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Das Kausativ meistern: Dinge erledigen lassen (have/get something done)

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Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds

Use 'have/get + object + past participle' when someone else performs a service for you or you experience an event.

  • Structure: Subject + Have/Get + Object + V3 (e.g., 'I had my car washed').
  • Use 'Have' for professional services and 'Get' for informal or difficult tasks.
  • The focus is on the result, not the person doing the work.
👤 + 🛠️ (have/get) + 📦 (object) + ✅ (past participle)

Overview

### Overview
Die Konstruktion des Kausativs, also have something done oder get something done, ist ein Meilenstein auf dem Weg zum C2-Niveau. Warum? Weil sie den Fokus weg vom Handelnden hin zur Organisation und zum Ergebnis verschiebt.
Im Deutschen haben wir zwar das Hilfsverb „lassen“ (z. B. „Ich lasse mein Auto reparieren“), aber die englische Struktur ist wesentlich vielseitiger und nuancierter.
Während wir im Deutschen oft einfach „lassen“ nutzen, erlaubt das Englische eine präzise Unterscheidung zwischen bloßer Dienstleistung (have) und dem Überwinden von Hindernissen oder dem Erleiden eines negativen Ereignisses (get). Als Deutschsprachige neigen wir dazu, das „lassen“ zu wörtlich zu nehmen, doch im Englischen ist die Wahl des Verbs entscheidend für den Kontext. Ob im Büro beim Delegieren von Aufgaben, in der Uni bei der Organisation von Korrekturen oder im Alltag beim Friseur – diese Struktur ist essenziell.
Sie ist nicht nur eine Ersatzform für das Passiv, sondern ein Werkzeug, um deine Rolle als Initiator eines Prozesses zu betonen. Wenn du sagst I had my report typed up, klingt das professioneller und distanzierter als ein aktives I typed my report. Es geht um das Resultat, für das du die Verantwortung trägst.
Das Verständnis dieser Nuancen hebt dich von einem fortgeschrittenen Lerner zu einem Sprecher, der die subtilen Stimmungen der Sprache beherrscht.
### How This Grammar Works
Der Kausativ im Englischen basiert auf dem Konzept der „delegierten Handlung“. Im Deutschen nutzen wir das Verb „lassen“ als Äquivalent, doch die englische Grammatik ist hier strenger in der Strukturierung. Wenn du sagst I had my car repaired, ist das grammatikalisch eine Konstruktion aus einem Kausativ-Verb (have), einem Objekt (my car) und einem Partizip Perfekt (repaired).
Im Deutschen sagen wir „Ich lasse mein Auto reparieren“ – hier steht der Infinitiv. Das ist ein wichtiger Punkt: Im Englischen MUSS ein Partizip Perfekt stehen, da das Objekt die Handlung „erleidet“ (passivische Bedeutung).
Ein weiterer Aspekt ist die Unterscheidung zwischen have und get. Have ist neutraler und formeller, oft im geschäftlichen Kontext verwendet. Get hingegen ist dynamischer und impliziert oft eine Anstrengung oder ein Resultat nach einem Prozess.
Denke an die Situation im Büro: I had the document signed (routinierter Vorgang) vs. I finally got the document signed (es war schwierig, es zu bekommen). Im Deutschen gibt es für diesen Unterschied kein direktes grammatikalisches Äquivalent, wir müssten es durch Adverbien wie „endlich“ oder „schließlich“ ausdrücken.
Zudem gibt es die Kategorie des „unfreiwilligen Kausativs“: She got her bag stolen. Hier wird das „Erleiden“ durch die Struktur get + object + past participle ausgedrückt. Im Deutschen sagen wir „Ihr wurde die Tasche gestohlen“.
Die englische Struktur ist hier direkter und betont die Betroffenheit der Person als Subjekt des Satzes.
### Formation Pattern
Die Struktur ist logisch und folgt einem festen Schema. Das Verb have oder get wird in die entsprechende Zeitform gesetzt, während das Hauptverb IMMER als Partizip Perfekt (3. Form) erscheint.
| Subjekt | Kausativ-Verb | Objekt | Partizip Perfekt |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | had | my hair | cut |
| She | is getting | her house | painted |
| We | will have | the report | finished |
