German language is one of the most widely used languages in Europe and it is no surprise that many of you want to learn it or are in the first steps to learn it. That's why we come to your aid with some tips to overcome fear and take German even more seriously!
Here's how to learn German quickly and easily:
- Find a strong reason to stay motivated.
2. Learn all the basics of the German language.
3. Keep things interesting by learning jargon, funny words and idioms.
4.Practice every day. If it's possible, speak German with native speakers.
Grammar of the German Language
What makes a language seem difficult to you? It's grammar, or not? For, learn this part well and you will be fluent in german in a short time. German has six tenses: Prasens, preterite, Perfect, Plusquamperfect, Insert I and Insert II.
Present resembles the present tense in English,
preterite resembles times performed,
Plusquamperfect with more than accomplished,
Futur I resembles the future tense,
Futur II resembles the future committed plus “will…” AND “came”.
German phrases and everyday expressions
There is no better way to learn German than to just start learning a few words and expressions everyday, as a greeting or asking someone for something. This will give you a little bit of a sense of accomplishment and boost your confidence. Here are some basic German expressions, study them and then try to create a simple dialogue with the mind.
Idiom (EXPRESSION) Germany
You have probably heard the expression, “if you want to learn German, you have to think like a German”.
For example, in English, an expression is ”I’m running out of gas” whose adapted translation is- “I'm running out of gas”, so no one is running out of nowhere( run- scoot)
These are idioms and Germany has plenty of them. Idioms are expressions with figurative meaning. In a way, they reveal the social and cultural background of a country. For, learning idioms will definitely give you a sense of creativity to express your thoughts.
One Ask for extra sausage (literally: to ask for an extra sausage) – seek special treatment
You can put poison on it (literally: You can get poison for this) – you can bet
hit the nail on the head (literally: to hit the nail in the head) – hit it well
put one's oar in (literally: to add their mustard) – to put two cents
clear as mud (Literally: pure as soup) – crystal clear
Have a pig (Literally: to have a pig) – to be lucky
German slang
If you happen to stumble upon the streets of Berlin because you fail to understand what people are saying, you may find some expressions of everyday life very useful:
Put on thick pants
This is used when one acts as if one is stronger or richer than others. It literally translates “act like you have big pants”.
Be bound
It means that an agreement has been resolved. A “Well” is the bill you get when you buy something. SOMETHING “gebongt” means is agreed or reserved.
Ishte goes off?
It is the equivalent of “What is it?”. “What works” is the even shorter version used by teenagers.
It is a greeting that means “hello” AND “what are you doing?” in the same time. Also used in conjunction with “ok” and some greeting words like “On, everything's OK?” to ask the other person “si po ia kalon?”
wanting to do something
It means being in a good mood. When they say “Zero check” means they are in a bad mood.
What to keep in mind
Language teachers will always give you a simple tip on how to learn a language quickly and that's it: make mistakes. There is no reason to feel embarrassed about this, because mistakes will help you pinpoint your difficulties, in order to overcome them. Inertia is a universal law; fight first, but once you start moving, it will be hard to stop. There is no more pleasant feeling than activating the brain and overcoming a strange problem you think you have with the tongue.
Enjoy the process, not just success. You can do it! Learn and have fun learning.
After all, constant practice is all you need.
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