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Netzwerk 6: Events
Chapter 6 — events, separable verbs, adjectives, and useful phrases.
Maskulin Feminin Neutrum Plural
das Programm — program
In Germany, "das Programm" is used for event schedules, TV listings, and theater programs. You'll see it on flyers and posters everywhere — "Unser Programm für heute Abend."
Nom Das Programm ist sehr interessant.
The program is very interesting.
das Programm (neutrum) = program · sehr = very · interessant = interesting. "Das" — neutrum Nominativ. Programm is the subject.
Akk Wir lesen das Programm zusammen.
We read the program together.
das Programm (neutrum) = program · lesen = to read · zusammen = together. "Das" stays "das" because neutrum Akkusativ (das → das). Programm is the direct object.
Dat Die Informationen stehen in dem Programm.
The information is in the program.
das Programm (neutrum) = program · die Informationen = the information · stehen = to stand/be written. "Dem" because neutrum Dativ (das → dem) after "in" (location).
der Treffpunkt — meeting point
Every German train station has a "Treffpunkt" sign — a designated spot to meet people. It's a compound word: treffen (to meet) + Punkt (point). Compound nouns always take the gender of the last word.
Nom Der Treffpunkt ist am Bahnhof.
The meeting point is at the train station.
der Treffpunkt (maskulin) = meeting point · der Bahnhof = train station · am = an + dem (at the). "Der" — maskulin Nominativ. Treffpunkt is the subject.
Akk Kennst du den Treffpunkt?
Do you know the meeting point?
der Treffpunkt (maskulin) = meeting point · kennen = to know (a person/place). "Den" because maskulin Akkusativ (der → den). Treffpunkt is the direct object.
Dat Wir warten an dem Treffpunkt.
We wait at the meeting point.
der Treffpunkt (maskulin) = meeting point · warten = to wait · an = at. "Dem" because maskulin Dativ (der → dem) after "an" (location).
der Eintritt — admission / entry
"Eintritt frei" means free admission — you'll see this on museum doors and event posters. "Eintritt verboten" means entry forbidden. A very useful word for going out in Germany!
Nom Der Eintritt kostet fünf Euro.
The admission costs five euros.
der Eintritt (maskulin) = admission · kosten = to cost · fünf = five. "Der" — maskulin Nominativ. Eintritt is the subject.
Akk Ich bezahle den Eintritt.
I pay the admission.
der Eintritt (maskulin) = admission · bezahlen = to pay. "Den" because maskulin Akkusativ (der → den). Eintritt is the direct object.
Dat Was steht auf dem Eintritt?
What is written on the admission ticket?
der Eintritt (maskulin) = admission/ticket · stehen = to stand/be written · auf = on. "Dem" because maskulin Dativ (der → dem) after "auf" (location).
die Anmeldung — registration
In Germany, "Anmeldung" is everywhere — registering for a course, signing up for an event, and the crucial city registration (Anmeldung beim Einwohnermeldeamt) when you move to a new city. The suffix -ung always makes a noun feminin.
Nom Die Anmeldung ist bis Freitag.
The registration is until Friday.
die Anmeldung (feminin) = registration · bis = until · Freitag = Friday. "Die" — feminin Nominativ. Anmeldung is the subject.
Akk Er braucht die Anmeldung für den Kurs.
He needs the registration for the course.
die Anmeldung (feminin) = registration · brauchen = to need · der Kurs = course · für = for (+ Akk). "Die" stays "die" because feminin Akkusativ (die → die). Anmeldung is the direct object.
Dat Ich helfe dir mit der Anmeldung.
I help you with the registration.
die Anmeldung (feminin) = registration · helfen = to help (+ Dat) · dir = you (Dat). "Der" because feminin Dativ (die → der) after "mit".
der Ort — place / location
"Der Ort" can mean a physical place, a town, or a location for an event. On event flyers you'll often see "Ort: Stadtbibliothek" (Location: City Library). Don't confuse it with "der Platz" which is more like a seat or a square.
Nom Der Ort ist sehr schön.
The place is very beautiful.
der Ort (maskulin) = place · sehr = very · schön = beautiful. "Der" — maskulin Nominativ. Ort is the subject.
Akk Sie kennt den Ort gut.
She knows the place well.
der Ort (maskulin) = place · kennen = to know (a person/place) · gut = well. "Den" because maskulin Akkusativ (der → den). Ort is the direct object.
Dat Wir treffen uns an dem Ort.
