How to Do Things Right

How to Do Things Right

Situation

In this lesson, Ermanno and Oliver reflect on the typical actions of a particular profession: the waiter (der Kellner). They admire the waiter who performs his work in a way that is not meant to be noticed but is perfectly useful and right.

Lesson

Exploring the Masculine Accusative Case in German: from 'der' to 'den'.

• Der Kellner schneidet die Zitrone (feminine – unchanged).
• Der Kellner schneidet das Brot (neuter – unchanged).
• Der Kellner schneidet den Kuchen (masculine – changes from 'der' to 'den').

Ermanno's Homework

Translation Exercise (EN → DE)

1. The waiter arranges the breakfast room. (ordnen)

2. The waiter cleans the window. (putzen)

3. The waiter greets the guest. (begrüßen)

4. The waiter brings the glass. (bringen)

5. The waiter carries the plate. (tragen)

6. The waiter serves the breakfast. (servieren)

7. The waiter brings the bread roll. (bringen)

8. The waiter accepts the tip. (annehmen)

9. The waiter clears away the tablecloth. (abräumen)

10. The waiter puts the chair at the table. (stellen)

11. The waiter farewells the guest. (verabschieden)

Oliver's Homework

Zampettone's Word Flock

Oreste's Challenge

Your extra exercise is waiting for you at the end of the lesson!