7 typische Fehler, die fast alle Deutschlernenden machen 😱 (und wie du sie vermeidest!) 🇩🇪

Come on honestly have you ever said "be honest" If so then definitely stay tuned Today I'll show you seven common mistakes that many German learners make and how you can easily avoid them To be honest I used to hate German because it was very difficult for me This mistake I hear all the time To be honest that sounds completely strange to Germans I'll show you a few real alternatives right away and share some interesting facts about myself at the same time When it comes to handcrafting I have to admit I'm completely clumsy Honestly I used to dream of becoming a moderator Unfortunately I haven't been able to turn that dream into reality yet To be honest I always end up watching TikTok videos when I want to kill time To be honest I'd always been convinced I was introverted until I started teaching German My hometown is located on the border with Cologne That's also a very common mistake A place lies on the border with another country not within the border itself For example my hometown is located on the border with Poland Germany lies on the border with France Many of my students say that when I arrived in Germany I was overjoyed That is unfortunately not true Yes we say where am I going To Germany But upon arriving it's the dative case so I arrive where in Germany A few more examples from everyday life We got home late yesterday What time do you usually arrive at the office Why did you lie to me again This sentence is unfortunately incorrect because lying is intransitive That means it stands without a direct object The correct version would be: Why have you lied again If you want to use an object use the verb "to lie to" or "to deceive " Why did you lie to me again Or why did you lie to me again Maybe you're wondering what the difference is between lying to someone's face and lying behind their back Lying means directly deceiving someone with a false statement usually in a specific moment or about a particular topic For instance people say he lied to me when he claimed he’d already done his homework Lying is a broader term that means repeatedly or persistently deceiving someone with falsehoods It carries a stronger often negative connotation For example she lied to him for years When I read this message I was completely taken aback Warning Avoid this mistake Surprisingly it's the surprise itself that causes the surprise For example the news was quite surprising Or I found his reaction surprising Someone is surprised when they experience or are affected by the surprise For instance when I read this message I was surprised Or she doesn’t seem surprised at all I've prepared a gift for you Come here Stop Please never say "come here" again If someone is supposed to come to you just say "Come here " Or come over here HER shows something moving toward you There's also the small word HIN which carries a completely different meaning HIN indicates that something is moving away from you or in another direction For example go there That means get away from me or go over there Remember that I usually work in the mornings Caution There is usually none Instead it usually refers to frequency when you talk about how often something happens For example I usually study in the mornings Or I mostly drink coffee The most you use when expressing yourself is at something stands out above all else when compared to other things For instance my sister helps me a lot but my brother helps me the most In Germany computer scientists earn well but doctors earn the most Is that correct Let us know in the comments We should think about the environment and use less plastic In principle you can use the preposition about with the verb think But that means you have a particular opinion about something For instance what do you think about my new video So what's your take on that Or what do you think about my new course Or what do you think about the topic of environmental protection To think about something means having it in your mind and not forgetting it You have an idea a plan or you'recalling something important For instance we should consider the environment and use less plastic Or I often think about my friends who stayed behind in Ukraine Or perhaps he didn’t think about the homework He lost himself Now it’s your turn Share in the comments which of these mistakes you've also made Don't forget to subscribe to my channel And we'll see you in the next video Bye