The city was sacked by the Visigothic king Alaric during the Gothic War of 395-410 between the Visigoths and the Western Roman Empire ⁴.
Alaric and his army entered Rome on August 24, 410 AD, and sacked the city for three days ². This event is considered a major turning point in the fall of the Western Roman Empire ².
The sack of Rome in 410 AD was a cataclysmic event that shocked contemporaries, friends, and foes of the Empire alike.
Sack of Rome 410
After several generations of Roman superiority and arrogance, the Visigothic "barbarian" mercenaries reminded their erstwhile masters of where the real military power lay ⁸.
The Germanic tribes had undergone massive technological, social, and economic changes after four centuries of contact with the Roman Empire.
From the first to fourth centuries, their populations, economic production, and tribal confederations grew, and their ability to conduct warfare increased to the point of challenging Rome ²⁸.
The Goths, one of the Germanic tribes, had invaded the Roman Empire on and off since 238 AD ². But in the late 4th century, the Huns began to invade the lands of the Germanic tribes and pushed many of them into the Roman Empire with greater fervor ²⁸.
In 376 AD, the Huns forced many Therving Goths led by Fritigern and Alavivus to seek refuge in the Eastern Roman Empire. Soon after, starvation, high taxes, hatred from the Roman population, and governmental corruption turned the Goths against the empire.
The Goths rebelled and began looting and pillaging throughout the eastern Balkans. A Roman army led by Eastern Roman Emperor Valens marched to put them down. At the Battle of Adrianople in 378 AD, Fritigern decisively defeated Emperor Valens who was killed in battle ²⁸.
Peace was eventually established in 382 AD when new Eastern Emperor Theodosius I signed a treaty with Thervings who would become known as Visigoths.
The treaty made Visigoths subjects of the empire as foederati. They were allotted northern part of dioceses of Dacia and Thrace, and while land remained under Roman sovereignty and Visigoths were expected to provide military service, they were considered autonomous ²⁸.
Alaric was declared king by a group of Visigoths around 391 AD. He led his people on a series of campaigns against Rome before finally sacking it in 410 AD ⁴.
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Alaric-king of the Visigoths. 1920s artistic depiction of Alaric parading through Athens after conquering the city in 395
Who was Alaric
Alaric I was the first king of the Visigoths, who reigned from 395 to 410 AD ¹. He was born in Balti, an aristocratic dynasty, and was a direct descendant of the great chieftain Rothestes ¹⁹.
Alaric served for a time as commander of Gothic troops in the Roman army, but shortly after the death of the emperor, he became chief of the Tervingi and Greuthungi tribes (later known as the Visigoth and Ostrogoth, respectively) ⁵.
Alaric relaxing in Athens.
He led his people on a series of campaigns against Rome before finally sacking it in 410 AD ⁴. The sack of Rome in 410 AD was a cataclysmic event that shocked contemporaries, friends, and foes of the Empire alike.
After several generations of Roman superiority and arrogance, the Visigothic "barbarian" mercenaries reminded their erstwhile masters of where the real military power lay ⁸.
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The Visigothic language is an extinct East Germanic language that was spoken by the Visigoths, a Germanic people who migrated into the Roman Empire in the 4th and 5th centuries AD ¹.
The language is known primarily from the remains of the translation of the Bible into Gothic that was made by Ulfilas in the 4th century AD ¹.
The Visigothic language is a variation of Gothic language, which was spoken along the western shore of the Black Sea about the middle of the 4th century AD ¹.
The Visigoths spoke an eastern Germanic language that was distinct by the 4th century. Eventually, the Gothic language died as a result of contact with other European people during the Middle Ages ³.
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The Heruli were an ancient Germanic people who originated from Scandinavia and migrated to various regions of Europe. They were known for their raids and invasions of the Roman Empire, especially in the Balkans and the Aegean Sea.
They also fought as mercenaries for different rulers and factions. Here is a brief overview of their language, warfare and relation with Rome:
- Language: The Heruli spoke a Germanic language, but it is not clear which branch of the Germanic family it belonged to. Some of their personal names are similar to Gothic names, suggesting an East Germanic affiliation. ¹
The Heruli homeland was probably in Southern Sweden and the Danish isles.
However, some scholars have proposed that they spoke a North Germanic language, based on their possible Scandinavian origin and some linguistic evidence.
Unfortunately, there are no surviving texts or inscriptions in the Heruli language, so it is difficult to reconstruct it with certainty.
