German Vocabulary Quiz: Activities and Directions

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What is the German phrase for 'go swimming'?

schwimmen gehen

In German, one can express what they find interesting using the phrase 'Das finde ich ______ interessant'.

sehr

Match the following activities with their German equivalent:

Go shopping = einkaufen gehen Watch films = Filme sehen Ride a bike = radfahren Visit museums = Museen besuchen

What is the emphasis used in German to express fun in activities?

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What is the German word for 'church'?

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The phrase 'Nimm die zweite Straβe links' means 'Take the second street right'.

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What do you say in German to ask 'Where is...?'

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Match the following German words with their English meanings:

<p>der Bahnhof = Post office die Schule = School die Bibliothek = Library die Kirche = Church</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following directions means 'left' in German?

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The word 'Supermarkt' translates to 'supermarket' in English.

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What is the German word for 'cathedral'?

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The second street is to the ______.

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Match the German locations to their English translations:

<p>der Park = Park der Markt = Market die Jugendherberge = Youth hostel die Post = Post office</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct verb structure when starting a sentence with 'wenn'?

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The word 'es' can mean 'it' but is never used in German sentences.

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Match the following weather conditions with their corresponding activities:

<p>Es regnet = höre ich Musik Es schneit = sehe ich fern Es ist kalt = gehe ich einkaufen Es ist windig = fahre ich Snowboard</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'nächste Woche' mean in English?

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The umlaut ä is pronounced like the 'a' in 'cat'.

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What will you do next weekend according to the examples?

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What is the German phrase for 'a swimming pool'?

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The German phrase 'Das kostet 50 Euro pro Nacht' translates to 'That costs €50 a night'.

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What does 'Ich würde in einem Luxushotel übernachten' mean?

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For _____ persons, you can find various accommodations.

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Match the following German phrases to their English translations:

<p>Gibt es…? = Is there...? Was kostet das? = How much is that? Wie heißen Sie? = What is your name? Wie schreibt man das? = How’s that spelt?</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a way to describe a holiday activity in German?

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In German, 'eine Jugendherberge' refers to a hotel for young people.

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What is the German phrase for 'exciting'?

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What does 'Ich esse Brot' mean in English?

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The phrase 'Guten Tag' means goodbye in German.

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How do you say 'orange' in German?

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I would like ____ grams of strawberries. (Fill in the blank with a number)

<p>hundert</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following food items with their German equivalents:

<p>Bananas = Bananen Carrots = Karotten Apples = Äpfel Potatoes = Kartoffeln</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much would you like if you want two kilos of potatoes?

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The phrase 'Bitte sehr?' translates to 'What can I get you?'

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What is the German word for 'grapes'?

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What should you eat because it is good for your skin?

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In German, 'Ich möchte' means 'I will'.

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What German phrase can be used to express that you would like to order something?

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For dessert, one may say 'Als _______ möchte ich _______'.

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Match the food items with their corresponding courses:

<p>Tomatensuppe = Starter Currywurst = Dessert Schinkenplatte = Main course Käseteller = Starter</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which drink is mentioned in the context of ordering?

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In German, you can use the phrase 'ich nehme' to mean 'I would like' when ordering.

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How do you say 'Mineral water' in the context of ordering?

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Flashcards

Go Shopping

To go to a place where you buy things.

Watch Films

To watch movies.

Ride a Bike

To ride a bicycle.

Go to the Theatre

To go to a place where plays and performances are shown.

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Go to a Restaurant

To eat at a place that serves food.

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Go to the Countryside

To travel to the countryside, which is a rural area with fields, farms, and forests.

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Visit Museums

To visit museums, which are buildings that exhibit artifacts and art.

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Go Swimming

To swim in a pool, lake, or ocean.

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gehen (German) - to go

To go somewhere. Used for actions that involve movement.

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Nehmen Sie (German) - take

Take - used for actions that involve selecting or choosing something.

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die erste Straße rechts (German) - the first street on the right

The first street on the right. It is in the direction of a person's right hand when walking.

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die zweite Straße links (German) - the second street on the left

The second street on the left. It is in the direction of a person's left hand when walking.

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geradeaus (German) - straight ahead

To go straight ahead, in a direct line.

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geradeaus bis zur Ampel (German) - straight on until the traffic lights

Go straight on until you reach the traffic lights. It means to continue in a straight direction until you see traffic lights.

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über die Brücke (German) - go over the bridge

To cross a bridge. It means to move over a structure built to span a physical obstacle.

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Es ist nach rechts (German) - It is on the right

It is on the right side. It indicates a location or direction to the right.

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Es ist nach links (German) - It is on the left

It is on the left side. It indicates a location or direction to the left.

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auf der linken Seite (German) - on the left hand side

It is on the left side. It indicates a location or direction to the left

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Hotel staff

A person who provides services, such as cleaning or cooking, in a hotel or other accommodation.

