The idea
In this set, “die Trinkflasche” (drinking bottle), “die Brotdose” (lunchbox), “die Regenjacke” (rain jacket), “die Wechselkleidung” (change of clothes), “die Sitzunterlage” (sitting mat), “der Namensaufkleber” (name sticker) are taught in one sense each. Learn each noun with its article and the meaning used in this task. The plural column shows a useful plural for that sense; a dash marks a mass noun, nominalized action or form without an ordinary count plural here. Some words have additional meanings outside this scene.
| German term | Plural in this use | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| die Trinkflasche | die Trinkflaschen | drinking bottle |
| die Brotdose | die Brotdosen | lunchbox |
| die Regenjacke | die Regenjacken | rain jacket |
| die Wechselkleidung | — | change of clothes |
| die Sitzunterlage | die Sitzunterlagen | sitting mat |
| der Namensaufkleber | die Namensaufkleber | name sticker |
Examples
- Die Trinkflasche steht neben dem fertig gepackten Rucksack.The drinking bottle is beside the packed rucksack.
- Die Brotdose trägt auf dem Deckel einen Stern.The lunchbox has a star on its lid.
- Eine leichte Regenjacke steht zusätzlich auf der Liste.A light rain jacket is also on the list.
- Die Wechselkleidung liegt in einem eigenen Beutel.The change of clothes is in a separate bag.
- Ich frage nach, welche Sitzunterlage genau gemeint ist.I will ask exactly what kind of sitting mat is meant.
- Der Namensaufkleber hält auf dieser Oberfläche nicht gut.The name sticker does not stick well to this surface.
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Watch out
Do not use “die Trinkflasche” and “die Brotdose” as interchangeable labels: here they mean drinking bottle and lunchbox. Name the feature you actually mean, and use the examples to separate it from neighboring terms.
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Welcher Begriff bedeutet „drinking bottle“? Nenne auch den Artikel.
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die Trinkflasche
die Trinkflasche means drinking bottle in this set. Keep the article with the noun.
Welcher Plural ist für „die Brotdose“ angegeben? Erkläre gegebenenfalls den Strich.
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die Brotdosen
die Brotdosen. This is the plural form listed for this sense; the plural article is die.
Write in German: I will ask exactly what kind of sitting mat is meant.
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Ich frage nach, welche Sitzunterlage genau gemeint ist.
Ich frage nach, welche Sitzunterlage genau gemeint ist. — I will ask exactly what kind of sitting mat is meant. This example places the word in a complete practical statement or question.
Practice round
Answer three questions, then rebuild three German sentences. We keep your score.
Welcher Begriff bedeutet „drinking bottle“? Nenne auch den Artikel.
Welcher Plural ist für „die Brotdose“ angegeben? Erkläre gegebenenfalls den Strich.
Write in German: I will ask exactly what kind of sitting mat is meant.
Ich frage nach, welche Sitzunterlage genau gemeint ist.
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Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Describe one real situation with a school-trip packing list in three German sentences, using “die Trinkflasche”, “die Brotdose” and “die Regenjacke” with their articles. Then use one of them in the plural (“die Trinkflaschen”).