Language
German
Level
A2
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What this grammar point covers

Opinion expressions show what you think or feel in German.

When to use it

Use these expressions to share your ideas or feelings in German.

Key forms

  • Ich denke, (dass) ...
  • Ich glaube, (dass) ...
  • Meiner Meinung nach ...
  • Ich finde, (dass) ...
  • Ich denke nicht, (dass) ...

Examples

Ich denke, dieser Film ist gut.

English: I think this movie is good.

Ich glaube, dass Deutsch wichtig ist.

English: I believe that German is important.

Meiner Meinung nach ist Sommer die beste Jahreszeit.

English: In my opinion, summer is the best season.

Ich denke nicht, dass es heute regnet.

English: I don't think it will rain today.

Tips

  • You can use 'dass' (that) after 'denken', 'glauben', or 'finden', but it is sometimes left out in spoken German.
  • Start with these phrases to make your opinion clear.
  • Use 'Ich denke nicht, dass ...' for negative opinions.

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