Die Konjugation erfolgt ausschließlich am Kausativ-Verb (have/get). Das Partizip bleibt unverändert. Ein häufiger Fehler ist die Verwendung des Infinitivs (wie im Deutschen „Ich lasse es machen“ -> I have it do), was im Englischen komplett falsch ist.
Hier ist die Tabelle für verschiedene Zeitformen:
| Zeitform | Beispiel have | Beispiel get |
|---|---|---|
| Present Simple | I have my windows cleaned. | He gets his car serviced. |
| Past Simple | I had my roof repaired. | I got my keys cut. |
| Future Simple | I will have my suit dry-cleaned. | I'll get it fixed. |
| Present Perfect | I have had my hair cut. | I have gotten my hair cut. |
### When To Use It
Du nutzt den Kausativ in vier Hauptsituationen:
  1. 1Professionelle Dienstleistungen: Wenn du für eine Arbeit bezahlst. I had my taxes done by an accountant. Du bist der Auftraggeber, nicht der Ausführende.
  2. 2Unangenehme Erlebnisse: Wenn dir etwas widerfährt, auf das du keinen direkten Einfluss hast, aber das dich betrifft. I had my bike stolen. Das ist ein klassisches Beispiel für „etwas erleiden“.
  3. 3Betonung der Anstrengung: Mit get unterstreichst du, dass du Energie investiert hast, um ein Ziel zu erreichen. I finally got the project approved.
  4. 4Imperative/Anweisungen: Im Büroalltag ist Get this report finished! eine sehr direkte, fast schon fordernde Anweisung.
Im Vergleich zum Deutschen ist die Verwendung im Englischen viel häufiger, da wir im Deutschen oft zum Passiv greifen („Mein Auto wurde repariert“), was den Fokus auf das Auto legt. Der Kausativ im Englischen behält dich als Subjekt bei, was deine Rolle als Manager oder Initiator des Geschehens unterstreicht.
### Common Mistakes
  1. 1Der „Infinitiv-Fehler“: Da wir im Deutschen „Ich lasse es machen“ sagen, neigen Lerner dazu, I have it do zu sagen. Das ist falsch! Das Objekt „erleidet“ die Handlung, daher muss das Partizip Perfekt stehen: I have it done.
  2. 2Die Verwechslung mit dem aktiven Kausativ: I had the mechanic repair my car (Infinitiv!) vs. I had my car repaired (Partizip!). Viele Deutschsprachige mischen diese beiden Strukturen, weil sie im Kopf beide mit „lassen“ übersetzen. Lerne den Unterschied: Wenn die Person genannt wird, die es tut, nimmst du den Infinitiv (ohne to), wenn die Person NICHT genannt wird, nimmst du das Partizip.
  3. 3Falsche Zeitform bei get: Im Deutschen nutzen wir „bekommen“ oft als Hilfsverb für den Passiv („Ich bekomme es gemacht“). Das ist umgangssprachlich. Im Englischen ist I get it done zwar umgangssprachlich, aber grammatikalisch korrekt, solange das Partizip steht. Die L1-Interferenz ist hier die Annahme, dass get eine direkte Übersetzung von „bekommen“ ist, was bei I get a present stimmt, aber bei I get my car fixed eine völlig andere Struktur erfordert.
### Contrast With Similar Patterns
| Deutsch | Englisch (Kausativ) | Englisch (Aktiv/Passiv)
|---|---|---|
| Ich lasse mein Auto reparieren | I have my car repaired | The mechanic repairs my car (Aktiv)
| Ich lasse ihn das Auto reparieren | I have him repair my car | My car is repaired (Passiv)
| Ich bekomme mein Auto repariert | I get my car repaired | I repaired my car (Aktiv)
Der Hauptunterschied liegt darin, dass der englische Kausativ eine Brücke zwischen aktivem Tun und passivem Erleiden schlägt. Während das Deutsche oft zwei verschiedene Verben („lassen“ vs. „bekommen“) nutzt, nutzt das Englische die Struktur have/get als universelles Werkzeug für beides.
### Quick FAQ
  1. 1Kann ich have und get immer austauschen?
Nicht ganz. Have ist in formellen Kontexten sicherer. Get klingt aktiver und informeller. In der Schriftsprache (Uni-Arbeit, formelle E-Mails) solltest du have bevorzugen.
  1. 1Was ist mit I had my hair cut? Warum ändert sich cut nicht?
Das Verb cut ist unregelmäßig und hat in allen Formen (Infinitiv, Präteritum, Partizip) die gleiche Form. Das ist ein Spezialfall, kein Fehler.
  1. 1Wie sage ich „Ich lasse mir die Haare schneiden“?
Genau so: I am having my hair cut. Das „mir“ wird im Englischen durch das Possessivpronomen my ausgedrückt. Das ist für Deutsche oft ungewohnt, da wir das Dativ-Objekt nutzen. Im Englischen sagst du nicht I let cut my hair, sondern I have my hair cut.

