Special Letters (Junior Cert German): Quizzes
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What do umlauts do to words?
What do umlauts do to words?
Change sound & meaning
Which English sound is most similar to the Ä umlaut?
Which English sound is most similar to the Ä umlaut?
The 'e' in 'bed'
Which English sound is the Ö umlaut similar to?
Which English sound is the Ö umlaut similar to?
The 'i' in 'bird'
What makes the Ü sound particularly challenging?
What makes the Ü sound particularly challenging?
It doesn't exist in English
What did umlauts originally look like in Old High German?
What did umlauts originally look like in Old High German?
Tiny 'e's above vowels
When does the Eszett (ß) appear in words?
When does the Eszett (ß) appear in words?
After long vowels & diphthongs
How do you say 'beautiful'?
How do you say 'beautiful'?
schön
How does Switzerland differ in its use of special letters?
How does Switzerland differ in its use of special letters?
Eliminated ß, uses ss instead
Why are special marks kept in borrowed French words?
Why are special marks kept in borrowed French words?
To preserve original spelling
What is a common mistake students make with umlauts?
What is a common mistake students make with umlauts?
Writing regular letters instead