When talking about languages in Chinese, you often just add the character for “language” (语, yǔ) after the country or region. So, for example, Germany is 德国 (Déguó), and the German language is 德语 (Déyǔ).
This pattern is very common and helpful for learning other languages too. For instance, English is 英语 (Yīngyǔ), French is 法语 (Fǎyǔ), and Spanish is 西班牙语 (Xībānyáyǔ).
You can use 德语 when you want to specify that you are talking about the German language itself, like "I study German" (我学德语, Wǒ xué Déyǔ) or "Do you speak German?" (你会说德语吗？, Nǐ huì shuō Déyǔ ma?).
When talking about languages in Chinese, you often just add the character for “language” (语, yǔ) after the name of the country or region. So, for German, it’s 德 (dé) from 德国 (déguó – Germany) + 语 (yǔ) = 德语 (déyǔ).
It’s a straightforward pattern that you’ll see with many other languages too. For example, 英语 (yīngyǔ) for English, 法语 (fǎyǔ) for French, and 汉语 (hànyǔ) for Chinese.
Mastering this pattern will help you quickly identify and talk about various languages in Chinese.
قواعد يجب معرفتها
Nouns can be used directly as topics in sentences. For example, to say 'German is a language,' you'd say '德语是一种语言' (Déyǔ shì yī zhǒng yǔyán).
我的专业是德语。(Wǒ de zhuānyè shì Déyǔ.) - My major is German.
Languages are often used in phrases like '学习德语' (xuéxí Déyǔ) meaning 'to study German,' or '说德语' (shuō Déyǔ) meaning 'to speak German.'
她会说德语。(Tā huì shuō Déyǔ.) - She can speak German.
When specifying the nationality of a language speaker, you can say '德国人说德语' (Déguórén shuō Déyǔ), which means 'Germans speak German.'
我喜欢听德语歌。(Wǒ xǐhuān tīng Déyǔ gē.) - I like listening to German songs.
To ask 'Do you speak German?', you can say '你会说德语吗?' (Nǐ huì shuō Déyǔ ma?).
你学德语多久了？(Nǐ xué Déyǔ duōjiǔ le?) - How long have you been studying German?
You can combine '德语' with other nouns to create phrases, such as '德语课' (Déyǔ kè) meaning 'German class' or '德语词典' (Déyǔ cídiǎn) meaning 'German dictionary.'
我上德语课。(Wǒ shàng Déyǔ kè.) - I attend German class.
أمثلة حسب المستوى
你觉得德语难学吗？
Do you find German difficult to learn?
我正在学习德语，希望将来能去德国留学。
I'm currently studying German, hoping to study abroad in Germany in the future.
他能说一口流利的德语。
He can speak fluent German.
德语是世界上最重要的语言之一。
German is one of the most important languages in the world.
我喜欢看德语电影来提高我的听力。
I like watching German movies to improve my listening skills.
这本书是从德语翻译过来的。
This book was translated from German.
我有个朋友在大学主修德语。
I have a friend who majored in German at university.
学习德语对了解德国文化很有帮助。
Learning German is very helpful for understanding German culture.
我正在学习德语，因为它听起来很酷。
I am learning German because it sounds cool.
德语是世界上使用人数最多的语言之一。
German is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world.
你觉得德语难学吗？
Do you think German is difficult to learn?
我喜欢德语电影，它们很有深度。
I like German movies; they are very profound.
为了去德国旅行，我开始自学德语。
To travel to Germany, I started to teach myself German.
德语的语法规则确实比较复杂。
German grammar rules are indeed relatively complex.
她德语说得很流利，让人羡慕。
She speaks German very fluently, which makes people envious.
在欧盟，德语是使用最广泛的母语。
In the EU, German is the most widely spoken native language.
تلازمات شائعة
العبارات الشائعة
你会说德语吗？
Can you speak German?
我正在学德语。
I am learning German.
德语很难学。
German is difficult to learn.
他的德语很好。
His German is very good.
我喜欢听德语歌。
I like listening to German songs.
德语是我的第二语言。
German is my second language.
我需要一个德语翻译。
I need a German translator.
这本德语书很有趣。
This German book is very interesting.
哪个国家说德语？
Which countries speak German?
我上了德语课。
I took a German class.
يُخلط عادةً مع
A German person is 德国人 (Déguórén). '德语' only refers to the language.
