Buch sehen?" which translates to "Can you see the book?" in English.

Question 4

What is the Dative form of "das" in German?

Accepted Answer

For example - "Ich gebe dem Kind das Spielzeug.".
 The sentence "Ich gebe _________ Kind das Spielzeug" uses the dative case to indicate that "Kind" is the indirect object of the verb "geben" (to give). The correct definite article for neuter nouns in the dative case is "dem," so the sentence reads "Ich gebe dem Kind das Spielzeug," translating to "I give the toy to the child" in English.

Question 5

What is the Genitive form of "Das" in German?

Accepted Answer

For example - "Wegen des Wetters bleiben wir zu Hause".
 The phrase indicates possession, using the genitive case. The correct definite article for neuter nouns in the genitive case is "des." Hence, the sentence should be "Wegen des Wetters bleiben wir zu Hause," which means "Because of the weather, we are staying at home" in English.

Question 6

What is the dative case form for "Ein"?

Accepted Answer

For example - "Ich gebe einem Kind ein Spielzeug.". The sentence indicates the indirect object in the dative case. We are giving a toy to a child. The correct form of the indefinite article for neuter nouns in the dative case is "einem." Therefore, the sentence should be "Ich gebe einem Kind ein Spielzeug," which means "I give a toy to a child" in English.

Question 7

What is the dative case form for "Eine"?

Accepted Answer

For example - "Ich schenke einer Freundin eine Blume.". The sentence indicates the indirect object in the dative case. We are giving a flower to a friend (female). The correct form of the indefinite article for feminine nouns in the dative case is "einer." Therefore, the sentence should be "Ich schenke einer Freundin eine Blume," which means "I give a flower to a friend (female)" in English.

Question 8

The definite article in the Accusative Case for a masculine noun

Accepted Answer

For example - "Sie trinkt den Tee.".
 In the given sentence, "Sie trinkt den Tee," the word "Tee" is a masculine noun. In German, "Tee" is "der Tee" in the nominative case. In the accusative case, for masculine nouns, the definite article changes from "der" to "den." Therefore, the correct sentence is "Sie trinkt den Tee," which translates to "She drinks the tea" in English.

Remembering these definite article changes in the accusative case is crucial for accurate sentence construction. Practice using the correct article forms for masculine, feminine, and neuter nouns to improve your German language skills.

Question 9

What is the Accusative case form of "die" in German?

Accepted Answer

For example - "Ich lese die Zeitung.".
 In German, the accusative case form of "die" remains "die" when used with feminine nouns. For example, in the sentence "Ich lese die Zeitung" (I read the newspaper), "Zeitung" is a feminine noun and "die" is used as the article in both the nominative and accusative cases. This consistency applies to all feminine nouns in German, where the article "die" does not change in the accusative case.

Remembering that neuter and feminine articles do not change in the accusative case can be very helpful. It means that every time you see "das" or "die" as an article for a single noun, it will remain the same in the accusative case. Keep practicing to understand these changes in the different cases!

Question 10

What is the Dative form of "die" in German?

Accepted Answer

For example - "Ich helfe der Frau".
 In German, the dative case form of the feminine article "die" is "der." For example, in the sentence "Ich helfe der Frau," which translates to "I help the woman" in English, the word "Frau" (woman) is in the dative case as the indirect object of the verb "helfen" (to help), so the article changes from "die" to "der."

Question 11

What is the Accusative case form of "der" in German?

Accepted Answer

For example - "Ich esse den Apfel.".
 In the given sentence, "Ich esse den Apfel," the word "Apfel" is a masculine noun. In German, "Apfel" is "der Apfel" in the nominative case. In the accusative case, for masculine nouns, the definite article changes from "der" to "den." Therefore, the correct sentence is "Ich esse den Apfel," which translates to "I eat the apple" in English.

Remember that the nominative masculine definite article "der" changes to "den" in the accusative. This is crucial for constructing correct sentences in German. Keep practicing to familiarize yourself with these changes.

Question 12

What is the Genitive form of "Der" in German?

Accepted Answer

For example - "Das Buch des Mannes ist sehr interessant.".
 The appropriate definite article for masculine nouns in the genitive case is "des." Hence, the sentence should be "Das Buch des Mannes ist sehr interessant," which in English means "The man's book is very interesting."

