die aufyeichnungen des malte laurids brigge Flashcards
aufzeichnung
SKETCH; RECORD; OUTLINE
AUF:
A separable prefix; similar to English up-
something stops
open
do something, on something
aufschreiben (“to write down”), auftragen (“to put on, apply”)
ZEICHEN n
sign, token
sign, mark
(typography) character
(religion) sign, miracle, prodigy
AUFZEICHNEN:
TO DRAW
UNG: -ung f (genitive -ung, plural -ungen)
-ing; forms nouns from verbs, usually describing either an event in which an action is carried out, or the result of that action.
rechnen (“to reckon”) + -ung → die Rechnung (“the reckoning, the bill”)
entdecken (“to discover”) + -ung → die Entdeckung (“the discovery”)
erinnern (“to remind”) + -ung → die Erinnerung (“the reminder, the remembrance, the memory”)
also
Conjunction
also (coordinating)
so, therefore
Er aß zu viel Kuchen, also wurde er krank.
He ate too much cake so he got sick.
Adverb
also
then, thus, so, hence
Heute bin ich beschäftigt. Also sollen wir uns morgen treffen?
I’m busy today. Should we meet tomorrow then?
Used to introduce additional information about something previously mentioned.
Kürbiskuchengewürz, also eine Mischung aus Zimt und anderen Gewürzen, ist zu dieser Jahreszeit sehr beliebt.
Pumpkin spice, a mixture of cinnamon and other spices, is very popular at this time of year.
(dated) thus, in this way
Interjection
also
alright (Indicates agreement with something.)
Ich würde gerne spazieren. Also, los geht’s!
I would like to take a walk. Alright, let’s go!
so (Used as a lead-in or to start a new topic.)
Also, was sollen wir zu Abend essen?
So, what should we have for dinner?
Used to resume an interrupted train of thought.
Das ist nicht wichtig. Also, wie ich bereits sagte, es kommt auf den Preis an.
That’s not important. As I said before, the price matters.
An intensifier, indicates an emotional connection to the statement.
Schmeckt dir die Suppe? Nein, also ich hasse sie!
Do you like the soup? No, I hate it!