Germany (the country) is 德国 (Déguó). '德语' is the language spoken in Germany.
This is the German word for 'German'. In Chinese, use 德语 for the language.
تعبيرات اصطلاحية
"学德语"
to study German
我正在学德语。(Wǒ zhèngzài xué déyǔ.) - I am currently studying German.
neutral"说德语"
to speak German
他会说德语吗？(Tā huì shuō déyǔ ma?) - Can he speak German?
neutral"德语课"
German class
我下午有德语课。(Wǒ xiàwǔ yǒu déyǔ kè.) - I have a German class this afternoon.
neutral"德语老师"
German teacher
我们的德语老师很友好。(Wǒmen de déyǔ lǎoshī hěn yǒuhǎo.) - Our German teacher is very friendly.
neutral"德语国家"
German-speaking country
德国是一个德语国家。(Déguó shì yīgè déyǔ guójiā.) - Germany is a German-speaking country.
neutral"德语词典"
German dictionary
我需要一本德语词典。(Wǒ xūyào yī běn déyǔ cídiǎn.) - I need a German dictionary.
neutral"德语语法"
German grammar
德语语法有点难。(Déyǔ yǔfǎ yǒudiǎn nán.) - German grammar is a bit difficult.
neutral"德语发音"
German pronunciation
她的德语发音很标准。(Tā de déyǔ fāyīn hěn biāozhǔn.) - Her German pronunciation is very standard.
neutral"学好德语"
to learn German well
我希望学好德语。(Wǒ xīwàng xuéhǎo déyǔ.) - I hope to learn German well.
neutral"翻译德语"
to translate German
你能帮我翻译这句德语吗？(Nǐ néng bāng wǒ fānyì zhè jù déyǔ ma?) - Can you help me translate this German sentence?
neutralسهل الخلط
Sounds similar and relates to Germany, but refers to the country, not the language.
德语 is the German language, 德国 is Germany (the country).
我住在德国。(Wǒ zhù zài Déguó.) - I live in Germany.
Another European language, easy to mix up if not paying close attention to the first character.
德语 is German, 法语 is French.
她会说法语。(Tā huì shuō Fǎyǔ.) - She can speak French.
Commonly known foreign language, often used in contrast to others.
德语 is German, 英语 is English.
我会说英语。(Wǒ huì shuō Yīngyǔ.) - I can speak English.
The most common term for the Chinese language itself, a general 'language' term.
德语 is German, 汉语 is Chinese (language).
你学习汉语吗？(Nǐ xuéxí Hànyǔ ma?) - Do you study Chinese?
Another Romance language often learned alongside or instead of German.
德语 is German, 西班牙语 is Spanish.
他想学西班牙语。(Tā xiǎng xué Xībānyáyǔ.) - He wants to learn Spanish.
كيفية الاستخدام
When talking about languages in Chinese, you often just put the character 语 (yǔ) after the country or region. So, 德 (dé) comes from 德国 (Déguó) meaning Germany, and then you add 语 (yǔ) for language. So, 德语 literally means 'German language'. It's the same pattern for English (英语 - Yīngyǔ), French (法语 - Fǎyǔ), and so on.
A common mistake is trying to directly translate 'German' as an adjective. For example, you wouldn't say '我学习德国' (wǒ xuéxí Déguó) if you mean 'I study German'. You need to use 德语 (Déyǔ) to refer to the language. Also, sometimes learners might confuse it with 德国人 (Déguórén) which means 'German person'.
تدرّب في الحياة الواقعية
سياقات واقعية
Talking about learning languages
- 你在学德语吗？(Are you learning German?)
- 我想学德语。(I want to learn German.)
- 德语很难学。(German is hard to learn.)
Discussing nationalities/origins
- 他是德国人，会说德语。(He is German, he can speak German.)
- 她从德国来，所以会说德语。(She comes from Germany, so she can speak German.)
- 我们用德语交流。(We communicate in German.)
Traveling to German-speaking countries
- 去德国旅行需要会德语吗？(Do you need to speak German to travel to Germany?)
- 在奥地利德语也很常用。(German is also very common in Austria.)
- 我只会一点点德语。(I only know a little German.)
Talking about language skills for work or study
- 我的工作需要德语。(My job requires German.)
