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Indicating a small or limited ability in something, like a language.
문화적 배경
Germans value 'Ehrlichkeit' (honesty). Saying 'ein bisschen' when you are a beginner is seen as more honest than a flat 'Ja'. In Austria, the diminutive '-erl' is preferred. 'Ein bisserl' sounds warmer and more local in Vienna. Swiss German uses 'es bitzeli'. It is used frequently to soften requests or statements to sound more polite. In a German office, 'ein bisschen' can be a way to avoid 'Besserwisserei' (being a know-it-all).
The Modesty Shield
Use 'ein bisschen' even if you are good at something. It makes you sound more like a native speaker who values modesty.
No 'von'!
Never say 'ein bisschen von...'. Just put the noun right after 'bisschen'.
뜻
Indicating a small or limited ability in something, like a language.
The Modesty Shield
Use 'ein bisschen' even if you are good at something. It makes you sound more like a native speaker who values modesty.
No 'von'!
Never say 'ein bisschen von...'. Just put the noun right after 'bisschen'.
Regional Flavor
If you are in Munich, say 'ein bisserl'. People will love your effort to sound local!
셀프 테스트
Which is the correct way to say 'I speak a little German'?
Ich spreche _______ Deutsch.
'Ein bisschen' is the standard quantifier for language skills.
Fill in the missing word to accept a small amount of coffee.
Möchten Sie Kaffee? Ja, ein _______.
The phrase 'ein bisschen' is used to accept small portions.
Complete the dialogue modestly.
A: Kannst du gut kochen? B: _______, _______ _______.
This is the most common modest response to a skill question.
Match the response to the situation.
You are at a party and someone offers you more cake, but you are full.
If you want just a tiny bit more, 'Ja, ein bisschen' is perfect. If you want none, 'Nein, danke' is better.
🎉 점수: /4
시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Ich spreche _______ Deutsch.
'Ein bisschen' is the standard quantifier for language skills.
Möchten Sie Kaffee? Ja, ein _______.
The phrase 'ein bisschen' is used to accept small portions.
A: Kannst du gut kochen? B: _______, _______ _______.
This is the most common modest response to a skill question.
You are at a party and someone offers you more cake, but you are full.
If you want just a tiny bit more, 'Ja, ein bisschen' is perfect. If you want none, 'Nein, danke' is better.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
5 질문Yes, it is perfectly neutral and polite for all contexts.
'Ein wenig' is slightly more formal and more common in writing, but they mean the same thing.
No, it is indeclinable. It stays 'ein bisschen' for masculine, feminine, and neuter nouns.
Yes, if you want to be honest about a skill you are still learning. It shows a realistic self-assessment.
It's like the 'h' in 'huge' or the sound a cat makes when it's angry. Don't pronounce it like a 'k'!
관련 표현
Ein wenig
synonymA little bit
Etwas
similarSome / Something
Ein paar
contrastA few
Gar nicht
contrastNot at all
