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EF 23 Meme
Posted 8 years agoSnatched from 
Winterbalg this time.
Where are you staying?
Main Hotel, Estrel
When will you arrive?
Tuesday
Means of transportation?
Car or public transport, depends..
Sharing a room with:
My wife Mariechen and our daughter
Do you have a doorsign?
Nope
What is your gender?
Male
Relationship Status:
Married
How old are you?
27
How tall are you?
Usually 1,74cm .. somewhat more when in Suit
Which languages do you speak?
German, English and tiny fragments of French oh and Gibberish of course.
Where will you be most of the time during the day?
Roaming the lobby in my fursuit I guess.
Who will you be with?
Hopefully with all the lovely people I've become friends with through the years.
Do you do free art?
Sure, if you give me supplies. If you expect anything more intricate than a stick figure I'm the wrong guy for you though.
Do you do trades?
I trade hugs for alcohol. 8D
Do you do commissions?
Nah
Can I dance with you?
Sure why not. Please don't step on my tail.
Can I talk to you?
Of course!
Can I hug you?
If I know you sure, if I don't you're allowed to make an approach from somewhere where I can see you :p
Can I take photos of you/with you?
Sure. Would be nice if you tag them with my name if you're going to upload them.
Can I buy you lots of drinks?
Yes, please.
Do you drink Alcohol/Smoke?
I only smoke if I'm drunk..
Can I give you lots of money?
Sure.
Can we hang out?
Yep :)
Are you nice?
I think so.
Attending any events?
I hope I won't miss the fursuit parade this year and I might be at the Egyptian Paradise panel.
How can I find you at the con?
Look for the only jackal on highheels. I'm kinda hard to get on social media / messengers but you can try my twitter DuamutefFur
Can we go out for a dinner?
Maybe
Are you buying art?
I'm afraid I'll ruin myself doing so. XD
What is the best way to contact you?
Initiate intense eye-contact :'D
May I kidnap you to my room?
Depends on what your room has to offer me XD
You look pretty tired, are you ok?
Yes.
May I bow down before you in awe and praise you?
Yes, please.
Winterbalg this time.Where are you staying?
Main Hotel, Estrel
When will you arrive?
Tuesday
Means of transportation?
Car or public transport, depends..
Sharing a room with:
My wife Mariechen and our daughter
Do you have a doorsign?
Nope
What is your gender?
Male
Relationship Status:
Married
How old are you?
27
How tall are you?
Usually 1,74cm .. somewhat more when in Suit
Which languages do you speak?
German, English and tiny fragments of French oh and Gibberish of course.
Where will you be most of the time during the day?
Roaming the lobby in my fursuit I guess.
Who will you be with?
Hopefully with all the lovely people I've become friends with through the years.
Do you do free art?
Sure, if you give me supplies. If you expect anything more intricate than a stick figure I'm the wrong guy for you though.
Do you do trades?
I trade hugs for alcohol. 8D
Do you do commissions?
Nah
Can I dance with you?
Sure why not. Please don't step on my tail.
Can I talk to you?
Of course!
Can I hug you?
If I know you sure, if I don't you're allowed to make an approach from somewhere where I can see you :p
Can I take photos of you/with you?
Sure. Would be nice if you tag them with my name if you're going to upload them.
Can I buy you lots of drinks?
Yes, please.
Do you drink Alcohol/Smoke?
I only smoke if I'm drunk..
Can I give you lots of money?
Sure.
Can we hang out?
Yep :)
Are you nice?
I think so.
Attending any events?
I hope I won't miss the fursuit parade this year and I might be at the Egyptian Paradise panel.
How can I find you at the con?
Look for the only jackal on highheels. I'm kinda hard to get on social media / messengers but you can try my twitter DuamutefFur
Can we go out for a dinner?
Maybe
Are you buying art?
I'm afraid I'll ruin myself doing so. XD
What is the best way to contact you?
Initiate intense eye-contact :'D
May I kidnap you to my room?
Depends on what your room has to offer me XD
You look pretty tired, are you ok?
Yes.
May I bow down before you in awe and praise you?
Yes, please.
EF22 Meme
Posted 9 years agoAnd another year has passed. I'm so happy EF is coming up again.
Where are you staying?
In the Estrell. :)
When will you arrive?
On friday. D: Sadly can't get there earlier. Don't have too much fun without me.
Means of transportation?