- Warfare: The Heruli were skilled warriors who excelled in both land and sea combat. They used swords, spears, axes, bows and arrows, and shields.
They also wore helmets, chain mail, and leather armor. They were known for their speed, agility, and ferocity in battle. They often attacked by surprise, plundering towns and villages, taking captives and slaves, and demanding tribute.
They also served as mercenaries for various rulers, such as the Huns, the Goths, the Byzantines, and the Lombards. They participated in many wars and conflicts in Europe and Asia Minor, such as the Gothic War (376-382), the Hunnic invasions (441-453), the Fall of Rome (476), the Gothic War (535-554), and the Lombard invasion of Italy (568-569).
- Relation with Rome: The Heruli had a complex and changing relation with Rome. At times they were enemies who raided and invaded Roman provinces, causing devastation and destruction.
At other times they were allies or subjects who fought for or with Rome against other enemies. They also settled in some Roman territories, such as the Danube region, where they established their own kingdom in the 5th century.
They also converted to Christianity, adopting either the Arian or the Orthodox faith. However, their kingdom was destroyed by the Lombards in the early 6th century, and some of them fled to the Byzantine Empire, where they continued to serve as soldiers or colonists.
The last mention of the Heruli in history is in the 7th century, when they were assimilated into other peoples or disappeared from the historical record.
The Heruli in Italy.
The Heruli were a Germanic people who originated from Scandinavia and participated in various raids and migrations in the Roman Empire.
They were involved in several conquests of Italy by different barbarian leaders, such as Odoacer, Theoderic the Great, and Narses. They also had their own kingdom on the Middle Danube for a short time, but it was destroyed by the Lombards. Here is a brief overview of their history in Italy:
- In 476 AD, the Heruli leader Odoacer deposed the last Western Roman emperor, Romulus Augustulus, and became the ruler of Italy. He is considered to be the first barbarian king of Italy and his reign marks the end of the Western Roman Empire.
He ruled as a client of the Eastern Roman Empire, but also invaded some of its provinces. He was eventually defeated and killed by Theodoric the Great, the king of the Ostrogoths, in 493 AD.
Odoacer-king of the Sciri and the Heruli.
- In 489 AD, Theodoric the Great invaded Italy with his Ostrogothic army, which included some Heruli as allies.
He fought against Odoacer for five years until he captured Ravenna, the capital of Italy, and killed Odoacer. He then established the Ostrogothic Kingdom of Italy, which lasted until 553 AD. He was regarded as a wise and tolerant ruler who preserved Roman culture and law.
- In 535 AD, the Eastern Roman Emperor Justinian I launched a campaign to reconquer Italy from the Ostrogoths. He sent his general Belisarius, who was accompanied by some Heruli mercenaries, to invade Italy.
Belisarius captured several cities, including Rome and Ravenna, but faced resistance from the Ostrogoths and their allies. The war lasted for 18 years and devastated Italy.
It ended with the victory of another Eastern Roman general, Narses, who defeated the last Ostrogothic king, Teia, in 552 AD. Narses then became the governor of Italy and ruled until 568 AD. He also faced invasions from other Germanic tribes, such as the Franks and the Lombards.
The Heruli disappeared from history around this time, as they were either assimilated into other groups or migrated to other regions. Some scholars have suggested that they may have left some traces in place names or folklore in northern Italy or Scandinavia.
The Marcomanni were a Germanic tribe that lived in Central Europe during the Roman era. Their name is believed to mean "border men" or "frontier men" in the Germanic language. They were part of the larger Suebi tribal confederation.
The Marcomanni had their own Germanic language, which is classified as East Germanic. Unfortunately, very little is known about their specific language as it did not survive in written form.
The Marcomanni had several conflicts with the Roman Empire, particularly during the 2nd century AD. The most significant wars were:
1. Marcomannic Wars (166-180 AD): This was a series of wars fought between the Marcomanni and their allies (such as the Quadi) against the Roman Empire under the reign of Emperor Marcus Aurelius. The Marcomanni, along with other Germanic tribes, launched invasions into Roman territories along the Danube frontier. The war lasted for several years and resulted in heavy casualties on both sides. Eventually, the Romans were able to repel the invaders and secure their borders.
