Präteritum vs Perfekt – when to use what?
Präteritum and Perfekt: Why do Germans need two past tenses and when do they both get used? What…
Understanding German Articles: A Comprehensive Guide
German, often praised for its intricacies, is a language where even the articles pose a unique challenge. Unlike…
Demystifying German Noun Gender: A Comprehensive Guide
If you’re like many language learners, you’ve embarked on the exciting journey of learning German. You’ve probably encountered…
Soweit or so weit in German
In the German language, compound words and separable prefixes can sometimes cause confusion, especially for language learners. One…
ZU in German
When should the zu particle be used? What meanings does it convey and what constructions does it form?
Understanding Definite and Indefinite Articles in German
The intricacies of language often leave learners perplexed, but fear not! If you’ve ever wondered about the role…
Expressing time – wenn, als, wann
Compound sentences in German: when are the conjunctions wenn, als and the question word wann used ? What is the word order in…
Difference between gleich & jetzt; gerade & eben
Is there a significant difference between jetzt, gleich, gerade and eben? What subtleties should you pay attention to…
10 Most Important German Verbs
How to start learning German? What verbs should you learn first to build your first sentences in German?…
Use of the verbs gefallen, mögen and lieben
How to talk about your hobby in German or what you like to do? How to express sympathy for…