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Most German nouns do not change their endings for the various cases. However, the articles or adjectives preceding the nouns do change their forms to reflect the case. Thus, it is often necessary to look to the article and/or adjective in order to be able to identify the case of a noun.

We have 2 types of articles

1)Definite articles - der, die, das

2) Indefinite article - ein, ein, eine

1.
The definite article (der, das, die) is used to refer to a particular or specific person, place, or thing.

Der Arzt hat montags Sprechstunde. - The doctor has office hours on Mondays.

Here we are speaking of a particular doctor.

2.
The indefinite article (ein, ein, eine) is used to refer to an unspecified person, place, or thing.

Ein Arzt hat viele Patienten. - A doctor has many patients

In this case we are not referring to a particular doctor

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As noted at the beginning of this thread, it is the definite article (der, das, die) that most clearly indicates the gender of a noun. Due to the changes in the endings of the definite article, the definite article is also most useful in identifying the case of a noun.

The group of words that take the same grammatical endings as the definite article are referred to as “der” words.

•Dieser - This

•Jener - That

•Jeder - Each, every

•Mancher - Many

•Solcher - Such

•Welcher - Which

Similarly, the group of words that take the same grammatical endings as the indefinite article (ein, ein, eine) are referred to as “ein” words.

•Mein - my

•Dein - your(familiar singular)

•Sein - his or its

•ihr - her or their

•Ihr - your(plural)

Note that the first ihr starts with lower case letter i while the second one start with upper case letter i

unser - our

euer - your(familiar plural)

These “ein” words are also referred to as possessive adjectives, since their function is to describe the nouns they modify by indicating possession or ownership

Note : The possessive adjective euer usually contracts by dropping the last (and unstressed) e of the stem when an adjective ending is added.

eu(e)re Kinder - eure Kinder
eu(e)re Hunde - eure Hunde

However, the possessive adjective unser usually does not contract but rather retains its unstressed e, even when it is followed by an adjective ending, particularly in written German

uns(e)re Kinder - unsere Kinder
uns(e)re Hunde - unsere Hunde

klexycole:
Well done sir Hadampson.

Why you com use me as an example?

Lol... Na only your moniker i remember, no mind me

How's the preparation going

You must have gone far with German i guess

Cases of Nouns

German has four cases. These cases signal how nouns (and pronouns, too) are used within a sentence, clause, or phrase. Nouns (words such as ‘man’, ‘house’, ‘dog’) play different roles in a sentence or clause. For example, a noun can be the agent of what is happening (‘Dog bites man’) or it can be in the position where the action of the verb happens to it (‘Dog bites man’). In German, these different roles are signalled by the case.

The cases are the following.

•Nominative
•Accusative
•Dative
•Genitive


How does this compare to English?
You know that a noun is a subject when it comes before the verb. If it is an object, it comes after the verb. But normally the case isn’t evident, except when you use pronouns: ‘he’/‘she’/‘it’ etc.:

Take this as an example;

Klexycole loves Pecky - He loves her
Pecky loves Klexycole - She loves him

FYsol:
lol

Yes boss
With the way most NIGERIANS think. I don't think there is light at the end of the tunnel for Nigeria. Nigeria is just unfortunate to have senseless citizens. So sad

She is a South African not a Nigerian. That is why i said she is lucky

Gerardmajella:
You like Germany well well ooo.
I guess you're in the sciences too.
Thank you for your input and the time you spent to type .

Much appreciated

I love Germany

Yes, am in science field

You are highly welcome bro. Wish you success in whatever decision you take.


Viel Glück

ibrahimovic303:
Lol na small small them take dey lick hot stew sha

Yes buh what about we wey get freezer for mouth

EvelynSA:
Wow SA!!!!

You are lucky to be born in South Africa

dolpaz:
Ich wünsche euch einen Schönen Tag

Danke für die Korrektur

Willkommen an Bord

Wort des Tages

die Geschwister - The siblings

Beispiel: Er hat drei Geschwister - He has three siblings

@Pecky2222
It's not easy for me to update this thread but am trying my possible best.