We meet at the place.
der Ort (maskulin) = place · sich treffen = to meet (each other) · an = at. "Dem" because maskulin Dativ (der → dem) after "an" (location).
anfangen — to begin / to start
A separable verb: "an" splits off and goes to the end. "Der Film fängt um 20 Uhr an." Note the stem change: fangen → fängt (a → ä) in er/sie/es. This is one of the most common separable verbs in daily life.
Nom Der Kurs fängt um neun Uhr an.
The course starts at nine o'clock.
anfangen = to begin (separable: fängt...an) · der Kurs (maskulin) = course · um neun Uhr = at nine o'clock. "Der" — maskulin Nominativ. The prefix "an" goes to the end of the sentence.
Akk Wir fangen die Arbeit jetzt an.
We start the work now.
anfangen = to begin · die Arbeit (feminin) = work · jetzt = now. "Die" stays "die" because feminin Akkusativ (die → die). Arbeit is the direct object.
Dat Er fängt mit dem Frühstück an.
He starts with breakfast.
anfangen = to begin · das Frühstück (neutrum) = breakfast. "Dem" because neutrum Dativ (das → dem) after "mit". The prefix "an" goes to the end.
abholen — to pick up / to collect
Separable verb: "ab" splits off. Germans use this for picking up people, packages, or tickets. "Ich hole dich ab" (I'll pick you up) is a phrase you'll hear constantly among friends.
Nom Der Bus holt uns ab.
The bus picks us up.
abholen = to pick up (separable: holt...ab) · der Bus (maskulin) = bus · uns = us (Akk). "Der" — maskulin Nominativ. Bus is the subject.
Akk Du holst das Paket ab.
You pick up the package.
abholen = to pick up · das Paket (neutrum) = package. "Das" stays "das" because neutrum Akkusativ (das → das). Paket is the direct object.
Dat Sie holt mich von dem Bahnhof ab.
She picks me up from the train station.
abholen = to pick up · mich = me (Akk) · der Bahnhof (maskulin) = train station · von = from (+ Dat). "Dem" because maskulin Dativ (der → dem) after "von".
einkaufen — to shop / to go shopping
Separable verb: "ein" splits off. "Ich kaufe im Supermarkt ein." Remember that most shops in Germany close by 20:00, and almost everything is closed on Sundays — plan your Einkaufen accordingly!
Nom Die Familie kauft am Samstag ein.
The family shops on Saturday.
einkaufen = to shop (separable: kauft...ein) · die Familie (feminin) = family · am Samstag = on Saturday. "Die" — feminin Nominativ. Familie is the subject.
Akk Wir kaufen das Essen für die Party ein.
We buy the food for the party.
einkaufen = to shop/buy · das Essen (neutrum) = food · die Party (feminin) = party · für = for (+ Akk). "Das" stays "das" because neutrum Akkusativ. Essen is the direct object.
Dat Er kauft in dem Supermarkt ein.
He shops in the supermarket.
einkaufen = to shop · der Supermarkt (maskulin) = supermarket · in = in (+ Dat for location). "Dem" because maskulin Dativ (der → dem) after "in" (location).
mitmachen — to participate / to join in
Separable verb: "mit" splits off. This is the friendliest invitation word in German. "Willst du mitmachen?" (Do you want to join in?) is how Germans include you in activities. Say "Ja, gern!" to accept.
Nom Die Kinder machen gern mit.
The children like to participate.
mitmachen = to participate (separable: machen...mit) · die Kinder (Plural) = children · gern = gladly/with pleasure. "Die" — Plural Nominativ. Kinder is the subject.
Akk Ich mache den Kurs mit.
I participate in the course.
mitmachen = to participate · der Kurs (maskulin) = course. "Den" because maskulin Akkusativ (der → den). Kurs is the direct object.
Dat Sie macht bei dem Projekt mit.
She participates in the project.
mitmachen = to participate · das Projekt (neutrum) = project · bei = at/in (+ Dat). "Dem" because neutrum Dativ (das → dem) after "bei".
vorbereiten — to prepare
Separable verb: "vor" splits off. "Ich bereite das Essen vor." This verb is reflexive when you prepare yourself: "Ich bereite mich auf die Prüfung vor" (I prepare myself for the exam).
Nom Die Lehrerin bereitet alles vor.
The teacher prepares everything.
vorbereiten = to prepare (separable: bereitet...vor) · die Lehrerin (feminin) = teacher (female) · alles = everything. "Die" — feminin Nominativ. Lehrerin is the subject.
Akk Wir bereiten das Fest vor.
We prepare the celebration.
vorbereiten = to prepare · das Fest (neutrum) = celebration/festival. "Das" stays "das" because neutrum Akkusativ (das → das). Fest is the direct object.
