Common English mistakes German speakers make
These mistakes are extremely common when translating from German to English. Fixing them quickly will make your English sound more natural.
- Putting the verb at the end: 'I know that he yesterday came' instead of 'I know that he came yesterday'
- Over-compounding words: inventing English compound nouns that do not exist
- False friends: 'Gift' means poison in German, not a present
- Using 'become' to mean 'get' — German 'bekommen' means to receive, not to become
Tip: Pick 3 mistakes and practice them daily for a week.
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