Permission, Suggestions, Advice, Demands, Orders (Leaving Cert German): Quizzes
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What is the standard polite way to ask for permission?
What is the standard polite way to ask for permission?
darf ich...?
Which phrase includes the listener in a suggestion, making it more diplomatic?
Which phrase includes the listener in a suggestion, making it more diplomatic?
wir könnten...
Which phrase strikes the perfect balance between being helpful and not overly pushy when giving advice?
Which phrase strikes the perfect balance between being helpful and not overly pushy when giving advice?
du solltest...
Which phrase allows you to express urgency whilst remaining professional and polite?
Which phrase allows you to express urgency whilst remaining professional and polite?
es ist notwendig...
How are commands formed in the imperative?
How are commands formed in the imperative?
By dropping the pronoun & adjusting verb
What is the crucial difference between 'können' and 'dürfen'?
What is the crucial difference between 'können' and 'dürfen'?
können=ability, dürfen=permission
When should you use 'Sie' forms rather than 'du' forms?
When should you use 'Sie' forms rather than 'du' forms?
With strangers & authority figures
How do you say 'may I...?'
How do you say 'may I...?'
darf ich...?
How do you say 'forbidden'?
How do you say 'forbidden'?
verboten
How do you say 'immediately'?
How do you say 'immediately'?
sofort
Which is the correct imperative form meaning 'come here!'?
Which is the correct imperative form meaning 'come here!'?
komm her!
How do you say 'of course'?
How do you say 'of course'?
natürlich