Intermediate German #33: Intensifiers

The video tutorial introduces degree particles, focusing on those that express amplification. It explains the use of 'very', 'especially', 'real', 'really', 'total', and 'pretty', providing examples for each. The tutorial highlights the differences between 'real' and 'really', and how 'total' and 'pretty' are used in sentences. The video concludes with a call for viewers to practice by writing examples in the comments.

Which word is used to amplify adjectives, adverbs, or verbs?

• Pretty

• Especially

• Very

• Real

What does the word 'especially' mean in a sentence?

• To highlight a specific element

• To express reality

• To show completeness

• To indicate reasonableness

Which word is often confused with 'very' but relates to reality?

• Especially

• Really

• Total

• Pretty

How is the word 'total' used in a sentence?

• To highlight reasonableness

• To express partiality

• To indicate a specific element

• To show completeness

What is the opposite of 'total' in terms of expressing reasonableness?

• Very

• Real

• Pretty

• Especially