2. War of 213-217 AD: This conflict occurred during the reign of Emperor Caracalla. The Marcomanni, along with other Germanic tribes, took advantage of the Roman Empire's internal instability and launched another invasion. The war lasted for several years, and although the Romans initially suffered defeats, they eventually managed to regain control and push the invaders back.
These wars marked the Marcomanni as formidable opponents to the Roman Empire and highlighted the constant struggle between the Romans and the Germanic tribes along the Danube frontier.
The Marcomanni language.
Unfortunately, very little has survived of the Marcomanni language. As an East Germanic language, it is not well-documented, and there are no known texts or inscriptions in Marcomanni. The lack of written records makes it challenging to reconstruct or understand the specifics of their language.
However, some linguistic information can be inferred from the names of Marcomanni individuals that have been recorded in Roman sources. These names suggest that the Marcomanni language was likely closely related to other East Germanic languages, such as Gothic.
Additionally, some linguistic features of the Marcomanni language can be inferred from the later Gothic language, which is the most well-documented East Germanic language. By comparing Gothic with other Germanic languages, linguists have been able to make some educated guesses about the linguistic characteristics of the Marcomanni language.
Overall, while we have limited knowledge about the Marcomanni language, it is believed to have been an East Germanic language closely related to Gothic.
Marcomanni warfare.
Unfortunately, very little has survived of the Marcomanni language. As an East Germanic language, it is not well-documented, and there are no known texts or inscriptions in Marcomanni. The lack of written records makes it challenging to reconstruct or understand the specifics of their language.
However, some linguistic information can be inferred from the names of Marcomanni individuals that have been recorded in Roman sources. These names suggest that the Marcomanni language was likely closely related to other East Germanic languages, such as Gothic.
Additionally, some linguistic features of the Marcomanni language can be inferred from the later Gothic language, which is the most well-documented East Germanic language. By comparing Gothic with other Germanic languages, linguists have been able to make some educated guesses about the linguistic characteristics of the Marcomanni language.
Overall, while we have limited knowledge about the Marcomanni language, it is believed to have been an East Germanic language closely related to Gothic.
The Minoan civilization was a Bronze Age culture that flourished on the island of Crete from approximately 3100 BC to 1100 BC ¹.
Although the Minoans were not Greek, they have had an instrumental role in shaping the Greek civilization and hence their mention while discussing ancient Greece is a must ³.
The Minoan civilization developed from the local Neolithic culture around 3100 BC, with complex urban settlements beginning around 2000 BC ¹.
The Minoans constructed enormous buildings which their initial excavators labeled palaces. Subsequent research has shown that they served a variety of religious and economic purposes rather than being royal residences, though their exact role in Minoan society is a matter of continuing debate ¹.
The ruins of the palaces at Knossos and Phaistos are popular tourist attractions ¹. Minoan art included elaborately decorated pottery, seals, figurines, and colorful frescoes.
They are believed to have invented true fresco, a technique which results in the pigment becoming part of the wall. Typical subjects include nature and ritual.
Minoan art is often described as having a fantastical or ecstatic quality, with figures rendered in a manner suggesting motion ¹.
Little is known about the structure of Minoan society. Social stratification is evidenced by burials and domestic architecture, but Minoan art contains no unambiguous depiction of a monarch, and Egyptian records suggest they may have had some other form of governance.
Likewise, while some sites seem to have been politically and economically linked, it is not clear whether there was ever a unified Minoan state or states ¹.
(4) Minoan civilization - New World Encyclopedia. https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Minoan_civilization.
The Minoan language
The Minoan language is the language (or languages) of the ancient Minoan civilization of Crete, which was written in the Cretan hieroglyphs and later in the Linear A syllabary ¹.
Unfortunately, the Minoan language is unknown and unclassified as the Cretan hieroglyphs are undeciphered and Linear A only partly deciphered ¹.
It is impossible to be certain that the two scripts record the same language ¹. The Eteocretan language, attested in a few alphabetic inscriptions from Crete 1,000 years later, is possibly a descendant of Minoan, but is also unclassified ¹.
The phonetic system of the Minoan language can be reconstructed to have consonant phonemes such as bilabial, dental, alveolar, palatal, velar, uvular, glottal nasals, stops, fricatives, trills and approximants ¹.
Brent Davis, a linguist and archaeologist at the University of Melbourne has proposed that the basic word order of the language written in Linear A may be verb-subject-object (VSO), based on the properties of a common formulaic sequence found in Linear A ¹.
