German for English speakers Clothes · Lesson 6

I am looking for

Use Ich suche... in German — Ich suche ein Baumwollhandtuch fürs Gesicht (I'm looking for a cotton face towel) — with compound nouns.

Conversation

  1. Yennifer Yennifer

    Hallo, ich suche ein Tuch aus Baumwolle fürs Gesicht.

    Hi, I am looking for a cotton face towel.

    Tip: <aus> = is used when describing the state of something.

  2. Rose Rose

    So eins?

    What about this?

  3. Yennifer Yennifer

    Nein, das ist zu groß.

    No. It is too big.

  4. Rose Rose

    Das Rote vielleicht?

    The red one then?

    Tip: <das Rote> = When using adjectives a nouns, you have to capitalize them

Common questions

Quick answers about this lesson's grammar and vocabulary.

How do you say 'I'm looking for ...' in German?

Ich suche + noun: Ich suche ein Buch, Ich suche meine Schlüssel. From the verb suchen.

What is a compound noun in German?

German loves combining words: Baumwoll + Handtuch = Baumwollhandtuch (cotton towel). Gender from the last word.

Common German fabrics?

Baumwolle (cotton), Wolle (wool), Seide (silk), Leinen (linen), Leder (leather), Polyester.

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