🦉 Verben mit Genitiv

📌 bedürfen - to need something
Example:
📎 Er bedurfte der Ruhe. - He needed rest.

📌 entbehren - to be deprived of something
Example:
📎 Diese Behauptung entbehrt jeder Grundlage. - This assertion is without any basis.

📌 sich enthalten - to abstain from something
Example:
📎 Er enthält sich des Alkohols. - He abstains from alcohol.

📌 sich entwöhnen - to wean oneself off something
Example:
📎 Sie entwöhnte sich ganz des Rauchens. - She completely weaned herself off smoking.

📌 sich vergewissern - to make sure of something
Example:
📎 Ich muss mich seiner Zuverlässigkeit vergewissern. - I must make sure of his reliability.

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🔥 Adverbs of Place in German Language

Let's start the weekend with simple, short words that are quick and easy to remember - German adverbs of place:

● hier — here
● da — there (close to the listener)
● dort — there (further away)
● draußen — outside
● drinnen — inside
● innen — inside (more formal or technical)
● außen — outside (more formal or technical)

Vielleicht sollte jemand hier draußen warten. — Maybe someone should wait out here.

● rechts — on the right
● links — on the left
● oben — above, up
● unten — below, down
● überall — everywhere

Ich habe überall nach Ihnen gesucht. — I looked for you everywhere.

● irgendwo – somewhere
● nirgendwo — nowhere
● nirgends — nowhere (synonymous with nirgendwo)
● wo — where
● vorne — in front
● hinten — behind, at the back

Ich habe vorne und hinten Augen. — I have eyes in the front and the back.

● obenan – at the top, in the first place
● obenauf — on top
● nebenan – next door
● auswärts — outwards, away

Ja, die lagen gleich obenauf. — Yes, they were right on top.

These adverbs of place are fundamental for expressing location and direction in German, enabling clear and precise communication about where things are or where actions are taking place.

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🕊 Verben mit Dativ

Today, let's talk about verbs that are governed by the Dative case:

📌 gefallen (gefiel, hat gefallen) - to please someone, to be liked by someone
Examples:
🔗 Meinen Freunden hat dieser neue Film gar nicht gefallen. - My friends did not like this new movie at all.

📌 glauben (glaubte, hat geglaubt) - to believe someone
Examples:
🔗 Du hast mich betrogen, und ich glaube dir nicht mehr. - You deceived me, and I no longer believe you.

📌 passieren (passierte, ist passiert) - to happen to someone
Examples:
🔗 Diese Geschichte ist mir vor zwei Jahren passiert. - This story happened to me two years ago.

📌 ähneln (ähnelte, hat geähnelt) - to resemble someone, to be similar
Examples:
🔗 Erik ähnelt seinem Bruder so, als ob sie Zwillinge wären. - Erik resembles his brother so much, as if they were twins.

📌 begegnen (begegnete, ist begegnet) - to meet someone by chance
Examples:
🔗 Im Urlaub bin ich ihm erst kürzlich begegnet. - On vacation, I only recently met him by chance.

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👇 Demonstrative Pronouns in German

Demonstrative pronouns point to a specific person or object, replacing the definite article. Accordingly, we use either an article or a demonstrative pronoun.

Two groups of demonstrative pronouns are distinguished:

1️⃣ group: dieser, -e, -es (this); jeder, -e, -es (every); jener, -e, -es (that); solcher, -e, -es (such)

These pronouns have the same endings as the definite articles in all cases.
The pronoun jeder (every) deserves special attention; in the plural, it takes the form alle (all).

- Ich verkaufe diesen Drucker. (I am selling this printer.)
- Er mag solche Bilder nicht. (He doesn't like such paintings.)
- Sie sammelt alle Ideen zu diesem Thema. (She collects all ideas related to this topic.)
- Jeder Mensch möchte glücklich sein. (Every person wants to be happy.)
- Jenes Auto ist neu. (That car is new.)

2️⃣ group: der/die/dasselbe (the same), der/die/dasjenige (that)

These demonstrative pronouns consist of two parts: an article and an adjective. Both parts change according to cases and numbers, just like the definite article and the weak declension adjective.

- Er trägt immer dieselbe Hose. (He always wears the same pants.)
- Das ist dasjenige Kleid wie bei meiner Schwester. (That is the same dress as my sister's.)
- Ich habe denselben Wunsch wie du. (I have the same wish as you.)

