"German Prefix Verbs"
Learning German without prefix verbs is like drawing with only lines… pointless. Wow, that was bad. But the stuff in this category is awesome. All about prefix verbs and prefixes, what they mean, how they work and the differences between aufmachen and raufmachen and all the others…
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A quick look at the meaning of "abgehen" and what stickers have to do with wild parties.
Vocabulary:
no vocab snippet (yet)
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"abhängen" is one German translation for "to depend". Today, we'll learn why it means that and how it connects to relaxing and taking down laundry.
Vocabulary:
no vocab snippet (yet)
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"abheben" means "to lift off". And "to get cash". And "to stand out". Today, we'll explore why the verb has all these meanings and how to use it.
Vocabulary:
no vocab snippet (yet)
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A fun look at the German prefix verb "ablaufen" and how it connects a sink, a conference and old milk.
Vocabulary:
ablaufen, abgelaufen, der Ablauf, der
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The verb "absehen" is not very common. But the noun "die Absicht". Today, we'll find out what it means and how to say "on purpose" in German.
Vocabulary:
absehen, die Absicht, beabsichtigen, absichtlich
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A quick look at the meaning of "absetzen" and what glasses have to do with taxes, TV shows and high heels and paragraphs.
Vocabulary:
no vocab snippet (yet)
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Vocabulary:
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We'll explore the different meanings of "anlegen" and the noun "die Anlage" and hopefully understand what taxes have to do with parks and challenges.
Vocabulary:
anlegen, sich anlegen mit, die Anlage, die Veranlagung
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"anmachen" is one of the most useful prefix verbs. Today, we'll explore the various meanings and see what connects them all. Also: ranmachen.
Vocabulary:
no vocab snippet (yet)
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A fun look at the meaning of the prefix verb "ansprechen" and its various related words that range from being picky to eye candy.
Vocabulary:
ansprechen, die Ansprache, ansprechend, ansprechbar, sich angesprochen fühlen, anspruchsvoll
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A fun look at the various meanings of "anstehen" and what waiting in line has to do with manners and letters on a board.
Vocabulary:
no vocab snippet (yet)
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A quick look at the five (5!!) completely different meanings of "anstellen" and how they all connect. Definitely one of the craziest German prefix verbs.
Vocabulary:
no vocab snippet (yet)
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"auffallen" looks like an oxymoron - "to fall up". But it's actually a really useful translation for "to notice". Today, we'll learn why. Also: more verbs :)
Vocabulary:
auffallen, auffällig, die Auffälligkeit, unauffällig
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We'll look at the various meaning(s) of "aufgehen" and see if and how they all connect. And then we'll talk about prices and how they always go up.
Vocabulary:
no vocab snippet (yet)
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A quick look at "aufhalten" and what holding a door has to do with staying somewhere.
Vocabulary:
no vocab snippet (yet)
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A quick look at the meaning of "aufkommen" and what rising has to do with hitting the ground.
Vocabulary:
no vocab snippet (yet)
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A fun look at the meanings of "auflegen" and what dj-ing has to do with making phone calls and newspapers.
Vocabulary:
no vocab snippet (yet)
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A fun look at the various meanings of "aufnehmen" and what a recording has to do with giving asylum to refugees and entry exams.
Vocabulary:
aufnehmen, die Aufnahme, die Notaufnahme, die Aufnahmeprüfung, raufnehmen
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A quick look at the meanings of "ausfallen" and what cancelled meetings have to do with extraordinary dresses and electricity blackouts.
Vocabulary:
ausfallen, ausgefallen, der Ausfall, der Stromausfall, rausfallen
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A fun look at the meaning of "ausgeben", a useful verb if you want to spend money, invite a friend for a drink or pretend to be a doctor.
Vocabulary:
no vocab snippet (yet)
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A fun look at the various meanings of "ausgehen" and what party night has to do with assumptions. Also: what's up with "rausgehen".
Vocabulary:
no vocab snippet (yet)
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A quick look at the meaning of "aushalten" and its brother "raushalten" and what bearing has to do with not being involved.
Vocabulary:
no vocab snippet (yet)
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"auskommen" looks like "to come out". But it means something completely different. Today, we'll find out why and see how to actually say "come out" in German.
Vocabulary:
auskommen, rauskommen, die Auskunft, das Auskommen
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What's the meaning(s) of "auslegen"? Does it mean "to lay out"? And what is the difference to "rauslegen"? All this and more in this epic episode...
Vocabulary:
no vocab snippet (yet)
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A fun look at the various meanings of "ausmachen" and what turning something off has to do with agreements, findings and bothering. Also: rausmachen.
