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When is the "Konjuktiv 1" used?

The Konjunktiv 1 is used when: Someone wishes to distance themselves from what is being said . For example when someone is quoting someone else " er sagte,dass sie eine schwere Krankheit habe". ...

Answered by Anthony P. German tutor
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What is the basis structure of a German sentence?

The basics 

Subject-> Verb-> Direct object

Subject- Noun (naming word), Pronoun (stands in place of noun-er, sie, es)

Verb-Doing word, agrees with the subjects, ends in -...

Answered by Emma S. German tutor
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Analyse the following proverb: Aller Anfang ist schwer.

Literal translation: “All beginnings are hard.”

No matter what you are undertaking in life, whether it’s learning a new language, embarking on a career or working on a project, if ...

Answered by Ana W. German tutor
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How is the conditional formed in German?

To form the conditional in German, the Subjunctive 2 (Konjunktiv 2) is used. The Subjunctive 2 is a mood used to express doubt or uncertainty, which is why it is used for the conditional; we are not stati...

Answered by Emma G. German tutor
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Why are there no progressive tenses in German?

The sentences “I eat” and “I am eating” are the same in German: “Ich esse.”  For speakers of the English language, this may be confusing. In fact, if someone says “Ic...

Answered by Csongor M. German tutor
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