Daily Language Challenge
'Hinterher' Definition
What is the meaning of the German word 'Hinterher'?
The word 'Hinterher' is a German word that can mean 'Afterwards' in English. You can find example sentences below to help you understand how to use the word in context.
Definition of 'Hinterher' in English
Hinterher - Afterwards
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KaumGerman Challenges
Beginner
Conjugate the modal verb "können" to fit the sentence below
Können wir zusammen essen gehen?
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The correct form for 'können' in the first person plural for a suggestion is 'können'. The full translation is "Can we go to eat together?"
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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 auxiliary verb correctly completes the sentence to fit the context given?
Was ist Ihr Lieblingsrestaurant, in dem Sie gegessen haben?
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For the verb 'essen' (to eat), 'haben' is the correct auxiliary verb in the past tense. So the appropriate sentence is 'Was ist Ihr Lieblingsrestaurant, in dem Sie gegessen haben?', which means 'What is your favorite restaurant in which you have eaten?'. In this case, 'essen' refers to an action involving a personal experience, thus 'haben' is used. This distinction is essential for conveying the intended action and for achieving fluency in German.
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Intermediate
Which auxiliary verb correctly completes the sentence to fit the context given?
Meine Schwester ist zum Supermarkt gegangen.
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'Gehen' indicates movement, so 'sein' is often used as the auxiliary verb in its past tense. Therefore, 'Meine Schwester ist zum Supermarkt gegangen' ('My sister went to the supermarket') is the appropriate sentence. While 'haben' is used with most past tense verbs in German, 'sein' is used with certain intransitive verbs that indicate a change of location or state, like 'gehen'. It's these nuances that can help make your German more fluent and accurate.
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Advanced
Which word best completes the sentence to mean 'supplies'?
Es ist wichtig, genügend Vorräte für den langen Winter zu haben.
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In this context, 'Vorräte' is the plural form of the noun 'Vorrat', which means 'supplies' or 'provisions' in English. This noun is commonly used to refer to food, drink, or other necessary items for survival or specific purposes, and it often implies a state of preparedness or readiness for a future event or period of time. The other options are either singular ('Vorrat') or decline incorrectly in the plural ('Vorräten', 'Vorrätes') according to the rules of German grammar.
Beginner
Which word is correctly declined in the nominative singular case?
Der Wald ist grün und voller Leben.
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In this specific context, 'Wald' is the correct noun as it is in nominative singular form. This case is used for the subject of a sentence. In this context, it means 'forest'. The other options 'Wälder' (plural), 'Walde' (singular in dated dative form), or 'Waldes' (genitive) do not fit into the sentence properly.
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Beginner
Conjugate the modal verb "mögen" to fit the sentence below
Er mag Wienerschitzel, es ist sein Lieblingsessen.
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The correct form for 'mögen' in the third person singular is 'mag'. For the sentence "Er mag Wienerschitzel, es ist sein Lieblingsessen.", the full translation is "He likes Wienerschitzel, it's his favourite food."
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Beginner
Which word best completes the sentence to mean 'curious'?
Ich bin sehr neugierig auf das neue Buch.
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In this context, 'neugierig' is a German adjective that translates to 'curious' in English. It is used here in its basic form to describe a state or feeling, which does not change regardless of the subject's gender, number, or case. The other options 'neugieriges', 'neugierige', and 'neugiertig' do not fit grammatically in this sentence.
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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