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Hotel amenities

A place where people go to relax and enjoy themselves, often with facilities like pools and saunas.

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Restaurant

A place where people go to eat, offering a range of dishes.

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Lift

A device that moves people up and down in a building.

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Car park

A space dedicated to parking vehicles.

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Gym

A room or building where people can exercise.

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Swimming pool

A large, heated pool used for swimming and relaxation.

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Sauna

A room or facility with high temperatures for relaxation and health benefits.

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Wenn

A conjunction in German that introduces a dependent clause, meaning "when" or "if".

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Wenn-clause verb pattern

A grammar rule in German that uses a specific verb order when a sentence starts with "Wenn".

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es + adjective

The form of 'to be' (sein/sein') used when expressing weather conditions in German.

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Weather activities in German

Typical activities done in different weather conditions.

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Nächste Woche

A word used to indicate time, in this case, "next week" in German.

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werde + infinitive

A way of expressing future actions in German, similar to "will" in English.

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Ab und zu

A German word that means "now and then" or "occasionally".

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Umlaut 'ä' pronunciation

Spoken German pronunciation of the umlaut "ä".

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Guten Tag

A phrase used when greeting someone in German.

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Bitte sehr?

A phrase used to ask someone what they want to buy in German.

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Was kostet das?

A phrase used to ask about the price of something in German.

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Danke

A phrase used to express gratitude in German.

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Auf Wiedersehen

A phrase used to say goodbye in German.

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German 'Z'

The German pronunciation of the letter "Z" is similar to the "TS" sound in the middle of the English word "pizza".

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Was isst du gern?

A way to express what you like to eat in German.

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Ich hätte gern...

A phrase used to politely ask for something in German.

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What does 'Was möchten Sie essen?' mean?

The phrase 'Was möchten Sie essen?' is a polite way to ask someone what they would like to eat in a restaurant setting. It's used when a waiter or waitress wants to take an order.

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What does 'als Vorspeise' mean?

The expression 'als Vorspeise' is used to indicate that you are ordering an appetizer. It's a term often used in menus or when ordering food at a restaurant.

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What does 'einmal' mean?

In German, 'einmal' translates to 'one' or 'once'. It is often used in restaurants when ordering food, indicating the quantity of items you want.

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What is 'Tomatensuppe'?

Tomatensuppe is a German word for 'tomato soup'. This is a popular choice as a starter or суп in German restaurants.

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What is 'Cola' in German?

Cola is the German word for 'coke' and is a popular fizzy drink, often served with meals or as a refreshment.

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What is a 'Käseteller'?

Käseteller is a German word for 'cheese board', which is an assortment of various cheeses served as an appetizer, often accompanied by crackers and bread.

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What is 'Limonade'?

Limonade is the German word for 'lemonade', which is a refreshing drink made from lemon juice, sugar, and water.

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What is 'Mineralwasser'?

Mineralwasser is the German word for 'mineral water', a type of water that is naturally rich in minerals. It's a popular beverage choice due to its refreshing and healthy qualities.

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Study Notes

General German Grammar Notes

  • German verb conjugation changes based on the subject (who is performing the action)
  • Weak verbs follow a pattern (Ich-e, Du-st, Er/Sie-t)
  • Negatives in German use "kein" (no) before nouns and "nicht" with the verb
  • To express "when" or "whenever", the word "wenn" is used, and the verb is placed at the end of the clause
  • In German, the word order for "because" (denn) or "because" (weil), different word-orders are used

German Vocabulary Lists

  • Food: Bread (Brot), eggs (Eier), cheese (Käse), jam (Marmelade), ham (Schinken), potatoes (Kartoffeln), pasta (Nudeln), pizza (Pizza), rice (Reis), salad (Salat), tomatoes (Tomaten), yoghurt (Joghurt), fruit (Obst)
  • Drinks: Water (Wasser), coffee (Kaffee), tea (Tee), apple juice (Apfelsaft), orange juice (Orangensaft)
  • Shopping: Kilo (a unit of weight), Bananas (Bananen), apples (Äpfel), carrots (Karotten), mushrooms (Champignons), potatoes (Kartoffeln), grapes (Trauben), onions (Zwiebeln), pears (Birnen), strawberries (Erdbeeren), cherries (Kirschen)

German Location Vocabulary

  • City features: Market (Markt), Post Office (Post), Swimming pool (Schwimmbad), City (Großstadt)
  • Places: Park (Park), Railway station (Bahnhof), Supermarket (Supermarkt), Cathedral (Dom), Village (Dorf), Church (Kirche), School (Schule), Library (Bibliothek), Youth hostel (Jugendherberge), Theater (Theater), Hospital (Krankenhaus), Shopping centre (Einkaufszentrum), Cinema (Kino), Museum (Museum), Stadium (Stadion), Town Hall (Rathaus), Restaurant (Restaurant)
  • Directions: Left (links), Right (rechts), Street (Straße) , first (erste), second (zweite), third (dritte), over (über)

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