When I was younger (Edexcel GCSE German): Flashcards
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What is the imperfect tense used for in German?
What is the imperfect tense used for in German?
To describe ongoing states or repeated past actions.
How does 'es gibt' change in the imperfect tense?
How does 'es gibt' change in the imperfect tense?
'Es gibt' becomes 'es gab' in the past tense.
What is the ich form of 'spielen' in the imperfect tense?
What is the ich form of 'spielen' in the imperfect tense?
'Ich spielte' is the imperfect form of 'spielen'.
When do you use 'als' in German?
When do you use 'als' in German?
Use 'als' for specific times in the past.
What is the difference between 'als' and 'wenn'?
What is the difference between 'als' and 'wenn'?
'Als' is for specific events; 'wenn' for repeated actions.
Translate 'Ich wohnte in London' to English.
Translate 'Ich wohnte in London' to English.
'I lived in London.'
What does 'kompliziert' mean in English?
What does 'kompliziert' mean in English?
'Kompliziert' means 'complicated'.
What is the imperfect form of 'haben' for 'ich'?
What is the imperfect form of 'haben' for 'ich'?
'Ich hatte' is the imperfect form of 'haben'.
How do you say 'I wanted to' in German?
How do you say 'I wanted to' in German?
'Ich wollte' means 'I wanted to'.
What tense is used for past ongoing actions in German?
What tense is used for past ongoing actions in German?
Use the imperfect tense for ongoing past actions.