Conjugating 'Have something done'

Tense Structure Example
Present Simple
have + obj + V3
I have my car serviced every year.
Present Continuous
am/is/are having + obj + V3
I am having my hair cut right now.
Past Simple
had + obj + V3
I had my phone repaired yesterday.
Past Continuous
was/were having + obj + V3
I was having my house painted when it rained.
Present Perfect
have/has had + obj + V3
I have just had my eyes tested.
Future (Will)
will have + obj + V3
I will have the package delivered tomorrow.
Modals
should/must have + obj + V3
You should have your teeth checked.

Contractions with 'Have'

Full Form Contraction Example
I have had
I've had
I've had my hair cut.
She has had
She's had
She's had her car fixed.
I am having
I'm having
I'm having a suit made.

Meanings

A structure used to describe a situation where we arrange for someone else to do something for us, or when something (usually negative) happens to us.

1

Professional Services

Arranging for a professional or third party to perform a task.

“She had her taxes done by an accountant.”

“We are getting the house painted next week.”

2

Experiences (Often Negative)

Describing something that happens to someone, often an accident or misfortune.

“He had his phone stolen on the subway.”

“They had their flight cancelled at the last minute.”

3

Management/Instruction

Giving orders or ensuring a task is completed in a professional environment.

“The CEO had the report revised three times.”

“I'll get that fixed for you immediately.”

Reference Table

Reference table for Das Kausativ meistern: Dinge erledigen lassen (have/get something done)
Struktur Bedeutung Formalität Beispiel
Subject + have + Object + Past Participle
Organisation einer Dienstleistung
Eher formell
`I had my windows cleaned.`
Subject + get + Object + Past Participle
Anstrengung oder Überzeugung
Informell
`I got the report written.`
Subject + have + Agent + Base Verb
Jemanden anweisen, etwas zu tun
Neutral
`I had the assistant type the letter.`
Subject + get + Agent + To + Base Verb
Jemanden überreden/überzeugen
Informell
`I got him to fix my computer.`
Active Voice
Subjekt führt die Handlung selbst aus
Neutral
`I cleaned my windows.`
Passive Voice
Handlung geschieht mit dem Subjekt
Neutral
`My windows were cleaned.`

Formalitätsspektrum

Formell
I intend to have the vehicle's engine serviced.

I intend to have the vehicle's engine serviced. (Automotive maintenance)

Neutral
I'm having my car serviced tomorrow.

I'm having my car serviced tomorrow. (Automotive maintenance)

Informell
I'm getting my car fixed.

I'm getting my car fixed. (Automotive maintenance)

Umgangssprache
Gotta get the whip sorted.

Gotta get the whip sorted. (Automotive maintenance)

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Beispiele nach Niveau

1

I have my hair cut every month.

I have my hair cut every month.

2

She had her car washed.

She had her car washed.

3

Do you have your pizza delivered?

Do you have your pizza delivered?

4

I get my nails done on Fridays.

I get my nails done on Fridays.

1

I need to have my computer repaired.

I need to have my computer repaired.

2

We are getting our house painted.

We are getting our house painted.

3

He didn't have his suit cleaned for the wedding.

He didn't have his suit cleaned for the wedding.

4

Are you going to have your photo taken?

Are you going to have your photo taken?

1

I've just had my wisdom teeth removed.

I've just had my wisdom teeth removed.

2

You should have your brakes checked before the long drive.

You should have your brakes checked before the long drive.

3

She's getting her dress shortened for the party.

She's getting her dress shortened for the party.

4

We had our luggage searched at the airport.

We had our luggage searched at the airport.

1

The company is having its headquarters relocated to London.

The company is having its headquarters relocated to London.

2

I finally got the landlord to have the leak fixed.

I finally got the landlord to have the leak fixed.

3

He had his license suspended for speeding.

He had his license suspended for speeding.

4

They had their house broken into while they were away.

