Better German Podcast with Susi

Susanne Schilk-Blümel

Episode 26 - I, you, he, she, it... in German

2024-03-07 12 min

Description & Show Notes

Hello and welcome to Episode 26 of the Better German Podcast! The host, Susi Blümel, introduces the personal pronouns in the German language, including the basic translations for 'I,' 'you,' 'he,' 'she,' 'it,' 'we,' 'you' (plural), and 'they.' She explains the use of personal pronouns in relation to gendered nouns and also mentions the different forms of address in German for formal and informal situations.

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Summary
In this episode of the Better German podcast, host Susie Blumel explains how to use personal pronouns in German. She covers the direct translations of "I, you, he, she, it, we, you, they" in German and explains the importance of matching pronouns to the gender of nouns in German. Additionally, she touches on the use of different pronouns based on formal or familiar relationships in the language.

Key Topics Explored🔎

Primary Topic: Personal Pronouns in German
Introduction to personal pronouns
Definition of personal pronouns
Use of personal pronouns in reference to persons or things
Basic translations of personal pronouns in German
Direct translations of "I, you, he, she, it, we, you, they" in German
Differentiating singular and plural forms of "you" in German
Additional information on personal pronouns
Gendered nouns and articles in German
Explanation of how German nouns are considered to be either male, female, or neutral
Matching the gender of the noun to the appropriate pronoun in German
Formal and familiar forms of address
Different use of pronouns when addressing people formally or informally in German

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