Answers - Indefinitpronomen

Indefinitpronomen Quiz 1

❗7. The sentence "So etwas macht man nicht!" translates to "One does not do such a thing!" or "You don't do things like that!" in English. 

• "So etwas":
  This means "such a thing" or "something like that." "So" refers to "such," and "etwas" means "thing" or "something."

• "macht":
  This is the third-person singular form of the verb machen (to do or to make), which here translates to "does" or "makes."

• "man":
  This is an indefinite pronoun that roughly translates to "one" in English, used to refer to people in a general or impersonal way, like saying "people don't" or "you don't" in a broader sense.

• "nicht":
  This means "not," and it's used here to negate the verb, meaning "does not."

"Man" acts like the subject in sentences like "So etwas macht man nicht!", but it’s important to note that "man" is an impersonal or general subject, not referring to any specific person. It’s used to express general rules, norms, or actions that apply to people in general.

In this case, "man" roughly translates to "one" or "people" in English. It’s used when you want to refer to a general or collective action rather than a specific individual.

❗8. The sentence "Der Stress macht einen krank." translates to "Stress makes one sick." or "Stress makes you sick." 

1. "Der Stress":

   • "Der" is the masculine singular definite article (the), and "Stress" is a masculine noun meaning "stress."
   • Together, "Der Stress" means "the stress."

2. "macht":

   • This is the third-person singular form of the verb machen (to make or to do).
   • In this context, "macht" means "makes."

3. "einen":

   • "Einen" is the accusative case of the masculine singular pronoun ein (a) when it is used as a direct object.
   • "Einen" refers to "someone" in this sentence, and since it's used with krank (sick), it implies "makes someone sick" or "makes one sick."

4. "krank":

• "Krank" means "sick" or "ill."
• It is an adjective describing the state of being, which in this case refers to the effect of stress.

❗9. The sentence "Ihre Stimme geht einem unter die Haut." translates to "Her voice gets under one's skin." or "Her voice touches the heart." 

1. "Ihre Stimme":

   • "Ihre" is the possessive pronoun for "her", in the formal or polite form. It’s used here to refer to "her voice."
   • "Stimme" means "voice," and it's a feminine noun, so the possessive pronoun must match in gender and case (nominative here).

2. "geht":

   • "Geht" is the third-person singular form of the verb gehen (to go), which in this context means "goes."
   • It's used here metaphorically to indicate something that moves or has an impact on someone.

3. "einem":

   • "Einem" is the dative case of the pronoun ein (a), and in this sentence, it refers to an unspecified person, translated as "one" or "someone" in English.
   • This is a common construction in German when talking about how something affects a person (in a general sense).

4. "unter die Haut":

• This is a German idiom that literally means "under the skin," but metaphorically it means something that moves you deeply, affects you emotionally, or leaves a strong impression.
• It's similar to the English expression "gets under your skin," though it can also be used to describe something very emotionally powerful or moving.

Indefinitpronomen Quiz 2

The sentence "Das kann jeder." translates to "Anyone can do that."  It literally means "That can (be done by) anyone."  

1. "Das":

   • "Das" is the neuter pronoun in the nominative case, and it refers to "that" or "it." In this context, it is referring to the action or task being discussed.

2. "kann":

   • "Kann" is the third-person singular form of the verb "können" (to be able to, can). Since "das" is neuter, "kann" agrees with it.

3. "jeder":

   • "Jeder" is the indefinite pronoun meaning "everyone" or "anyone." It is used here in the nominative case to indicate that the action is something that anyone is capable of doing.
   • It’s important to note that "jeder" is singular but implies an unspecified individual from a group.

The sentence "Da kannst du jeden/jede fragen." translates to "You can ask anyone there." Here's a breakdown of the sentence:

1. "Da":

   • "Da" is an adverb meaning "there." It indicates a location or a context, referring to a place where the action is happening.

2. "kannst":

   • "Kannst" is the second-person singular form of the verb "können" (to be able to, can). It corresponds to "you can," referring to the ability or permission to do something.

3. "du":

   • "Du" is the informal singular form of "you." It is used when speaking to one person in an informal setting.

4. "jeden" or "jede":

   • "Jeden" and "jede" are both forms of the indefinite pronoun "jeder," meaning "everyone" or "anyone." The form you use depends on the gender of the person you are referring to.
     • "Jeden" is the accusative singular masculine form, meaning "any man" or "someone" (masculine).
     • "Jede" is the accusative singular feminine form, meaning "any woman" or "someone" (feminine).

   So, "jeden" is used when referring to a masculine person, and "jede" is used when referring to a feminine person. If the gender is unknown or unspecified, "jeden" is often used as a default.

5. "fragen":

   • "Fragen" is the infinitive form of the verb "to ask." It's used here in the context of asking someone a question.