Grammar Made Simple

What is the Difference Between ‘wann’, ‘wenn’, and ‘als’ in German? 🤔🇩🇪

A woman gestures with curiosity while learning the differences between 'wann', 'wenn', and 'als' in German.

Hallo zusammen! 👋 We recently received a question from Mark, asking about the difference between ‘wann’, ‘wenn’, and ‘als’. This blog will help you understand how to use these words correctly in different contexts. 📚📝 Explanation: Wann means when. It is used when we ask questions about time. For example:Wann kommst du? (When are you coming?) Wenn can […]

How to Use ‘doch’ in German Sentences 🤔🇩🇪

A woman looks up inquisitively while understanding how to use 'doch' correctly in various German sentences.

Hallo zusammen! 👋 Many learners find doch a bit confusing, but it’s a very useful word in German! So, let’s explain it together.  This blog will help you understand how to use doch correctly in different contexts. 📚📝 Explanation: Doch can be used to contradict a negative statement.  A negative statement is a sentence that includes a negation […]

How to Use ‘je…umso’ Correctly in German? 🤔🇩🇪

A man adjusts his glasses with a surprised look, trying to master the correct use of 'je...umso' in German grammar.

Hallo Leute! 👋 As a German learner, you may have come across this question: How do you use je…umso correctly?  This blog will help you understand how to use this structure effectively in your German sentences. 📚📝 Explanation: Je…umso is similar to the more…the more… in English. For example: Je mehr ich die deutsche Grammatik lerne, umso […]

When to Use ‘zu’ and When to Use ‘nach’ in German 🤔🇩🇪

A woman with a curious expression contemplates the difference between 'zu' and 'nach' in German.

Hallo zusammen! 👋 If you’re a German language learner, you have probably come across this question: When to use zu and when to use nach when talking about direction or location in German? This blog will help you understand the difference between these prepositions. 📚📝 Explanation: Using zu: We use zu to talk about specific places, people, […]

How to Distinguish Between ‘im’ and ‘am’ in German? 🤔🇩🇪

A woman with a pensive look distinguishes between 'im' and 'am' in German.

Hallo zusammen! 👋Many German learners come across this question: How do you distinguish between im and am when talking about time or place in German? This blog will help you understand when and how to use these prepositions. 📚📝 Explanation: Using Im: Im is short for in dem. It is used to talk about a specific month, […]

When to Use ‘dieser’, ‘jener’, and ‘solcher’ in German? 🤔🇩🇪

A woman with an inquisitive expression learns the difference between 'dieser', 'jener', and 'solcher' in German.

Hallo zusammen! 👋Today, we’re tackling a common question in German grammar: When should you use dieser, jener, and solcher? This blog will help you understand the nuances of these terms. 📚📝 Explanation: Using Dieser: Dieser means this or these. It’s used when we talk about something near us. For example: Dieser Apfel ist lecker. (This apple is tasty.) […]