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(3) Linear A - Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linear_A.
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The Goths were an East Germanic people who played a significant role in the history of Europe during late antiquity. The Gothic language, which they spoke, is the earliest known Germanic language attested in writing.
The Goths originated in what is now southern Scandinavia and northern Germany. They were known to have migrated southward and settled in various regions, including present-day Poland, Ukraine, and the Baltic states. By the 3rd century, they had divided into two main branches: the Visigoths (Western Goths) and the Ostrogoths (Eastern Goths).
Gothic kingdoms
In the 4th century, the Goths came into contact with the Roman Empire. Initially, they were allies of Rome, serving as foederati (federated troops) and being granted lands within the empire. However, tensions arose, and conflicts between the Goths and the Romans eventually led to the sack of Rome by the Visigoths in 410 AD under the leadership of Alaric I.
The Gothic language.
The Gothic language is primarily known from the Codex Argenteus (Silver Bible), a 6th-century manuscript containing portions of the Bible translated into Gothic. The language shows similarities to other Germanic languages but also displays unique features. The Gothic alphabet, known as the "Gothic script," was an adaptation of the Greek alphabet with some additional characters.
After the fall of the Western Roman Empire, the Ostrogoths established a powerful kingdom in Italy under the leadership of Theodoric the Great. Their reign lasted from 493 to 553 AD, when they were defeated by the Byzantine Empire.
Over time, the Goths assimilated into different cultures, and the Gothic language gradually disappeared. By the 9th century, it had become extinct. However, the Gothic people left a lasting impact on European history and played a pivotal role in the transformation of the Roman Empire. Their influence can be seen in various aspects, including architecture, art, and literature.
Excerpt from the Codex Argentum in the Gothic language.
Here is an example of an excerpt from the Codex Argenteus written in Gothic, along with its translation and grammar explanation:
Παρακάτω θα βρείτε μερικούς γερμανικούς διαλόγους που λαμβάνουν χώρα στο αεροδρόμιο, με ελληνική μετάφραση και λεξιλόγιο. Ας ξεκινήσουμε!
Διάλογος 1:
Ο Γιάννης: Guten Tag! Ich möchte gerne ein Ticket nach Athen buchen.
(Γεια σας! Θα ήθελα να κλείσω ένα εισιτήριο για την Αθήνα.)
Υπάλληλος της αεροπορικής εταιρείας: Natürlich, zu welchem Datum möchten Sie fliegen?
(Φυσικά, ποια ημερομηνία θέλετε να πετάξετε;)
Ο Γιάννης: Am 15. August, bitte.
(Την 15η Αυγούστου, παρακαλώ.)
Υπάλληλος της αεροπορικής εταιρείας: In Ordnung. Hin- und Rückflug oder nur Hinflug?
(Εντάξει. Αναχώρηση και επιστροφή ή μόνο πτήση μετάβασης;)
Ο Γιάννης: Nur Hinflug, bitte.
(Μόνο πτήση μετάβασης, παρακαλώ.)
Υπάλληλος της αεροπορικής εταιρείας: Verstanden. Ich habe einen Flug um 10 Uhr morgens. Die Flugdauer beträgt 3 Stunden.
(Κατανοητό. Έχω ένα πτήση στις 10 το πρωί. Η διάρκεια της πτήσης είναι 3 ώρες.)
Ο Γιάννης: Das passt gut. Wie viel kostet das Ticket?
(Αυτό μου ταιριάζει καλά. Πόσο κοστίζει το εισιτήριο;)
Υπάλληλος της αεροπορικής εταιρείας: Das Ticket kostet 150 Euro.
(Το εισιτήριο κοστίζει 150 ευρώ.)
Ο Γιάννης: Είναι συμπεριλαμβανόμενα τα τέλη αεροδρομίου;
(Είναι συμπεριλαμβανόμενα τα τέλη αεροδρομίου;)
Υπάλληλος της αεροπορικής εταιρείας: Ναι, τα τέλη αεροδρομίου περιλαμβάνονται στην τιμή.
(Ναι, τα τέλη αεροδρομίου περιλαμβάνονται στην τιμή.)
Διάλογος 2:
Ο Γιάννης: Συγγνώμη, πού μπορώ να βρω τον αποσκευαστικό χώρο;
(Entschuldigung, wo finde ich den Gepäckraum?)
