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'Welle' Definition
What is the meaning of the German word 'Welle'?
The word 'Welle' is a German word that can mean 'Wave' in English. You can find example sentences below to help you understand how to use the word in context.
Definition of 'Welle' in English
Die Welle - The wave
noun , feminineThe noun 'Welle' means 'wave' in German. It is used to describe the movement of water or energy in a wave-like manner.
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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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Beginner
What is the correct form of the definite article "the" in the dative case for a Feminine noun.
Ich helfe der Frau
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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."
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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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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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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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Beginner
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the personal pronoun 'ich' in the dative case.
Die Mutter kauft mir ein Geschenk
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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.
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Intermediate
Which preposition correctly pairs with the verb "treffen" to mean "to meet with"?
Sie trifft sich mit ihren Freunden
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The correct preposition to use with "treffen" to convey the meaning of "to meet with" is "mit", making the expression "treffen mit". The sentence "Sie trifft sich mit ihren Freunden" means "She is meeting with her friends". The other prepositions are not suitable to express the act of meeting with someone.
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Intermediate
Which auxiliary verb correctly completes the sentence to fit the context given?
Mein Bruder ist gestern schwimmen gegangen.
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Since 'schwimmen' can imply motion when combined with 'gehen,' 'sein' is used as the auxiliary verb in 'Mein Bruder ist gestern schwimmen gegangen,' translating to 'My brother went swimming yesterday.' This usage of 'sein' is due to the motion indicated by 'gegangen.' Understanding when to use 'haben' or 'sein' with verbs like 'schwimmen' in different contexts is key for German fluency.
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Beginner
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the possessive pronoun 'mein' in the dative case.
Ich schreibe meinem Onkel einen Brief
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The dative case form of the possessive pronoun 'mein' (my) when used with a masculine noun is 'meinem'. The definitive masculine noun 'Onkel' changes the possessive pronoun 'mein' to 'meinem' in the dative case to reflect its role as the recipient of the action in the sentence 'Ich schreibe meinem Onkel einen Brief', translating to 'I write a letter to my uncle' 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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