They had their house broken into while they were away.

1

The minister had his speech vetted by the legal team.

The minister had his speech vetted by the legal team.

2

I won't have my integrity questioned by someone like you.

I won't have my integrity questioned by someone like you.

3

She had her research published in a prestigious journal.

She had her research published in a prestigious journal.

4

We had the suspect's movements monitored for three weeks.

We had the suspect's movements monitored for three weeks.

1

The monarch had the cathedral commissioned to celebrate the victory.

The monarch had the cathedral commissioned to celebrate the victory.

2

He had his world view fundamentally altered by that experience.

He had his world view fundamentally altered by that experience.

3

The CEO had the dissenting voices silenced through strategic buyouts.

The CEO had the dissenting voices silenced through strategic buyouts.

4

She had her legacy tarnished by the scandal that followed.

She had her legacy tarnished by the scandal that followed.

Leicht verwechselbar

Mastering the Causative: Getting Things Done (have/get something done) vs. Past Perfect vs. Causative

Learners confuse 'I had fixed the car' (Past Perfect) with 'I had the car fixed' (Causative).

Mastering the Causative: Getting Things Done (have/get something done) vs. Active Causative vs. Passive Causative

Using 'have someone do' vs 'have something done'.

Mastering the Causative: Getting Things Done (have/get something done) vs. Passive Voice vs. Causative

Thinking 'The car was fixed' is the same as 'I had the car fixed'.

Häufige Fehler

✗

I cut my hair.

✓

I had my hair cut.

Unless you used the scissors yourself, you must use the causative.
✗

I had wash my car.

✓

I had my car washed.

You need the past participle (V3) and the object in the middle.
✗

I had fixed my car.

✓

I had my car fixed.

The first sentence is Past Perfect (you did it). The second is causative (someone else did it).
✗

I am having cut my hair.

✓

I am having my hair cut.

The object must split the verbs.
✗

I got my car fix.

✓

I got my car fixed.

Even with 'get', you must use the past participle.
✗

Did you had your eyes tested?

✓

Did you have your eyes tested?

After 'did', use the base form 'have'.
✗

I have my house paint.

✓

I am having my house painted.

Use the continuous tense for actions happening now.
✗

I had my wallet steal.

✓

I had my wallet stolen.

For misfortunes, the past participle is still required.
✗

I'll have done it by someone.

✓

I'll have it done by someone.

The object 'it' must come before 'done'.
✗

I had the mechanic fixed my car.

✓

I had the mechanic fix my car.

If you mention the person, use the base form (Active Causative).
✗

He had his license been suspended.

✓

He had his license suspended.

Do not use 'been' in the causative passive.
✗

I had my hair cutting.

✓

I had my hair cut.

Using the -ing form implies the hair was doing the cutting.
✗

I got my homework done by my brother.

✓

I had my homework done by my brother.

While 'get' is okay, 'have' is more natural for simple delegation.
✗

The king had built the castle.

✓

The king had the castle built.

The first implies the king was the mason.

Satzmuster

I need to have my ___ ___.

She is getting her ___ ___ next week.

He had his ___ ___ while he was on vacation.

The government had the ___ ___ to ensure public safety.

Real World Usage

Hair Salon very common

I'm here to have my hair dyed.

Mechanic Shop very common

I need to have my oil changed and the tires rotated.

Job Interview occasional

In my last role, I had the quarterly reports audited by an external firm.

Social Media common

Just had my teeth whitened! What do you think?

Travel/Airport common

We had our visas checked three times before boarding.

Legal/Police occasional

He had his statement recorded by the officer.

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💡

Das Partizip Perfekt ist entscheidend

Denk immer daran, das Past Participle des Hauptverbs zu nutzen (done, repaired, cut). Hier passieren die meisten Fehler, also check das doppelt:
I had the document signed.
⚠️

Verwechsle die Kausative nicht

Achte darauf, 'something done' nicht mit 'someone do' zu mischen. Die Form 'something done' bedeutet, du hast es arrangiert:
I had my bike fixed.
🎯

Nutze 'Get' für Anstrengung

Wenn du betonen willst, dass es Mühe oder Überredungskunst gekostet hat, ist 'get' deine Wahl:
I finally got the car started.
🌍

Standard in der Service-Economy

Ob Essenslieferung oder Tech-Support, im modernen Englisch 'hast' du ständig Dinge für dich erledigen lassen:
We get our groceries delivered.
💡

Zeitformen sind flexibel

Das Verb 'have' oder 'get' kann in jede Zeitform gesetzt werden, genau wie normale Verben:
I am having my house painted.