Υπάλληλος αεροδρομίου: Ο αποσκευαστικός χώρος βρίσκεται στο ισόγειο, ακριβώς δίπλα στην αφίξεις.
(Der Gepäckraum befindet sich im Erdgeschoss, direkt neben der Ankunftshalle.)
Ο Γιάννης: Ευχαριστώ πολύ!
(Danke schön!)
Διάλογος 3:
Ο Γιάννης: Πού μπορώ να βρω την εξόδιο πύλη πτήσης μου;
(Wo finde ich mein Gate?)
Υπάλληλος αεροδρομίου: Το gate σας βρίσκεται στον τελευταίο όροφο, στην πτέρυγα B.
(Ihr Gate befindet sich im obersten Stockwerk, im Bereich B.)
Ο Γιάννης: Ευχαριστώ για τη βοήθεια.Vielen dank fur Ihre Hilfe.
Υπάλληλος αεροδρομίου: Είναι χαρά μου! Αν έχετε άλλες ερωτήσεις ή χρειάζεστε περισσότερη βοήθεια, μην διστάσετε να με ρωτήσετε.
(Es freut mich! Wenn Sie weitere Fragen haben oder weitere Hilfe benötigen, zögern Sie nicht, mich zu fragen.)
Ο Γιάννης: Ευχαριστώ πολύ για την εξυπηρέτηση!
(Vielen Dank für Ihre Hilfe!)
Υπάλληλος αεροδρομίου: Παρακαλώ, καλό ταξίδι!
(Bitte, gute Reise!)
Ελπίζω ότι αυτοί οι γερμανικοί διάλογοι στο αεροδρόμιο με την ελληνική μετάφραση και λεξιλόγιο σας βοήθησαν. Αν έχετε άλλες ερωτήσεις, παρακαλώ, μην διστάσετε να με ρωτήσετε!
Τα επίθετα στα γερμανικά ακολουθούν συνήθως τη γραμματική κατάληξη του ουδέτερου του ουσιαστικού στο οποίο αναφέρονται. Αυτό σημαίνει ότι το επίθετο αλλάζει το γένος και την κλίση του ανάλογα με το ουσιαστικό. Παρακάτω θα βρείτε παραδείγματα επιθέτων σε διάφορες γραμματικές πτώσεις:
Ουδέτερο γένος (das Mädchen - το κορίτσι):
- Kleines Mädchen (μικρό κορίτσι)
- Schönes Mädchen (όμορφο κορίτσι)
- Neues Mädchen (νέο κορίτσι)
Αρσενικό γένος (der Mann - ο άντρας):
- Kleiner Mann (μικρός άντρας)
- Schöner Mann (όμορφος άντρας)
- Neuer Mann (νέος άντρας)
Θηλυκό γένος (die Frau - η γυναίκα):
- Kleine Frau (μικρή γυναίκα)
- Schöne Frau (όμορφη γυναίκα)
- Neue Frau (νέα γυναίκα)
Πληθυντικός αριθμός:
- Kleine Kinder (μικρά παιδιά)
- Schöne Häuser (όμορφα σπίτια)
- Alte Leute (γέροι άνθρωποι)
Επιπλέον, υπάρχουν κάποιες εξαιρέσεις και ανάμικτα επίθετα που δεν ακολουθούν αυτήν τη γραμματική κατάληξη. Παραδείγματα:
- Gut (καλός):
- Gutes Buch (καλό βιβλίο)
- Guter Wein (καλό κρασί)
- Gute Idee (καλή ιδέα)
- Verliebt (ερωτευμένος):
- Verliebter Mann (ερωτευμένος άντρας)
- Verliebte Frau (ερωτευμένη γυναίκα)
- Verliebtes Mädchen (ερωτευμένο κορίτσι)
- Anders (διαφορετικός):
- Anderer Mensch (διαφορετικός άνθρωπος)
- Andere Farbe (διαφορετικό χρώμα)
- Anderes Land (διαφορετική χώρα)
Αυτά είναι μερικά παραδείγματα επιθέτων στα γερμανικά, τα οποία αλλάζουν ανάλογα με το γένος και τη γραμματική πτώση του ουσιαστικού που τα συνοδεύουν.