Depends. Either car or public transport.
Sharing a room with:
My wife Marie
What is your gender?
Last time I checked I was male
Relationship Status:
Married
How old are you?
26 years ... but I'm starting to feel older than I am x.x
How tall are you?
ca. 174 cm
Which languages do you speak?
German and English. I understand a bit French, but can't speak it.
Where will you be most of the time during the day?
I guess I'll be in the lobby mostly
Who will you be with?
All my friends hopefully! I'm especially looking forward to see those again that I haven't met since last EF. That includes but is not limited to
and of course the entire 
crew.
What suit(s) will you have?
Duamutef, the one and only. Black jackal from ClockworkCreatures
Can I dance with you?
Sure. I honestly don't think I can dance. Doesn't stop me from trying though. xD
Can I touch you?
If you're a good friend sure, otherwise ask for permission first.
Can I talk to you?
Of course. :)
Can I hug you?
Same as with touching.
Can I take photos of you/with you?
Yes. I would be glad if you send me a link or copy to/of them.
Can I buy you lots of drinks?
Hell yeah!
Do you drink Alcohol/Smoke?
Alcohol is fine, but I don't smoke... unless I already had plenty of alcohol.
Can I give you lots of money?
If you insist.. sure.
Can we hang out?
If I enjoy your presence, sure.
Are you nice?
Mostly. I can be a bit cynical at times.
Attending any events?
Not sure yet.
How can I find you at the con?
Look out for a black jackal with heels XD
If I'm not in suit look for a guy with shoulder long dark curly hair (usually worn as chaotic ponytail).
Can we go out for a dinner?
Will you pay? :D
Are you buying art?
Pretty sure yes.
What is the best way to contact you?
Since there is a considerable amount of people how know me you can try ask around for me I guess. I'm a hermit when it comes to social media, so the chance to contact me online during the con is almost zero.
May I kidnap you to my room?
That depends on if I like / trust you and what your room has to offer. So ask me politely before you kidnap. XD
You look pretty tired, are you ok?
Probably just got out of my suit. No worries I know how to take care of myself ;P
Last time/last con/last meet/last chat we talked so much and now you forgot my name? Why???
If there is one thing that I am good at it is forgetting names and faces. Please don't be offended if I don't recognize you immediately. D:
Will you tell me your room-number and can I surprise visit you?
Maybe and nope. No surprise visits.
I have a personal question for the convention. May I ask you that?
Sure, no problem.
Where are you staying?
In the Estrell. :)
When will you arrive?
On friday. D: Sadly can't get there earlier. Don't have too much fun without me.
Means of transportation?
Depends. Either car or public transport.
Sharing a room with:
My wife Marie
What is your gender?
Last time I checked I was male
Relationship Status:
Married
How old are you?
26 years ... but I'm starting to feel older than I am x.x
How tall are you?
ca. 174 cm
Which languages do you speak?
German and English. I understand a bit French, but can't speak it.
Where will you be most of the time during the day?
I guess I'll be in the lobby mostly
Who will you be with?
All my friends hopefully! I'm especially looking forward to see those again that I haven't met since last EF. That includes but is not limited to
and of course the entire 
crew.What suit(s) will you have?
Duamutef, the one and only. Black jackal from ClockworkCreatures
Can I dance with you?
Sure. I honestly don't think I can dance. Doesn't stop me from trying though. xD
Can I touch you?
If you're a good friend sure, otherwise ask for permission first.
Can I talk to you?
Of course. :)
Can I hug you?
Same as with touching.
Can I take photos of you/with you?
Yes. I would be glad if you send me a link or copy to/of them.
Can I buy you lots of drinks?
Hell yeah!
Do you drink Alcohol/Smoke?
Alcohol is fine, but I don't smoke... unless I already had plenty of alcohol.
Can I give you lots of money?
If you insist.. sure.
Can we hang out?
If I enjoy your presence, sure.
Are you nice?
Mostly. I can be a bit cynical at times.
Attending any events?
Not sure yet.
How can I find you at the con?
Look out for a black jackal with heels XD
If I'm not in suit look for a guy with shoulder long dark curly hair (usually worn as chaotic ponytail).
Can we go out for a dinner?
Will you pay? :D
Are you buying art?
Pretty sure yes.
What is the best way to contact you?
Since there is a considerable amount of people how know me you can try ask around for me I guess. I'm a hermit when it comes to social media, so the chance to contact me online during the con is almost zero.
