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Translate the following into German: Due to the bad weather, I have caught a cold

Wegen des schlechten Wetters, habe ich mich erkältet
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Answered by Alexandra A. • German tutor
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How can I tell which prepositions takes which case?

This isn't as difficult as it seems: there are two categories of prepositions which only take one particular case (accusative only or dative only). I find it helpful to learn these in a list then rearrange t...
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Answered by Connie E. • German tutor
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How do I know if a word needs a preposition and if so how can I tell which one to use?

As with English, prepositions aren't needed in every sentence, however many nouns, verbs and adjectives do require one. Remember: they will affect the rest of a sentence grammatically. However, we can talk a...
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Answered by Rachael M. • German tutor
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Which verbs take the dative case?

While most verbs affect a direct object - so take the accusative - some verbs can take the dative as well as the accusative to indicate an indirect object, such as schreiben [Acc: Ich schreibe einen Brief - ...
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Answered by Gabriel M. • German tutor
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How do I improve my comprehension skills for the listening part of the exam?

In order to improve your comprehension skills you need to - unsurprisingly - practice. The key to identifying the right vocabulary and answering correctly is tuning in to the speed and cadence of spoken Germ...
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Answered by Grace C. • German tutor
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