Verb Usage

Valency: The Chemistry of Verbs

Think of verbs like atoms in a chemistry lab: just as atoms bond with a specific number of electrons, verbs…

1 week ago

The Historic Present: Grammar of Sportscasting

"LeBron takes the ball, he shoots, he scores!" Why do we describe past events in the present tense when telling…

2 weeks ago

How to Use ‘Desu’ and ‘Masu’ (And When to Drop Them)

The polite endings '-desu' and '-masu' are keystones of beginner Japanese, but true fluency comes from knowing when to drop…

3 months ago

The Dative vs. Accusative Reflexive Verb Mystery

Ever wondered why it's `Ich wasche mich` but `Ich wasche mir die Hände` in German? This common point of confusion…

3 months ago

20 German Verbs That Look Like English, But Aren’t

Be careful! Many German verbs look just like English ones but have wildly different meanings, leading to hilarious and embarrassing…

3 months ago

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