May I kidnap you to my room?
That depends on if I like / trust you and what your room has to offer. So ask me politely before you kidnap. XD
You look pretty tired, are you ok?
Probably just got out of my suit. No worries I know how to take care of myself ;P
Last time/last con/last meet/last chat we talked so much and now you forgot my name? Why???
If there is one thing that I am good at it is forgetting names and faces. Please don't be offended if I don't recognize you immediately. D:
Will you tell me your room-number and can I surprise visit you?
Maybe and nope. No surprise visits.
I have a personal question for the convention. May I ask you that?
Sure, no problem.
Random Meme
Posted 10 years agoSnatched from 
Kazaviir
01 What is the worst nickname that anyone has ever called you?
Baguette.
02 Have you got a favourite flower?
Blue Water Lily
03 Do you add a sauce, ketchup or other artificial flavourings to your food?
No ketchup. Sauces of different kinds are welcome.
04 Describe yourself using only words that begin with the letter 'T'.
Tranquil, tasteful, tactful, ticklish
05 What is your lover's pet name for you?
Honey, sweety
06 What is your least favourite colour?
Pink
07 Who did you vote for in the last election, and did they win?
I voted, but not for any party.
08 What is/was your grandfather's name?
Wolfgang
09 What is the best present you ever received?
My Didgeridoo
10 What is 17 1/2% of 97 + 42 x (6 / 2) – 137 ?
15.05
11 What would be the best possible way you could die?
During sex
12 Given the choice of absolutely anything, what would be your dream job?
Archeologist
13 What position do you sleep in at night?
Usually on my back or side
14 What is the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to you?
Loud farting between four attractive, unknown girls
15 Who is your favourite fictional character?
God
16 What food do you hate most in the world?
All sorts of inner organs
17 When was the last time you were ill?
Spring 2015
18 If you were transformed into a wild creature, what would it be?
A crow
19 What was your favourite toy as a child, and whatever happened to it?
My Lego, which I gave my cousin later on
20 What's the most amazing thing you've ever seen?
A mirror
I'm always so serious about these memes ... ;p
Kazaviir01 What is the worst nickname that anyone has ever called you?
Baguette.
02 Have you got a favourite flower?
Blue Water Lily
03 Do you add a sauce, ketchup or other artificial flavourings to your food?
No ketchup. Sauces of different kinds are welcome.
04 Describe yourself using only words that begin with the letter 'T'.
Tranquil, tasteful, tactful, ticklish
05 What is your lover's pet name for you?
Honey, sweety
06 What is your least favourite colour?
Pink
07 Who did you vote for in the last election, and did they win?
I voted, but not for any party.
08 What is/was your grandfather's name?
Wolfgang
09 What is the best present you ever received?
My Didgeridoo
10 What is 17 1/2% of 97 + 42 x (6 / 2) – 137 ?
15.05
11 What would be the best possible way you could die?
During sex
12 Given the choice of absolutely anything, what would be your dream job?
Archeologist
13 What position do you sleep in at night?
Usually on my back or side
14 What is the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to you?
Loud farting between four attractive, unknown girls
15 Who is your favourite fictional character?
God
16 What food do you hate most in the world?
All sorts of inner organs
17 When was the last time you were ill?
Spring 2015
18 If you were transformed into a wild creature, what would it be?
A crow
19 What was your favourite toy as a child, and whatever happened to it?
My Lego, which I gave my cousin later on
20 What's the most amazing thing you've ever seen?
A mirror
I'm always so serious about these memes ... ;p
EF 21 Meme
Posted 10 years agoSince it's that time of the year again :)
Where are you staying?
At home, which happens to be Berlin and not thaaaat far from the Con site.
Means of transportation?
Public transport back and forth every day .. oh fun -_-
Sharing a room with:
My wife ;p in addition Nienna will live at our place for the time of the con
What is your gender?
male
Relationship Status:
Married
How old are you?
25 years
How tall are you?
174 cm
Which languages do you speak?
German, English, tiny bits of French
Where will you be most of the time during the day?
Usually roaming the lobby in my fursuit
Who will you be with?
My wife and friends :)
Do you do free art?
Sure, if you like stick figures
Do you do trades?
Yes again, what do you offer me for my stick figures?
Do you do commissions?
If you insist on giving me money I won't complain xD
Do you have prints/ CDs?
