German B1 - Intermediate Grammar & High-Frequency Vocabulary Flashcards

Question 1

Vocabulary: What does `im Voraus` mean?

Accepted Answer

In advance, beforehand.

Question 2

Vocabulary: Translate "challenge" (noun).

Accepted Answer

*die Herausforderung*.

Question 3

Vocabulary: What does `pünktlich` mean?

Accepted Answer

Punctual, on time.

Question 4

Form a sentence using `obwohl` and `dass`: "Although he said that he is busy, I will call him."

Accepted Answer

*Obwohl er gesagt hat, dass er beschäftigt ist, werde ich ihn anrufen.* (Note verb at end of both subordinate clauses.)

Question 5

Explain the word order in a `weil`-clause.

Accepted Answer

In a `weil`-clause (because), the conjugated verb moves to the *very end* of the subordinate clause. Example: "Ich lerne Deutsch, *weil es wichtig ist*."

Question 6

Form a `dass`-clause: "I know that he is coming."

Accepted Answer

Ich weiß, *dass er kommt*. (The conjugated verb `kommt` is at the end of the subordinate clause.)

Question 7

Translate: "Although it was raining, we went for a walk."

Accepted Answer

*Obwohl es geregnet hat*, sind wir spazieren gegangen. (The conjugated verb `hat` is at the end of the `obwohl`-clause.)

Question 8

When do you use `wenn`? Provide two main uses.

Accepted Answer

`Wenn` is used for: 1. Conditional sentences (if): "Wenn ich Zeit habe, helfe ich dir." 2. Repeated actions in the past or present (whenever): "Wenn ich jung war, spielte ich viel." (Note: `als` is used for a single past event.)

Question 9

What is the basic structure of the `Vorgangspassiv` (passive voice)?

Accepted Answer

`werden` (conjugated according to tense and subject) + `Partizip II` (past participle). Example: "Das Buch *wird gelesen*." (The book is being read.)

Question 10

Transform to passive: "Der Mechaniker repariert das Auto."

Accepted Answer

Das Auto *wird vom Mechaniker repariert*. (The agent can be introduced with `von` + Dativ.)

Question 11

Transform to passive (Perfekt): "Man hat das Haus gebaut."

Accepted Answer

Das Haus *ist gebaut worden*. (In passive Perfekt, `geworden` becomes `worden`.)

Question 12

When is the Genitive case primarily used?

Accepted Answer

The Genitive case primarily indicates possession ("das Auto *des Mannes*"), belonging, or is required by certain prepositions (`wegen`, `trotz`, `während`, `aufgrund`) and a few verbs.

Question 13

Decline "the new car" in Genitive masculine and neuter.

Accepted Answer

Masculine: *des neuen Autos*. Neuter: *des neuen Hauses*. (Both take -s/-es on the noun and -en on the adjective for strong/mixed declension.)

Question 14

Translate using Genitive: "Despite the bad weather..."

Accepted Answer

*Trotz des schlechten Wetters*...

Question 15

What are reflexive verbs? Give an example.

Accepted Answer

Reflexive verbs are verbs where the action reflects back on the subject, always accompanied by a reflexive pronoun (`sich`). Example: *sich waschen* (to wash oneself).

Question 16

What's the difference between `sich freuen (auf/über)` and `sich ärgern (über)` regarding reflexive pronouns?

Accepted Answer

Both use the accusative reflexive pronoun (`mich, dich, sich, uns, euch, sich`) because the action affects the subject directly. Example: "Ich freue *mich* auf den Urlaub."

Question 17

Translate: "I apply for the job." (Use a reflexive verb).

Accepted Answer

Ich *bewerbe mich* um die Stelle.

Question 18

Vocabulary: What does `die Besprechung` mean?

Accepted Answer

The meeting, the discussion.

Question 19

Vocabulary: What does `sich Mühe geben` mean?

Accepted Answer

To make an effort, to try hard.

Question 20

Vocabulary: Translate "reliable" (adjective).

Accepted Answer

*zuverlässig*.

Question 21

Vocabulary: What is `kündigen`?

Accepted Answer

To resign, to give notice, to terminate (a contract/job).

Question 22

Vocabulary: Translate "to take part in".

Accepted Answer

*teilnehmen an* (+ Dativ).

Question 23

Vocabulary: What does `die Verantwortung` mean?

Accepted Answer

The responsibility.

Question 24

Vocabulary: Translate "to agree upon / to arrange".

Accepted Answer

*vereinbaren*.

Question 25

Explain the difference in meaning between `wenn` and `als`.

Accepted Answer

`Wenn` is used for conditional situations ("if") or repeated actions in the past/present ("whenever"). `Als` is used for a single, completed event in the past ("when"). Example: "Als ich Kind war, spielte ich oft." (When I was a child - single period). "Wenn ich Zeit habe, lese ich." (If I have time - conditional).

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