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How to Differentiate Between ‘etwas’ and ‘irgendetwas’ in German? 🤔🇩🇪

A woman in headphones gestures enthusiastically while learning the distinction between 'etwas' and 'irgendetwas' in German.

Hallo Leute! 👋 Do you know the difference between etwas and irgendetwas?  This blog will help you understand how to use these words correctly and know when to choose one over the other. 📚📝 Explanation: Etwas means something.It is used to refer to an unknown or unspecified thing.For example: Ich habe etwas im Supermarkt gekauft.(I bought […]

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, […]

How to Use ‘seit’ and ‘vor’ to Talk About Time in German? 🤔🇩🇪

A woman with a confused expression scratches her head learning the difference between 'seit' and 'vor' in German.

Hallo Leute! 👋Today, we are going to answer another question we received from Sara: How do I correctly use seit and vor to talk about time? This blog will help you understand how to use each word correctly. 📚📝 Explanation: Using seit for Ongoing Actions: If you want to speak about an action that started in […]

What’s the Difference Between ‘wissen’ and ‘kennen’ in German? 🤔🇩🇪

A woman with a confused expression learning the difference between 'wissen' and 'kennen' in German.

Hallo zusammen! 👋 Today, we are going to answer a new question: What’s the difference between wissen and kennen in German?This blog will clarify when to use each verb correctly. 📚📝 Explanation: Using wissen for Facts: Many German learners get confused between these two verbs because they both translate to the English verb to know.For […]

What is the Difference Between ‘als’ and ‘wie’ in German?

A woman with an excited expression points to the text 'Als vs Wie,' learning the difference between 'als' and 'wie' in German.

Hallo zusammen! 👋 If you’re a German language learner, you’ve probably come across the same dilemma that many do: When do I use wie, and when do I use als?This blog will help you understand the key differences between these two words and how to use them correctly in German sentences. 🇩🇪📚 Explanation: Using wie […]