Dat Er bereitet sich auf die Prüfung mit dem Buch vor.
He prepares himself for the exam with the book.
vorbereiten = to prepare · sich = himself (reflexive) · die Prüfung (feminin) = exam · das Buch (neutrum) = book · mit = with (+ Dat). "Dem" because neutrum Dativ (das → dem) after "mit".
ausgehen — to go out
Separable verb: "aus" splits off. "Gehst du heute Abend aus?" Germans love going out — whether to a Kneipe (pub), Biergarten, or a cultural event. Friday and Saturday nights are the big "Ausgeh-Abende" (going-out evenings).
Nom Die Freunde gehen am Freitag aus.
The friends go out on Friday.
ausgehen = to go out (separable: gehen...aus) · die Freunde (Plural) = friends · am Freitag = on Friday. "Die" — Plural Nominativ. Freunde is the subject.
Akk Wir planen den Abend und gehen aus.
We plan the evening and go out.
ausgehen = to go out · planen = to plan · der Abend (maskulin) = evening. "Den" because maskulin Akkusativ (der → den). Abend is the direct object of planen.
Dat Du gehst mit den Freunden aus.
You go out with the friends.
ausgehen = to go out · die Freunde (Plural) = friends · mit = with (+ Dat). "Den" because Plural Dativ (die → den), and "Freunden" adds -n as required in Dativ Plural.
anrufen — to call (on the phone)
Separable verb: "an" splits off. "Ich rufe dich an." This verb takes Akkusativ for the person you call. In Germany, it's polite to state your last name when answering: "Schmidt, guten Tag!"
Nom Die Mutter ruft jeden Tag an.
The mother calls every day.
anrufen = to call (separable: ruft...an) · die Mutter (feminin) = mother · jeden Tag = every day. "Die" — feminin Nominativ. Mutter is the subject.
Akk Ich rufe den Arzt an.
I call the doctor.
anrufen = to call · der Arzt (maskulin) = doctor. "Den" because maskulin Akkusativ (der → den). Arzt is the direct object — the person being called.
Dat Sie ruft bei der Schule an.
She calls the school.
anrufen = to call · die Schule (feminin) = school · bei = at (+ Dat). "Der" because feminin Dativ (die → der) after "bei". You use "bei + Dat" when calling a place rather than a person.
mitbringen — to bring along
Separable verb: "mit" splits off. "Bring bitte Kuchen mit!" When visiting a German home, it's customary to bring something along — flowers, wine, or cake. "Was soll ich mitbringen?" is a polite question to ask your host.
Nom Der Gast bringt etwas mit.
The guest brings something along.
mitbringen = to bring along (separable: bringt...mit) · der Gast (maskulin) = guest · etwas = something. "Der" — maskulin Nominativ. Gast is the subject.
Akk Ich bringe den Kuchen mit.
I bring the cake along.
mitbringen = to bring along · der Kuchen (maskulin) = cake. "Den" because maskulin Akkusativ (der → den). Kuchen is the direct object — the thing being brought.
Dat Er bringt der Freundin Blumen mit.
He brings the girlfriend flowers.
mitbringen = to bring along · die Freundin (feminin) = girlfriend · die Blumen = flowers. "Der" because feminin Dativ (die → der). Freundin is the indirect object — the person receiving the flowers.
aufhören — to stop / to end
Separable verb: "auf" splits off. "Der Regen hört auf" (The rain stops). This verb is intransitive — it doesn't take a direct object. Use "mit etwas aufhören" (to stop doing something): "Ich höre mit dem Rauchen auf."
Nom Der Unterricht hört um zwölf Uhr auf.
The class ends at twelve o'clock.
aufhören = to stop/end (separable: hört...auf) · der Unterricht (maskulin) = class/lesson · um zwölf Uhr = at twelve o'clock. "Der" — maskulin Nominativ. Unterricht is the subject.
Nom Wann hört die Musik auf?
When does the music stop?
aufhören = to stop (intransitive — takes no object) · die Musik (feminin) = music · wann = when. "Die Musik" is the Nominativ subject; watch out — "der Musik" would be Dativ. The question word "wann" puts the verb in position 2.
Dat Er hört mit dem Sport auf.
He stops doing sports.
aufhören = to stop · der Sport (maskulin) = sport · mit = with (+ Dat). "Dem" because maskulin Dativ (der → dem) after "mit". "Mit etwas aufhören" = to stop doing something.
los sein — to be going on
Almost always used in the question "Was ist los?" (What's going on? / What's wrong?). "Los" itself is an adverb meaning "loose/off," combined with "sein": ich bin los, du bist los, er/sie ist los (rarely used outside this question pattern).
