Language/German/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion
Hi German learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to give opinions in German. Giving your opinion is not only a fundamental part of everyday conversation but it is also useful when reading and writing German. With an ability to express opinions, you can enjoy and participate in hobbies and interests by discussing them with friends and other native German speakers. Let's dive in! 🚀
After mastering this lesson, these related pages might interest you: Nouns & Noun and Gender.
Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Here are some expressions that you can use to give your opinion in German.
| German | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Meiner Meinung nach | mai-ner mai-nung nahkh | In my opinion |
| Meines Erachtens | mai-nes e-rakh-tens | In my opinion |
| Ich denke, dass... | ikh den-ke dass | I think that... |
| Meine Ansicht ist... | mai-ne an-sicht ist | My point of view is that... |
| Meine Überzeugung nach | mai-ne u-ber-tsu-gung nahkh | My conviction is that... |
| Meine Erfahrung nach | mai-ne er-fah-rung nahkh | My experience is that... |
Grammar[edit | edit source]
To structure a sentence with an opinion, use one of the expressions from the vocabulary list above, followed by a verb in the subordinating conjunction dass (that), and finally the main clause. Here are some examples:
Meiner Meinung nach sollten wir mehr Zeit mit der Familie verbringen.
Translation: In my opinion, we should spend more time with family.
Meines Erachtens ist das Essen in diesem Restaurant hervorragend.
Translation: In my opinion, the food in this restaurant is excellent.
Ich denke, dass wir in unserem Land viele Probleme haben.
Translation: I think that, we have many problems in our country.
Meine Ansicht ist, dass Sport sehr wichtig für die Gesundheit ist.
Translation: My point of view is that, sports are very important for health.
Meine Überzeugung nach ist, dass wir alle etwas zum Wohl der Gesellschaft beitragen sollten.
Translation: My conviction is that, we should all contribute something for the good of society.
Meine Erfahrung nach ist, dass es sich lohnt, eine neue Sprache zu lernen.
Translation: My experience is that, it's worth it to learn a new language.
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
Here's a dialogue to illustrate how to use opinions in a conversation:
- Person 1: Wie findest du den Film?
(Translation: What do you think of the movie?)
- Person 2: Meiner Meinung nach ist der Film wirklich langweilig.
(Translation: In my opinion, the movie is really boring.)
- Person 1: Oh, das denke ich nicht. Ich finde die Handlung sehr interessant.
(Translation: Oh, I don't think that. I find the plot very interesting.)
- Person 2: Tatsächlich? Meines Erachtens sind die Charaktere sehr flach.
(Translation: Really? In my opinion, the characters are very shallow.)
- Person 1: Also, ich denke, dass diese Art von Filmen nicht für jeden geeignet ist.
(Translation: Well, I think that this type of movies is not suitable for everyone.)
Tips[edit | edit source]
Here are some tips to remember when giving your opinion in German:
- Always use expressions from the vocabulary list to introduce your opinion. - When using the word "dass" to introduce your opinion, remember that it requires a verb in the subordinating clause. - Listen carefully to other people's opinions and use them to engage in discussion.
To improve your German Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Gender
- Prepositions
- Past Tense
- Cases
- Past Participle in German
- Questions
- Be Polite
- Conditional Mood
- Definite Articles in German
- Objects
Sources[edit | edit source]
- Opinion Phrases in German | Study.com
- German Grammar - Give your Opinion
- Expressing your opinion - German Grammar | Wunderbla