Nope
What suit(s) will you have?
Duamutef, the one and only. Black jackal from ClockworkCreatures
Can I dance with you?
Sure. Don't get touchy though, lol.
Can I touch you?
If you're a good friend sure, otherwise ask for permission first.
Can I talk to you?
Of course. :)
Can I hug you?
Same as with touching.
Can I take photos of you/with you?
Yes. I would be glad if you send me a link or copy to/of them.
Can I buy you lots of drinks?
Hell yeah!
Do you drink Alcohol/Smoke?
Alcohol is fine, but I don't smoke.
Can I give you lots of money?
If you insist.. sure.
Can I hug or snuggle with you?
Ask for permission if you want to hug me .. as to snuggling that's exclusively allowed to close friends.
Can we hang out?
If I enjoy your presence, sure.
Are you nice?
I try. :D
Other cons you may go to?
None this year, sadly.
Attending any events?
Fursuit walk is a must for me. Everything else is optional.
How can I find you at the con?
Look out for a black jackal with heels XD
If I'm not in suit I look somewhat like Kit Harrington when I wear my hair open.
Can we go out for a dinner?
Will you pay? :D
Are you buying art?
I'm afraid I can't resist. I just have to.
What do I have to watch out for, when I am meeting you?
Don't be shy, I usually don't bite. Don't forget your manners though.
What is the best way to contact you?
Now that's a tricky question. Close friends will have my cellphone number, but that's useless when I'm in my fursuit. Since quite a bunch of people know me you could try asking around if someone has seen me.
May I kidnap you to my room?
That depends on if I like / trust you and what your room has to offer. So ask me politely before you kidnap. XD
You look pretty tired, are you ok?
Probably just got out of my suit. No worries I know how to take care of myself ;P
Last time/last con/last meet/last chat we talked so much and now you forgot my name? Why???
Because I have a brain like a sifter, especially when it comes to people. Please don't be upset! D:
Will you tell me your room-number and can I surprise visit you?
Since I have no room you'll have a bad time trying that. ;P
I have a personal question for the convention. May I ask you that?
Sure, no problem.
I'm looking forward to see all my friends from abroad and distant places again that I've been missing dearly for an entire year. I hope I'll find you all and have time for you all.
Where are you staying?
At home, which happens to be Berlin and not thaaaat far from the Con site.
Means of transportation?
Public transport back and forth every day .. oh fun -_-
Sharing a room with:
My wife ;p in addition Nienna will live at our place for the time of the con
What is your gender?
male
Relationship Status:
Married
How old are you?
25 years
How tall are you?
174 cm
Which languages do you speak?
German, English, tiny bits of French
Where will you be most of the time during the day?
Usually roaming the lobby in my fursuit
Who will you be with?
My wife and friends :)
Do you do free art?
Sure, if you like stick figures
Do you do trades?
Yes again, what do you offer me for my stick figures?
Do you do commissions?
If you insist on giving me money I won't complain xD
Do you have prints/ CDs?
Nope
What suit(s) will you have?
Duamutef, the one and only. Black jackal from ClockworkCreatures
Can I dance with you?
Sure. Don't get touchy though, lol.
Can I touch you?
If you're a good friend sure, otherwise ask for permission first.
Can I talk to you?
Of course. :)
Can I hug you?
Same as with touching.
Can I take photos of you/with you?
Yes. I would be glad if you send me a link or copy to/of them.
Can I buy you lots of drinks?
Hell yeah!
Do you drink Alcohol/Smoke?
Alcohol is fine, but I don't smoke.
Can I give you lots of money?
If you insist.. sure.
Can I hug or snuggle with you?
Ask for permission if you want to hug me .. as to snuggling that's exclusively allowed to close friends.
Can we hang out?
If I enjoy your presence, sure.
Are you nice?
I try. :D
Other cons you may go to?
None this year, sadly.
Attending any events?
Fursuit walk is a must for me. Everything else is optional.
How can I find you at the con?
Look out for a black jackal with heels XD
If I'm not in suit I look somewhat like Kit Harrington when I wear my hair open.
Can we go out for a dinner?
Will you pay? :D
Are you buying art?
I'm afraid I can't resist. I just have to.
What do I have to watch out for, when I am meeting you?
Don't be shy, I usually don't bite. Don't forget your manners though.
What is the best way to contact you?
