German expressions related to feelings

Objective:
In this lesson, we will learn how to conduct a simple daily conversation in German. We’ll be exploring a dialogue between two friends and learn vocabulary and expressions related to feelings and household chores.

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​Dialogue:Let's analyze a dialogue between Sandra and Bea:

Hallo Sandra, wie geht's?
Hi Sandra, how are you?

Oh, hallo Bea, so schön, dass du anrufst.
Oh, hey, Bea, so nice of you to call.

Du klingst nicht sehr energisch.
You don't sound very energetic.

Nein, im Gegenteil.
No, on the contrary.

Es ist so ein Durcheinander zuhause. Es sieht aus wie im Schweinestall.
 It's such a mess at home. It looks like a pigsty.

Ich muss unbedingt aufräumen.
I really need to clean up.

Ich habe einfach keinen Bock darauf.
 I just don't feel like it today.

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​Vocabulary:
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1. Hallo - Hello
2. Wie geht's? - How are you?
3. So schön, dass du anrufst - So nice of you to call
4. Du klingst nicht sehr energisch - You don’t sound very energetic
5. Im Gegenteil - On the contrary
6. Durcheinander - Mess
7. Zuhause - At home
8. Schweinestall - Pigsty
9. Aufräumen - Clean up
10. Keinen Bock darauf - Don't feel like it

Grammar Points:
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1. Question form "wie geht's":
   • "Wie geht's?" is a common way to ask "How are you?" in German.
2. Expressing necessity "muss":
   • "Ich muss unbedingt aufräumen" translates to "I really need to clean up." Here, "muss" expresses the necessity to perform an action.
3. Expressing reluctance "keinen Bock darauf":
   • "Ich habe einfach keinen Bock darauf" is a colloquial way to say "I just don't feel like it." "Keinen Bock darauf haben" is a common way to express reluctance or lack of desire to do something.

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​Exercises:

1. Translate the following sentences into German:
   • Hello, how are you?
   • I really need to study today.
   • My room is a mess.
2. Fill in the blanks with appropriate words:
   • Ich ____ keinen Bock darauf, heute zu arbeiten.
   • Wie _______?
   • Es ist so ein ___________ in meinem Zimmer.

Answers:

1. Translations:
   • Hallo, wie geht's?
   • Ich muss heute wirklich lernen.
   • Mein Zimmer ist ein Durcheinander.
2. Fill in the blanks:
   • habe
   • geht's
   • Durcheinander

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Tip: Practice using these new words and expressions by creating your own sentences or dialogues. Try to include feelings and chores to make your practice more effective!