Daily Language Challenge
'Max' Definition
What is the meaning of the German word 'Max'?
The word 'Max' is a German word that can mean 'Max' in English. You can find example sentences below to help you understand how to use the word in context.
Definition of 'Max' in English
Der Max - The Max
noun , masculineRelated Words
WaldGerman Challenges
Intermediate
Which preposition correctly pairs with the verb "gehen" to mean "to go to"?
Ich gehe morgen zum Arzt
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The correct preposition to use with "gehen" to convey the meaning of "to go to" is "zu", forming the phrase "gehen zu". This means the sentence "Ich gehe morgen zum Arzt" translates to "I am going to the doctor tomorrow". Note that 'zu' changes to 'zum' as a shorthand for 'zu dem'.
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Intermediate
Which preposition correctly pairs with the verb "suchen" to mean "to search for"?
Ich suche nach meinen Schlüsseln
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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.
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Beginner
Conjugate the modal verb "können" to fit the sentence below
Ich kann Deutsch sprechen.
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The correct form for "können" in the first person singular is "kann".
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Beginner
Which form of the verb 'fühlen' correctly completes the sentence?
Ich gehe heute nicht zur Arbeit, weil ich mich nicht gut fühle.
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'Fühle' is the correct first-person singular form of the verb 'fühlen', which translates to 'feel' in English. In the context of this sentence, 'fühle' is used to express how the speaker is feeling physically. The other options are other forms of 'fühlen', but they are not correct in this context. 'Fühlt' is third-person singular, 'gefühlt' is the past participle used for perfect tense, and 'fühlte' is simple past tense.
Intermediate
Which preposition correctly pairs with the verb "schreiben" to mean "to write to"?
Sie schreibt einen Brief an ihren Freund.
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The correct preposition to use with "schreiben" to convey the meaning of "to write to" is "an", forming the phrase "schreiben an". The sentence "Sie schreibt einen Brief an ihren Freund" translates to "She is writing a letter to her friend." The other prepositions are not used to express the act of writing to someone.
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Beginner
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the definite article "the" in the accusative case for a Feminine noun.
Ich lese die Zeitung.
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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!
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Intermediate
Which preposition correctly pairs with the verb "kaufen" to mean "to buy for"?
Ich kaufe ein Geschenk für meine Freundin
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The correct preposition to use with "kaufen" to convey the meaning of "to buy for" is "für", making the expression "kaufen für". The sentence "Ich kaufe ein Geschenk für meine Freundin" means "I am buying a gift for my girlfriend." The other prepositions cannot be used to express the act of buying something for someone. Remember: In German, prepositions can change the case of the noun that follows them. In the case of "kaufen für", the preposition "für" requires the noun to be in the accusative case.
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Intermediate
Which preposition correctly pairs with the verb 'hoffen' to mean 'to hope for'?
Er hofft auf einen Sieg
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The correct preposition to use with 'hoffen' to convey the meaning of 'to hope for' is 'auf', forming the phrase 'hoffen auf'. The sentence 'Er hofft auf einen Sieg' translates to 'He hopes for a victory.' The other prepositions cannot be used to express the concept of hoping for something.
Fun Fact: 'Hoffen auf' requires the accusative case.
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Intermediate
Which auxiliary verb correctly completes the sentence to fit the context given?
Ich bin nach Hause gelaufen.
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'Laufen' is an action verb that indicates movement, thus it generally requires 'sein' as the auxiliary verb when forming the past tense. So, the correct sentence would be 'Ich bin nach Hause gelaufen', which means 'I ran home'. 'Haben' would generally be incorrect in this context. Understanding the appropriate application of 'haben' and 'sein' with different verbs is fundamental in constructing accurate sentences in the German language.
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Intermediate
Which preposition correctly pairs with the verb "kämpfen" to mean "to fight for"?
Er kämpft um seine Rechte.
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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".
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