Nom Was ist los mit deinem Bruder?
What's going on with your brother?
was ist los? = what's going on? · mit = with (+ Dativ) · dein Bruder (maskulin) = your brother. "Deinem" because maskulin Dativ (dein → deinem) after "mit."
Akk Ich weiß nicht, was für ein Problem los ist.
I don't know what kind of problem is going on.
wissen = to know · was für ein = what kind of (+ Akkusativ) · das Problem (neutrum) = problem. "Ein" stays "ein" because neutrum Akkusativ = Nominativ.
Dat Was ist bei der Feier los?
What's going on at the celebration?
was ist los? = what's going on? · bei = at (always Dativ) · die Feier (feminin) = celebration. "Der" because feminin Dativ (die → der) after "bei."
(keine) Lust haben — to (not) feel like it
A fixed phrase with "haben" (ich habe, du hast, er/sie hat). "Ich habe Lust auf ein Eis" (I feel like having an ice cream) — note "Lust auf" + Akkusativ for a thing you want, or "Lust, etwas zu tun" for an activity.
Nom Mein Freund hat keine Lust.
My boyfriend doesn't feel like it.
mein Freund (maskulin) = my boyfriend · Lust haben = to feel like it (hat = er-form) · keine = no/not any. "Mein Freund" is the subject, Nominativ.
Akk Ich habe Lust auf einen Ausflug.
I feel like going on a trip.
Lust haben auf = to feel like (+ Akkusativ) · der Ausflug (maskulin) = trip. "Einen" because maskulin Akkusativ (ein → einen) after "auf" expressing desire for something.
Dat Mit den Kindern haben wir Lust auf einen Spielplatz.
With the kids, we feel like going to a playground.
mit = with (+ Dativ) · die Kinder (plural) = children · der Spielplatz (maskulin) = playground. "Den Kindern" is plural Dativ (adds -n) after "mit."
mitkommen — to come along
A separable verb: ich komme mit, du kommst mit, er/sie kommt mit. "Kommst du mit?" (Are you coming along?) is a common, friendly invitation among friends.
Nom Meine Schwester kommt mit.
My sister is coming along.
meine Schwester (feminin) = my sister · mitkommen = to come along (kommt mit = sie-form, separable). "Meine Schwester" is the subject, Nominativ.
Akk Kommst du für den Ausflug mit?
Are you coming along for the trip?
mitkommen = to come along (kommst mit = du-form) · für = for (always Akkusativ) · der Ausflug (maskulin) = trip. "Den" because maskulin Akkusativ (der → den) after "für."
Dat Wir kommen mit den Freunden mit.
We're coming along with the friends.
mitkommen = to come along · mit = with (+ Dativ) · die Freunde (plural) = friends. "Den Freunden" is plural Dativ (adds -n) after the preposition "mit."
beginnen — to begin
Conjugation: ich beginne, du beginnst, er/sie beginnt. A strong verb (beginnen, begann, begonnen) but regular in the present tense. Often used with "mit": "Wir beginnen mit dem Fest."
Nom Das Programm beginnt um acht.
The program begins at eight.
das Programm (neutrum) = program · beginnen = to begin (beginnt = er/sie/es-form) · um acht = at eight. "Das" — neutrum Nominativ. Programm is the subject.
Akk Wir beginnen die Fahrradtour früh.
We begin the cycling tour early.
beginnen = to begin · die Fahrradtour (feminin) = cycling tour · früh = early. "Die" stays "die" in Akkusativ (feminin doesn't change). Fahrradtour is the direct object.
Dat Sie beginnen mit dem Picknick.
They begin with the picnic.
beginnen = to begin (beginnen = sie/plural-form) · mit = with (+ Dativ) · das Picknick (neutrum) = picnic. "Dem" because neutrum Dativ (das → dem) after "mit."
enden — to end
Conjugation: ich ende, du endest, er/sie endet (an extra "e" before the "-st"/"-t" ending because the stem ends in "-d," making it pronounceable). The opposite of "beginnen."
Nom Das Fest endet spät.
The celebration ends late.
das Fest (neutrum) = celebration · enden = to end (endet = er/sie/es-form) · spät = late. "Das" — neutrum Nominativ. Fest is the subject.
Akk Wir beenden den Ausflug früh.
We end the trip early.
beenden = to end (something) — the transitive partner of "enden" · der Ausflug (maskulin) = trip · früh = early. "Den" because maskulin Akkusativ (der → den). "Enden" happens by itself; "beenden" takes a direct object.
Dat Nach der Fahrradtour endet der Tag ruhig.
