Formen und Gestalten
Shapes and forms
- Beschreiben Sie Formen und Gestalten. (Describe forms and shapes.)
- Beschreibe grundlegende Objekte. (Describe basic objects.)
- Präferenzen ausdrücken. (Express preferences.)
- Das Demonstrativpronomen (dieser, diese, dieses) (The demonstrative pronoun (this, this, this))
Learn to identify and describe common shapes like triangle, square, rectangle, and circle in German using demonstrative pronouns (dieser, diese, dieses). Practice describing properties such as round, angular, straight, and crooked, and engage in practical dialogues about furniture, office supplies, and art. Strengthen your grammar with exercises on verb conjugations and understand key differences between German and English usage.
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These exercises can be done together during conversation lessons or as homework.
Exercise 1: Reorder sentences
Instruction: Make correct sentences and translate.
Exercise 2: Match a word
Instruction: Match the translations
Exercise 3: Cluster the words
Instruction: Sort the following words into the two categories to better understand shapes and their properties.
Formen (geometrische Figuren)
Eigenschaften von Formen
Exercise 4: Translate and use in a sentence
Instruction: Pick a word, translated and use the word in a sentence or dialogue.
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Das Quadrat
The square
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Krumm
Crooked
3
Der Kreis
The circle
4
Hoch
High
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Das Rechteck
The rectangle
Übung 5: Gesprächsübung
Anleitung:
- Beschreiben Sie die Bilder und vergleichen Sie sie. (Describe the pictures and compare them. )
- Fragt die anderen, was sie bevorzugen. Kleinere oder größere Autos, ... ? (Ask the others what they prefer. Smaller or bigger cars, .... ?)
Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes
Example phrases:
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Dieses Auto ist klein und alt. This car is small and old. |
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Das Auto ist größer und neuer. That car is bigger and newer. |
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Die Jungen tragen breitere Hosen. The boys are wearing wider trousers. |
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Welches Auto bevorzugen Sie? What car do you prefer? |
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Ich bevorzuge ein kleineres, aber moderneres Auto. I prefer a smaller but more modern car. |
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Ich bevorzuge alte Autos. I prefer old cars. |
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Die Straße ist sehr schmal. The street is very narrow. |
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Exercise 6: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Select a situation and practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 7: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. Dieser Stuhl ___ gut zu dem runden Tisch.
(This chair ___ well with the round table.)2. Magst du diesen breiten Teppich im Wohnzimmer? (Verb fehlt)
(Do you like this wide carpet in the living room? (Verb missing))3. Diese hohen Regale ___ nicht in das kleine Büro.
(These tall shelves ___ not in the small office.)4. Ich finde, dieser runde Spiegel ___ perfekt an diese Wand.
(I think this round mirror ___ perfectly on this wall.)Exercise 8: Shapes in the Living Room
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Helfen - Helfen
Präsens
- ich helfe
- du hilfst
- er/sie/es hilft
- wir helfen
- ihr helft
- sie/Sie helfen
Wählen - Wählen
Präsens
- ich wähle
- du wählst
- er/sie/es wählt
- wir wählen
- ihr wählt
- sie/Sie wählen
Passen - Passen
Präsens
- ich passe
- du passt
- er/sie/es passt
- wir passen
- ihr passt
- sie/Sie passen
Fragen - Fragen
Präsens
- ich frage
- du fragst
- er/sie/es fragt
- wir fragen
- ihr fragt
- sie/Sie fragen
Sagen - Sagen
Präsens
- ich sage
- du sagst
- er/sie/es sagt
- wir sagen
- ihr sagt
- sie/Sie sagen
Freuen - Freuen
Präsens
- ich freue
- du freust
- er/sie/es freut
- wir freuen
- ihr freut
- sie/Sie freuen
Exercise 9: Das Demonstrativpronomen (dieser, diese, dieses)
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Grammar: The demonstrative pronoun (this, this, this)
Show translation Show answersDieser, dieses, diesem, Dieses, Diese, diesen, diese
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A1.27.1 Grammatik
Das Demonstrativpronomen (dieser, diese, dieses)
The demonstrative pronoun (this, this, this)
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prasens
| German | English |
|---|---|
| (ich) passe | I try on |
| (du) passt | you try on |
| (er/sie/es) passt | he/she/it tries on |
| (wir) passen | we try on |
| (ihr) passt | you try on |
| (sie) passen | they try on |
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Understanding Shapes and Forms in German
This lesson introduces you to basic geometric shapes and their descriptions using German demonstrative pronouns: dieser (this - masculine), diese (this - feminine), and dieses (this - neuter). You'll learn how to identify and talk about common shapes such as das Dreieck (the triangle), das Quadrat (the square), das Rechteck (the rectangle), and der Kreis (the circle).
Key Vocabulary and Descriptions
The lesson teaches geometric terms alongside adjectives to describe shape properties, including eckig (angular), rund (round), gerade (straight), and krumm (crooked). For example, you will see sentences like Diese Linie ist gerade und breit. (This line is straight and wide.) and Der Kreis hat keine Ecke. (The circle has no corner.).
Practical Dialogues for Everyday Use
You will practice dialogues comparing furniture shapes in a shop, discussing office supplies like pens, and describing objects in an art class. These conversations help you express preferences and describe shapes naturally, for example, Dieser Tisch ist rund und klein. (This table is round and small.) or Mir gefällt dieses Regal besser wegen der Form. (I like this shelf better because of the shape.).
Grammar Focus: Demonstrative Pronouns and Verb Conjugations
The lesson also includes exercises on verb conjugations related to describing shapes and actions, such as passt (fits), magst (do you like), and passen (they fit). You will see fill-in-the-blank sentences that help reinforce these verbs in typical contexts, improving your fluency in everyday German.
Note on Language Differences
In German, demonstrative pronouns must agree in gender and number with the noun they describe, which is more specific than English where "this" applies universally. For example, "dieser" is used with masculine nouns like der Stuhl (chair), while "diese" fits feminine nouns like die Vase. Understanding this agreement is essential to describe objects correctly.
Also, adjectives often follow the noun directly in German, with endings changing based on case and gender, a feature not present in English. Learning phrases like das runde Bild (the round picture) or ein eckiger Tisch (an angular table) will help you grasp descriptive patterns.
This lesson provides a practical and engaging way to build foundational vocabulary and grammar for discussing shapes, their properties, and related actions in German at the A1 level.
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