hallo, I was wondering if there are any words that in English are harmful but in German could be taken offensive? just curious, Jeremy

2 replies - Last post by Julia-Rocket-German-Tutor - March 11, 2020

In this lesson we are given the conjugation of "tun"  which starts with "Ich tue", but in the examples we have "Ich tu dir nichts" which is translated I won't hurt you.  Is that an error or an alternate form of 1st personal singular?

8 replies - Last post by Peter--252 - February 25, 2020

In lesson 9.3 "Nach dem Weg fragen", the question asked was "Wie komme ich zum Friedrichsplatz?" The answer was "Nach ungefähr 200 Metern, kommen Sie an den Friedrichsplatz."  This is confusing from two standpoints: (1) I would have answered with a like-p...

1 reply - Last post by Julia-Rocket-German-Tutor - February 12, 2020

Hello: lesson 9.11: why is it written as 'eine', not 'einer'(dative feminine, my logic). Thank you.  Ich gebe Paul eine Fahrkarte für den Bus. I give Paul a ticket for the bus.

2 replies - Last post by Peter--252 - February 12, 2020

Hallo! I am learning lesson 4.6 Haben, Tun and Machen. The singular form for du is machst. But I remember in lesson 3.3 In die Stadt fahren, Paul is using: Was willst du heute machen? I thought if according to the grammar, it should be: Was willst du heut...

5 replies - Last post by Linie - February 11, 2020

In Level 2, lesson 9.2, we are presented with the sentence "Das war volle Absicht." translated as "That was fully intentional." I would have thought that the sentence in German would be "Das war die volle Absicht" or alternatively "Das war völlig absichtl...

2 replies - Last post by Julia-Rocket-German-Tutor - February 6, 2020

I would like to draw some conclusions about how to form sentences that are grammatically correct. https://members.rocketlanguages.com/members/german/lessons/28/1-1-talking-about-yourself Ich komme aus den Vereinigten Staaten. I come from the United Stat...

4 replies - Last post by Tyler. - January 9, 2020

From 11.3 Nein, und Ihrer Angestellten auch nicht. No, and your staff member didn't notice either. (polite) Could you help with the grammar used in this phrase. Why Ihrer Angestellten. This appears that Angestelten in plural so Ihrer is  polite femin...

7 replies - Last post by Liss-Rocket-Languages-Tutor - January 8, 2020

In 7.8, there is the following sentence: Wir waren sehr beschäftigt in den letzten Wochen. We were very busy in the last (few) weeks. May I ask why it would not be "die letzten Wochen" since "Wochen" is plural? Thank you, Grace

2 replies - Last post by Julia-Rocket-German-Tutor - January 6, 2020

To the Tutor/Administrator: I just finished level 1, lesson 7.7: Das Perfekt. I was corrected by the instructional program in two instances, both of which I believe were in error. "On September 28, 1975 we celebrated together." My translation: "Am achtun...

2 replies - Last post by Julia-Rocket-German-Tutor - December 31, 2019

10.3 Was für eins möchten Sie denn? What type would you like? (polite) What is the function of eins in this sentence? I am familiar with the expression was für ein... but this seems different. Is it just the numeral "one" or something else.

4 replies - Last post by sfpugh - December 23, 2019

In lesson 9.12 (A Case in point - Genitive) it gives an example in the audio tracks as                                                                             der Lehrer                        des Lehrers        with the translation underneath:       ...

3 replies - Last post by Julia-Rocket-German-Tutor - December 23, 2019

This example from the exercises suggests that nächste and planmäßiger are both declined like dieser with the masculine noun Halt, as a result they are both written like dieser as masculine nominative - nächster planmäßsiger Halt...My limited experience do...

2 replies - Last post by Julia-Rocket-German-Tutor - December 9, 2019

In lesson 6.4 this sentence is introduced: "Das Oktoberfest gefällt mir wirklich gut." With this translation:  "I like the Oktoberfest a lot." But doesn't "gefällt" mean more "to please" rather than "to like", so would a better translation be:  The Oktobe...

2 replies - Last post by Julia-Rocket-German-Tutor - November 26, 2019

Hi, I have just seen this sentence: "Danke für deine Hilfe - Gerne, kein Problem" "Thank you for your help - You are welcome" I understand that you can also reply with "bitte schön". When should you reply with either "Gerne" or "bitte schön"? Best, Rex

5 replies - Last post by Liss-Rocket-Languages-Tutor - October 15, 2019

This is from 17.4 Alle Mitglieder der „Weißen Rose“ wurden von der Gestapo verhaftet und zum Tode verurteilt. All members of the "White Rose" were arrested by Gestapo and sentenced to death. I have read that single syllable masculine and neuter nouns can...