Now that's a tricky question. Close friends will have my cellphone number, but that's useless when I'm in my fursuit. Since quite a bunch of people know me you could try asking around if someone has seen me.
May I kidnap you to my room?
That depends on if I like / trust you and what your room has to offer. So ask me politely before you kidnap. XD
You look pretty tired, are you ok?
Probably just got out of my suit. No worries I know how to take care of myself ;P
Last time/last con/last meet/last chat we talked so much and now you forgot my name? Why???
Because I have a brain like a sifter, especially when it comes to people. Please don't be upset! D:
Will you tell me your room-number and can I surprise visit you?
Since I have no room you'll have a bad time trying that. ;P
I have a personal question for the convention. May I ask you that?
Sure, no problem.
I'm looking forward to see all my friends from abroad and distant places again that I've been missing dearly for an entire year. I hope I'll find you all and have time for you all.
Spreading the word
Posted 10 years agoJust letting everyone a friend is needing some help and looks for commissioners
http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/6900532/
http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/6900532/
EF 20 Meme
Posted 11 years agoWhere are you staying?
At home, because it isn't that far away from the hotel.
What day are you getting there?
Most likely on the 19th
Relationship Status:
By then I'll be married :3
Who will you be with?
Hopefully with my awesome friends and my wonderful wife. ^^
Which languages do you speak?
German and English. I do comprehend a tiny bit of French, but I can't speak it. XD
Can I talk to you?
Sure you can, even more so when it's about the drink you were going to get me. ;D
Be warned, that I usually will not respond verbally, when I'm in my fursuit.
Can I touch you?
Uhm ... maybe, but you should ask me about that first. :P
Can I take photos of you/with you?
Sure, especially when I have my suit on. Would be nice if you could send photos you've made
of me to me in some way.
How can I find you?
Look out for a black mythological jackal or when I'm not wearing my suit look for
the guy that looks almost like Jon Snow.
Can I buy you drinks?
Yes! I like fruity stuff with rum. ;p
Can I hug or snuggle with you?
Hugs are fine, snuggling better not.
Are you nice?
Yes, when I want. I can be quite a troll though. >:3
What suit(s) will you have?
As before mentioned I'll have my black jackal suit from Clockwork Creature Studios,
either as full body or partial.
Can I dance with you?
Yes you can, but you better get me some drinks before. XD
How long are you staying?
Most of the time hopefully. I can't tell for sure.
Will you have art in the Art Show?
Nah, but I'll try to remove some from there (in a legal way of course)
Do you drink Alcohol/Smoke?
I drink sometimes, but I don't smoke.
Can I give you lots of money?
Yes, yes you may.
Can we go out for a dinner?
Will you pay? xD
Are you buying art?
Pretty sure yes
May I kidnap you to my room?
Kidnapping would be a bit drastic, but you may invite me.
You look pretty tired, are you ok?
Maybe you should get me a water. :3
I have a personal question for the convention. May I ask you that?
Sure you can ask.
At home, because it isn't that far away from the hotel.
What day are you getting there?
Most likely on the 19th
Relationship Status:
By then I'll be married :3
Who will you be with?
Hopefully with my awesome friends and my wonderful wife. ^^
Which languages do you speak?
German and English. I do comprehend a tiny bit of French, but I can't speak it. XD
Can I talk to you?
Sure you can, even more so when it's about the drink you were going to get me. ;D
Be warned, that I usually will not respond verbally, when I'm in my fursuit.
Can I touch you?
Uhm ... maybe, but you should ask me about that first. :P
Can I take photos of you/with you?
Sure, especially when I have my suit on. Would be nice if you could send photos you've made
of me to me in some way.
How can I find you?
Look out for a black mythological jackal or when I'm not wearing my suit look for
the guy that looks almost like Jon Snow.
Can I buy you drinks?
Yes! I like fruity stuff with rum. ;p
Can I hug or snuggle with you?
Hugs are fine, snuggling better not.
Are you nice?
Yes, when I want. I can be quite a troll though. >:3
What suit(s) will you have?
As before mentioned I'll have my black jackal suit from Clockwork Creature Studios,
either as full body or partial.
Can I dance with you?
Yes you can, but you better get me some drinks before. XD
How long are you staying?
Most of the time hopefully. I can't tell for sure.
Will you have art in the Art Show?
Nah, but I'll try to remove some from there (in a legal way of course)
Do you drink Alcohol/Smoke?
