ja, ich spreche Deutsch
To say "yes, I speak german" in German, use ja, ich spreche Deutsch.
This phrase is used to confirm that you have the ability to communicate in the German language.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of ja (yes), ich (I), spreche (speak) and Deutsch (German).
Which one should you use?
You might use Ja, ich beherrsche Deutsch to emphasize a high level of proficiency or a good command of the language. For a more enthusiastic, informal tone, you can say Ja klar, ich kann Deutsch.
How does it change in a sentence?
In this phrase, the verb sprechen is conjugated in the first-person singular present tense as spreche. The name of the language, Deutsch, is used here as a direct object and does not require an article.
Did you know?
- The word Deutsch is related to the Persian word توده, which means 'people' or 'nation'.
Examples in context
- Ja, ich spreche Deutsch und Englisch.Yes, I speak German and English.
Example conversation
A tourist asks a local for help in a city.
- HannahSprechen Sie Deutsch?Do you speak German?
- LukasJa, ich spreche Deutsch. Wie kann ich helfen?Yes, I speak German. How can I help?
- HannahWo ist der Bahnhof, bitte?Where is the train station, please?
- LukasEr ist gleich hier um die Ecke.It is right here around the corner.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Deutsch, deutsch, ich, ja, CC BY-SA 4.0.
