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German Auxiliary Verbs [Sein, Haben & Werden Made Easy]
In German, 3 of the most common verbs you’ll encounter are the German auxiliary verbs. Also known as the ‘German helping verbs’ (Hilfsverben), they are used to form the present tense, simple past / imperfect…
Compound Nouns in German: Extra Long Words Made Simple
If the German language is famous for anything, it’s its terrifyingly long words. Even if you asked someone who knew nothing about German, what their impression of the language was, they’d likely know that German…
How To Describe Personality In German [41 Revealing Ways]
Our personalities make us who we are, therefore being about to describe someone’s personality in German (Persönlichkeit) is an important skill. You may want to describe your new boyfriend or girlfriend to some friends, describe…
How to Express Your Feelings & Emotions in German
It’s never good to keep your feelings bottled up, and finding yourself in a foreign country can make expressing your emotions especially difficult. Knowing how to talk about your emotions in German is an important…
Family Members In German [38 Words You Need To Know]
Talking about your family, however large or small, is a common topic of conversation. Whether you’re getting to know someone or introducing a new partner to your parents, it’s essential to know the names of…
19 Helpful Ways to Ask For & Give Directions in German
In an age where everyone has a smartphone in their pocket, you may be wondering why learning how to give and receive directions in German is necessary. After all, it only takes a second to…