Meaning
To express a perception or an impression about a situation, often with a hint of uncertainty.
Cultural Background
Germans value 'Sachlichkeit' (objectivity). Using this phrase shows you are aware of the difference between fact and opinion.
Use Konjunktiv II
For a more native sound, use Konjunktiv II (wäre, hätte) after 'als ob' to show you are speculating.
Meaning
To express a perception or an impression about a situation, often with a hint of uncertainty.
Use Konjunktiv II
For a more native sound, use Konjunktiv II (wäre, hätte) after 'als ob' to show you are speculating.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Es kommt mir so vor, ____ ob wir uns verlaufen haben.
The phrase is 'als ob'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesEs kommt mir so vor, ____ ob wir uns verlaufen haben.
The phrase is 'als ob'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, 'Es kommt mir vor, als ob...' is perfectly fine.
Related Phrases
Mir scheint es, als ob...
synonymIt seems to me as if...