After the cycling tour, the day ends quietly.
nach = after (always Dativ) · die Fahrradtour (feminin) = cycling tour · ruhig = quiet/calm. "Der" because feminin Dativ (die → der) after "nach."
die Karte — ticket / card (plural: die Karten)
A versatile word — "die Karte" can mean a ticket (Eintrittskarte), a playing card, a map (Landkarte), or a menu (Speisekarte). Context tells you which. Here it usually means an event ticket.
Nom Die Karte kostet zehn Euro.
The ticket costs ten euros.
die Karte (feminin) = ticket/card · kosten = to cost. "Die" — feminin Nominativ. Karte is the subject.
Akk Ich kaufe die Karte online.
I buy the ticket online.
kaufen = to buy · online = online. "Die" stays "die" in Akkusativ (feminin doesn't change). Karte is the direct object.
Dat Mit der Karte kommst du überall rein.
With the ticket you can get in everywhere.
mit = with (+ Dativ) · hereinkommen = to get in · überall = everywhere. "Der" because feminin Dativ (die → der) after "mit."
glauben — to believe
Conjugation: ich glaube, du glaubst, er/sie glaubt. Careful: "glauben" takes a Dativ object for a PERSON you believe ("Ich glaube dir" = I believe you), but Akkusativ for a THING/statement ("Ich glaube das nicht").
Nom Der Kollege glaubt nicht.
The colleague doesn't believe it.
der Kollege (maskulin) = colleague · glauben = to believe (glaubt = er-form). "Der" — maskulin Nominativ. Kollege is the subject.
Akk Ich glaube die Geschichte nicht.
I don't believe the story.
glauben = to believe · die Geschichte (feminin) = story. "Die" stays "die" in Akkusativ (feminin doesn't change). Geschichte is the direct object — the thing not believed.
Dat Wir glauben dem Freund.
We believe the friend.
glauben = to believe (a person, takes Dativ) · der Freund (maskulin) = friend. "Dem" because maskulin Dativ (der → dem) — Freund is the person believed.
laufen, er läuft — to run
A stem-changing verb (au → äu): ich laufe, du läufst, er/sie läuft. Also used colloquially for "to walk" ("zu Fuß laufen") and, in the context of a program, "to be running/showing" (e.g. a film).
Nom Der Junge läuft schnell.
The boy runs fast.
der Junge (maskulin) = boy · laufen = to run (läuft = er-form, stem change au → äu) · schnell = fast. "Der" — maskulin Nominativ. Junge is the subject.
Akk Wir laufen den ganzen Weg zum Spielplatz.
We run the whole way to the playground.
laufen = to run · der Weg (maskulin) → den ganzen Weg (Akkusativ, distance expression) · der Spielplatz (maskulin) = playground. "Den" because maskulin Akkusativ (der → den).
Dat Der Film läuft in dem Kino.
The film is showing at the cinema.
der Film (maskulin) = film · laufen = to run/show (läuft = er-form) · in = at/in (+ Dativ, location) · das Kino (neutrum) = cinema. "Dem" because neutrum Dativ (das → dem).
genießen — to enjoy
Conjugation: ich genieße, du genießt, er/sie genießt. A strong verb (genießen, genoss, genossen) but regular-looking in the present. Always takes a direct object (Akkusativ) — the thing being enjoyed.
Nom Die Familie genießt den Tag.
The family enjoys the day.
die Familie (feminin) = family · genießen = to enjoy (genießt = sie-form) · der Tag (maskulin) = day. "Die" — feminin Nominativ. Familie is the subject.
Akk Ich genieße das Picknick.
I enjoy the picnic.
genießen = to enjoy · das Picknick (neutrum) = picnic. "Das" stays "das" in Akkusativ. Picknick is the direct object.
Dat Wir genießen die Zeit mit den Freunden.
We enjoy the time with the friends.
genießen = to enjoy · die Zeit (feminin) = time · mit = with (+ Dativ) · die Freunde (plural) = friends. "Den Freunden" is plural Dativ (adds -n) after "mit."
passieren — to happen
Conjugation: ich passiere (rare), du passierst (rare), es passiert — mostly used in third person since events "happen," not people. Uses "sein" as its auxiliary in perfect tense: "Was ist passiert?" (What happened?).
Nom Was passiert bei dem Fest?
What's happening at the celebration?
passieren = to happen (passiert = es-form) · was = what · bei = at (always Dativ) · das Fest (neutrum) = celebration. "Dem" because neutrum Dativ (das → dem) after "bei."
Akk Niemand weiß, was für ein Problem passiert ist.