I drink sometimes, but I don't smoke.
Can I give you lots of money?
Yes, yes you may.
Can we go out for a dinner?
Will you pay? xD
Are you buying art?
Pretty sure yes
May I kidnap you to my room?
Kidnapping would be a bit drastic, but you may invite me.
You look pretty tired, are you ok?
Maybe you should get me a water. :3
I have a personal question for the convention. May I ask you that?
Sure you can ask.
Also on weasyl now.
Posted 12 years agoFollowing the general odysee that is going on atm, though I'll still be active on here.
You'll find me on https://www.weasyl.com/profile/duamutef
You'll find me on https://www.weasyl.com/profile/duamutef
EF Meme (because everyone does it :P )
Posted 13 years agoSnagged from 
Where are you staying?
• At the Maritim Hotel
What day are you getting there?
• 28th — early arrival :3
Who will you be with?
• Most of the time I'll be around
AlectorFencer 
Kebi 
SeverusBlackpaw 
Damoni Nimrais Kaji ... so basically I'm likely to be found in the dealers den
What suit(s) will you have?
• With a lot of luck I might have my jackal suit by
Qarrezel by then
Can I dance with you?
• Sure, if you don't mind my horrible dancing xD
What is your gender?
• Manly male :P
How old are you?
• 22
How tall are you?
• 174 cm
Are you in a relationship?
• Yes.
Can I touch you?
• Maybe, if you ask me.
Can I talk to you?
• Sure, Please do.
Can I hug you?
• When I like you, you may. :P
Can I take photos of you/with you?
• Sure, why not.
Can I buy you lots of drinks?
• Oh yes please <3 I prefer rum-based cocktails. ;3
Do you drink Alcohol/Smoke?
• I do drink, but I do not smoke.
Can I give you lots of money?
• As long as you don't expect anything in return, okay. XD
Can I snuggle with you?
• If I like you enough, you might.
Can we hang out?
• Sure. :)
Are you nice?
• No... I'm awesome. :P
Where will you be most of the time during the con?
• Mostly in the dealers den, main hall or in the bar "One" next to the Maritim
Other cons you may go to?
• Not sure how many cons I can manage next year, but I'll try to be at Scotiacon, Berlicon and Eurofurence
Who are you rooming with?
• SeverusBlackpaw Damoni
Attending any events?
• When the art auction counts as event, then for sure. Maybe some more. Don't know yet.
How can I find you at the con?
• I'll make sure to wear my "Duamutef" shirt at the first day and probably my trollface shirt after that. >:3
Can we go out for a dinner?
• Sure, especially when it's in the "One" :3
Are you buying art?
• Most likely.
What do I have to watch out for, when I am meeting you?
• Don't call me Anubis or compare me with him, or your soul will suffer for eons. :P
What is the best way to contact you?
• Poke me?
May I kidnap you to my room?
• Only if I know you, lol.
You look pretty tired, are you ok?
• Don't worry. I can sleep when I'm dead. :p
Last time/last con/last meet/last chat we talked so much and now you forgot my name? Why???
• Because I have a horrible name memory. D: I'm sorry.
That's it. I'm looking forward to a nice time with you guys. :3
Where are you staying?
• At the Maritim Hotel
What day are you getting there?
• 28th — early arrival :3
Who will you be with?
• Most of the time I'll be around
AlectorFencer 
Kebi 
SeverusBlackpaw 
Damoni Nimrais Kaji ... so basically I'm likely to be found in the dealers denWhat suit(s) will you have?
• With a lot of luck I might have my jackal suit by
Qarrezel by thenCan I dance with you?
• Sure, if you don't mind my horrible dancing xD
What is your gender?
• Manly male :P
How old are you?
• 22
How tall are you?
• 174 cm
Are you in a relationship?
• Yes.
Can I touch you?
• Maybe, if you ask me.
Can I talk to you?
• Sure, Please do.
Can I hug you?
• When I like you, you may. :P
Can I take photos of you/with you?
• Sure, why not.
Can I buy you lots of drinks?
• Oh yes please <3 I prefer rum-based cocktails. ;3
Do you drink Alcohol/Smoke?
• I do drink, but I do not smoke.
Can I give you lots of money?
• As long as you don't expect anything in return, okay. XD
Can I snuggle with you?
• If I like you enough, you might.
Can we hang out?