Sometimes, i got banned by the antispam bot. Gratitude to our honourable moderators on this section DisGuy and justwise for their help.

They always unban me whenever i got banned by antispam bot.

BUT that won't stop me from updating the thread.

Pecky2222:
Hey Hadampson wats up wit ur tutorials... Aren't u doing it anymore

I'm still doing it. Just that i have been occupied with alot of things.

I think i updated the thread day before yesterday. You can check to confirm

vinlyreeks:
You know this is not a whatsapp group even when you create the thread. It's still open and accessible to everyone who want to post or visit.. So I think it's still same thing bro

Yes, but still better because it would be easier to locate information about the city you are heading to, tips on how to settle in, job opportunities and all

Salvador1:
Chai

See what bubu has reduced us to

A whole giant of Africa

You are only giant of Africa because of population.

Is it bubu that asked them to misbehave anyhow

Tosin17:
Ghana for that matter deporting Nigerians. What a shame.

Ghana is a progressive country while Nigeria is a regressive one. So, why won't they deport Nigerians. They don't want them (Nigerian) to ruin their country.

Asshurbanipal:
Yet some still want Buhari

What has buhari got to do with that



P.S I'm neither a supporter of buhari nor atiku

Guys, am thinking we should create a separate thread for students living in Germany

I think it would be more organized that way


What do you think?

Dear Australian seniors

Please this thread is not moving as it used to. Make una come give us updates about daily activities and other beneficial posts


Please

sandyfel:
GRANT DON LAND O!!! ������

MY TIMELINE
April 7th 2018- First and only IELTS :7877 LRSW
June 8th - Vetassess Assessment (Fast track)
June 14th - Positive Response
July 7th - Applied for South Australia nomination with 65 points
Sept. 27th- Nominated for Visa 190
Sept. 27th - ITA
Oct. 4th - Pcc
Oct. 10th - Lodged Visa
Oct. 13th - Medicals
Dec. 20th 2018- Visa 190 grant for family of 5 (Direct Grant)
IED- Oct. 4th, 2019

GSM Adelaide
Occupation - Chemistry Technician

It can only be God o, we are super grateful.

@Oga Bellong, pls give me necessary info on life in Adelaide,God bless you sir.

Thank you everyone for your helpful tips.

Congratulations boss
I wish you success in Australia

ibrahimovic303:
Chaii my people here oh make una nor vex...I go dedicate from this evening till weekend to address every mention here and comments plus I dey go boat cruise via viking Liner to Stockholm so photos go flood here this weekend ni...Thanks for your well wishes I’m fine, na just hustle and school as usual...I hail my people

PS: I dey go with just my Tanzanian friend cos Naija boys for Vaasa & Seinäjoki still dey try recover from spending for Naija for Xmas, but na road trip from Vaasa to Turku then Stockholm for Sweden, so e go stew just now for here

Glad to know you are doing great boss
See, i don dey salivate already o... Better show us something now... Weekend still far o

tobensin84:
Zlant.... I just finished reading thru this thread from beginning to the end... Great job u r doing .... Am to collect my Schengen tourist visa tomorrow which am sure is positive... I plan to come in to potugaly before moving to Switzerland.... Ofcourse to work... What can u say of that place n what's r ur other advice where to easily get work permit. Thanks

Working with a tourist visa is a crime boss.


You can't get work permit unless you follow the right path which is applying for work visa or better still, apply for permanent resident visa


#Shalom

Gerardmajella:
The basic funds I need as I learnt is NOK 116 369
I responded to the comment before yours stating that there are little jobs one can get without a full knowledge of Norwegian...

Though I plan to start learning Norwegian before leaving




I'm with the comments about Norway, I'm beginning to get worried....the emphasis on funds and expenses and the high cost of living

If you ask me, i would advice you choose Germany. Norway and Germany are great countries but I would definitely pick Germany anytime anyday


Reason :

1) Easier to make friends, German are a little more sociable (not all of them) than Norwegians.Talking from my own perspective. I have met alot online and i can tell you germans are more sociable than Norwegians

2) You have access to more jobs and opportunities in Germany, the economic powerhouse of Europe

You have access to large market. Bigger country, bigger opportunities

3) Germany is my dream country, hence my biased opinion

Having said that, Germany is a good country to study science/math/engineering courses but since your course is under humanities, i would suggest you choose Norway.

