German: Verbs as Nouns

While reading I sometimes have problems. = _______ _______ habe ich manchmal Probleme.

Answer explanation

"Beim" before a verb used as a nouns means "while doing" whatever the verb is. The verb must be capitalized to show it is being used as a noun. All nouns in German are capitalized. (Lesen=reading)

I use paper for writing. = Ich benutze Papier ______ ________.

Answer explanation

"zum" in front of a verb used mean "for doing" whatever the verb is - schreiben = to write, Schreiben = writing - must be capitalized!

I am finished with the 'talking on the phone.' (verb: telefonieren) = ich bin fertig mit dem _______.

Answer explanation

Capitalize!

Hiking is healthy. = ______ ist gesund.

Answer explanation

Capitalize!

"while" doing..

• beim (noun)

• mit dem (noun)

• zum (nouns)

"for" doing

• beim

• zum

• mit dem

"with the" + -ing word

• beim

• zum

• mit dem

Do you understand this?

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• Ja, aber nicht ganz

• Nein, es ist zu schwer