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'Aufgeregt' Definition

What is the meaning of the German word 'Aufgeregt'?

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The word 'Aufgeregt' is a German word that can mean 'Excited' in English. You can find example sentences below to help you understand how to use the word in context.

Definition of 'Aufgeregt' in English

Aufgeregt - Excited

adjective

The adjective 'aufgeregt' is used to describe someone who is feeling excited or agitated. It indicates a state of heightened emotion or anticipation.

Example Sentences:

  • Lisa sieht den Schlüssel und ist aufgeregt. - Lisa sees the key and is excited.

💡 Silly memory trick! 'Aufgeregt' sounds like 'up-regulated,' which can be a helpful way to remember that it means feeling excited or heightened emotion.

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Beginner

Which verb completes the sentence to mean 'wear'?

Sie trägt immer schöne Kleider.

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In the context of the sentence, the word 'trägt' is a German verb that means 'wears' in English. The subject 'sie' (she) and the context of clothes makes 'trägt' the only suitable choice among the given options since all the other options are not connected with the context.
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Intermediate

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the personal pronoun 'ihr' in the genitive case.

Das ist die Tasche ihrer Freundin.

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The genitive case form of the possessive pronoun 'ihr' (her) corresponding to a feminine noun is 'ihrer'. In the sentence 'Das ist die Tasche ihrer Freundin', 'ihrer' is used to show possession, indicating that the friend is the owner of the bag. 'Ihr' changes to 'ihrer' in the genitive case to express this possession. Fun fact - if it was 'Ihrer' (with the first letter capitalized) then it would mean 'your' (format) not 'her'!
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Beginner

Which coordinating conjunction fits best in this sentence?

Ich möchte Milch kaufen, denn ich habe keine zu Hause.

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The coordinating conjunction 'denn' is used to provide a reason or explanation for the action or state described in the main clause. In this case, the desire to buy milk is explained by the fact that there is no milk at home. Note - 'weil' can also fill this role, but doesn't fit in this sentence grammatically as the verb would need to move to the end.
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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?

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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Beginner

Conjugate the modal verb "mögen" to fit the sentence

Du magst Schokoladeneis.

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In German, the verb "mögen" (to like) in the second person singular (informal) form is "magst." Therefore, the correct translation of "You like chocolate ice cream" into German is "Du magst Schokoladeneis."
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Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the personal pronoun 'er' in the accusative case.

Siehst du ihn da drüben?

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The accusative form of the personal pronoun 'er' (he) is 'ihn'. In the sentence "Siehst du ihn da drüben?" 'ihn' is used as the direct object, being the person seen (the one affected by the action of the verb). Here, the verb 'sehen' (to see) requires a direct object to complete its sense. 'Er' changes to 'ihn' in the accusative case to reflect this role.
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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.
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Which preposition correctly pairs with the verb 'sparen' to mean 'to save for'?

Ich spare für meine Reise

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The correct preposition to use with 'sparen' to convey the meaning of 'to save for' is 'für', forming the phrase 'sparen für'. The sentence 'Ich spare für meine Reise' translates to 'I am saving for my trip.' The other prepositions are not used to express the concept of saving for something. Fun Fact: 'Sparen für' requires the accusative case, as it typically involves a direct object – the thing or goal being saved for.
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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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