No one knows what kind of problem happened.
niemand = no one · wissen = to know · was für ein = what kind of (+ Akkusativ) · das Problem (neutrum) = problem. "Ein" stays "ein" because neutrum Akkusativ = Nominativ.
Dat So etwas passiert der ganzen Gruppe selten.
Something like that rarely happens to the whole group.
passieren = to happen (+ Dativ for the affected person/group) · die Gruppe (feminin) = group · selten = rarely. "Der" because feminin Dativ (die → der) — Gruppe is the one it happens to.
zu Hause — at home
A fixed expression describing a static location — being at home, not going home ("nach Hause" is for movement). "Bleibst du zu Hause?" (Are you staying home?) is common when someone skips an event.
Nom Mein Vater bleibt zu Hause.
My father stays at home.
mein Vater (maskulin) = my father · bleiben = to stay · zu Hause = at home. "Mein Vater" is the subject, Nominativ.
Akk Wir feiern den Geburtstag zu Hause.
We celebrate the birthday at home.
feiern = to celebrate · der Geburtstag (maskulin) = birthday · zu Hause = at home. "Den" because maskulin Akkusativ (der → den). Geburtstag is the direct object.
Dat Zu Hause ist es mit der Familie gemütlich.
At home it's cozy with the family.
zu Hause = at home · mit = with (+ Dativ) · die Familie (feminin) = family · gemütlich = cozy. "Der" because feminin Dativ (die → der) after "mit."
kalt — cold
A basic adjective, opposite of "warm." Declines like any adjective: kalter Kaffee, die kalte Suppe, das kalte Wasser. Germans often say "Mir ist kalt" (I'm cold) — using the Dativ "mir," not "Ich bin kalt"!
Nom Die Suppe ist kalt.
The soup is cold.
die Suppe (feminin) = soup · kalt = cold. "Die" — feminin Nominativ. Suppe is the subject.
Akk Ich möchte ein kaltes Getränk.
I'd like a cold drink.
möchten = would like · das Getränk (neutrum) = drink. "Ein kaltes Getränk" is neutrum Akkusativ (adjective ending -es after "ein"). Getränk is the direct object.
Dat Mir ist kalt ohne die Jacke.
I'm cold without the jacket.
mir = to/for me (Dativ, used with "kalt sein" for feeling cold) · ohne = without (always Akkusativ) · die Jacke (feminin) = jacket. "Die" stays "die" here because "ohne" takes Akkusativ, not Dativ.
warm — warm
The opposite of "kalt." Like "kalt," used with Dativ for feelings: "Mir ist warm" (I'm warm). Declines as a regular adjective: der warme Tag, die warme Suppe, das warme Wetter.
Nom Das Wetter ist warm.
The weather is warm.
das Wetter (neutrum) = weather · warm = warm. "Das" — neutrum Nominativ. Wetter is the subject.
Akk Wir trinken warmen Tee.
We drink warm tea.
trinken = to drink · der Tee (maskulin) = tea. "Warmen Tee" is maskulin Akkusativ (adjective ending -en without an article). Tee is the direct object.
Dat Bei warmem Wetter sitzen wir draußen.
In warm weather we sit outside.
bei = in/during (always Dativ) · das Wetter (neutrum) = weather · draußen = outside. "Warmem" is neutrum Dativ (adjective ending -em without an article) after "bei."
wieder — again
A common adverb meaning "again" or "back." Combines with many verbs: "wiederkommen" (to come again/back), "wiedersehen" (to see again) — as in the famous "Auf Wiedersehen!" (Goodbye, literally "until we see each other again").
Nom Der Kellner kommt wieder.
The waiter comes again.
der Kellner (maskulin) = waiter · kommen = to come · wieder = again. "Der" — maskulin Nominativ. Kellner is the subject.
Akk Wir bestellen die Tomatensuppe wieder.
We order the tomato soup again.
bestellen = to order · die Tomatensuppe (feminin) = tomato soup · wieder = again. "Die" stays "die" in Akkusativ (feminin doesn't change). Tomatensuppe is the direct object.
Dat Wir treffen uns wieder mit den Freunden.
We meet again with the friends.
sich treffen = to meet (reflexive) · wieder = again · mit = with (+ Dativ) · die Freunde (plural) = friends. "Den Freunden" is plural Dativ (adds -n) after "mit."
typisch — typical(ly)
A regular adjective/adverb: "typisch deutsch" (typically German), "typisch für ihn" (typical of him). Used both before nouns (with endings) and on its own as an adverb.
Nom Das Schnitzel ist typisch deutsch.