- 你大学学的是德语吗？(Did you study German in university?)
- 会德语找工作有优势。(Knowing German is an advantage for finding a job.)
Comparing languages
- 德语和英语很像。(German and English are very similar.)
- 德语发音很难。(German pronunciation is difficult.)
- 你觉得德语好听吗？(Do you think German sounds good?)
بدايات محادثة
"你学过德语吗？(Have you ever studied German?)"
"你觉得德语和中文哪个更难学？(Which do you think is harder to learn, German or Chinese?)"
"如果你有机会学一门新语言，你会选德语吗？(If you had the chance to learn a new language, would you choose German?)"
"你认识会说德语的朋友吗？(Do you know any friends who can speak German?)"
"德语国家有哪些？(Which countries speak German?)"
مواضيع للكتابة اليومية
想象一下你在德国生活，你会用德语做什么？(Imagine you are living in Germany, what would you do using German?)
写下你对德语的第一印象。你觉得它听起来怎么样？(Write down your first impression of German. How does it sound to you?)
如果你要教一个朋友说德语，你会怎么开始？(If you were to teach a friend to speak German, how would you start?)
描述一个你希望用德语表达的简单句子，然后尝试用中文翻译出来。(Describe a simple sentence you wish you could express in German, then try to translate it into Chinese.)
你认为学习德语会对你的未来有什么帮助？(How do you think learning German would help your future?)
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What language can my friend speak?
Do you like learning this language?
What is she learning?
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我会说德语。
Focus: 德语 (déyǔ)
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他学德语。
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德语很难。
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This sentence means 'I can speak German.' The typical Chinese sentence structure is Subject + Auxiliary Verb + Verb + Object.
This sentence means 'He is learning German.' '在' (zài) often precedes a verb to indicate an ongoing action.
This sentence means 'Are you a German language student?' '吗' (ma) at the end of a sentence turns it into a question. '德语学生' means 'German language student'.
The correct order is '学习 (study) 德语 (German) 很 (very) 难 (difficult)'.
The correct order is '我 (I) 想 (want) 去 (go) 德国 (Germany) 学 (learn) 德语 (German)'.
The correct order is '她 (her) 的 (possessive) 母语 (mother tongue) 是 (is) 德语 (German)'.
Imagine you are applying for a scholarship to study abroad. Write a short paragraph (3-4 sentences) explaining why learning German would be beneficial for your chosen field of study. Include at least two specific reasons.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
我申请这个奖学金是为了在德国学习先进的工程技术。学习德语对我来说非常重要，因为德国在工程领域处于世界领先地位。掌握德语不仅能帮助我更好地理解专业课程，还能为我将来在德国公司工作打下基础。
You are writing an email to a friend, recommending a new language learning app. Describe the app and explain why it's good for learning German. Mention at least three features or aspects that you find helpful.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
嘿，我最近发现了一个很棒的语言学习app，特别适合学德语！它有非常详细的语法解释，还有很多实用的口语练习。最棒的是，它还有AI对话功能，可以模拟和德国人交流，对提高我的德语口语帮助很大。你应该试试看。
Write a short blog post (around 100 words) discussing the challenges and rewards of learning a language like German for native English speakers. Focus on your personal experience or observations.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