Smart Tips

Always use 'have something done' unless you actually did the work yourself.

I cut my hair yesterday. → I had my hair cut yesterday.

Use 'have' instead of 'get' to maintain a formal tone.

I'll get the report finished by the team. → I'll have the report finished by the team.

Use 'had my [object] [V3]' to show it was something that happened to you.

Someone stole my bike. → I had my bike stolen.

Check if the object is in the middle. If it is, it's likely a causative.

I had repaired the laptop. → I had the laptop repaired.

Aussprache

I've /aɪv/ had my hair cut.

Weak form of 'have'

In the causative, 'have' is often unstressed and sounds like /əv/ or /v/.

I had my car WASHED.

Stress on the Participle

The primary stress usually falls on the past participle at the end of the phrase.

Rising-Falling

Are you having your house ↗PAINTED? ↘

Standard inquiry about a service.

Einprägen

Eselsbrücke

H.O.P. into the causative: Have + Object + Past-participle.

Visuelle Assoziation

Imagine yourself sitting in a cafe chair with a coffee while a team of workers paints your house in the background. You are 'having it done' while you relax.

Rhyme

If you didn't do the chore, have it done and do no more!

Story

John was too busy to fix his life. He had his car repaired, had his grass cut, and had his meals delivered. He didn't lift a finger, but everything got done.

Word Web

ServiceArrangementOutsourceResultProfessionalMisfortune

Herausforderung

Look around your room. Identify three things that were done by someone else (e.g., the walls painted, the carpet laid) and say them aloud using 'have something done'.

Kulturelle Hinweise

British speakers use 'have something done' very frequently for even minor services, reflecting a cultural tendency toward formalizing transactions.

American speakers are more likely to use 'get something done' in casual conversation, emphasizing the action and result.

In corporate settings, 'having something done' is a way to show management without sounding aggressive.

The causative use of 'have' dates back to Middle English, evolving from the sense of 'possessing' a completed state.

Gesprächseinstiege

“

When was the last time you had your hair cut?

“

Have you ever had your phone stolen?

“

If you could have your house redesigned by anyone, who would it be?

“

In your country, how often do people have their cars serviced?

Tagebuch-Impulse

Describe a time you had something repaired. What was it, and who did you have fix it?
Write about a travel nightmare where you had something go wrong (e.g., flight cancelled, luggage lost).
Discuss the pros and cons of having everything delivered to your house versus going out to shop.
Argue for or against the idea that having one's reputation managed by PR firms is essential for modern celebrities.

Häufige Fehler

Incorrect

Richtig

Incorrect

Richtig

Incorrect

Richtig

Incorrect

Richtig

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Test Yourself

Wähle die richtige Form, um den Satz zu vervollständigen.

I need to `have my car ___` before the road trip.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: serviced
Die Kausativstruktur 'have something done' erfordert das Partizip Perfekt 'serviced' nach dem Objekt 'my car'.
Finde und korrigiere den Fehler im Satz. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

She got her photo took by a professional photographer.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: She got her photo taken by a professional photographer.
Das Partizip Perfekt von 'take' ist 'taken'. Der Kausativ braucht zwingend diese Form.
Übersetze den Satz ins Englische unter Verwendung des Kausativs. Übersetzung

Übersetze: 'Ich muss mir die Haare schneiden lassen.'

Answer starts with: ["I...

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["I need to have my hair cut."]
Der deutsche Ausdruck 'schneiden lassen' wird im Englischen perfekt durch 'have my hair cut' wiedergegeben.
Bringe die Wörter in die richtige Reihenfolge. Sentence Reorder

Arrange the words in the correct order:

All words placed

Click words above to build the sentence

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: They're having their house painted next month
Die korrekte Reihenfolge folgt der Struktur 'Subjekt + have + Objekt + Partizip Perfekt' im Present Continuous.

Score: /4

Ubungsaufgaben

8 exercises
Fill in the blanks using the causative form of the verb in parentheses.

I need to ___ my watch ___ (repair).

