German GCSE
Separable Verb
What Separable Verb means in German GCSE, as defined for AQA, Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of Separable Verb
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A verb with a prefix that detaches and moves to the end of the clause in the present tense (e.g., aufmachen -> ich mache auf).
A verb with a prefix that detaches and moves to the end of a main clause (e.g., aufstehen -> Ich stehe auf).
A verb with a prefix that detaches and goes to the end of the clause, like 'aussehen' (to look like).
A verb with a prefix that splits off in the present tense (e.g., fernsehen -> ich sehe fern).
Topics that use Separable Verb
- General vocabulary: Shape (AQA GCSE)
- Grammar: Verbs and tenses (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
- Vocabulary: Short phrases (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
- Vocabulary: Verbs (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Conjugation
- Subordinate Clause
- Accusative Case
- Adjective
- Adjective Agreement
- Auxiliary Verb
- Coordinating Conjunction
- False Friend
Using Separable Verb in the exam
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