Vocabulary:
no vocab snippet (yet)
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Aussetzen has an eclectic set of translations: Expose, suspend, plant, criticize, maroon, skip. Placing "outside" in some way is the core idea, though.
Vocabulary:
no vocab snippet (yet)
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A quick look at "ausstellen" and its two very different meanings. Also: the difference you never knew existed - rausstellen vs herausstellen
Vocabulary:
no vocab snippet (yet)
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A fun look at the verb "deuten" and all the related words like "bedeuten" or "deutlich". And at the surprising origin of the word "deutsch" itself
Vocabulary:
deuten, deutsch, bedeuten, eindeutig, deutlich
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Eingehen - to shrink, arrive, agree, wither - it’s all over the place. Eingehen is also used for being unchallenged/bored or to go in on some sort of deal.
Vocabulary:
no vocab snippet (yet)
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A quick look at the meaning of "das Einkommen" and why the verb "einkommen" absolutely doesn't mean "to come in" (and what does) :)
Vocabulary:
das Einkommen, reinkommen
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A fun look at the meaning of "einlegen" and "reinlegen" what mixed pickles have to do with shoe inlays and falling for a prank.
Vocabulary:
no vocab snippet (yet)
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The prefix "er-" seems to be very confusing, but there's actually a common underlying theme. Today, we'll find out what that is and check out examples.
Vocabulary:
no vocab snippet (yet)
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Vocabulary:
der Urlaub, der Urknall, der Urmensch, erlauben, erfinden, erhalten...
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A fascinating boat ride along the stream of German Fluss-words #usefulAF. Also: surprising connections to English - I’m just saying flood, influence and flight ;)
Vocabulary:
der Fluss, flüssig, überflüssig, der Einfluss, beeinflussen, fließen, fliegen, fliehen,
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In this article, we'll explore where German separable prefix verbs come from and meet their English cousin that has been hidden in plain sight.
Vocabulary:
no vocab snippet (yet)
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We'll take a nerdy look at the origin of German non-separable prefixes and compare them to prefix verbs across other languages like English or Russian.
Vocabulary:
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If you think the verb "regen" has something to do with "rain", then this post is for you. Today, we'll learn all about it and all its useful prefix versions.
Vocabulary:
regen, regungslos, sich aufregen, sich abregen, erregen, anregen
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Schatz means treasure. Schätzen means to estimate. Today, we'll find out why and go over the various useful prefix verbs of "schätzen".
Vocabulary:
schätzen, der Schatz, sich verschätzen, schätzungsweise, überschätzen, einschätzen, unterschätzen,
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A thorough look at the meaning of "steigen" and it's prefix versions, which are crucial if you want to use transportation in Germany :). Also: steigern.
Vocabulary:
steigen, einsteigen, aussteigen, steigern, die Steigerung, versteigern
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A Taste is a key. Boring. But that's not all. Also on the menu: have a riveting look at the family, stunning relations to English and lots of new cool verbs.
Vocabulary:
die Taste, die Tastatur, abtasten, tasten, anfassen, berühren
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A thorough look at the meaning of 'treiben', all it's super common prefix versions and the connection to the English 'drive'. (*vocabulary increases)
Vocabulary:
treiben, der Trieb, antreiben, der Antrieb, auftreibe, abtreiben, die Abtreibung, vertreiben, übertreiben, die Übertreibung, der Betrieb
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A fun look a the various meanings of "übergehen", the difference between the separable and not separable version and the words "rübergehen" and "drübergehen".
Vocabulary:
no vocab snippet (yet)
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A satirical look at the meaning of "untergehen" :).
Vocabulary:
no vocab snippet (yet)
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"unterstellen" is both, separable and non-separable. Today, we'll learn which will help you against rain and which is generally not nice. Also: runterstellen.
Vocabulary:
unterstellen, sich unterstellen, die Unterstellung
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A quick look at the meaning of "vorgehen" and why it has the three meanings it has.
Vocabulary:
vorgehen, der Vorgang, das Vorgehen, hervorgehen aus
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A quick look at the meaning of "vorkommen" and why "sich vorkommen" actually became a good way to say how you feel.
Vocabulary:
no vocab snippet (yet)
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What do a closing door and random coincidence have in common? They both relate to the German verb "zufallen". Today, we'll find out why.
Vocabulary:
zufallen, der Zufall, zufällig, zufälligerweise
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A quick, fun look at the meaning of "zugeben" and the noun "die Zugabe" that'll make you go like "Encore!" :)
Vocabulary:
no vocab snippet (yet)
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You're in charge of the condition of your vocabulary. Go get what's rightfully yours - mean this article about the meaning of "zustehen" :).
Vocabulary:
zustehen, der Zustand, zuständig
