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Usages of ein
Ohne Kassenzettel ist ein Umtausch oft schwierig.
Without a receipt, an exchange is often difficult.
Ich brauche ein Taschentuch, weil ich niesen muss.
I need a tissue because I have to sneeze.
Ich brauche noch ein Glas Wasser, bevor ich die Tablette schlucke.
I still need a glass of water before I swallow the pill.
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German has four grammatical cases: nominative (subject), accusative (direct object), dative (indirect object), and genitive (possession). The case determines the form of articles and adjectives. For example, "the dog" is "der Hund" as a subject but "den Hund" as a direct object.
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