GERMAN LESSON 3: How to say "I come from.." in German 🇩🇪🇪🇸 🇸🇾🇺🇸

Summary

This educational video script teaches viewers how to ask and answer the question 'Where are you from?' in German. It distinguishes between formal and informal versions of the question, with 'Woher kommen Sie?' for formal settings and 'Woher kommst du?' for casual conversations. The script explains the literal meanings of the words and emphasizes the importance of capitalizing 'Sie' for formal address. It also demonstrates how to respond to both versions of the question using 'Ich komme aus...' followed by the country's name. The video promises to cover country names and pronunciations in a future video, encouraging viewers to comment their origins and ask questions.

Takeaways

• 🗣️ The video discusses how to ask and answer the question 'Where are you from?' in German.
• 👨‍🏫 There are two ways to ask the question in German: formally and informally.
• 🎩 The formal way to ask is 'Woher kommen Sie?', which translates to 'Where do you come from?' in a respectful manner.
• 👫 The informal way to ask, used among peers or close acquaintances, is 'Woher kommst du?', meaning 'Where do you come from?' in a casual context.
• 🔤 The word 'Woher' means 'where from', and 'kommen' means 'come', with 'Sie' being the formal 'you' and 'du' the informal 'you'.
• 🌍 When answering, regardless of formality, you use 'Ich komme aus...', followed by the name of the country you're from.
• 🇺🇸 For countries like the United States, which is plural in German, you say 'aus den USA'.
• 🇪🇸 Examples given include 'Ich komme aus Spanien' (I come from Spain) and 'Ich komme aus Frankreich' (I come from France).
• 📹 A future video will cover the pronunciation and names of most countries in the world in German.
• 📝 The video ends with an invitation for viewers to comment their origin and ask further questions.

Q & A

What is the formal way to ask someone where they are from in German?

The formal way to ask someone where they are from in German is 'Woher kommen Sie?' which translates to 'Where are you from?'

What does the word 'Woher' mean in the context of the formal question?

'Woher' in the formal question 'Woher kommen Sie?' means 'where from'.

How do you address someone formally in German?

In German, you address someone formally with 'Sie', which is a formal 'you'.

What is the informal way to ask someone where they are from in German?

The informal way to ask someone where they are from in German is 'Woher kommst du?'

What is the significance of the capital 'S' in 'Sie' when used in a formal context?

The capital 'S' in 'Sie' is significant as it denotes the formal 'you' in German. Without the capitalization, it would mean something else.

How do you respond to both the formal and informal questions about your origin in German?

To respond to both the formal and informal questions, you would say 'Ich komme aus...', followed by your country of origin.

What is the difference between saying 'Ich komme aus Deutschland' and 'Ich komme aus den USA'?

The difference is that 'Deutschland' is singular and does not require an article, whereas 'USA' is plural in German, so you say 'aus den USA'.

Can you provide an example of how to say 'I come from Spain' in German?

To say 'I come from Spain' in German, you would say 'Ich komme aus Spanien'.

What does the verb 'kommen' change into when used informally?

When used informally, the verb 'kommen' changes to 'kommst' to match the informal 'you' (du).

Are there any special rules for using articles with country names in German?

Most countries in German do not require an article, but for plural countries like the United States, you use 'aus den'.

Will there be a follow-up video that includes the names and pronunciations of various countries in German?

Yes, there will be a follow-up video that will cover the names and pronunciations of most countries in the world in German.