Separable Prefixes - German 1 WS Explanation - Deutsch lernen

The video tutorial explains the concept of separable prefixes in German verbs, providing examples such as 'anhaben', 'ankommen', 'anrufen', 'ausgeben', 'einkaufen', 'einladen', 'fernsehen', 'losgehen', 'mitkommen', and 'vorhaben'. Each example demonstrates how the prefix is separated and placed at the end of the sentence, altering the verb's meaning. The tutorial also highlights the importance of conjugating verbs correctly and the impact of separable prefixes on sentence structure.

What is the main function of separable prefixes in German verbs?

• To change the verb's tense

• To modify the verb's meaning

• To indicate the verb's subject

• To conjugate the verb

In the sentence 'Ruf deine Mutter an', where does the separable prefix 'an' appear?

• It is not used in the sentence

• In the middle of the sentence

• At the end of the sentence

• At the beginning of the sentence

What does the verb 'ausgeben' mean in the context of separable prefixes?

• To give out

• To receive

• To spend

• To save

How does the verb 'einkaufen' translate in English?

• To lend

• To borrow

• To buy

• To sell

Which verb form is used in the command 'Seht nicht so viel fern'?

• Ihr form

• Sie form

• Du form

• Wir form

What is the meaning of 'losgehen' when used as a separable prefix?

• To stop

• To start

• To finish

• To continue

When using a modal auxiliary with a separable prefix verb, what happens to the prefix?

• It changes position

• It is omitted

• It combines with the verb

• It stays separate