Question 13

What is the Genitive form of "Die" in German?

Accepted Answer

For example - "Die Idee der Frau ist sehr gut.".
 The phrase indicates possession, using the genitive case. The correct definite article for feminine nouns in the genitive case is "der." Hence, the sentence should be "Die Idee der Frau ist gut," which means "The woman's idea is very good" in English.

Question 14

What is the Dative Case form of 'Du' Personal Pronoun?

Accepted Answer

For example - "Ich habe dir bereits die Einladung gegeben".
 The dative case form of the personal pronoun 'du' (you) is 'dir'. In the sentence, 'dir' is used as the indirect object, receiving the action of the verb. Here, the verb 'gegeben' ("given" - to give) requires an indirect object to indicate to whom the book is given. 'Du' changes to 'dir' in the dative case to reflect its role as the recipient of the action in the sentence.

Question 15

What is the Genitive form of "Der" for the noun "Lehrer" in German?

Accepted Answer

For example - "Das ist das Buch des Lehrers.".
 The correct definite article for masculine nouns in the genitive case is "des." Therefore, the sentence should be "Das ist das Buch des Lehrers," which translates to "That is the teacher's book" in English.

Question 16

What is the Accusative Case form of 'Er' Personal Pronoun?

Accepted Answer

For example - "Siehst du ihn da drüben?".
 The accusative form of the personal pronoun 'er' (he) is 'ihn'.
In the sentence "Siehst du ihn da drüben?" 'ihn' is used as the direct object, being the person seen (the one affected by the action of the verb). Here, the verb 'sehen' (to see) requires a direct object to complete its sense. 'Er' changes to 'ihn' in the accusative case to reflect this role.

Question 17

What is the Dative Case form of 'Er' Personal Pronoun?

Accepted Answer

For example - "Ich helfe ihm immer, wenn er Hilfe braucht.".
 The dative case form of the personal pronoun 'er' (he) is 'ihm'. In the sentence, 'ihm' is used as the indirect object, receiving the action of the verb. 'Er' changes to 'ihm' in the dative case to reflect its role as the recipient of the action in the sentence.

Question 18

What is the Dative Case form of 'Ich' Personal Pronoun?

Accepted Answer

For example - "Die Mutter kauft mir ein Geschenk".
 The dative case of the personal pronoun 'ich' (I) is 'mir'. In the sentence "Die Mutter kauft mir ein Geschenk," 'mir' is used as the indirect object, receiving the action of the verb. Here, the verb 'kaufen' (to buy) requires an indirect object to indicate to whom the gift is bought. 'Ich' changes to 'mir' in the dative case to reflect its role as the recipient of the action in the sentence.

Question 19

What is the Dative Case form of 'Ich' Personal Pronoun?

Accepted Answer

For example - "Sie hat mir den Schlüssel gegeben".
 The dative case form of the personal pronoun 'ich' (I) is 'mir'.
In the sentence "Sie hat mir den Schlüssel gegeben," 'mir' is used as the indirect object, receiving the action of the verb. Here, the verb 'geben' (to give) requires an indirect object to indicate to whom the key is given. 'Ich' changes to 'mir' in the dative case to reflect its role as the recipient of the action in the sentence.

Question 20

The Definite Article in the Accusative Case for the masculine noun "Brief"

Accepted Answer

For example - "Ich entdecke den Brief unter einem Stapel alter Bücher.".
 The word "Brief" is a masculine noun in German. In German grammar, "Brief" is "der Brief" in the nominative case. However, when a masculine noun is used in the accusative case, the definite article changes from "der" to "den." Therefore, in the sentence "Ich entdecke den Brief unter einem Stapel alter Bücher," which translates to "I discover the letter under a pile of old books" in English, "den Brief" correctly uses the accusative case for the masculine noun "Brief."

Question 21

What preposition pairs with 'arbeiten'?

Accepted Answer

For example - "Er arbeitet an einem neuen Projekt".
 The correct preposition to use with 'arbeiten' to convey the meaning of 'to work on' is 'an', forming the phrase 'arbeiten an'. The sentence 'Er arbeitet an einem neuen Projekt' translates to 'He is working on a new project.' The other prepositions are not used to express the concept of working on something. 

