Daily Language Challenge
'Eichendorf' Definition
What is the meaning of the German word 'Eichendorf'?
The word 'Eichendorf' is a German word that can mean 'Eichendorf' in English. You can find example sentences below to help you understand how to use the word in context.
Definition of 'Eichendorf' in English
Eichendorf - Eichendorf
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Intermediate
Which preposition correctly pairs with the verb "interessieren" to mean "to be interested in"?
Sie interessiert sich für Kunst.
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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.
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Intermediate
Which preposition correctly pairs with the verb "danken" to mean "to thank for"?
Sie bedankt sich für den Brief.
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The verb "bedanken" is a reflexive verb in German, meaning it is used with a reflexive pronoun. In this case, "sich bedanken" is used to express the act of giving thanks. The correct preposition to use with "sich bedanken" for conveying the meaning of "to thank for" is "für". Therefore, the sentence "Sie bedankt sich für den Brief" translates to "She thanks [herself] for the letter," more naturally expressed in English as "She gives thanks for the letter" or "She is thankful for the letter." The use of "für" is crucial in this context to indicate what the person is thanking for.
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Intermediate
Which preposition correctly pairs with the verb "fahren" to mean "to drive through"?
Er fährt durch die Stadt.
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The correct preposition to use with "fahren" to convey the meaning of 'to drive through' is 'durch'. Therefore, the sentence 'Er fährt durch die Stadt' translates to 'He drives through the city'. The use of 'durch' is required to convey the action of moving through a location in German.
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Beginner
Which preposition correctly pairs with the verb 'laufen' to mean 'to run through'?
Er läuft durch den Park
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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.
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Beginner
Conjugate the modal verb "mögen" to fit the sentence below
Er mag Wienerschitzel, es ist sein Lieblingsessen.
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The correct form for 'mögen' in the third person singular is 'mag'. For the sentence "Er mag Wienerschitzel, es ist sein Lieblingsessen.", the full translation is "He likes Wienerschitzel, it's his favourite food."
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Intermediate
Which auxiliary verb correctly completes the sentence to fit the context given?
Der Hund hat im Garten gespielt.
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'Spielen' is an action verb that typically requires the verb 'haben' as an auxiliary when forming the perfect tense. Therefore, 'Der Hund hat im Garten gespielt' (The dog played in the garden) is the correct sentence. 'Ist' is generally used with intransitive verbs, especially those depicting movement or state change, which is not the case with 'spielen'. The correct use of 'haben' and 'sein' in the right context forms a crucial part of accurately conveying meaning in the German language.
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Intermediate
Which auxiliary verb correctly completes the sentence to fit the context given?
Er hat einen Brief geschrieben.
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For the verb 'schreiben' (to write), 'haben' is the correct auxiliary verb in the past tense, not 'sein'. So the correct sentence is 'Er hat einen Brief geschrieben' which means 'He has written a letter'. When you use 'schreiben', it is about an action that has been done, in this case, writing a letter, thus 'haben' is used. Understanding this distinction is crucial in conveying the intended action in the German language.
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Intermediate
Which form of the noun 'Geist' best completes the sentence?
Ich bin nicht sicher, ob das ein Geist ist.
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'Geist' in this context is a German noun that translates to 'ghost' or 'spirit' in English. The other options, like 'Geistes' (genitive singular), 'Geiste' (dative singular), or 'Geisten' (dative plural), do not fit the grammatical structure of the sentence.
Beginner
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the definite article 'die' in the dative case for a plural noun.
Das Buch gehört den Kindern
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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.
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Intermediate
Which preposition correctly pairs with the verb "liegen" in this sentence?
Das Buch liegt auf dem Tisch
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The correct preposition to use with "liegen" is "auf", making the expression "liegen auf". The sentence "Das Buch liegt auf dem Tisch" means "The book is on the table".
Did you know? Prepositions in German can change the case of the noun that follows them. In the case of "liegen auf", the preposition "auf" requires the noun to be in the dative case.
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