The schnitzel is typically German.
das Schnitzel (neutrum) = schnitzel · typisch = typical(ly) · deutsch = German. "Das" — neutrum Nominativ. Schnitzel is the subject.
Akk Wir essen ein typisches Gericht.
We eat a typical dish.
essen = to eat · das Gericht (neutrum) = dish. "Ein typisches" is neutrum Akkusativ (adjective ending -es after "ein"). Gericht is the direct object.
Dat Das passt zu einem typischen Fest.
That fits with a typical celebration.
passen zu = to fit/match with (+ Dativ) · das Fest (neutrum) = celebration — here maskulin ending shown for a generic Fest-like noun context. "Einem typischen" is Dativ (adjective ending -en) after "zu."
verboten — prohibited
The past participle of "verbieten" (to forbid), used as an adjective. "Rauchen verboten" (No smoking) and "Parken verboten" (No parking) are common signs across Germany.
Nom Rauchen ist hier verboten.
Smoking is prohibited here.
rauchen = to smoke · verboten = prohibited · hier = here. "Rauchen" (an infinitive used as a noun) is the subject, Nominativ.
Akk Sie kennen das verbotene Spiel nicht.
They don't know the prohibited game.
kennen = to know/be familiar with · das Spiel (neutrum) = game. "Das verbotene Spiel" is neutrum Akkusativ = Nominativ (adjective ending -e). Spiel is the direct object.
Dat Auf dem verbotenen Weg gehen wir nicht.
We don't go on the prohibited path.
auf = on (+ Dativ, location) · der Weg (maskulin) = path/way. "Dem verbotenen" is maskulin Dativ (der → dem, adjective ending -en) after "auf."
überall — everywhere
An adverb of place. "Überall in Deutschland" (Everywhere in Germany) is a common way to talk about something widespread, like bakeries or bike paths.
Nom Überall ist der Spielplatz voll.
Everywhere the playground is full.
überall = everywhere · der Spielplatz (maskulin) = playground · voll = full. "Der" — maskulin Nominativ. Spielplatz is the subject.
Akk Wir sehen die Überraschung überall.
We see the surprise everywhere.
sehen = to see · die Überraschung (feminin) = surprise · überall = everywhere. "Die" stays "die" in Akkusativ. Überraschung is the direct object.
Dat Mit der Karte kommt man überall rein.
With the ticket you can get in everywhere.
mit = with (+ Dativ) · die Karte (feminin) = ticket · hereinkommen = to get in. "Der" because feminin Dativ (die → der) after "mit."
besonders — especially / special(ly)
An adverb (and, with endings, an adjective: "ein besonderer Tag"). "Was ist besonders?" (What's special?) is a natural question about an event. Often intensifies another adjective: "besonders schön" (especially beautiful).
Nom Der Geburtstag ist besonders schön.
The birthday is especially nice.
der Geburtstag (maskulin) = birthday · besonders = especially · schön = nice/beautiful. "Der" — maskulin Nominativ. Geburtstag is the subject.
Akk Wir planen ein besonderes Fest.
We're planning a special celebration.
planen = to plan · das Fest (neutrum) = celebration. "Ein besonderes Fest" is neutrum Akkusativ = Nominativ (adjective ending -es after "ein"). Fest is the direct object.
Dat Bei einer besonderen Feier gibt es Musik.
At a special celebration there is music.
bei = at (always Dativ) · die Feier (feminin) = celebration · es gibt = there is/are. "Einer besonderen" is feminin Dativ (adjective ending -en) after "bei."
der Spielplatz — playground (plural: die Spielplätze)
A compound of "spielen" (to play) + "Platz" (place/square) — gender follows "der Platz," maskulin. Plural: Umlaut + "-e" (Spielplätze). Every German neighborhood has at least one for children.
Nom Der Spielplatz ist neu.
The playground is new.
der Spielplatz (maskulin) = playground · neu = new. "Der" — maskulin Nominativ. Spielplatz is the subject.
Akk Die Kinder besuchen den Spielplatz.
The children visit the playground.
die Kinder (plural) = children · besuchen = to visit. "Den" because maskulin Akkusativ (der → den). Spielplatz is the direct object.
Dat Wir treffen uns auf dem Spielplatz.
We meet at the playground.
sich treffen = to meet (reflexive) · auf = at/on (+ Dativ, location). "Dem" because maskulin Dativ (der → dem) after "auf."
früh — early
A basic adverb/adjective, opposite of "spät" (late). "Früh aufstehen" (to get up early) is a phrase you'll hear often. Also used in "früher" (earlier/formerly) and "heute früh" (this morning).
Nom Der Ausflug beginnt früh.
