Easy German: German Filler Words

The video tutorial discusses filler words in German, focusing on modal particles and flick words. It explains their roles in sentences, such as adding context or expressing uncertainty. The tutorial provides examples and highlights the challenges non-native speakers face in learning these words. It also introduces common filler words like 'so', 'somehow', and 'so to speak', illustrating their usage in everyday language.

What are the two main types of filler words discussed in the video?

• Modal particles and hedge words

• Adjectives and adverbs

• Prepositions and conjunctions

• Nouns and verbs

How do filler words like 'so to speak' affect a statement?

• They add uncertainty or relativity

• They make it more definitive

• They change the subject

• They make it humorous

What is the function of 'so to speak' in a sentence?

• To introduce a new topic

• To compare or qualify a statement

• To express a literal meaning

• To emphasize a point

Why are modal particles and flick words challenging for non-native speakers?

• They are only used in written German

• They are difficult to translate and learn

• They have no equivalent in other languages

• They are rarely used in spoken language

How do native speakers typically learn to use filler words?

• Through formal education

• By reading books

• Intuitively, without explicit teaching

• By watching movies

What is a potential downside of using filler words too often?

• They can make speech too humorous

• They can make speech too formal

• They can make sentences too short

• They can make speech sound unnatural

Which filler word is often used to fill a gap in conversation?

• Moreover

• However

• Therefore

• So

Which filler word is used to express uncertainty in a statement?

• Somehow

• Certainly

• Absolutely

• Clearly

What is a common reason for using filler words in spontaneous speech?

• To express absolute certainty

• To make sentences longer

• To buy time while thinking

• To confuse the listener

In what context are filler words more frequently used according to the video?

• In spontaneous street interviews

• In formal speeches

• In written German

• In scientific papers