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GCSE German 8662
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Welcome!Today we'll learn how to talk about family and relationships in German. This is a key topic that helps you discuss your life and connect with others.
Introducing Family MembersIn German, you can introduce family members using possessive pronouns like mein (my) or dein (your). For example, Das ist mein Vater means 'This is my father.'
What does 'Das ist meine Mutter' mean?
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Describing RelationshipsTo describe relationships, you can use phrases like Ich verstehe mich gut mit... (I get along well with...) or Ich streite mich oft mit... (I often argue with...). These are common ways to talk about dynamics in your family.
What does 'Ich verstehe mich gut mit meinem Bruder' mean?
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Talking About Marital StatusIn German, marital status can be expressed with words like verheiratet (married), ledig (single), or geschieden (divorced). For example, Ich bin verheiratet means 'I am married.'
What does 'Ich bin ledig' mean?
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Expressing Opinions About FamilyYou can express opinions about your family using adjectives like nett (nice), streng (strict), or verständnisvoll (understanding). For example, Meine Eltern sind nett means 'My parents are nice.'
How do you say 'My parents are strict' in German?
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Review Time!Great work! You've learned how to introduce family members, describe relationships, express marital status, and share opinions about family. Now let's test your understanding!
How do you say 'This is my brother' in German?
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What does 'Meine Mutter ist verständnisvoll' mean?
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What does 'Ich streite mich oft mit meinem Vater' mean?
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