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: have / repaired
The structure is have + object + V3.
Choose the correct sentence. Multiple Choice

Which sentence is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I had my hair cut yesterday.
'Cut' is an irregular verb; its V3 form is 'cut'.
Find the error in the sentence. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

She is having painted her house this week.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: having painted
The object 'her house' must come between 'having' and 'painted'.
Rewrite the sentence using the causative 'have'. Sentence Transformation

The mechanic fixed my car.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I had my car fixed.
The causative shows you arranged for the mechanic to do it.
Complete the dialogue. Dialogue Completion

A: Your car looks great! B: Thanks! I ___ yesterday.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: had it washed
Standard causative for a completed service.
Which of these is a 'misfortune' causative? Grammar Sorting

Identify the misfortune.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I had my bike stolen.
The subject did not arrange for the bike to be stolen.
Match the service to the causative sentence. Match Pairs

Dentist / Optician / Tailor

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Have teeth checked / Have eyes tested / Have suit made
Matching the professional to the service.
Put the words in the correct order. Sentence Building

tested / had / my / I / eyes / just

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I have just had my eyes tested.
Present perfect causative structure.

Score: /8

Practice Bank

11 exercises
Vervollständige den Satz mit dem richtigen Partizip. Lückentext

He's going to `get his teeth ___` by a specialist.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: cleaned
Identifiziere und korrigiere den Grammatikfehler. Error Correction

We had the new software installing yesterday.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: We had the new software installed yesterday.
Welcher Satz verwendet die Kausativstruktur korrekt? Multiple Choice

Wähle den korrekten Satz:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: She needs to get her visa renewed.
Übersetze den Satz mit 'have something done'. Übersetzung

Übersetze: 'Sie ließ nach dem Sturm ihr Dach reparieren.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["She had her roof repaired after the storm."]
Bringe die Wörter in eine logische Reihenfolge. Sentence Reorder

Ordne die Wörter zu einem Satz:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: She had her computer stolen yesterday
Ordne die Anfänge den passenden Endungen zu. Match Pairs

Verbinde die Satzanfänge mit den richtigen Endungen:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched
Wähle das passendste Wort aus. Lückentext

The company decided to `get its new logo ___` by a design agency.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: designed
Korrigiere den Fehler im folgenden Satz. Error Correction

My phone screen was cracked, so I had it fixing.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: My phone screen was cracked, so I had it fixed.
Wähle den Satz, der den Kausativ richtig einsetzt. Multiple Choice

Welcher Satz ist korrekt?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: You should have your blood pressure checked regularly.
Übersetze und betone die Anstrengung mit 'get something done'. Übersetzung

Übersetze: 'Ich habe es geschafft, dass das Paket pünktlich geliefert wurde.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["I got the package delivered on time."]
Bringe die Wörter in die richtige grammatikalische Reihenfolge. Sentence Reorder

Ordne die Wörter zu einem Satz:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: We will have the report delivered by Friday

Score: /11

FAQ (8)

Yes, `get` is very common in spoken English. It's slightly more informal and often implies that the task was difficult to arrange.

The first is causative (someone else did it). The second is Past Perfect (you did it yourself before another past event).

Usually, but not always. It can be a misfortune (e.g., `I had my window broken`) or a favor.

Absolutely. `I will have my house painted next year` is perfectly correct.

Because `cut` is an irregular verb. The past participle (V3) of cut is `cut`.

Yes, you can add `by [person]` at the end, e.g., `I had my hair cut by a famous stylist`.

Yes, it is very common in informal English.

No, `make` follows a different pattern: `make someone do something`. It is not used in the passive causative structure.

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In Other Languages

Spanish moderate

Mandar a + infinitive / Hacerse

Spanish uses the reflexive or 'mandar', while English uses 'have' + past participle.

French moderate

Faire + infinitive

English uses the past participle, whereas French uses the infinitive.

German partial

Lassen + infinitive

German uses 'lassen' which can also mean 'to let', leading to potential confusion for learners.

Japanese low

Causative-Passive (-sareru)

Japanese is synthetic (verb endings), while English is analytic (word order and auxiliary verbs).

Arabic low

Form II or IV verbs

Arabic uses morphology (changing the word), while English uses a syntax-based structure.

Chinese partial

叫 (jiào) / 让 (ràng)

Chinese usually requires the agent (the person doing the work) to be mentioned, unlike the English passive causative.

Learning Path

Prerequisites

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Impersonales Passiv: Es wird gesagt, dass / Er soll

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