Daily Language Challenge
'Eine' Definition
What is the meaning of the German word 'Eine'?
The word 'Eine' is a German word that can mean 'A/an' in English. You can find example sentences below to help you understand how to use the word in context.
Definition of 'Eine' in English
Eine - A/an
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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
Which coordinating conjunction fits best in this sentence?
Er spricht nicht nur Deutsch, sondern auch Französisch.
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The coordinating conjunction that is used to show a contrasting idea or correction is 'sondern', which means 'but/on the contrary'.
'Sondern' is used specifically after a negation to introduce an alternative or a contrasting statement, implying a correction or refinement of what was negated. It's similar to "but rather" or "but instead" in English.
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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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Intermediate
Which preposition correctly pairs with the verb "denken" to mean "to think of"?
Ich denke an dich.
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The correct preposition to use with "denken" to convey the meaning of "to think of" is "an", forming the phrase "denken an". The sentence "Ich denke an dich" translates to "I am thinking of you." The other prepositions are not used to express the concept of thinking of someone or something.
Fun Fact: "Denken an" requires the accusative case, as it typically involves a direct object – the thing or person being thought of.
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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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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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Intermediate
Which auxiliary verb correctly completes the sentence to fit the context given?
Sie sind gestern sehr schnell gewachsen.
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'Wachsen' indicates a change of state (to grow) which typically requires 'sein' as the auxiliary verb in past tenses. Hence, 'Sie sind gestern sehr schnell gewachsen' (They grew very quickly yesterday) is the correct sentence. 'Haben' could be used with 'wachsen' in certain dialects or colloquial usage, but is generally considered less standard. Mastering the appropriate usage of 'haben' and 'sein' enhances the precision of expressing states and actions in the German language.
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Beginner
Conjugate the modal verb "dürfen" to fit the sentence below
darf ich hier sitzen?
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The correct form for 'dürfen' in the first person singular for a question is 'darf'. The full translation is "May I sit here?.
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Intermediate
Which preposition correctly pairs with the verb "warten" to mean "to wait for"?
Ich warte auf den Bus
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The correct preposition to use with "warten" to convey the meaning of "to wait for" is "auf", making the expression "warten auf". The sentence "Ich warte auf den Bus" means "I am waiting for the bus." The other prepositions cannot be used to express the act of waiting for something or someone.Did you know? Prepositions in German can change the case of the noun that follows them. In the case of "warten auf", the preposition "auf" requires the noun to be in the accusative case.
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Intermediate
What is the correct form of the indefinite article "a" in the genitive case for the feminine noun "Stadt" (city)?
Die Schönheit einer Stadt ist atemberaubend
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The correct indefinite article for feminine nouns in the genitive case is "einer." Thus, the sentence should be "Die Schönheit einer Stadt ist atemberaubend," which translates to "The beauty of a city is breathtaking" in English.
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