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Learn when to use "der" vs. "den" and explore the roles of performers, actors, objects, and subjects in German sentences. Discover how nouns change from subject to object and the use of definite articles for different genders.
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Subjects and Direct Objects When to use “der” vs. “den”
What is a ________? • The _________ of a sentence is the: • Performer • Actor • __ __-er • The one that acts • The one that does some type of _ _ _ _ _ _ Example: Josh holds the spider. Josh is the ________, because he’s “holding” the spider. The spider is doing nothing.
What is a _____ ________? • A _______ _______ of a sentence is the: • __________ of the action • Object of some type of action • One acted U__O__ • Example: Josh holds the spider. The spider is the ______ _______, because it is being “HELD”. Something is happening TO it. The spider doesn’t act, it is acted U__ __ _.
Nouns • Only _________ nouns are affected if they change from subject to direct objects. • F________, n_________ and p______ definite articles stay exactly the same.
How does this work in German? • In German, d______ a______ (words for “the”) can be used to show us subjects and direct objects.
Masculine Nouns • D Kulikostet 3 Euro. • but • Ich habed Kuliin Grau.
Feminine Nouns • D Schultasche hat drei Knöpfe (buttons). but Wir kaufend Schultasche.
Neuter Nouns • D Lineal ist blau. but Ich möchte d Lineal, bitte.
Plural Nouns • D Schulsachensind klein. • But • Du hastd Schulsachen.