German for English speakers Beach · Lesson 5

Many bags? Don't worry

Travel light in German — So viele Taschen? (This many bags?) — and reassuring Nur ein paar Dinge (only a couple of things).

Conversation

  1. Muri Muri

    So viele Taschen?

    This many bags?

    Tip: <so viel> = lit. so much

  2. Yaya Yaya

    Nur zwei oder drei Sachen.

    Only a couple of things.

  3. Muri Muri

    Das soll alles aufs Moped passen?

    All those things on the moped?

    Tip: <aufs Moped passen> = lit. onto the moped fit

  4. Yaya Yaya

    Mach dir keinen Kopf. Es gibt genug Platz dafür.

    Don't worry. There's enough room for everything.

    Tip: <Mach dir keinen Kopf> = lit. Make to yourself no head. This is a general expression for meaning not to worry.

Common questions

Quick answers about this lesson's grammar and vocabulary.

What does so viele mean?

'So many'. So viele Taschen? = 'this many bags?'. Also expresses surprise at quantity.

Ein paar vs einige?

Ein paar = 'a couple' (informal). Einige = 'some / several'. Both quantify small numbers.

Luggage in German?

Das Gepäck (luggage), der Koffer (suitcase), die Tasche (bag), der Rucksack (backpack), die Handtasche (handbag).