• Sure. :)
Are you nice?
• No... I'm awesome. :P
Where will you be most of the time during the con?
• Mostly in the dealers den, main hall or in the bar "One" next to the Maritim
Other cons you may go to?
• Not sure how many cons I can manage next year, but I'll try to be at Scotiacon, Berlicon and Eurofurence
Who are you rooming with?
•
SeverusBlackpaw DamoniAttending any events?
• When the art auction counts as event, then for sure. Maybe some more. Don't know yet.
How can I find you at the con?
• I'll make sure to wear my "Duamutef" shirt at the first day and probably my trollface shirt after that. >:3
Can we go out for a dinner?
• Sure, especially when it's in the "One" :3
Are you buying art?
• Most likely.
What do I have to watch out for, when I am meeting you?
• Don't call me Anubis or compare me with him, or your soul will suffer for eons. :P
What is the best way to contact you?
• Poke me?
May I kidnap you to my room?
• Only if I know you, lol.
You look pretty tired, are you ok?
• Don't worry. I can sleep when I'm dead. :p
Last time/last con/last meet/last chat we talked so much and now you forgot my name? Why???
• Because I have a horrible name memory. D: I'm sorry.
That's it. I'm looking forward to a nice time with you guys. :3
Pimp up my artist
Posted 13 years agoJust sharing AlectorFencer's new shop where you can preorder her gorgeous collection of Red Lantern backgrounds, with sketches and stuff!
Here it is: http://alector.storenvy.com/
AlectorFencer's new shop where you can preorder her gorgeous collection of Red Lantern backgrounds, with sketches and stuff!Here it is: http://alector.storenvy.com/
Mary Sue meme
Posted 14 years agoStolen from 
skiefire Yoinked from 
Aeto
Character: Duamutef, son of Horus
Attitude/personality: Regal, mischievous, calculating
THE MARY SUE TEST!!!!
[ ] They are possessed by an angel
[ ] They are possessed by a demon
[ ] They are a werewolf/vampire/faerie
[ ] They are physically strong.
[ ] They have a rare hair/fur color
[ ] Their eyes are an unusual color
[ ] This happens to be red
[ ] Their eyes change color
[X] They have wings
[ ] They can grow extra body parts/shapeshift
[X] They are immortal
[ ] (if a female) they have large boobs
[ ] (if a male) they are very muscular
[X] They are very attractive to the opposite gender. (I know it's vain to claim that, but hey xD )
[X] They are telekinetic/pyrokinetic/etc (He is lithokinetic, meaning that he can control minerals)
[ ] They have sixth sense/can mind-read/etc
[X] They have an object of some sort that gives them powers
[ ] They have a special ability/power, but they don't know about it yet
[ ] They were bestowed/cursed with these powers
[ ] They are a healer
[X] They are from a very rich/royal family (I assume being the son of Horus could be counted as "royal")
[ ] They don't know that they are from a very rich/royal background
[ ] They have lost one/both of their parents
[ ] They ran away from home
[ ] Their parents are cruel, uncaring, abusive etc.
[ ] They witnessed one/both of their parent's death
[X] They are part angel/demon/faerie/some other mythical creature (Well, he is entirely a figure from ancient Egypts mythology)
[ ] They never knew their parents
[ ] They were abused/spoiled as a child
[ ] They are very attractive to the same gender
[ ] They have lots of friends/no friends
[ ] They are emo/cutesy
[X] They look much younger/older than they really are. (5000 years is quite old. He would have to look like a pile of dust for this age)
[X] They are currently in a relationship
[ ] They have lots of morals and state them a fair bit for example: 'I would rather be with my friends than with my boyfriend/girlfriend' 'Nothing matters more to me than my friends/family' 'I wouldn't hesitate to die in place of a friend' etc. It's fine if your OC has these beliefs/values, but if they constantly say them out loud/preach them to others, then we have a problem.
[ ] They have a mental disorder
[ ] They have an emotional disorder
[ ] They struggle to stay sane
[ ] They are a psycho
[ ] They have multiple personalities
[X] They are very intelligent (Again a pretty vain statement)
[ ] They have hallucinations
[ ] They can summon spirits/demons/angels etc.
