German for English speakers Zoo · Lesson 2

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Unexpected sightings in German — Schau, grüne Papageien! (Look, green parrots!) — and comparisons with other places.

Conversation

  1. Cassian Cassian

    Oh! Grüne Papageien!

    Oh! Green parrots!

  2. PX296 PX296

    Wie die in Rom.

    Like the ones in Rome.

    Tip: <die> = in this case it means "those ones".

  3. Cassian Cassian

    Es gibt Papageien in Rom?

    Are there parrots in Rome?

    Tip: <Es gibt> = lit. It gives, but it means there are.

  4. PX296 PX296

    Ja, es ist zwar ein bisschen komisch, aber es gibt sie.

    Yes, it is strange, but there are parrots.

    Tip: <ein bisschen> lit. a little bit.

Common questions

Quick answers about this lesson's grammar and vocabulary.

What is ein Papagei?

'A parrot'. Plural: Papageien. Different sizes/types: der Wellensittich = parakeet/budgie.

How do you say 'like the ones in ...'?

Wie die in + place: wie die in Rom = 'like the ones in Rome'. Demonstrative reference.

Why are parrots in European cities?

Escaped or released pet parrots have established wild populations in many European cities, including Madrid, London, Brussels, Rome.

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