Yemek

In this episode, amidst my son’s loud objections, we discuss the subtle difference between bilmemek and bilememek. We also explain the translation of “lost and found” in Turkish. 

In this episode, we will talk about a question our fellow listener Nevanaci posed. In Turkish, there are words that sound the same but mean different things. In this episode, you’ll hear some examples. 

Here we discuss most common pets in Turkey and common vocabulary 

Das beste Essen, das ich je gegessen habe. Verben: (sich) setzen () sitzen -> im Perfekt: Ich habe (mich) gesetzt () Ich habe gesessen 

Verb + infinitive with 'to'? Verb + gerund? Learn about verb patterns. 

Verb + infinitive with 'to'? Verb + gerund? Learn about verb patterns. 

In the second part of this two-part episode we'll meet the verb "profiter (de)", we'll use the verb "devoir" to say things like "It must have been [difficult, shocking, fantastic]" and we'll revise the verb "prendre" in the Perfect tense, in relation to food. 

When is a verb followed by a gerund, and when is it followed by an infinitive? 

When is a verb followed by a gerund, and when is it followed by an infinitive? 

Food 

We explain when is a verb followed by a gerund and when is it followed by an infinitive. 

Today we're going to look at -ER verbs. I eat - yo como, You eat - tú comes, Formal you/he/she eats - usted/él/ella come, We eat - nosotros/nosotras comemos, You (all) eat - vosotros/vosotras coméis, Formal you all/they eat - ustedes/ellos/ellas comen