Today we are learning about shopping in a German-speaking country and Thomas is introducing us to some more modal verbs. Our Grammar Guru will provide further details about these verbs, and we ll learn to conjugate each of the verbs in turn. GRAMMAR GURU Ich möchte is part of the verb mögen, and we will also be looking at können (to be able) and wollen (to want) in this lesson. Likewise, eine Briefmarke in the previous example was also in the accusative, but it is not as easy to see this since the indefinite article for a feminine word does not change in its accusative form. Another example is: ich möchte einen Kaffee kaufen I would like to buy a coffee Note in this example that it is clear that einen Kaffee is in the accusative case as it is the object of the sentence. Ich möchte is an example of a modal verb. You can use ich möchte with another verb in the infinitive, but in this case you must send the infinitive to the end of the sentence. We have already come across the expression ich möchte on a number of occasions, as in ich möchte einen Kaffee, I would like a coffee. In the first example, Thomas introduces the word eine Briefmarke: eine Briefmarke (f) a stamp Consider the following phrase: ich möchte eine Briefmarke kaufen I would like to buy a stamp Translated literally, the phrase would mean I would like a stamp to buy, with the infinitive to buy coming at the end of the sentence. This will become clear as we see the following examples. These are verbs which indicate an element of intention, possibility, permission, ability and obligation. These phrases will focus around the use of certain modal verbs. das macht elf Franken neunundneunzig (CHF 11,99) that makes CHF (11 franks, 99 cents) das macht vierhundertsiebzehn Euro, neunundsiebzig ( 417,79) that makes das macht fünftausenddreihundertsechsen Euro und achtzig Cent ( 5.316,80) that makes 5, FOUR KEY VERBS In this lesson which focuses on shopping, we learn four main verbs: kaufen to buy anprobieren to try on Coffee Break German: Lesson 16 - Notes page 3 of 19 Coffee Break German: Lesson 16 - Notes page 4 of 19ģ zahlen to pay nehmen to take We will use these verbs in a number of phrases using other verbs we already know, building new phrases and manipulating the language. Note also that when writing thousands, the thousands separator is a point/full stop: 2.300,19 compared to 2, das macht einundfünfzig Euro, fünfunddreißig ( 51,99) that makes In Germany and Austria the currency is the Euro ( ), but in Switzerland the currency is the Swiss Frank (CHF). es kostet zweiunddreißig Euro, neunundneunzig ( 32,99) that/it costs Note that when giving prices in German, Austria and Switzerland, a comma is used instead of a point/full stop between the Euros and Cents: 32,99 rather than as it would be written in the UK. trotzdem nevertheless sollen wir trotzdem anfangen? should we begin nevertheless? should we start nonetheless? REVIEW Since this lesson focuses on the top of shopping, Thomas starts by testing Mark on some of the words and phrases linked to this topic which were covered in a previous lesson: wie viel kostet das? how much does that/it cost? kann ich Ihnen helfen? can I help you? ich schaue nur, danke I m just looking, thanks Mark and Thomas also take the opportunity to practise some larger numbers within the context of prices. das macht nichts that doesn t matter Coffee Break German: Lesson 16 - Notes page 1 of 19 Coffee Break German: Lesson 16 - Notes page 2 of 19Ģ Literally, das macht nichts means that makes nothing. Note that since this clause begins with heute, the subject and the verb swap places. aber heute bin ich ein bisschen müde but today I m a little tired. Sollen wir trotzdem anfangen? Mark: Ja, los geht s. Wie geht s dir? Mark: Mir geht s gut, aber heute bin ich ein bisschen müde. Coffee Break German Lesson 16 Study Notes Mark: Wie geht s dir heute? Thomas: Mir geht s sehr gut, Mark. INTRODUCTION In the introduction to this week s lesson, Mark and Thomas have the following conversation which introduces the new word trotzdem, meaning nevertheless. You ll also be introduced to the concept of modal verbs within the context of shopping. 1 LESSON NOTES ICH MÖCHTE EINE BRIEFMARKE KAUFEN It s time to go shopping! In this lesson you ll learn a number of useful phrases for shopping in German-speaking areas.
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