1 reply - Last post by sfpugh - October 9, 2019

Hi, I have just seen this sentence "Ich möchte ihn noch nie" which means "I have never liked him". Maybe I have asked about this previously. Is it correct understood that the sentence can be written "Ich möchte ihn nie" and have the same meaning? but th...

1 reply - Last post by Liss-Rocket-Languages-Tutor - October 8, 2019

Hi,  How should these be ranked and should they only be used in informal situations? 1. Toll 2. Grossartig  3. Das ist klasse

1 reply - Last post by Liss-Rocket-Languages-Tutor - October 8, 2019

Hi,  I understand that "dort" and "da" can be used to express "there". However, in which situations should they be used? Best, Rex

1 reply - Last post by Liss-Rocket-Languages-Tutor - October 8, 2019

Hi,  When should you write "jemand" and when should you write "jemanden"? Best, Rex

1 reply - Last post by Liss-Rocket-Languages-Tutor - October 8, 2019

Hallo . In the sentence ' Gibt es dort viele Kneipen ?' ,  why does 'dort ' come before the noun ? Like in English - Are there many bars there ?  Danke!

2 replies - Last post by Liss-Rocket-Languages-Tutor - October 8, 2019

Hi, I've just gotten back into a bit of German learning after a big break. My query is.."Das wäre was Feines für den Sonntagskuchen." and "Darf es sonst noch was sein?" from 18:1 level 3 and many other sentences that include the "was". I don't understand ...

2 replies - Last post by Grant-K1 - September 23, 2019

hello pretty new here and was wondering about, if I’m missing out on some parts of the course? in 2.2 on a tour.  She says something about a written part of the course. To learn more about ein, eine, einen and again to learn about anhalten when to move an...

3 replies - Last post by Liss-Rocket-Languages-Tutor - September 17, 2019

Hallo . I am just wondering why we aren't taught the German Nominativ , Accusativ , and Dativ right in the begining modules ? Or am i missing something ? Vielen Danke!

3 replies - Last post by Liss-Rocket-Languages-Tutor - September 17, 2019

Hallo .  Why do we use 'komme' for the verb 'going' ? For eg  Wie komme ich zum Restaurant ? - How do I go to the Restaurant ?  When do we use 'gehen' then ?  Danke.

1 reply - Last post by Liss-Rocket-Languages-Tutor - September 9, 2019

Hi there, I was wondering which verb tense to use, if you are writing a to do list do yourself. If I am writing it to someone else, I would use the imperative form. However, when referring to yourself, I would assume it is correct to use the stem form? ...

4 replies - Last post by Liss-Rocket-Languages-Tutor - September 9, 2019

I saw this sentence yesterday. Aus wie vielen personnen besteht ihre Familie Is there a specific reason why we are using “Aus” in this sentence and not “Von”. From what I understand, we use “Aus” in the following situations. 1. Used for something which ...

1 reply - Last post by Liss-Rocket-Languages-Tutor - August 20, 2019

I was thinking about this sentence. Why exactly do we use “Sollen” in past tense? Normally, this sentence is being used in the present.

1 reply - Last post by Liss-Rocket-Languages-Tutor - August 20, 2019

A few extra questions: When do you use either “davor”, “bevor” or “vor”   When do you use either “danach”, nachher”, “nach”   When do you say “ich hätte gern” and “ich hätte gerne”   When to use “aber” and when to use “sondern” Thanks beforehand!

3 replies - Last post by Liss-Rocket-Languages-Tutor - August 8, 2019

Is this an error?  I see this English word "opera" translated in German as "opera" but it is pronounced as "oper"  I thought I saw in one place where it was spelled "oper" in German.

2 replies - Last post by Liss-Rocket-Languages-Tutor - July 30, 2019

Hi Everyone! If you are wondering why the Language & Culture lessons in Level 1 of Rocket German are different, it's because we have spent the last few months completely upgrading them. We have added more useful explanations, tons of new content and plen...

2 replies - Last post by Liss-Rocket-Languages-Tutor - July 26, 2019

I understand that “ans” is a contraction for “an das” which means you can write a sentence like “He goes to the Car” like “Er geht ans Auto”, as an alternative to “Er geht an das Auto”, which is practical when you apply the preposition “in” in the accusat...