Just be prepared for their depressing dark winter.

Well, as a Nigerian that won't be a problem because the problems we face here is more than that.


Besten wünsche
#Shalom

Gerardmajella:
Good afternoon. I really appreciate your input


Concerning the abroad plan (choice between Norway and Germany)..
I'm going there primarily for study (M.Sc Marketing). Not necessarily relocation
Mind you....all universities there (Norway) are state-owned thus, tuition free for both EU/EEA and International students... irrespective of your nationality.


In Norway, everyone is required to have at least NOK 116 369 which when converted to NGN is #4.8m approximately #5m
I calculated the cost for Germany too...it's About #4m


Thats for the block account oo...it can take care of accommodation, feeding and transportation for a while

I don't know how long though
Which means....with this fund, I'll be able to survive as a student in Norway since all schools are tuition free

But of course, I'll have to look out for menial jobs... To add to what I have
I learnt there are some jobs you can take that doesn't require you to understand Norwegian fully (restaurant, hotel, etc).

Jobs that require a good knowledge of Norwegian are corporate jobs

Though I plan to start learning the language (the basics atleast) for now... referring to Norwegian



So....the cost is almost same (Norway and Germany) as per block account.
I'm not sure if all schools in Germany are tuition-free. I know some are.

But the information is not really clear



I'm really not comfortable with Germany.... because I don't have sufficient information (that's why I'm asking)
I learnt one has to go through Goethe Institute first...but it's not same for Norwegian

Wrong. You don't need to go to Goethe institute before you can apply. Although there are some courses like medicine, aerospace engineering and law just to mention a few that requires a good knowledge of German before you can apply.


As for insufficient information, help yourself here

https://www.nairaland.com/4566903/general-german-student-visa-enquiries



#Shalom

Rwanda is a MUST for me to visit

Harmony92:
I ate same for breakfast

Congratulations

Liliyann:
As long as we are concerned, Mikel Obi is still single!!
An Igbo man that can not marry from his tribe is a weakling!!
Mikel come back home and choose correct Igbo girl as wife and stop wasting time!!
You need a proper ORIAKU to spend your money with!!

Nonsensically nonsense

Schemer360:
To incoming president, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar


Sir,

I'm happy to write you this open letter because I'm pretty certain that you won our "futuristic" presidential election due to the overwhelming popularity you have from numerous Nigerians who want a better life, who want to be seen as hardworking and not lazy as seen by one useless, lifeless, senseless, tribalistic, fascist president that is sitting on the throne. Sir, to be honest with you, a large percentage of us support you not because you are the best or most qualified for the job but because we don't want to see the current "Pharaoh" again and we know you are the one that can match him "arsenally" we are not supporting you because we think you are the messiah, no. We are not daft not to know that you are a "thief" as said by APC cum opposition but we need a "Robinhood", that can revive the economy, improve our lives by lifting us through many life improvement programmes, provide good and adequate security and unite the nation. We didnt vote you in to give us excuses of how "President Buhari" and his cronies mismanaged the country in their four year spell, we knew that and that is the reason we changed the baton.
Sir, the greatest advantage you have is to convert their woeful four year mistakes to your advantage without waiting for eternity to appoint your ministers, been a typical Nigerian this writer is, I don't need a soothsayer to tell me that the likes of Saraki, Kwankwaso, Fayose, Wike, Dakwambo, Tambuwal, Taminu Turaki will be a key influencers and decision makers in your government but don't allow them to ride you the way the lifeless one made himself available to the likes of Mamman Daura, Abba Kyari etc, control your government, be firm, be "Atikulate", be unassuming in vital issues, unite the nation, improve the economy, put in your best in insfrastructure, let education voice be heard, appoint competent hands to overhead parastatals, seek for more knowledge to better the lives of average Nigerians, don't be tribalistic and above all sir..."steal little".


