Daily Language Challenge
'Herr' Definition
What is the meaning of the German word 'Herr'?
The word 'Herr' is a German word that can mean 'Mr.' in English. You can find example sentences below to help you understand how to use the word in context.
Definition of 'Herr' in English
Der Herr - The Mister
noun , masculineRelated Words
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Intermediate
What is the correct form of the definite article "the" in the genitive case for the masculine noun "Lehrer" (teacher)?
Das ist das Buch des Lehrers.
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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.
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Intermediate
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the personal pronoun 'mein' in the genitive case.
Der Hund meines Nachbarn ist sehr freundlich
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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.
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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
Conjugate the modal verb "dürfen" to fit the sentence below
Du darfst das Fenster öffnen.
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The correct form for "dürfen" in the second person singular is "darfst". In German, the verb "dürfen" (to be allowed to, can) is conjugated differently depending on the subject. For the second person singular, such as when addressing someone directly with "you" in English, "dürfen" is conjugated as "darfst." This form applies in sentences like "Du darfst das machen" (You are allowed to do that). This conjugation is part of the pattern in German where most verbs change their endings based on the subject's person and number, ensuring that the verb agrees with its subject. Remembering these conjugation patterns is crucial for correctly constructing sentences in German.
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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.
Sie trinkt den Tee.
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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.
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Beginner
Which word best fits the sentence to mean 'onto'?
Sie legen das Buch auf den Tisch.
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In this context, 'auf' is a German preposition that translates to 'on' or 'onto' in English. It is used to describe the position of something in relation to a surface or a place. 'Auf' is the only option that fits the sentence's context and works grammatically. Other options ('an', 'aus', und 'ein') don't fit the context or are grammatically incorrect.
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Beginner
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the indefinite article "a/an" ("eine") in the dative case for a feminine noun.
Ich schenke einer Freundin eine Blume.
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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.
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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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Intermediate
Which preposition correctly pairs with the verb "lernen" to mean "to learn from"?
Er hat aus seinen Fehlern gelernt
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The correct preposition to use with "lernen" to convey the meaning of "to learn from" is "aus", making the expression "lernen aus". The sentence "Er hat aus seinen Fehlern gelernt" means "He learned from his mistakes".
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Intermediate
Which auxiliary verb correctly completes the sentence to fit the context given?
Die Kinder haben im Park gespielt.
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In the case of 'spielen' which is an action verb, we typically use 'haben' as an auxiliary verb when forming the past tense. Thus, 'Die Kinder haben im Park gespielt' (The children played in the park) is the correct sentence. 'Sein' is usually used with verbs that depict movement or state change, which is not the case with 'spielen'. Understanding the appropriate usage of 'haben' and 'sein' forms a fundamental part mastering past tense in the German language.
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