Translation and Meaning
- Word: erzählen
- Language: German
- Meaning: tell
- CEFR Level: A0
- Part of speech: verb
- Topic: German Bildung und Sprache
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Example Sentences
- Sie erzählen eine lustige Geschichte. English: They tell a funny story.
When and How to Use "erzählen"
Use "erzählen" when you want to talk about "tell" in German. It functions as "verb". In SmartWords it is linked to the German Bildung und Sprache topic. Because it appears in A0 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your German study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.
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