Περισσότερα παραδείγματα
Τα επίθετα στα γερμανικά μεταφράζονται και μεταγράφονται στα ελληνικά γράμματα ως εξής:
1. Klein (μικρός) - κλάιν
2. Groß (μεγάλος) - γκρος
3. Stark (ισχυρός) - σταρκ
4. Schwach (αδύναμος) - σβαχ
5. Jung (νέος) - γιουνγκ
6. Alt (γέρος) - αλτ
7. Schön (όμορφος) - σερν
8. Hässlich (άσχημος) - χέσλιχ
9. Klug (έξυπνος) - κλουγκ
10. Dumm (ανόητος) - ντουμ
Παράδειγμα:
- Ο μικρός σκύλος λάτρεψε τη μεγάλη μπάλα.
(Der kleine Hund liebte den großen Ball.)
- Ο κλάινε χουντ ελίμπτε ντεν γκροσεν μπαλ.
- Η όμορφη γυναίκα έχει ένα αδύναμο γέλιο.
(Die schöne Frau hat ein schwaches Lachen.)
- Ντι σερνε φράου χατ αϊν σβαχες λάχεν.
- Ο έξυπνος καθηγητής έδωσε απαντήσεις στο δύσκολο ερώτημα.
(Der kluge Lehrer gab Antworten auf die schwierige Frage.)
Τα ουσιαστικά (Substantive) στα γερμανικά έχουν τρία γένη (der, die, das) και διάφορες κλίσεις, όπως η ακλιτηρία (Nominativ), η γενική (Genitiv), η δοτική (Dativ) και η αιτιατική (Akkusativ). Εδώ είναι μερικά παραδείγματα:
1. Αρσενικά (der):
- der Tisch (η τραπέζι)
- der Mann (ο άντρας)
- der Ball (η μπάλα)
2. Γυναικεία (die):
- die Katze (η γάτα)
- die Frau (η γυναίκα)
- die Blume (ο λουλούδι)
3. Ουδέτερα (das):
- das Buch (το βιβλίο)
- das Kind (το παιδί)
- das Haus (το σπίτι)
Η γερμανική γραμματική επίσης περιλαμβάνει την κλίση των ουσιαστικών ανάλογα με την πτώση και τον αριθμό. Για παράδειγμα, στην ακλιτηρία (Nominativ):
- Ένας άρσενας ενικός (μυρμήγκι) - ein Ameise
- Μια γυναίκα ενική (μυρμήγκι) - eine Ameise
- Ένα τραπέζι, ανεξαρτήτως γένους - ein Tisch
Παρακάτω θα βρείτε 20 φράσεις με παραδείγματα κλίσης των ουσιαστικών στα γερμανικά:
1. Der Hund bellt. (Ο σκύλος γαβγίζει.)
2. Die Katze schläft. (Η γάτα κοιμάται.)
3. Das Auto fährt schnell. (Το αυτοκίνητο πηγαίνει γρήγορα.)
4. Der Lehrer stellt eine Frage. (Ο δάσκαλος κάνει μια ερώτηση.)
5. Meine Mutter kocht das Abendessen. (Η μητέρα μου μαγειρεύει το δείπνο.)
6. Der Student liest ein Buch. (Ο φοιτητής διαβάζει ένα βιβλίο.)
7. Die Blumen blühen im Garten. (Τα λουλούδια ανθίζουν στον κήπο.)
8. Das Baby weint. (Το μωρό κλαίει.)
9. Der Vogel fliegt hoch in den Himmel. (Το πουλί πετάει ψηλά στον ουρανό.)
10. Die Oma backt einen Kuchen. (Η γιαγιά ψήνει ένα κέικ.)
11. Das Mädchen tanzt auf der Bühne. (Το κορίτσι χορεύει στη σκηνή.)
12. Der Arzt untersucht den Patienten. (Ο γιατρός εξετάζει τον ασθενή.)
13. Die Sonne scheint hell. (Ο ήλιος λάμπει φωτεινά.)
14. Das Kind spielt im Park. (Το παιδί παίζει στο πάρκο.)
15. Der Polizist hält den Verkehr an. (Ο αστυνομικός σταματά την κυκλοφορία.)
16. Die Schülerin schreibt eine Aufgabe. (Η μαθήτρια γράφει μια άσκηση.)
17. Das Pferd galoppiert über die Wiese. (Το άλογο τρέχει γαλοπούλα πάνω από το λιβάδι.)
18. Der Wald ist schön und grün. (Το δάσος είναι όμορφο και πράσινο.)
19. Die Gitarre spielt schöne Musik. (Η κιθάρα παίζει όμορφη μουσική.)