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📈 Describing Graphs and Charts in German 📈

Today, we're breaking down words and expressions for describing graphs:

📍Das Thema der Grafik ist … - The theme of the graph is …
📍Die Grafik gibt die Auskunft über … - The graph provides information about …
📍Die Daten stammen aus dem Jahr ... - The data is from the year ...
📍Die Angaben basieren auf einer repräsentativen Umfrage unter ..., die in der Zeit vom ... bis zum ... durchgeführt wurde. - The information is based on a representative survey among ..., which was conducted from ... to ...
📍Das Diagramm liefert Informationen über … - The diagram provides information about …
📍Aus der Statistik ist zu ersehen, dass ... - The statistics show that ...
📍Aus dem Diagramm geht hervor, dass ... - The diagram indicates that ...
📍Aus der Tabelle ergibt sich, dass ... - The table suggests that ...
📍Es fällt auf, dass ... - It is noticeable that ...
📍Aus der Grafik geht leider nicht hervor, wie ... - Unfortunately, the graph does not show how ...

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🤝 The Preposition “mit” in German

The preposition mit often denotes a means or method. This preposition always requires the dative case.

🌟 Some expressions with mit:
mit Anlauf – with a run-up
mit Ausdruck – with expression
mit Auszeichnung – with distinction
mit Freude – with joy
mit Mühe – with difficulty
mit Sachkenntnis – with expertise
mit äußerster Strenge – with utmost strictness
mit allem Komfort – with all comforts
mit einem Absatz – from a new paragraph
mit jmds. Einwilligung – with someone's consent

mit jmds. Erlaubnis – with someone's permission
mit einem Schlag – in one fell swoop
mit einem Schwung – with a swing
mit dem Verstand – with intellect
mit einem Wort – in a word
mit der Zeit – over time
mit Vergnügen – with pleasure
mit Verspätung – with delay
mit Vorbehalt – with reservations
mit allen Mitteln – by all means

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🙋‍♀️ See You Soon! Farewells for Every Occasion

Saying goodbye might just be an everyday formality, but it holds more meaning than we often think. It's not just a word but a wish, a hope to meet again. Here's how you can bid adieu in German, tailoring your farewell to the situation or the time you expect to see each other again.

- man sieht sich — see you around
- wir telefonieren — we'll call each other
- bis dann — until then
- bis bald — see you soon
- bis später — see you later
- bis gleich — see you in a bit
- bis zum nächsten Mal — until next time

For those times you're planning ahead:

- bis nächste Woche — see you next week
- bis morgen — see you tomorrow
- bis heute Abend — see you this evening

To leave someone with good wishes:

- mach's gut — take care
- ich wünsch' dir was — all the best
- schöne Grüße an deine Frau (an deinen Mann) — say hi to your wife (husband)
- schönen Tag noch — have a nice day
- schönen Abend — have a nice evening

And for those longer goodbyes:

- schönes Wochenende — have a nice weekend
- Alles Gute — all the best
- komm gut heim (komm gut nach Hause) — get home safely

For group farewells:

- kommt gut heim — everyone get home safely

And, of course, the classics:

- Tschüß! — Bye!
- Auf Wiedersehen! — Goodbye!
- Tschau/ciao! — Ciao! (particularly popular among the youth)
- Ich möchte mich verabschieden — I would like to say goodbye
- Schönen Tag noch! — Have a good day!
- Schönen Abend! — Have a good evening!
- Gute Nacht! — Good night!
- Mach's gut! — Take care!
- War schön dich zu sehen! — It was nice seeing you!
- Auf Wiederhören! — Goodbye! (used only in phone conversations)

Whether it's a brief encounter or a long-term departure, these phrases will help you say goodbye in a way that's just right for the moment.

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📗 Subordinate Clauses with "bis" and "bevor"

Today, we're discussing subordinate clauses with the conjunctions "bis" and "bevor":

1️⃣ Bis - until (not)
This conjunction indicates that an action lasts until a second action occurs.

Examples:
📍Ich muss mein Zimmer aufräumen, bis meine Mutter von der Arbeit kommt. - I have to tidy up my room until my mother comes home from work.
📍Bis die Kinder finanziell unabhängig sind, können sie bei ihren Eltern wohnen. - Until the children become financially independent, they can live with their parents.

