The conditional (Edexcel GCSE German): Flashcards
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What does the conditional express in German?
What does the conditional express in German?
It expresses hypothetical situations and polite requests.
How do you form the conditional in German?
How do you form the conditional in German?
Use 'würde' plus an infinitive verb.
What is 'ich möchte' in English?
What is 'ich möchte' in English?
It means 'I would like'.
What is the structure of a Wenn clause?
What is the structure of a Wenn clause?
Wenn + subject + verb, + würde + subject + infinitive.
Translate: 'I would like to travel to Berlin.'
Translate: 'I would like to travel to Berlin.'
Ich würde gerne nach Berlin fahren.
What does 'gern' add to a conditional sentence?
What does 'gern' add to a conditional sentence?
'Gern' expresses preference and politeness.
What is the subjunctive form of 'würde sein'?
What is the subjunctive form of 'würde sein'?
It is 'wäre'.
Translate: 'Would you like to travel?'
Translate: 'Would you like to travel?'
Würden Sie gern reisen?
What is the conditional form for 'wir'?
What is the conditional form for 'wir'?
It is 'wir würden'.
Translate: 'If I had more time, I would learn.'
Translate: 'If I had more time, I would learn.'
Wenn ich mehr Zeit hätte, würde ich lernen.