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'Plötzlich' Definition

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

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The word 'Plötzlich' is a German word that can mean various things in English, such as 'Suddenly' or 'Suddenly'. Below are a few of the different meanings of the word 'Plötzlich', with examples sentences to help you understand how to use the word in context.

Definitions of 'Plötzlich' in English

Plötzlich - Sudden

adverb

The adverb 'plötzlich' means 'suddenly' in German, indicating an abrupt or unexpected event or change.

Example Sentences:

💡 Silly memory trick! 'Plötzlich' sounds like 'plot twist.' This association can help you remember that it describes something unexpected or sudden.

Plötzlich - Sudden

adjective

The adjective 'Plötzlich' means 'sudden' or 'suddenly' in English. It is used to describe an unexpected or abrupt occurrence.

Example Sentences:

  • Plötzlich sieht Max eine Katze. - Suddenly Max sees a cat.

💡 Silly memory trick! 'Plötzlich' sounds like 'plot twist.' This association can help you remember that it describes a sudden or unexpected event.

Related Words

Stundenlang Plötzlich Sieht Ungewöhnliches Entdeckt

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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.
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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

Which preposition correctly pairs with the verb 'achten' to mean 'to pay attention to'?

Wir achten auf die Details

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The correct preposition to use with 'achten' to convey the meaning of 'to pay attention to' is 'auf', forming the phrase 'achten auf'. The sentence 'Wir achten auf die Details' translates to 'We pay attention to the details.' The other prepositions cannot be used to express the concept of paying attention to something. Fun Fact: 'Achten auf' requires the accusative case.
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Intermediate

What is the correct form of the definite article "the" in the genitive case for the feminine noun "Nachbarin" (Neighbor)?

Die Katze der Nachbarin ist sehr süß.

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The correct definite article for feminine nouns in the genitive case is "der". So, the sentence should be "Die Katze der Nachbarin ist sehr süß", which translates to "The neighbor's cat is very cute" in English. Note that "die Nachbarin" is the feminine form of the noun "der Nachbar", which is why we use the feminine definite article. This becomes "der Nachbarin" in the genitive 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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Beginner

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the indefinite article "a/an" ("eine") in the dative case for a feminine noun.

Ich schenke einer Freundin eine Blume.

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The sentence indicates the indirect object in the dative case. We are giving a flower to a friend (female). The correct form of the indefinite article for feminine nouns in the dative case is "einer." Therefore, the sentence should be "Ich schenke einer Freundin eine Blume," which means "I give a flower to a friend (female)" in English.
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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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Which is the correct form of the adjective 'geheimnisvoll' in the dative masculine case?

Er lebt in einem kleinen Dorf neben einem großen, geheimnisvollen Wald.

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'Geheimnisvollen' is the correct adjective declination in this case. It is used in the masculine dative singular form of the adjective 'geheimnisvoll', which translates to 'mysterious' in English. The adjective is modified to express the gender, number, and case of the noun it is describing, in this case, 'Wald' (forest). Using other form are incorrect in this context.
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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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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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