Year 9 - German
What I would like: 'möcht-' in one- and two-verb structures
Desires, plans and priorities: 'möcht-' future and use of infinitive
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Unit Summary
This unit extends knowledge of the future tense for all persons, and introduces 'möcht-' , with nouns and in two-verb structures. Using the infinite with 'es ist' + adjective, zu + infinitive extends pupils' ability to give views and opinions. Prepositions with accusative and dative are revisited.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to express what you would like and what you would like to do using 'möcht-'.
Key Notes
- Practising vocabulary in a range of ways deepens knowledge and understanding.
- 'Möcht-' means 'would like' and can be used with a noun to say which object you would like.
- 'Möcht-' can be used with a second verb in the infinitive form to express what you would like to do.
- When 'möcht-' is used as part of a 2-verb structure, the second verb moves to the end of the sentence.
- The determiner before the object of a sentence matches the gender and case.
Vocabulary To Learn
- möcht-: form of the verb 'mögen', used to make polite requests
- 2-verb structure: where the 2nd (infinitive) verb comes at the end of 2-verb sentences
- object: person, people or thing(s) receiving the action of the verb
- determiner: word preceding a noun, which specifies it; e.g., 'the', 'this', 'every'
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Two words are needed to express 'would like', as in English.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain what you can now say or understand in this lesson.
Practising vocabulary in a range of ways deepens knowledge and understanding. 'Möcht-' means 'would like' and can be used with a noun to say which object you would like.
2. Define this key language word and use it in context. 'möcht-'
form of the verb 'mögen', used to make polite requests. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.
3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.
Mistake: Two words are needed to express 'would like', as in English. Correction: 'Möcht-' is a form of the verb 'mögen' and is used to mean 'would like'. 'Möcht-' can be used as part of a 2-verb structure to say what you would like to do. The second (infinitive) verb moves to the end of the sentence.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Christmas market: 'alle', 'jed-', 'dies-' and 'welch-' Study Guide
- Future plans: plural future tense 'werden' + infinitive, two-verb structures Study Guide
- What is important in life: infinitive uses, verbs capitalised as nouns Study Guide
- What is important: infinitive uses, 'es ist' + adjective, 'zu' + infinitive Study Guide
- What you did for and with others: perfect tense Study Guide
- What you do for and with others: prepositions 'ohne', 'für', 'mit', and 'von' Study Guide
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