100 Everyday Sentences with the Verb “Mögen” | Easy German 647
What Do You Like?
Expressions of Liking and Disliking
- The speaker expresses a fondness for singing but dislikes coriander, emphasizing the importance of personal preferences.
- A variety of likes are shared, including pasta, friends, swimming, and living in Berlin. The speaker appreciates freedom and love as well.
- The conversation shifts to pets; the speaker loves dogs and shares a personal anecdote about having one for 16 years.
Seasonal Preferences
- The speaker enjoys winter walks but finds summer, spring, and autumn more pleasant than winter due to its coldness.
- Dislikes include mustard and negative traits in people such as being grumpy or dishonest. A specific dislike for Donald Trump is mentioned.
Academic Stress and Weather Discontent
- Discussion on stress reveals that university life can be overwhelming. The speaker dislikes dark rainy days and cold weather.
- Food preferences emerge with strong aversions to salty soup, alcohol, pineapple pizza (which one participant loves), garlic breath from others, and littering.
Personal Boundaries
- The speaker expresses discomfort with people pressuring them into trying things they have already declined.
- A list of dislikes includes rude individuals, certain foods like Eisbein (pork knuckle), techno music, violence against others, spinach, licorice, Brussels sprouts, sweets like sauerkraut.
Cultural Insights
- Koriander is discussed again; both speakers share their dislike for it while defining it as an herb or spice.
- Reading in school is deemed unnecessary by the younger generation due to modern distractions like TikTok.
Learning German: Verb Conjugation
- Importance of verb conjugation in learning German is highlighted; "mögen" (to like/love) has different forms that learners should practice.
- An app called Seedling is recommended for practicing conjugations through engaging methods.
Personal Interests Over Time
- The speaker reflects on lifelong interests such as reading and enjoying nature—specifically walking barefoot in forests or swimming in lakes during summer.
Artistic Appreciation
- An appreciation for art emerges alongside a nostalgic view on childhood activities involving play and music.
What Do You Like and Dislike?
Personal Preferences and Relationships
- The speaker expresses a fondness for being surrounded by friends and enjoying good company, highlighting the importance of social connections.
- Discussion shifts to sports; the speaker shares past experiences in athletics and current recreational activities like gym workouts, jogging, and swimming.
- A conversation about common dislikes emerges, including unkind people, stress from urban life, and various societal issues such as war and chaos.
Aspirations and Hopes
- The speaker articulates a desire for summer weather, good coffee, kindness towards others, and maintaining a positive attitude despite challenges.
- There is an expression of hope for personal happiness, family well-being, longevity in Berlin, and even aspirations for fame as an artist.
Vision for Society
- The discussion emphasizes a wish for a more caring society where peace prevails over conflict. The speaker desires harmony among people regardless of their backgrounds.
- A light-hearted conclusion invites listeners to share their likes and dislikes while encouraging engagement with language learning through interactive exercises provided by Easy German.