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German Word Order with Time

In this Beginner German lesson you will learn the German word order rules with time. This lesson will expand upon what we learned last week about telling time in German to show you a bit about how to use these time things in sentences. This includes where to put the time element and some new vocabulary for various time elements.

This lesson is a part of Herr Antrim’s new e-book “Beginner German with Herr Antrim“. Within the e-book, this lesson includes a worksheet and answer key to practice the skills you are about to learn. You will also get access to online flashcards and a whole lot more. Find out more about the e-book here.

Beginner German with Herr Antrim (Learn German with Herr Antrim)
Beginner German with Herr Antrim (Learn German with Herr Antrim)
  • Antrim, Levi (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 205 Pages – 09/15/2021 (Publication Date) – Independently published (Publisher)
$24.99 Amazon Prime
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German Word Order Basics with Time & Direct Objects

When you put the time element behind the verb, it usually precedes the direct object. You can see that clearly in the following examples.

Ich esse heute Pizza.
I am eating pizza today.

Ich esse morgen eine Bratwurst.
I am eating a bratwurst tomorrow.

Wir sehen heute Abend einen Film.
We are watching a film tonight.

Bringst du morgen früh Kaffee?
Are you bringing coffee tomorrow morning?

Meine Kinder spielen diese Woche Fußball.
My children are playing soccer this week.

Meine Familie reist nächsten Monat nach Chicago.
My family is traveling to Chicago next month.

Mein Bruder trinkt jeden Tag zwei Liter Wasser.
My brother drinks two liters of water every day.

Additional Time Element Vocabulary

in einer Woche – in a week
in einer Stunde – in an hour
in einem Jahr – in a year
in den Ferien – on vacation (during the break)

im Sommer – in the summer
dieses Jahr – this year
jede Woche – every week
am Wochenende – on the weekend
übermorgen – the day after tomorrow

Beginner German with Herr Antrim  

Herr Antrim’s new e-book “Beginner German with Herr Antrim“ is your guide to having your first conversation in German. Within the e-book, each lesson includes a worksheet and answer key to practice the skills in that lesson. You will also get access to online flashcards and a whole lot more. Find out more about the e-book here.

Lessons within “Beginner German with Herr Antrim   ”

 

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Levi Antrim (AKA Herr Antrim)

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Herr Antrim is a highly experienced German teacher with over 20 years of engagement with the German language. He holds a bachelor’s degree in German with teacher certification and is currently pursuing his master’s degree. Since 2009, he has been teaching German to high school students and is now the World Language Department Chair at Edwardsville High School. In 2011, Herr Antrim launched the successful YouTube channel Learn German with Herr Antrim, which has garnered over 200,000 subscribers. Through his channel, he has collaborated with renowned German language learning YouTube channels such as Deutsch für Euch, Easy German, Get Germanized, and Lingoni German. Herr Antrim is the author of Beginner German with Herr Antrim and Elementary German with Herr Antrim , catering to A1 and A2 learners, respectively. He is currently working on a B1 level follow-up book and a dedicated guide to mastering the German case system. Additionally, Herr Antrim offers the Deutschlerner Club, an online course subscription that provides learners access to his comprehensive A1 and A2 courses along with weekly bonus lessons. This club is designed to give students continuous and structured learning opportunities. With his extensive background and dedication to teaching, Herr Antrim is committed to providing high-quality German language education and resources, making him a trusted authority in the field.