The Family is one of the first topics you’ll learn in German (A1 level). Talking about your family helps you introduce yourself and connect with others.
In German, family words change depending on gender (der, die, das) and whether they are singular or plural. You’ll also need to use possessive articles (mein, meine) to say my father, my mother, etc. …
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When speaking German, we often need to say “my car,” “your cat,” “his book,” etc. For this, we use Possessivartikel (possessive articles).
Just like in English, possessive articles depend on the subject (who owns the thing). But in German, they also depend on the gender and number of the noun. …
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When learning German, most learners are first introduced to the official way of telling time (using the 24-hour clock: dreizehn Uhr, achtzehn Uhr, etc.). However, in everyday conversation, Germans often use a more colloquial and unofficial way to talk about the time. This can be confusing at first, especially if you’re used to the more straightforward “official” style. …
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When learning German, you will quickly notice that Germans often use the 24-hour system (offizielle Zeit) instead of the 12-hour system (inoffizielle Zeit). This is especially true for:
Train & bus schedules
School & work timetables
Official announcements …
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Today, we will complete the picture with the Negative Artikel: kein, keine.
They are used when you want to say that something is not a particular thing. …
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In the last lesson, we learned about Bestimmte Artikel (definite articles) – der, die, das – which are used when we talk about something specific.
Today, we move to Unbestimmte Artikel (indefinite articles). These are used when we talk about something unspecific or general. …
When learning German, one of the first grammar points we encounter is the article system. Every noun in German has a gender (masculine, feminine, neuter) and can also appear in singular or plural. Articles are very important because they stand in front of nouns and give us information about the gender, number, and case. …
When you meet someone new in German, you often want to introduce another person (third person). This is a great way to practice personal pronouns (er = he, sie = she, es = it, Sie = they).
Let’s go step by step with questions and answers, and then use examples. …
Continue reading18. German language A1 : How to Introduce Someone in German (Jemanden vorstellen)
One of the easiest ways to remember German adjectives is to learn them together with their opposites (Gegenteile). This method helps you build stronger associations and makes vocabulary learning fun and practical.
Let’s explore some common German adjectives, their opposites, pronunciation, and example sentences in German + English. …
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“Learn German numbers (Zahlen) above 100 with clear explanations, examples, and practice exercises. Perfect for A1 beginners to master hundreds, thousands, millions, and years in German.” …
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