Dieser Ratgeber erklärt eine einfache Übung.

This guide explains a simple exercise.

Breakdown of Dieser Ratgeber erklärt eine einfache Übung.

• erklären: to explain
• dieser: this
• einfach: simple
• die Übung: the exercise
• der Ratgeber: the guide

Questions & Answers about Dieser Ratgeber erklärt eine einfache Übung.

Why is dieser used instead of dieses in Dieser Ratgeber?

German demonstrative pronouns (dieser, diese, dieses) must match the noun’s gender, number, and case. Ratgeber is masculine singular in the nominative, so you use dieser. dieses would be for neuter nouns.

What does Ratgeber mean in this sentence?

Here Ratgeber means “guide” or “manual.” Although it literally can mean “advisor,” in this context it refers to something (often a book or pamphlet) that provides advice or instructions.

Why is the verb erklärt in the second position of the sentence?

German main clauses follow the V2 (verb-second) rule: the finite verb must be the second “slot” in the sentence. The first slot here is the subject (Dieser Ratgeber), so the verb erklärt comes next.

Is eine einfache Übung the direct object, and what case is it?

Yes. eine einfache Übung answers the question “wen oder was?” (whom or what?), so it’s the direct object in the accusative case.

Why does the adjective einfach take an -e ending (giving einfache)?

When an adjective directly precedes a noun (attributive position), it must be declined. After the indefinite article eine in the accusative feminine singular, you use the weak adjective ending -e, yielding eine einfache Übung.

How can I tell that Übung is feminine?

Most German nouns ending in -ung are feminine. Therefore Übung is always die Übung in the singular.

Can I replace einfache with another adjective?

Yes. For example:
• eine leichte Übung (“a light/easy exercise”)
• eine kurze Übung (“a short exercise”)
Just remember to adjust the adjective ending for case, gender, and article.

What would change if I used the perfect tense and said Dieser Ratgeber hat eine einfache Übung erklärt?

Using hat erklärt (present perfect) shifts the meaning to a completed action in the past: “This guide has explained an easy exercise.” The simple present erklärt implies a general or ongoing explanation.

Is it possible to front eine einfache Übung for emphasis?

Yes. You can say Eine einfache Übung erklärt dieser Ratgeber. The verb still stays in second position, and the subject follows the verb. This word order emphasizes the exercise rather than the guide.