Breakdown of Sie können diese Sorte ruhig braten, weil der Geruch fantastisch ist.
sein
to be
Sie
you (formal)
dieser
this / that (fem.: diese, neut.: dieses)
können
can / to be able to
Questions & Answers about Sie können diese Sorte ruhig braten, weil der Geruch fantastisch ist.
Why is ruhig translated as "go ahead and" instead of "quietly"?
In this sentence, ruhig is acting as a modal particle rather than a normal adjective or adverb. As a particle, it doesn't mean "quiet" or "calm." Instead, it adds a reassuring tone, telling someone they can safely "go ahead and" do something without worrying.
Why is the verb ist at the very end of the sentence?
The word weil (because) is a subordinating conjunction. This means it kicks the conjugated verb in its clause (ist) all the way to the end. That is why we say weil der Geruch fantastisch ist instead of keeping the normal subject-verb word order.
Why is it diese Sorte? What case is this in?
It is in the accusative case because it is the direct object receiving the action of braten (to fry). Since Sorte is a feminine noun, the ending for diese remains exactly the same in the accusative case as it is in the nominative case.
Does braten mean "to fry" or "to roast"?
It can actually mean both! braten is a versatile verb used for cooking something in fat in a pan (frying or pan-frying) or cooking it in an oven (roasting). The exact translation depends on the context, but "to fry" is a very natural choice here.