Intermediate German: A Grammar and Workbook

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Exercise 15.4


Translate the sentences below into German.

1 The city is big and modern.
2 He loves Italian music.
3 German beer is world famous.
4 You have to read the new book about Mozart. (Use the Sieform.)
5 She is wearing her black shoes.
6 We drink only expensive wine.
7 How often do you speak with your old friends? (Use the duform.)
8 She likes the pink bag.
9 Munich is more expensive than Hamburg.
10 She is as beautiful as her sister.
11 We now have a bigger flat.
12 The film isn’t better than the book.

Checklist ✓

1 When does an adjective take an ending?

2 Can you name all adjective endings when they appear
with no article?

3 What are the two endings of adjectives when they appear
with a definite article?

4 What is the difference between the forms of adverbs in
English and German?

5 When do you use alsand when so... wiein
comparisons?

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