German for English speakers Farm · Lesson 3

Superfying an adjective

German intensifiers — Die Fahrt auf dem Moped ist schrecklich (the moped trip is awful) — strong adjectives for strong feelings.

Conversation

  1. Rose Rose

    Willkommen bei der "Moumountain" Farm

    Welcome to "Moumountain" farm

  2. Muri Muri

    Vielen Dank, aber die Reise mit dem Moped war ganz schön hart.

    Thanks, but the trip on the moped is terrible.

  3. Yaya Yaya

    Ja, selbstverständlich. Ich bin ziemlich müde.

    Yes, indeed. I am super tired.

    Tip: <ziemlich> = lit. quite

  4. Rose Rose

    Ah, ich verstehe. Hier sind die Schlüssel.

    Oh, I see. Here are the keys.

Common questions

Quick answers about this lesson's grammar and vocabulary.

How do you intensify adjectives in German?

Sehr (very), echt (really), total, extrem. Or stronger adjectives: schrecklich (awful), furchtbar (terrible), wunderbar (wonderful).

How to welcome in German?

Willkommen! (welcome). For 'welcome to ...': Willkommen in/auf + place. Cordial: Herzlich willkommen!

What is das Moped?

A small motorbike or moped. Common German loanword. Das Mofa (lower-powered, often 25cc) is similar but more restricted.