von Christine Burgmer | Feb. 2, 2025 | Tips and Tricks, Vocabulary variations |
Sensible (vernünftig) – Shows practicality and thoughtfulness)
Sensitive (empfindlich) – Represents emotional awareness and feeling
Examples:
“She made a sensible decision after thinking it through.”
“He was sensitive about the comment she made.”
von Christine Burgmer | Feb. 2, 2025 | Grammar quirks, Tips and Tricks |
For (Used for a period of time)
Since (Used for a point in time)
Examples:
“I’ve worked here for 5 years.” vs “I’ve worked here since 2018.“
von Christine Burgmer | Feb. 2, 2025 | Grammar quirks, Tips and Tricks |
Use the order: opinion, size, age, shape, colour, material, purpose.
Example:
A beautiful big old round red wooden table.
von Christine Burgmer | Feb. 2, 2025 | Vocabulary variations |
Fun = Enjoyable (It’s something you experience!)
Funny = Hilarious (It makes you laugh!)
Examples:
That film was fun!”
“That joke was funny!”
von Christine Burgmer | Feb. 2, 2025 | Tips and Tricks, Vocabulary variations |
“Borrow” means to take something from someone.
“Lend” means to give something to someone.
Examples:
Can I borrow some money? (You’re asking if you can take money from someone.)
Can you lend me some money? (You’re asking someone to give you money.)