Key Phrases
Das stimmt nicht
That's not true
Ich möchte
I want
Bitte ändern
Please change
Skills You'll Learn
Expressing disagreement
Widerspruch ausdrücken
Stating a desire
Einen Wunsch äußern
Making a request
Eine Bitte äußern
Lesson Roleplay
Imagine you are in a car in Germany, having a conversation with the driver about which route to take. You believe another route is faster, even though the driver thinks there might be traffic and it could be more expensive. You insist on taking the alternative route regardless of the potential drawbacks.
Warum fahren Sie diesen Weg?
Why are you taking this route?
Das ist der schnellste Weg.
This is the fastest way.
Nein, das stimmt nicht. Der andere Weg ist schneller.
No, that's not true. The other route is faster.
Heute ist viel Verkehr auf der anderen Route.
There's a lot of traffic on the other route today.
Ich möchte trotzdem den anderen Weg nehmen.
I still want to take the other route.
Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases
Warum
Why
Common question starter. Useful for seeking explanations.
Germans value directness and clarity, so asking 'Warum?' can demonstrate engagement.
Sie
You (formal)
'Sie' is the formal 'you' and always capitalized in German.
Formality is important in German, especially in services like taxis.
Nehmen
To take
Irregular verb - note its different forms.
Germans often use taxis, so this verb is quite handy.
Dieser
This
Watch out for endings based on gender, number, and case.
'Dieser' helps specify and be direct, a valued trait.
Weg
Route
Noun endings change with case.
Taxis might take scenic routes; knowing 'Weg' helps discuss.
Schnellste
Fastest
Superlative forms in German add '-ste' to the adjective.
Efficiency is prized in Germany, especially in transport.
Nein
No
Essential word for disagreement.
'Nein' is a strong, clear answer, appreciated for directness.
Das stimmt
That's correct
Useful for affirming agreements.
Germans appreciate confirming understanding during dialogues.
Nicht
Not
A negation tool in sentences.
Used to clarify disagreements in polite discussions.
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