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'Wird' Definition
What is the meaning of the German word 'Wird'?
The word 'Wird' is a German word that can mean 'Will' in English. You can find example sentences below to help you understand how to use the word in context.
Definition of 'Wird' in English
Werden - To become
verbThe verb 'wird' is a conjugated form of 'werden,' which means 'to become' or 'will' in German. It is used to indicate future actions or states.
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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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Intermediate
Which preposition correctly pairs with the verb 'arbeiten' to mean 'to work on'?
Er arbeitet an einem neuen Projekt
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The correct preposition to use with 'arbeiten' to convey the meaning of 'to work on' is 'an', forming the phrase 'arbeiten an'. The sentence 'Er arbeitet an einem neuen Projekt' translates to 'He is working on a new project.' The other prepositions are not used to express the concept of working on something.
Fun Fact: 'Arbeiten an' requires the dative case.
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Intermediate
Which auxiliary verb correctly completes the sentence to fit the context given?
Ich bin schon zum Bahnhof gefahren.
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'Fahren' implies movement and therefore 'sein' is commonly employed as the auxiliary verb in its past tense. As a result, 'Ich bin schon zum Bahnhof gefahren', which translates to 'I have already driven to the station' is the correct sentence. Utilizing 'haben' or 'sein' accurately with verbs like 'fahren' is crucial for conveying apt meaning in German language.
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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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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 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
Which auxiliary verb correctly completes the sentence to fit the context given?
Ich habe einen Kuchen gebacken.
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'Backen' is a transitive action verb, hence it requires 'haben' to form the perfect past tense. So, the correct sentence is 'Ich habe einen Kuchen gebacken', which means 'I baked a cake'. 'Sein' is typically used with intransitive verbs which involve a change in state or movement, which is not the case with 'backen'. Understanding the differential usage of 'haben' and 'sein' is crucial to forming accurate sentences in German.
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Beginner
What is the correct form of the definite article "the" in the genitive case for a Neuter noun?
Wegen des Wetters bleiben wir zu Hause
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The phrase indicates possession, using the genitive case. The correct definite article for neuter nouns in the genitive case is "des." Hence, the sentence should be "Wegen des Wetters bleiben wir zu Hause," which means "Because of the weather, we are staying at home" in English.
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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 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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