Sie or Du in German: When to Use Formal & Informal German

Sie or Du in German: When to Use Formal & Informal German

When you first start learning German, it won’t be long before you realise that unlike English, there are 2 words for ‘you’ in German: Sie and du. This can be a totally baffling concept for English speakers, but it’s a very important part of the German language and culture. After reading this post you’ll know:…

Das vs Dass in German: Differences & How to Use in Sentences

Das vs Dass in German: Differences & How to Use in Sentences

Das and dass are two little German words which can cause a lot of confusion among German learners. Although they look similar and sound the same, they are used in completely different grammatical ways. While das is used as a definite article and relative pronoun for neuter nouns, dass is a subordinating conjunction used to…