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Why do masculine nouns sometimes change to den instead of der when there isn't a preposition?

Whether the noun begins with den or der depends on the case it is in (and the rule works in the same way for the articles ein/mein/etc). The case is determined by the role the noun is playing in a particular...
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Answered by Martha K. • German tutor
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There are three words for 'it' in German - er/sie/es. Which one should I use?

That's right, German has three words for English 'it'! But don't worry, there's a rule which lets you pick the right one! German nouns have grammatical gender and can be masculine (der), feminine (die), or n...
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Answered by Ashley B. • German tutor
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How do I close-read a prose passage in German?

Here are the steps you need to follow when you are writing about a prose passage in German: 1) When close-reading the passage the first time: Get a first impression of the text ans underline any words which ...
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When should I use the accusative case?

The accusative is used for the direct object of a sentence. The direct object is the word (normally a noun) that receives the action of the verb. Example:Der Hund frisst den Toast - The dog eats the toastHer...
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Answered by Tom B. • German tutor
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You are writing to your German pen pal about your hobbies. Include topics like: Music, Sport, Shopping, the Internet. Word limit: 40 words.

This type of writing exercise requires you to use very clear and simple language. All the required topics must be included. For every topic covered you can receive up to ten marks so it will be important to ...
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Answered by Emily R. • German tutor
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