Understanding 'versprechen' and 'sich versprechen' in German

What is the main topic discussed in this episode of Crazy German?

• The conjugation of German verbs

• The history of the German language

• The difference between 'versprechen' and 'sich versprechen'

• German pronunciation tips

What does the verb 'sprechen' mean?

• To misspeak

• To listen

• To promise

• To speak

What does 'versprechen' mean in English?

• To misspeak

• To promise

• To speak

• To listen

Which case does 'versprechen' require in German?

• Dative

• Accusative

• Nominative

• Genitive

What is the English equivalent of 'sich versprechen'?

• To promise

• To misspeak

• To listen

• To speak

How is 'sich versprechen' different from 'versprechen'?

• Neither is reflexive

• Both are reflexive

• 'versprechen' is reflexive

• 'sich versprechen' is reflexive

What prefix is added to 'sprechen' to form 'versprechen'?

• un-

• ver-

• be-

• ge-

What is the past tense form of 'Ich verspreche es dir'?

• Ich versprach es dir

• Ich habe mich versprochen

• Ich habe es dir versprochen

• Ich versprach mich

What is the past tense form of 'Er verspricht sich immerzu'?

• Er versprach es

• Er hat es versprochen

• Er versprach sich

• Er hat sich versprochen

What is the key difference in meaning between 'versprechen' and 'sich versprechen'?

• 'versprechen' means to misspeak, 'sich versprechen' means to promise

• 'versprechen' means to promise, 'sich versprechen' means to misspeak

• Both mean to misspeak

• Both mean to promise