Revised - A1 - Lesson 19 | Articles in German | Bestimmte Artikel im Nominativ | Learn German

Summary

This video introduces German grammar, focusing on the nominative case and definite articles. It explains how to identify the subject in a sentence, which is always in the nominative case. The video highlights the three definite articles in German: 'der' (masculine), 'die' (feminine and plural), and 'das' (neuter). Examples are provided for both singular and plural nouns. Viewers are encouraged to practice using worksheets available on Patreon and to subscribe for more free learning resources, including transcripts and podcasts.

Takeaways

• 📚 The video covers the three definite articles in German used in the nominative case.
• 📝 The definite articles in German are 'der' (masculine), 'die' (feminine), and 'das' (neuter).
• 👨‍🏫 The nominative case refers to the subject of a sentence, which conjugates the verb.
• 👥 Nouns in German can be people or things, and they are always accompanied by an article.
• 🔠 In German, all nouns start with a capital letter, whether common or proper nouns.
• 👀 The video uses several examples to illustrate the articles: 'der Mann', 'die Frau', and 'das Baby'.
• 🔢 Plural nouns use the article 'die' regardless of gender, as shown in 'die Kinder'.
• 📖 A helpful way to remember articles: 'R' for 'der', 'E' for 'die', and 'S' for 'das'.
• 📄 The video suggests practicing with worksheets available on their Patreon page.
• 🔔 The channel offers structured German courses for levels A1 to B2, with free videos and additional resources for patrons.

Q & A

What are the three definite articles in German used with the nominative case?

The three definite articles in German used with the nominative case are 'der' for masculine, 'die' for feminine, and 'das' for neutral nouns.

How does the nominative case function in a German sentence?

In a German sentence, the nominative case identifies the subject of the sentence. The subject is the noun or pronoun that performs the action of the verb.

What types of nouns can be used in the nominative case?

Nouns in the nominative case can be either singular or plural and can refer to a person, animal, or thing.

What is the rule for articles with nouns in German?

In German, all nouns must be accompanied by an article, which precedes the noun. Articles indicate the gender (masculine, feminine, or neutral) and number (singular or plural) of the noun.

What is the article used for plural nouns in the nominative case?

For plural nouns in the nominative case, the definite article is always 'die', regardless of the gender of the noun.

How can you identify the nominative case in a German sentence?

You can identify the nominative case by finding the subject of the sentence, which answers the questions 'Who?' or 'What?' in relation to the verb.

What is the significance of capitalizing nouns in German?

In German, all nouns are capitalized, whether they are common or proper nouns. This helps distinguish them from other parts of speech.

What are examples of sentences with definite articles in the nominative case?

Examples include: 'Der Mann ist glücklich' (The man is happy), 'Die Frau trinkt Wein' (The woman drinks wine), and 'Das Baby ist süß' (The baby is cute).

What is a simple method to remember German definite articles?

A simple method to remember German definite articles is to associate 'r' for 'der' (masculine), 'e' for 'die' (feminine), and 's' for 'das' (neutral).

How does the plural definite article 'die' apply to different genders in German?

In the plural form, the definite article 'die' is used for all genders—masculine, feminine, and neutral—making it uniform across plural nouns.