Fun Fact: 'Arbeiten an' requires the dative case.

Question 22

What is the Genitive form of "Das" for the noun "Kind" in German?

Accepted Answer

For example - "Das Haus des Kindes ist groß".
 The genitive case is used for possession. The correct definite article for neuter nouns in the genitive case is "des." Thus, the sentence should be "Das Haus des Kindes ist groß", which translates to "The child's house is big" in English.

Question 23

What is the Genitive form of "Eine" for the noun "Stadt" in German?

Accepted Answer

For example - "Die Schönheit einer Stadt ist atemberaubend".
 The correct indefinite article for feminine nouns in the genitive case is "einer." Thus, the sentence should be "Die Schönheit einer Stadt ist atemberaubend," which translates to "The beauty of a city is breathtaking" in English.

Question 24

Which preposition pairs with "erinnern"?

Accepted Answer

For example - "Erinnern Sie sich an meinen Namen?".
 The correct preposition to use with "erinnern" to convey the meaning of "to remember" is "an", making the expression "sich erinnern an". The sentence "Erinnern Sie sich an meinen Namen" means "Do you remember my name".

Question 25

What is the Genitive form of "Das" for the noun "Haus" in German?

Accepted Answer

For example - "Die Farbe des Hauses ist rot.".
 The correct definite article for neuter nouns in the genitive case is "des." Hence, the sentence should be "Die Farbe des Hauses ist rot," which means "The color of the house is red" in English.

Question 26

What is the Genitive form of "Die" for the noun "Nachbarin" in German?

Accepted Answer

For example - "Die Katze der Nachbarin  ist sehr süß.".
 The correct definite article for feminine nouns in the genitive case is "der". So, the sentence should be "Die Katze der Nachbarin ist sehr süß", which translates to "The neighbor's cat is very cute" in English. Note that "die Nachbarin" is the feminine form of the noun "der Nachbar", which is why we use the feminine definite article. This becomes "der Nachbarin" in the genitive case.

Question 27

What is the Genitive form of "Der" for the noun "Baum" in German?

Accepted Answer

For example - "Die Blätter des Baumes sind grün.".
 The appropriate definite article for masculine nouns in the genitive case is "des." Therefore, the sentence should be "Die Blätter des Baumes sind grün," which translates to "The leaves of the tree are green" in English.

Question 28

What preposition pairs with 'laufen'?

Accepted Answer

For example - "Er läuft durch den Park".
 The correct preposition to use with 'laufen' to convey the meaning of 'to run through' is 'durch', forming the phrase 'laufen durch'. The sentence 'Er läuft durch den Park' translates to 'He is running through the park.' The other prepositions are not used to express the concept of running through a place.

Fun Fact: 'Laufen durch' requires the accusative case, as it typically involves a direct object – the place being run through.

Question 29

What is the Genitive Case form of the Possessive Pronoun 'sein'?

Accepted Answer

For example - "Die Katze seiner Schwester ist süß.".
 The genitive case form of the possessive adjective 'sein' corresponding to a feminine noun is 'seiner'. In the sentence 'Die Katze seiner Schwester ist süß', 'seiner' is used to show possession, indicating that the sister is the owner of the cat. The noun 'Schwester' is feminine and singular; therefore, 'sein' takes the form 'seiner' to match the gender, number, and case of the noun it modifies.

Question 30

What preposition pairs with 'sich interessieren'?

Accepted Answer

For example - "Sie interessiert sich für Kunst.".
 The correct preposition to use with "sich interessieren" to convey the meaning of "to be interested in" is "für", forming the phrase "sich interessieren für". The sentence "Sie interessiert sich für Kunst" translates to "She is interested in art." The other prepositions are not used to express the concept of being interested in something or someone.

Question 31

What is the Genitive Case form of 'Mein' for a Feminim Noun?

Accepted Answer

For example - "Das ist das Haus meiner Schwester.".
 The genitive case form of the possessive pronoun 'mein' (my) corresponding to a feminine noun is 'meiner'. In the sentence, "Das ist das Haus meiner Schwester," the word 'meiner' is showcasing possession, translating to 'That is the house of my sister' in English.

Question 32

What preposition pairs with 'achten'?

