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False friends

difference between "meistens" and "am meisten" The difference between meistens and am meisten
A, Adverbs, B, Blog, False friends

The difference between “meistens” and “am meisten”

Often students get confused regarding the German “meistens” and “am meisten”. Find out everything you need to know in this article!

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The difference between “wollen” and “möchten”
A, B, Blog, False friends, Modal verbs, Verbs

The difference between “wollen” and “möchten”

Many get confused when it comes to the difference between “wollen” and “möchten” in German. Get to know everything about those two verbs!

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When to use “zu Hause” or “nach Hause”
A, B, Blog, False friends

When to use “zu Hause” or “nach Hause”

Many students get confused when it comes to “go home” and “at home” in German. Find out when you should use “zu Hause” or “nach Hause”.

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The meaning of “passieren” and “vorübergehen”
A, B, Blog, C, False friends, Verbs

The meaning of “passieren” and “vorübergehen”

Many German students use the verb “passieren” in the wrong way. Find out how to correctly integrate it and when you should use “vorübergehen” instead.

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When to use “vermissen” and “verpassen”
A, B, Blog, C, False friends

When to use “vermissen” and “verpassen”

Many German students get lost when to really use “vermissen” or “verpassen”. Find out the meaning of these two verbs and when to use them in this article.

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How to say “nice” in German
Adjectives, False friends, Vocabulary

How to say “nice” in German

During my German online classes, I realized that the proper translation for “nice” is a tricky task for many students. Get to know what is the right translation.

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“Werden”, “wurden”, “worden” or “würden”?
False friends, Grammar, Verbs, Vocabulary

“Werden”, “wurden”, “worden” or “würden”?

It is widespread for German students to get confused by the four German verbs “werden”, “wurden”, “worden” and “würden” repeatedly. This article clarifies their meaning and usage.

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When to use als wenn and wann in German
Conjunctions, False friends, Grammar

When to use “als”, “wenn” and “wann” in German

Many German students struggle with the usage of “als”, “wenn” or “wann”. After reading this article, you will know when to use which of them. Read more …

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When to use “wünschen”, “möchten” and “wollen” in German
False friends, Verbs, Vocabulary

When to use “wünschen”, “möchten” and “wollen” in German

There are several ways in German to express that you would like to have or […]

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What is the difference between “wollen” and “werden”?
A, False friends, Verbs, Vocabulary

What is the difference between “wollen” and “werden”?

Due to their similarity to English, the two verbs “wollen” and “werden” are easily confused by German students. After reading this article and practicing with its free worksheet you will be a pro!

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How to say something “works” in German without using “arbeiten”
False friends, Verbs, Vocabulary

How to say something “works” in German without using “arbeiten”

It is a common mistake to use “arbeiten” in German to express that something works out. After reading this article you will know when to use which verb instead.

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When to really use “gehen” in German
B, False friends, Verbs

When to really use “gehen” in German

Many German students translate English “to go” into German. But we use the verb “gehen” differently. Find out more …

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When to use “studieren” and “lernen” in German
False friends, Verbs, Vocabulary

When to use “studieren” and “lernen” in German

Many German students get confused when they need to choose between “studieren” and “lernen”. Find out, when to use which verb once and for all!

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How to properly use “bekommen” and “werden”
False friends, Verbs, Vocabulary

How to properly use “bekommen” and “werden”

There is a common mistake English speakers do in German and Germans do in English: They hit the hey of false friends. As like as in real life, false friends guide you to the wrong direction and the same applies for languages. After this article and the free worksheet you will be a pro using “bekommen” and “werden”.

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