Here are some lists that I’ve compiled and I’m still having trouble committing them to memory, some with sample sentences to show the usage. I figured I’d post them to help myself learn them and give you all a heads up that these are not to be avoided.
Continue reading about Functional verbs | Funktionsverben – ~Mittelsstufe 3 Part 2
Here are some lists that I’ve compiled and I’m still having trouble committing them to memory, some with sample sentences to show the usage. I figured I’d post them to help myself learn them and give you all a heads up that these are not to be avoided.
Continue reading about Functional verbs | Funktionsverben – ~Mittelsstufe 3
related words: schuldig adj.
English meaning: to blame so. (for sth.)
Sample sentences:
Der Gewerkschaftsvertreter hat der Firmenleitung an den Verlusten die Schuld gegeben.
The labor union representative blamed the management for the (company) losses.
Die Bevölkerung gibt dem Präsident an den langsamer Notfallschutz der Hurrikan Opfer die Schuld.
The people blame the President for the slow aid
related words: anerkannt adj., anerkennen vb.
English meaning: to gain recognition
Sample sentences:
Der Politiker hat bei den Waehlern Anerkennung gefuenden.
The politician gained recognition with the voters.
Der Auslaender fand keine Anerkennung seines Abschlusses bei der Univerisitaet.
The foreigner’s degree was not recognized with the University.
related verb: spazieren
English meaning: take a walk
Die Eltern machen mit ihren Kindern einen Spaziergang. The parents take a walk with their children.
Das Paar hat mit ihrem Hund einen Spaziergang gemacht.
The couple took a walk with their dog.
Stammphrase: sich entscheiden
English meaning: to make a decision
Wir haben endlich eine Entscheidung getroffen.
We finally made a decision.
English Meaning: to issue a statement
Der Politiker gab im Fernsehen eine Erklaerung ab.
The politician issued a statement over the television.
English meaning: to flee
Bei Waldbraenden ergreifen die meisten Tiere rechtzeitig die Flucht.
Most Animals flee early enough from a forest fire.
Verbstamm: bezweifeln
English Meaning: question, doubt – to have second thoughts
Verbstamm: meinen
English Meaning: mean, guess, reckon – be in complete agreement