‼️ Remember that the negation is already implied in the conjunction itself, so additional nicht / kein are not used.

2️⃣ Bevor - before
This conjunction indicates an action that precedes the next one.

Examples:
📍Ich lese Nachrichten, bevor ich schlafen gehe. - I read the news before I go to sleep.
📍Bevor ich schlafen gehe, trinke ich eine Tasse Tee. - Before I go to sleep, I drink a cup of tea.

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🔍 Understanding "können" vs. "könnten" in German 🔍

Have you ever been puzzled by when to use "können" and when "könnten" in German? Well, you're not alone! Let's break it down and make it as clear as day. 🌞

First off, yes, the difference between "können" and "könnten" is akin to the English "can" and "could." It's all about the subtlety in tone, politeness, and possibility.

🔸 Können Sie mir bitte sagen wie spät es ist?
This is a polite request, asking if someone can tell you the time. It's courteous but still quite direct.

🔸 Könnten Sie mir sagen wie viel Uhr es ist, bitte?
Taking politeness up a notch, "könnten" uses the subjunctive mood to add an extra layer of humility and respect, acknowledging the favor being asked.

In the grand scheme of things:

"Sagen Sie mir bitte wie spät es ist!" is very direct, bordering on commanding.
"Können Sie mir bitte sagen wie spät es ist?" softens the demand, making it a polite request.
"Könnten Sie mir sagen wie viel Uhr es ist, bitte?" is the epitome of politeness, almost as if you're saying, "I don't assume, but I'd be grateful if you could..."
In other contexts, the choice between "können" and "könnten" can influence the meaning more significantly:

"Wir können jetzt gehen." suggests readiness.
"Wir könnten jetzt gehen." implies a possibility yet indicates hesitation or a condition.
Grasping this distinction not only elevates your German but also enhances your interactions, making them culturally sensitive and nuanced.

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💡überbieten

Forms: überbietet (Present), überbot (Preterite), hat überboten (Perfect)

Meanings:

🌟 striving to outbid someone, especially at auctions, by offering a higher price, offering more than another

▫️jmdn. bei einer Auktion um 50 Euro überbieten — offer a price higher by 50 euros at an auction
▫️er hat ihn beträchtlich überboten — he significantly outbid him

🌟 to surpass someone etc. in a certain achievement

▫️er hat den Rekord im 1000-Meter-Lauf überboten — he broke the record in the 1000-meter run
▫️er, seine Leistung ist nicht mehr zu überbieten (= ist unübertrefflich) — he, his achievement is no longer surpassable (= is unparalleled)
▫️sie überboten (= übertrumpften) sich gegenseitig an Höflichkeit — they outdid each other in politeness
▫️das ist eine nicht mehr zu überbietende Frechheit, Gemeinheit — this is insolence, meanness that can no longer be surpassed
▫️eine Norm überbieten (= übererfüllen) — exceed a standard (= overfulfill)

Related expressions:

➡️ über sich hinauswachsen — to surpass oneself

➡️ jemandem den Rang ablaufen — to concede, to deprive of rank
▫️Im Duell um neue Flugzeugaufträge läuft Boeing seinem Rivalen Airbus in diesem Jahr bislang den Rang ab — In the battle for new aircraft orders, Boeing is so far conceding to its rival Airbus this year

➡️ jemanden aus dem Rennen werfen — to knock someone out of the race

➡️ jemanden hinter sich lassen — to leave someone behind
▫️Er würfelt fast nur Fünfer und Sechser, lässt alle weit hinter sich und gewinnt das Spiel mit großem Abstand — He rolls almost only fives and sixes, leaving everyone far behind and wins the game by a large margin

➡️ etwas toppen — to top something, to break a record
▫️Hitzerekord in Würzburg getoppt — Heat record in Würzburg broken

➡️ etwas / jemanden in den Schatten stellen — to overshadow something/someone

➡️ einer Sache / jemandem ein Schnippchen schlagen — to outsmart something/someone
▫️Um den neuesten Sicherheitsmaßnahmen ein Schnippchen zu schlagen, aktualisierten die Hacker ihre Software regelmäßig — To outsmart the latest security measures, hackers regularly updated their software.

📒Note the cases in which the prefix is separable!