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Which phrase would you use to express something tastes great?
Which phrase would you use to express something tastes great?
What is the correct expression to inquire about the time?
What is the correct expression to inquire about the time?
If someone wants to go to the movies, which phrase would they use?
If someone wants to go to the movies, which phrase would they use?
How would you politely ask for the check after a meal?
How would you politely ask for the check after a meal?
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Which phrase conveys a neutral feeling when asked how someone is?
Which phrase conveys a neutral feeling when asked how someone is?
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What is a typical response to the question 'Was bekommen Sie?'?
What is a typical response to the question 'Was bekommen Sie?'?
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Which option represents a form of transportation relevant to making plans?
Which option represents a form of transportation relevant to making plans?
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What does 'halb...' signify when telling time?
What does 'halb...' signify when telling time?
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If someone desires to eat ice cream, which phrase would they use?
If someone desires to eat ice cream, which phrase would they use?
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What expression would best describe a bad experience?
What expression would best describe a bad experience?
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Study Notes
Starting a Conversation
- Basic greetings and responses in German: "Wie geht's (denn)?" (How are you?), "Sehr gut!" (Very well!), "Prima!" (Great!), "Gut!" (Good/Well!), "Es geht." (Okay), "So lala." (So-so), "Schlecht." (Badly), "Miserabel." (Miserable)
Telling Time
- Phrases for asking the time: "Wie spät ist es?" (What time is it?), "Wie viel Uhr ist es?" (What time is it?), "Um wie viel Uhr...?" (At what time...)
- Phrases for expressing times: "Viertel nach..." (a quarter after...), "halb..." (half past...), "Viertel vor..." (a quarter to...)
Making Plans
- Phrases for making plans: "Wohin?" (Where?), "in ein Café/ins Café" (to a cafe), "ein Eis essen" (to eat ice cream), "in die Stadt gehen" (to go downtown), "ins Schwimmbad gehen" (to go to the pool/swimming), "baden gehen" (to go swimming), "ins Kino gehen" (to go to the movies), "einen Film sehen" (to see a movie), "in eine Disko gehen" (to go to a disco), "tanzen gehen" (to go dancing), "ins Konzert gehen" (to go to the concert)
Ordering Food and Beverages
- Phrases for ordering food and drinks: "Was bekommen Sie?" (What will you have?), "Ich bekomme..." (I'll have...), "eine Tasse Kaffee" (a cup of coffee), "ein Glas Tee" (a glass of tea), "mit Zitrone" (with lemon), "eine Limonade" (a lemonade), "eine Pizza" (pizza), "Apfelkuchen" (apple cake), "ein Eis" (ice cream), "ein Wurstbrot" (sandwich with cold cuts)
- Phrases for checking out: "Hallo! Ich möchte/will zahlen!" (Paying the check), "Das macht...?" (That comes to...), "(zusammen)..." (total), "Stimmt (schon)!" (Keep the change).
- Words for describing taste: "Wie schmeckt's?" (How does it taste?), "Schmeckt's?" (Does it taste good?), "Sagenhaft!" (Great!), "Lecker!" (Tasty! Delicious!)
Additional Notes
- "jetzt" and "nun" both mean "now" but "nun" is used more to express a point in sequence or after other activities have been done previously.
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Description
This quiz focuses on essential phrases for basic conversations in German. It covers greetings, telling time, and making plans, which are fundamental for everyday interactions. Test your knowledge and improve your conversational skills in German!
