English Sentence:

The soldiers had to spend months living without running water or electricity.

German Translation:

Die Soldaten mussten monatelang ohne fließendes Wasser oder Strom leben.

Listen to German Sentence:

Play Sound

Words used:

die

1. the (nominative feminine singular) 2. the (accusative feminine singular) 3. the (plural form of definite article) 4. who 5. which 6. these

Here: the (feminine definite article and plural form of der)

[Show Details]
der Soldat   (Pl: Soldaten, Fem: Soldatin, Pl Fem: Soldatinnen)

soldier, serviceman

[Show Details]
mussten

had to

[Show Details]
monatelang

lasting months, taking months

[Show Details]
ohne

without

[Show Details]
fließend

1. fluent 2. running (of water)

Here: running (of water)

[Show Details]
das Wasser   (Pl: Wässer)

water (noun)

Here: water

[Show Details]
oder

1. or 2. right?, is it? (end of question)

Here: or

[Show Details]
der Strom   (Pl: Ströme)

1. electricity 2. river 3. flow

Here: electricity

[Show Details]
leben

to live

[Show Details]



Learn German and other languages online with our audio flashcard system and various exercises, such as multiple choice tests, writing exercises, games and listening exercises.

Click here to Sign Up Free!

Or sign up via Facebook/Google with one click:

    Log in with Google

Watch a short Intro by a real user!