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Why does in some cases the verb in German come at the end of the sentence?

Normally, just like in English, the German word order is Subject - Verb - Object (e.g. Ich werfe den Ball - I throw the ball). If you use a coordinating conjunction, such as 'und', 'a...

Answered by Csongor M. German tutor
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How do you form the future tense in German?

  1. Begin with either a pronoun (Ich, Du, Er etc) or a noun (Der Hund) 

  2. Use the relevant conjugation of 'werden'

  3. <...
Answered by Becky B. German tutor
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How do I use the simple past tense in German and when should I use it?

The two main past tenses in German are the simple past and the present perfect. The simple past uses just one word, for example 'ich ging', while the present perfect uses two words, for example 'ich bin g...

Answered by Rishabh W. German tutor
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What is the subjunctive?

The subjunctive is used to express wishes, probabilities, or conditions which are contrary to fact. It is called Konjunktiv 2 in German.

It would be like the "would do" function in Englis...

Answered by Fabienne D. German tutor
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What is the difference between passive and active?

Passive is often used when the focus on the action, not so much the person involved. Active on the other hand seems more vivid.

As an example you could say:

The dog ate the sausage. (Active)...

Answered by Fabienne D. German tutor
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