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In reply to the discussion: Does anyone have any tips about learning a new language? [View all]The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,661 posts)27. Aaurghh! Reminds me of college.
Compare Norwegian, which has gendered nouns, but nothing else changes. The State Department says Norwegian and very similar Swedish are the easiest languages for English speakers to learn, and you can see why here:
Mannen er her.
Jeg ser mannen.
Jeg går med mannen.
Mannens sko er gammel.
Barnet er her.
Jeg ser barnet.
Jeg går med barnet.
Barnets sko er gammel.
Kvinnen er her.
Jeg ser kvinnen.
Jeg går med kvinnen.
Kvinnens sko er gammel.
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For correct gender, memorise gender as you learn noun--DER Mann, DAS Kind, DIE Frau
bobbieinok
Oct 2018
#23
I wish you'd been able to give me this great advice when I studied German in high schoool 50 yrs ago
fierywoman
Oct 2018
#32
The reasons are probably lost in history. There is no obvious reason for any of it
The Velveteen Ocelot
Oct 2018
#41
On the other hand, I have also been told that if you are visiting one of those countries
The Velveteen Ocelot
Oct 2018
#37