Tenses and Conjugation

German • 8 Dec 2023

German Conditional Tense

Technically, the German conditional tense is a subjunctive mood, not tense. That means it refers to wishes or unreal situations,…

German • 12 Nov 2023

Today’s quest, should you choose to accept it, is to tackle the accusative case. But to do this, you’ll have…

German • 22 Sep 2023

If you struggle with German grammar, you may be looking for an “easy” way to jumpstart your learning. The key…

German • 22 Sep 2023

If you’re struggling to perfect the German present perfect tense, or if you’ve just been avoiding it altogether, fear not.…

German • 21 Aug 2023

Mastering the subjunctive is crucial to your understanding of the German language. The subjunctive is generally used to express things…

German • 6 Jun 2023

“That’s mine!” It’s the battle cry of the playground. Early on in any child’s language development, he or she learns…

German • 6 Jun 2023

There are subtle intricacies in German that convey as much information as the words spoken or written. Declension is an…

German • 24 May 2023

For an English speaker, learning German tenses can feel like entering a parallel universe. But don’t fret! Remember, English is…

German • 14 May 2023

If you’ve been learning German for more than a few weeks, you’ve probably already come across infinitives. The German infinitive…

German • 7 Apr 2023

German imperative is one of those grammar forms that will come in handy when you least expect it! You never…