Hobbies

Green thumbs
In Germany, people really like to garden. Ever heard of a Schrebergarten? It’s a small plot of land outside the city that people can purchase and tend as their garden.
Different strokes for different folks
Verbs have different endings depending on the subject of the sentence. Lucky for you, er and sie use the same ending!
subjectverb (schwimmen)
ichschwimme
duschwimmst
er / sieschwimmt
Second is the best
In German statements, the verb is in the second place, or the second chunk. As you continue learning, other parts might move around while the important second place stays put!
Ich male sehr gern.
I really like to paint.
Mein Bruder spielt immer Schach.
My brother always plays chess.

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