Coffee Break German
Making suggestions and giving commands in German - 'lassen' and the imperative | CBG Show 2.08
Jul 17, 2024
Learn how to make suggestions and give commands in German using 'lassen' and the imperative form. Explore formal and informal commands, construct suggestions with regular and irregular verbs, and practice phrases like 'Let us go to the beach'. Discover the 'we' imperative form and tips for separating separable verbs in German.
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Quick takeaways
- Understanding the different forms of imperative verbs in German for giving commands.
- Exploring vowel changes in imperative verbs and ways to maintain politeness in imperative sentences.
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Usage of Imperative Verbs in German
The podcast episode discusses the usage of imperative verbs in German, focusing on giving commands to one or multiple people. It explains the different forms of imperatives, including the singular, informal plural, and formal forms. Specific examples such as using the verb 'lassen' to suggest an action and varying verb conjugations for different contexts are highlighted.