2 replies - Last post by Liss-Rocket-Languages-Tutor - July 9, 2019

I have just seen this sentence “Ich hoffe ich kann mir alle Zutaten merken" = "I hope I can remember all the ingredients”. 1. Why do we add “mir” here? Is that because “merken” is a dative verb? 2. When would you use “erinnern” instead of merken

2 replies - Last post by Liss-Rocket-Languages-Tutor - June 24, 2019

Es gibt ein kostenloses Mittagessen je Person I have just seen this sentence, which can be translated to “There is one free lunch for each person”. I know that “je” means every/ each, but why is “jede” not used instead?

1 reply - Last post by Liss-Rocket-Languages-Tutor - June 24, 2019

1. I noticed that we use “Jeden” for “Jeden Tag”, “Jeden Monat” and “Jeden Dienstag” but not for Woche (i.e. Jede Woche). I assume this is because Tag, Monat and Dienstag are masculine words and in the accusative form here. If this is correct, does the us...

1 reply - Last post by sfpugh - June 9, 2019

I have previously seen a reply, where it was explained that “nach” is used in the following situations:  - City names  - Countries without articles  - Continents  - Geographic directions However, I have just seen these sentences, where “nach” is used in ...

1 reply - Last post by sfpugh - June 6, 2019

I have seen both sentences. When would you use “Wie lautet…” instead?

3 replies - Last post by Liss-Rocket-Languages-Tutor - May 8, 2019

Are these words dative verbs?

1 reply - Last post by Liss-Rocket-Languages-Tutor - May 8, 2019

I understand that “ins” is a contraction for “in das” which means you can write a sentence like “He goes into the car” like “Er geht ins Auto”, as an alternative to “Er geht in das Auto”, which is easy way to apply the preposition “in” in the accusative c...

1 reply - Last post by Liss-Rocket-Languages-Tutor - May 8, 2019

Hi, I have a few more questions: 1. What is the difference between “es ist immer noch frei” and “es ist noch frei”? When I translate both sentences, I get the following in English “is it still free”.   2. When is it necessary to say “eins” instead of “e...

3 replies - Last post by Liss-Rocket-Languages-Tutor - May 7, 2019

Yesterday, I was reading a news article and saw this sentence “In manchen Ländern wird die Opposition aber unterdrückt und daran gehindert, ihre Arbeit zu Machen” Is it possible to use “sind” instead of “wird” in this sentence? If not, why?

2 replies - Last post by Liss-Rocket-Languages-Tutor - May 7, 2019

I have been writing this sentence in English “Visit the cutter with my pants and shirt” in German as “Besuch die Scheider mit meinen Hosen und meinem Hemp”. I know that “Mit” result in the used of dative form for “Hosen” and “Hemp”. Further, in the sente...

4 replies - Last post by Liss-Rocket-Languages-Tutor - May 7, 2019

I saw these two sentences today. One thing I noticed is that “n” is added to "Welche". Please explain why we do that.

2 replies - Last post by Liss-Rocket-Languages-Tutor - May 7, 2019

I understand that “im” is a contraction for “in dem” which means you can write a sentence like “He is in the car” like “Er ist im Auto”, as an alternative to “Er ist in dem Auto”, which is easier way to apply the preposition “in” in the dative case form. ...

1 reply - Last post by Liss-Rocket-Languages-Tutor - May 7, 2019

I understand that “am” is a contraction for “an dem” which means you can write a sentence like “He is at the window” like “Er ist am Fenster”, as an alternative to “Er ist an dem Fenster”, which is practical when you apply the preposition “in” in the dati...

1 reply - Last post by Liss-Rocket-Languages-Tutor - May 7, 2019

I have just seen these sentences and was wondering why “an” is added to the end of the sentence. Further, do you have some guidance to when it should be applied. “Wann kommt der Flugzeug an = When does the plane arrive” “Wir fragen sofort an” = We start...

1 reply - Last post by sfpugh - May 4, 2019

When and why do we add “ab” to the end of a sentence? I just saw these sentences and was wondering when and why it is done. “Der Bus fährt in fünf Minuten ab” “Fährt der Zug pünktlich ab” “Biegen Sie links ab” “Biegen Sie recht ab”

1 reply - Last post by sfpugh - May 4, 2019

I have just seen this sentence “Nehmen Sie Medikamente ein = Do you take medicine”. I was wondering why we are putting “ein” last and when we should do that.

1 reply - Last post by sfpugh - May 4, 2019

Is “Entlang” a two-way preposition? Dative and Accusative? Some websites include “Entlang” as a two-way preposition and some does not.

1 reply - Last post by sfpugh - April 26, 2019

I have just seen this sentence “Könnten Sie bitte ein Foto für mich Machen?”. Why is it written with “Könnten” instead of “Können”?

2 replies - Last post by Liss-Rocket-Languages-Tutor - April 24, 2019