Man! Um Himmels Willen! This part, where 'wissen' is used with nouns instead of subordinate clauses was a bane of my existence. Thanks a ton for clearing this one out for me.
Why does kennen require a direct object but wissen does not? Especially when comparing the two answers "Kennst du meinen Lehrer" and "Weisst du meine Telefonnummer?" Great video by the way, been looking for an answer for the kennen vs wissen usage for awhile!
+Samuel Hughes The point of distinction here is that "kennen" always requires a direct object, but "wissen" doesn't. While "wissen" can take a direct object, it isn't necessary to complete the thought. You can't use "kennen" without a direct object. In your examples, both sentences use a direct object. This, however, is not always the case.
Hi, i would like to know why the present tense conjugation of the verb "Kennen" does not have an "e" next to the sterm "...n"? i.e du kennest vs du kennst, er/ihr kennet vs er/ihr kennt. Someone told me that when the verb sterm ends in either "m, d, t or " one must always add an extra "e" inbetween for conjugation.
+RSim Kul The rule is actually if there is a "consonant cluster" at the end of the stem. This means that there are two different consonants at the end of the stem, such as "gn" or "tm".Also any verb stem that ends with "d" or "t" needs an "e" as well. Because the two "n's" in "kennen" make one sound, we don't need to add an additional syllable break with an "e". Verbs like "regnen" would need to be "Es regnet" and verbs like "atmen" would need to be "Er atmet". Also "Er redet" for "reden" and "Sie reitet" for "reiten". The first several videos of my 3 Minuten Deutsch series explain this in more detail. th-cam.com/video/P3qMK68FdMc/w-d-xo.html
+Learn German with Herr Antrim I looked up the word, Machen, at the end of this verb sterm is "ch" is this not a consonant cluster as per the above explanation? I noticed that the conjugation does not add an extra "e" in between the sterm for du, sie, er,es and ihr.
RSim Kul The "ch" makes one sound. This means you don't add the "e" between the stem and the ending. I didn't make that very clear in my last comment. Sorry.
@@rsimkul1136 Here is a better explanation. Germans don't say "kennest" because "kennst" can be pronounced in one go. The additional -e- makes it easier to pronounce words. You cannot say "Er reitt", because you wouldn't hear the t-sound necessary for conjugation in 3. Person Singular. The basic rule for conjugation is stem + particular ending. If the stem + ending cause trouble to be pronouncable you need to adjust it. In order to adjust it, you need to do, what Herr Antrim discribed.
Man! Um Himmels Willen! This part, where 'wissen' is used with nouns instead of subordinate clauses was a bane of my existence. Thanks a ton for clearing this one out for me.
Danke schön!Wunderbare Arbeit!
Why does kennen require a direct object but wissen does not? Especially when comparing the two answers "Kennst du meinen Lehrer" and "Weisst du meine Telefonnummer?"
Great video by the way, been looking for an answer for the kennen vs wissen usage for awhile!
+Samuel Hughes The point of distinction here is that "kennen" always requires a direct object, but "wissen" doesn't. While "wissen" can take a direct object, it isn't necessary to complete the thought. You can't use "kennen" without a direct object. In your examples, both sentences use a direct object. This, however, is not always the case.
Thank you! I still struggle with this so hopefully I can pass my exam today
i just started learning german and this is really helpful :)
You have explained this perfectly. Ypu are the MAN!!! You deserve a cookie!!
+Gohar Khan I just bought Oreos yesterday. I will take your reward. Thank you.
Super useful man!! Thanks a lot!
Duolingo brought me here. Great explanation! Thank you.
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I have an exam in school today so thanks
You are very welcome. Glad I could help.
Hi, i would like to know why the present tense conjugation of the verb "Kennen" does not have an "e" next to the sterm "...n"? i.e du kennest vs du kennst, er/ihr kennet vs er/ihr kennt. Someone told me that when the verb sterm ends in either "m, d, t or " one must always add an extra "e" inbetween for conjugation.
+RSim Kul The rule is actually if there is a "consonant cluster" at the end of the stem. This means that there are two different consonants at the end of the stem, such as "gn" or "tm".Also any verb stem that ends with "d" or "t" needs an "e" as well. Because the two "n's" in "kennen" make one sound, we don't need to add an additional syllable break with an "e". Verbs like "regnen" would need to be "Es regnet" and verbs like "atmen" would need to be "Er atmet". Also "Er redet" for "reden" and "Sie reitet" for "reiten".
The first several videos of my 3 Minuten Deutsch series explain this in more detail. th-cam.com/video/P3qMK68FdMc/w-d-xo.html
+Learn German with Herr Antrim
I looked up the word, Machen, at the end of this verb sterm is "ch" is this not a consonant cluster as per the above explanation? I noticed that the conjugation does not add an extra "e" in between the sterm for du, sie, er,es and ihr.
RSim Kul The "ch" makes one sound. This means you don't add the "e" between the stem and the ending. I didn't make that very clear in my last comment. Sorry.
@@rsimkul1136 Here is a better explanation. Germans don't say "kennest" because "kennst" can be pronounced in one go. The additional -e- makes it easier to pronounce words. You cannot say "Er reitt", because you wouldn't hear the t-sound necessary for conjugation in 3. Person Singular. The basic rule for conjugation is stem + particular ending. If the stem + ending cause trouble to be pronouncable you need to adjust it. In order to adjust it, you need to do, what Herr Antrim discribed.
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Thanks a lot for your videos! I've learned so much : D
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