学习德语对英语母语者来说确实充满挑战，特别是它的复杂语法和长单词。我记得刚开始学的时候，光是名词的变格就让我头疼不已。然而，克服这些困难后的成就感是巨大的。现在，我不仅能看懂德语电影，还能和德国朋友进行简单的交流。这种语言带来的文化理解和思维方式的拓展，是任何其他学习都无法比拟的。
根据短文，小李为什么每天努力学习德语？
Read this passage:
小李一直梦想去德国留学。他认为学习德语是实现梦想的第一步。为了更好地准备，他每天坚持听德语广播，阅读德语新闻，并且参加了一个线上的德语角。他希望通过这些努力，能够尽快提高自己的德语水平，以便顺利申请到理想的大学。
根据短文，小李为什么每天努力学习德语？
短文明确提到“小李一直梦想去德国留学。他认为学习德语是实现梦想的第一步。”
短文明确提到“小李一直梦想去德国留学。他认为学习德语是实现梦想的第一步。”
根据短文，学习德语对就业有什么好处？
Read this passage:
德国是欧洲经济最发达的国家之一，拥有许多世界级的大学和研究机构。因此，学习德语不仅能为学生提供更多的留学机会，还能在就业市场上增加竞争力。许多国际公司，尤其是在工程、汽车和医疗领域，都非常青睐懂德语的员工。
根据短文，学习德语对就业有什么好处？
短文提到“许多国际公司，尤其是在工程、汽车和医疗领域，都非常青睐懂德语的员工。”
短文提到“许多国际公司，尤其是在工程、汽车和医疗领域，都非常青睐懂德语的员工。”
根据短文，全球学习德语人数增长的主要原因是什么？
Read this passage:
最近一项调查显示，全球学习德语的人数持续增长。这主要是因为德国的经济实力、科技创新以及丰富的文化遗产吸引了越来越多的人。许多学习者表示，德语虽然有挑战，但其严谨的逻辑性和精确的表达方式也让他们着迷。
根据短文，全球学习德语人数增长的主要原因是什么？
短文指出“这主要是因为德国的经济实力、科技创新以及丰富的文化遗产吸引了越来越多的人。”
短文指出“这主要是因为德国的经济实力、科技创新以及丰富的文化遗产吸引了越来越多的人。”
她精通多国语言，其中______说得尤其流利，几乎和母语者一样。
这句话表示她对某种语言掌握得特别好，达到了母语者的水平，因此选择“德语”来表示她擅长的语言。
为了更好地理解康德哲学，他决定自学______原文著作。
康德是德国哲学家，因此他的哲学著作原文是德语。选择“德语”符合语境。
这部电影的对白大部分是______，所以如果没有字幕，观众可能很难理解。
这句话暗示了电影的语言对观众来说可能不熟悉，需要字幕辅助。在选项中，“德语”是一个合理的选择。
学习德语可以帮助你更好地理解德国文化和历史。
语言是文化的载体，学习一门语言有助于深入了解其背后的文化和历史。因此，这句话是正确的。
在欧盟，德语是使用人数最少的官方语言之一。
德语是欧盟使用人数最多的官方语言之一，并非最少。因此，这句话是错误的。
掌握德语对于在德国工作或留学并不是一项重要的优势。
掌握德语对于在德国工作或留学是重要的优势，因为它能帮助融入当地社会、学习和工作。因此，这句话是错误的。
This sentence structure indicates the duration of an action. '他' (He) is the subject, '学习了' (studied) is the verb with the aspect particle, and '三年' (three years) is the duration, followed by the object '德语' (German).
The '对...感到兴趣' (to be interested in...) structure is used here. '她' (She) is the subject, '对德语' (to German) indicates the object of interest, and '感到非常兴趣' (is very interested) completes the phrase.
This sentence describes completing a task. '他' (He) is the subject, '读完了' (finished reading) is the verb with the completion particle, '一本' (a) is the measure word, and '原版德语书' (original German book) is the object.
这句话的意思是“德语是一门非常有挑战性的语言”。正确的顺序是主语“德语”，动词“是”，量词“一门”，形容词短语“非常有挑战性”，最后是名词“语言”。
这句话的意思是“我想去德国留学学习德语”。正确的顺序是主语“我”，愿望动词“想”，去哪里“去德国”，目的“留学”，做什么“学习德语”。
这句话的意思是“掌握德语对于理解德国文化至关重要”。正确的顺序是动词短语“掌握德语”，介词结构“对于理解德国文化”，最后是形容词“至关重要”。
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مثال
他会说流利的德语。
محتوى ذو صلة
هذه الكلمة بلغات أخرى
مزيد من كلمات education
能力
B1The physical or mental power or skill needed to do something.
缺勤
B1The state of being absent from work or school when one is expected to be there.
摘要
B1A brief summary of the main points of an article, speech, or academic paper.
学术界
B1The community of students and scholars engaged in higher education and research. It refers to the world of universities and research institutes.
教学楼
A2academic building; teaching building
学年
A2academic year
学术
B1Relating to education and scholarship; or scholarly work.
积累
B1To gradually collect or increase something over a period of time. It refers to the process of gathering knowledge, experience, or wealth.
习得
B1The process of acquiring a skill or knowledge, often naturally or subconsciously. A key term in linguistics (language acquisition).
录取
B1To officially accept someone into a school, university, or job after a competitive application process.