Goodspeed to Alhaji Atiku Adekunle Azubuike Abubakar.

Yours,

Schemer

If you support Buhari, you are right and
If you support Atiku, you are equally right! I move round the town to sample people's opinion on Buhari & Atiku

APC supporters believe that Buhari will continue to fight corruption created by the PDPs in the last 16 years, while PDP supporters believe that Hunger/poverty will rise to the next level and Nigerian economy will go worse if we reelect PMB.

My point is this, we must not all see things from the same angle.
Other peoples opinion must not always be the same with yours.

Let's not allow politics to create enemity between us, remember that Feb 23rd and March 9 will come and go but there is more to your life than that. Moreover, one of these people will concede defeat, shake and congratulate the Winner and move on with his life.


#United we stand
#God bless Nigeria

#Shalom

correctguy0900:
Nothing is ever well organised in da shithole.

There are 1000 ways this payment could have been made without this crowd pushing and squeezing from d window.

Africa It's still very uncivilized truth be told.
This doesn't require rocket science to organise neatly.

Everywhere i have being, only shitholes u see things like these. As if nobody thinks in a whole Continent.

Nigeria not Africa
Some African countries are progressing

USEFUL WORDS

German word - und
Pronunciation - oont
English word - and

German word - schade
Pronunciation - shah - duh
English word - too bad

German word - etwas
Pronunciation - eht-vahss
English word - some

German word - wieder
Pronunciation - vee-der
English word - again

German word - wirklich
Pronunciation - veerk-lish
English word - really

German word - hier
Pronunciation - here
English word - here

German word - aber
Pronunciation - ah-ber
English word - but

German word - oder
Pronunciation - order
English word - or

German word - alle
Pronunciation - ahl-luh
English word - all

German word - zusammen
Pronunciation - tsoo-zah-men
English word - together

German word - also
Pronunciation - al-zoh
English word - so

Gute nacht leute
Schlaf schön

Shinjitsu:
Islam is the religion of the devil. All they do is kill,rape and do drug

No wonder Nigeria hasn't developed yet. With these set of people, i don't think there is hope for Nigeria... So sad

Irregular Verbs

The present tense of sein to be, haben to have, werden to get, become, wissen to know, and tun to do is irregular. Study the following conjugations

SEIN

ich bin
du bist
er ist
wir sind
ihr seid
sie sind


HABEN

ich habe
du hast
er hat
wir haben
ihr habt
Sie haben

WERDEN

ich werde
du wirst
er wird
wir werden
ihr werdet
sie werden

WISSEN

ich weiß
du weißt
er weiß
wir wissen
ihr wisst
sie wissen

Tun

ich tue
du tust
er tut
wir tun
ihr tut
sie tun



Guten Morgen leute

Ich wünsche euch einen Schönen Tag

Danke dir sehr @ dolpaz

Predstan:
The Law there in Rwanda is really a big thing that Nigeria should adopt. You Must not litter the street and main road. If you do, you are going directly to Prison without interrogation. Maybe after one week in Prison, you might then be considered for interrogation or court sitting. You must also not date an under 18 babe no matter how big she is, if you are caught, you are going directly to prison. Underage(18) cannot also lodge by themselves except with parent. If they are caught, The manager of that hotel is going to Prison without Interrogation. This made them fear the law and obey it without forgetting. Let me also talk about their transportation system apart from Buses. They have Bikes(Okada) and must use Helment anytime you are riding. Amazingly, they use Bicycle also to transport people... Thats very funny, I rode on it also just to get the feelings(pictures attached). Its really smooth being the passenger.

Rwanda is really a progressive country. Unguided freedom is one of our problems here. How i wish Nigerians could learn to obey the laws

Important Exceptions


gehen and stehen

Although gehen and stehen are strong verbs containing e in their stems, they do not have the changes in the present tense (du gehst, er geht; du stehst, er steht)

Note that the verb nehmen to take has an irregular spelling pattern. Study the following form

Ich nehme
du nimmst
er nimmt
wir nehmen
sie nehmen
ihr nehmt

Gute nacht leute
Bis morgen