Have you ever tried to tell a German friend how you're feeling? Today we're learning how to talk about emotions in German - perfect for making new friends or understanding German films and songs!
Emotions help us connect with people from different cultures. When you know these words, you can share how you're feeling whether you're 'content' after a good lunch or 'traurig' about missing home.
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Name 8 emotions in German
- Match German emotion words to faces
- Use emotion words in conversations
Here are today's new German emotion words. Click each word to hear how it's pronounced, then try saying it yourself while looking at the picture!
Notice how some words are adjectives describing feelings. German adjectives change form based on gender, number, and case, but we'll focus on the basic forms today.
Great job learning the words! Now test your memory with flashcards. You'll see an English emotion first - try saying the German word before flipping to check. The facial expressions will help you remember!
Time for a class bingo game! Listen carefully to the emotion words and click the matching picture on your bingo card. First full line or full card wins!
Your teacher will hand out worksheets. Draw lines to match each German emotion word to its English meaning and picture - perfect practice for what we've learned!
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