The trip begins early.
der Ausflug (maskulin) = trip · beginnen = to begin · früh = early. "Der" — maskulin Nominativ. Ausflug is the subject.
Akk Wir planen den frühen Termin.
We're planning the early appointment.
planen = to plan · der Termin (maskulin) = appointment. "Den frühen" is maskulin Akkusativ (der → den, adjective ending -en). Termin is the direct object.
Dat Zu früher Stunde ist es noch ruhig.
At an early hour it's still quiet.
zu = at (+ Dativ) · die Stunde (feminin) = hour · ruhig = quiet. "Früher" is feminin Dativ (adjective ending -er, no article) after "zu."
Warum nicht? — Why not?
A friendly, encouraging response when someone hesitates about an invitation. "Warum" = why, "nicht" = not. Often the perfect answer to "Hast du Lust?" (Do you feel like it?).
Nom Warum nicht? Der Ausflug klingt gut.
Why not? The trip sounds good.
warum nicht? = why not? · der Ausflug (maskulin) = trip · klingen = to sound. "Der" — maskulin Nominativ. Ausflug is the subject.
Akk Warum nicht? Wir machen ein Picknick.
Why not? We're having a picnic.
warum nicht? = why not? · machen = to make/do · das Picknick (neutrum) = picnic. "Ein" stays "ein" in Akkusativ. Picknick is the direct object.
Dat Warum nicht? Wir kommen mit den Kindern mit.
Why not? We'll come along with the kids.
warum nicht? = why not? · mitkommen = to come along · mit = with (+ Dativ) · die Kinder (plural) = children. "Den Kindern" is plural Dativ (adds -n) after "mit."
Alles klar? — All clear? / All good?
A casual, friendly check-in phrase — like asking "You okay?" or "Everything good?" Common between friends, less formal than "Wie geht es dir?" Answer with "Alles klar!" (All good!) or "Ja, alles klar."
Nom Alles klar? Der Treffpunkt ist am Bahnhof.
All good? The meeting point is at the train station.
alles klar? = all clear/good? · der Treffpunkt (maskulin) = meeting point · der Bahnhof (maskulin) = train station. "Der" — maskulin Nominativ. Treffpunkt is the subject.
Akk Alles klar? Ich verstehe den Plan.
All good? I understand the plan.
alles klar? = all clear? · verstehen = to understand · der Plan (maskulin) = plan. "Den" because maskulin Akkusativ (der → den). Plan is the direct object.
Dat Alles klar? Wir sprechen mit der Gruppe.
All good? We're speaking with the group.
alles klar? = all good? · sprechen = to speak · mit = with (+ Dativ) · die Gruppe (feminin) = group. "Der" because feminin Dativ (die → der) after "mit."
Wann denn? — When then?
A curious, engaged follow-up question — "denn" adds a tone of genuine interest (rather than impatience). Used when someone mentions a plan without giving the time: "Wir treffen uns." — "Wann denn?"
Nom Wann denn? Das Fest ist doch bald.
When then? The celebration is soon, after all.
wann denn? = when then? · das Fest (neutrum) = celebration · doch = after all · bald = soon. "Das" — neutrum Nominativ. Fest is the subject.
Akk Wann denn? Wir planen den Ausflug.
When then? We're planning the trip.
wann denn? = when then? · planen = to plan · der Ausflug (maskulin) = trip. "Den" because maskulin Akkusativ (der → den). Ausflug is the direct object.
Dat Wann denn? Nach der Arbeit?
When then? After work?
wann denn? = when then? · nach = after (always Dativ) · die Arbeit (feminin) = work. "Der" because feminin Dativ (die → der) after "nach."
Klingt gut. — Sounds good.
A short, enthusiastic response to a suggestion, from "klingen" (to sound): ich klinge, du klingst, er/sie/es klingt. A friendly way to accept an invitation or plan.
Nom Klingt gut. Der Treffpunkt passt.
Sounds good. The meeting point works.
klingt gut = sounds good · der Treffpunkt (maskulin) = meeting point · passen = to fit/work. "Der" — maskulin Nominativ. Treffpunkt is the subject.
Akk Klingt gut. Ich mag die Idee.
Sounds good. I like the idea.
klingt gut = sounds good · mögen = to like · die Idee (feminin) = idea. "Die" stays "die" in Akkusativ (feminin doesn't change). Idee is the direct object.
Dat Klingt gut. Das passt zu unserem Programm.
Sounds good. That fits with our program.
klingt gut = sounds good · passen zu = to fit with (+ Dativ) · das Programm (neutrum) = program. "Unserem" is neutrum Dativ (unser → unserem) after "zu."