Denken Jugendliche heute global? Accusative and dative reflexive verbs
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use accusative and dative reflexive verbs, including reciprocal forms, to understand and talk about how young people engage with global issues.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- We usually use accusative reflexive pronouns with reflexive verbs: 'mich', 'dich', 'sich', 'uns', 'euch', 'sich'.
- Some verbs are used with dative reflexive pronouns. 'Mir' and 'dir' are used instead of 'mich' and 'dich'.
- In two-verb structures, such as with modal verbs, the reflexive pronoun comes directly after the first verb.
- In sentences with two pronouns, the object pronoun comes before the dative reflexive pronoun.
- If the action of the verb is two-way, plural reflexive pronouns can mean ‘each other’. This is called reciprocal use.
Keywords
Reflexive pronoun - used to indicate doing something to yourself, words like ‘myself’ and ‘yourself’
Reciprocal - describes an action that is two-way or mutual
Dative - case used for the indirect object in a sentence and after a dative verb or preposition
Common misconception
If we see a reflexive pronoun, e.g., 'uns' or 'sich', this always means that the subject (doer) and object (receiver) of the verb are the same.
Some plural reflexive verbs are reciprocal, meaning the action of the verb is done 'to each other' rather than 'to oneself'. The word 'gegenseitig' can be used to emphasise reciprocal use. Otherwise, use context to work out which meaning is intended.
Teacher tip
Reflexive and reciprocal use of verbs with dative reflexive pronouns is Higher-only grammar.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which word means 'just as'?
Q2.Match the German and English.
Q3.Match the German and English.
Q4.Order the words to say: 'I don't understand what happened yesterday.'
Q5.Write in English: 'Es gab nur zwei Gruppen.'
Q6.Write in German: 'We have to be patient.'
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match the subject pronouns and reflexive pronouns.
Q2.'Ich bin __________ sicher, dass du ihn gesehen hast.' Choose the correct missing word.
Q3.Which of these sentences are reciprocal?
Q4.Order the words to say: 'You can't afford that.'
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