Accepted Answer

For example - "Wir achten auf die Details".
 The correct preposition to use with 'achten' to convey the meaning of 'to pay attention to' is 'auf', forming the phrase 'achten auf'. The sentence 'Wir achten auf die Details' translates to 'We pay attention to the details.' The other prepositions cannot be used to express the concept of paying attention to something. 

Fun Fact: 'Achten auf' requires the accusative case.

Question 33

What is the Genitive Case form of 'Mein' Personal Pronoun?

Accepted Answer

For example - "Der Hund meines Nachbarn ist sehr freundlich".
 The genitive case form of the possessive pronoun 'mein' (my) corresponding to a masculine or neuter noun is 'meines'. In the sentence 'Der Hund meines Nachbarn ist sehr freundlich', 'meines' is used to show possession, indicating that the neighbor is the owner of the dog. 'Mein' changes to 'meines' in the genitive case to express this possession.

Question 34

What preposition pairs with 'sprechen' to mean 'to talk about'?

Accepted Answer

For example - "Sie spricht immer von ihrem Bruder".
 The correct preposition to use with 'sprechen' to convey the meaning of 'to talk about' is 'von'. The phrase formed is 'sprechen von'. The sentence 'Sie spricht immer von ihrem Bruder' translates to 'She always talks about her brother.' The other prepositions cannot be used to express the concept of talking about something. Note that 'sprechen von' requires the dative case.

Question 35

Which preposition pairs with "suchen" to mean "to search for"?

Accepted Answer

For example - "Ich suche nach meinen Schlüsseln".
 The correct preposition to use with "suchen" to convey the meaning of "to search for" is "nach", creating the expression "suchen nach". So, the sentence "Ich suche nach meinem Schlüsseln" means "I am searching for my keys". The other prepositions cannot be used to express the act of searching for someone or something. 

 Fun Fact: 'Suchen nach' requires the dative case.

Question 36

Which Preposition Pairs with "Kämpfen"?

Accepted Answer

For example - "Er kämpft um seine Rechte.".
 The correct preposition to use with "kämpfen" to convey the meaning of "to fight for" is "um", making the expression "kämpfen um". The sentence "Er kämpft um seine Rechte" means "He is fighting for his rights." The other prepositions are not suitable to express the act of fighting for something.
An alternative that also works is "für" - "Er kämpft für seine Rechte".

Question 37

What is the Dative Case form of 'die' for Plural Noun 'Kinder'?

Accepted Answer

For example - "Das Buch gehört den Kindern".
 The dative case of the definite article 'die' (the) when used with plural nouns is 'den'. So, the sentence should read 'Das Buch gehört den Kindern', translating to 'The book belongs to the children' in English.

Question 38

Which word is correctly declined in the nominative singular case?

Accepted Answer

For example - "Der Wald ist grün und voller Leben.".
 In this specific context, 'Wald' is the correct noun as it is in nominative singular form. This case is used for the subject of a sentence. In this context, it means 'forest'. The other options 'Wälder' (plural), 'Walde' (singular in dated dative form), or 'Waldes' (genitive) do not fit into the sentence properly.

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Which preposition pairs with "suchen" to mean "to search for"?

What is the Genitive Case form of 'Mein' Personal Pronoun?

What preposition pairs with 'sprechen' to mean 'to talk about'?

What is the Genitive Case form of 'Mein' for a Feminim Noun?

What preposition pairs with 'achten'?

What preposition pairs with 'sich interessieren'?

What is the Genitive Case form of the Possessive Pronoun 'sein'?

Introduction

Navigation

Relevant German Topics

Frequently Asked Questions

Which word is correctly declined in the nominative singular case?

What is the Dative Case form of 'die' for Plural Noun 'Kinder'?

Which Preposition Pairs with "Kämpfen"?

Which preposition pairs with "suchen" to mean "to search for"?

What is the Genitive Case form of 'Mein' Personal Pronoun?

What preposition pairs with 'sprechen' to mean 'to talk about'?

What is the Genitive Case form of 'Mein' for a Feminim Noun?

What preposition pairs with 'achten'?

What preposition pairs with 'sich interessieren'?

What is the Genitive Case form of the Possessive Pronoun 'sein'?

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