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How do I form the pluperfect tense?

The Pluperfect Tense The pluperfect tense is used in German to describe something or an action that had happened in the past. It describes something that happened further back in the past than the perfect an...
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Answered by Luthien C. • German tutor
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What is the difference in meaning between the nominative and the accusative?

The nominative is the case (the form of the noun) used to mark the subject of the verb. That's the person or object (or anything) which is carrying out the action of the verb: the do-er. In the sentence, 'Th...
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Answered by Rachel G. • German tutor
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What are some common weak masculine nouns, and how are they different from other nouns?

Answer Weak Masculine nouns are different because they have the endings -n or -en in the plural and in the singular of all cases except in the nominative. Declension e.g. Der Junge (boy, lad) Singular: (nom)...
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Answered by Galaxy H. • German tutor
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How can I get to grips with German word order?

Word order in German can seem daunting, as it often does not follow the same pattern as English. However, there are rules to help you, and the more you read and listen in German, the more you will have a nat...
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Answered by Sophie D. • German tutor
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When do you use the German genitive to show possession?

The German genitive is used in a number of ways, but its number one use is to denote possession. This could be to do with anything, much like possession in English. You can be really creative with the German...
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Answered by Ben B. • German tutor
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