Daily Language Challenge
'Geheimnis' Definition
What is the meaning of the German word 'Geheimnis'?
The word 'Geheimnis' is a German word that can mean 'Secret' in English. You can find example sentences below to help you understand how to use the word in context.
Definition of 'Geheimnis' in English
Das Geheimnis - The secret
noun , neuterThe noun 'Geheimnis' means 'secret' in German. It is a neuter noun (das Geheimnis).
German Challenges
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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Intermediate
Which preposition correctly pairs with the verb 'fahren' to mean 'to drive to'?
Er fährt zu seiner Arbeit
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The correct preposition to use with 'fahren' to convey the meaning of 'to drive to' is 'zu', forming the phrase 'fahren zu'. The sentence 'Er fährt zu seiner Arbeit' translates to 'He is driving to his work.' The other prepositions are not used to express the concept of driving to a place.
Fun Fact: 'Fahren zu' requires the dative case, as it typically involves a direction or destination – the place being driven to.
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Beginner
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the definite article "the" in the accusative case for a Neuter noun.
Ich sehe das Auto.
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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!
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Beginner
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the definite article "the" in the accusative case for a Masculine noun.
Ich esse den Apfel.
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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.
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Intermediate
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the possessive adjective 'sein' in the genitive case.
Die Katze seiner Schwester ist süß.
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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.
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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 auxiliary verb correctly completes the sentence to fit the context given?
Ich habe einen Kuchen gebacken.
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'Backen' is a transitive action verb, hence it requires 'haben' to form the perfect past tense. So, the correct sentence is 'Ich habe einen Kuchen gebacken', which means 'I baked a cake'. 'Sein' is typically used with intransitive verbs which involve a change in state or movement, which is not the case with 'backen'. Understanding the differential usage of 'haben' and 'sein' is crucial to forming accurate sentences in German.
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Beginner
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the personal pronoun 'du' in the dative case.
Ich habe dir bereits die Einladung gegeben
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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.
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Intermediate
Which preposition correctly pairs with the verb 'sprechen' to mean 'to talk about'?
Sie spricht immer von ihrem Bruder
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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.
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Intermediate
Which preposition correctly pairs with the verb "erinnern" to mean "to remember"?
Erinnern Sie sich an meinen Namen?
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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".
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