[ ] They have an unusual/unrealistic pet
[ ] They have a guardian spirit
[ ] They have a 'special type' of soul
[ ] Their soul is not the same as them
[ ] They can talk to spirits/ghosts
[ ] Some part of their body glows
[X] They have a rare/unusual name (Since most people struggle with the pronounciation)
[ ] They were born on an important date, such as New Year's Eve, Midsummers Night, The Winter Solstace etc.
[ ] They have a twin/sibling that they were separated from at birth/a young age
[X] They are connected with a certain element (Earth/Stone/Sand)
[ ] They are connected with a certain animal
[X] They always dress like a certain 'label' (Ancient Egyptian style)
[ ] They look quite a bit like a character from a popular anime/manga
[ ] They are a race/species that is discriminated against/misunderstood
[ ] They have a certain power that is misunderstood/feared
[ ] They live/lived on the streets at some point in their lives
[ ] They are hiding from someone/something
[X] They have a rare blood type (There's no blood circulating in his body .. I guess that's rare)
[ ] They cry blood
[ ] Certain noises/smells/situations/etc make their powers activate/give them a nervous breakdown
[ ] They are from a different country to where they live
[ ] They are very mysterious/dark
[ ] They are very lively/happy
[ ] Their mood changes a lot/very quickly
[X] They are very patient
[ ] They are from a long line of
[ ] They have a piece of jewelry/clothing that they always wear
[ ] They have amnesia
[ ] They have some sort of permanent medical condition
[ ] The have a curse upon them
[X] They are involved in some sort of prophecy
[ ] They are 'the chosen one'
[ ] They have insomnia
Take points off your OCs overall score if they fit any of the following statements:
[ ] They smoke
[ ] They are an alcoholic
[ ] They are overweight
[ ] They are addicted to drugs
[ ] They have a short temper
[ ] They enjoy bullying others
[ ] They do not care much about others
[ ] They are emotionless
Points: 16
Point Reductions: 0
Final score: 16
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< 5 Anti-Sue/Stu
Your character may be a bit on the boring side. Of course, this does depend, but generally if they are scoring that low, it wouldn't hurt to 'spice them up' a bit.
6-15 Balanced Character
If your OC scored around here, then they are probably quite a well-balanced and interesting character. Those scoring in the higher end of this category may be a bit too much though.
16-25 Borderline Mary-Sue/Gary-Stu
We have a problem. You need to tone your character down. They are most likely a bit annoying to others, too.
26 < Mary-Sue/Gary-Stu
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Dayum, looks like I'm borderline Gary-Stu.
skiefire Yoinked from 
AetoCharacter: Duamutef, son of Horus
Attitude/personality: Regal, mischievous, calculating
THE MARY SUE TEST!!!!
[ ] They are possessed by an angel
[ ] They are possessed by a demon
[ ] They are a werewolf/vampire/faerie
[ ] They are physically strong.
[ ] They have a rare hair/fur color
[ ] Their eyes are an unusual color
[ ] This happens to be red
[ ] Their eyes change color
[X] They have wings
[ ] They can grow extra body parts/shapeshift
[X] They are immortal
[ ] (if a female) they have large boobs
[ ] (if a male) they are very muscular
[X] They are very attractive to the opposite gender. (I know it's vain to claim that, but hey xD )
[X] They are telekinetic/pyrokinetic/etc (He is lithokinetic, meaning that he can control minerals)
[ ] They have sixth sense/can mind-read/etc
[X] They have an object of some sort that gives them powers
[ ] They have a special ability/power, but they don't know about it yet
[ ] They were bestowed/cursed with these powers
[ ] They are a healer
[X] They are from a very rich/royal family (I assume being the son of Horus could be counted as "royal")
[ ] They don't know that they are from a very rich/royal background
[ ] They have lost one/both of their parents
[ ] They ran away from home
[ ] Their parents are cruel, uncaring, abusive etc.
[ ] They witnessed one/both of their parent's death
[X] They are part angel/demon/faerie/some other mythical creature (Well, he is entirely a figure from ancient Egypts mythology)
[ ] They never knew their parents
[ ] They were abused/spoiled as a child
[ ] They are very attractive to the same gender
[ ] They have lots of friends/no friends
[ ] They are emo/cutesy
[X] They look much younger/older than they really are. (5000 years is quite old. He would have to look like a pile of dust for this age)
[X] They are currently in a relationship
[ ] They have lots of morals and state them a fair bit for example: 'I would rather be with my friends than with my boyfriend/girlfriend' 'Nothing matters more to me than my friends/family' 'I wouldn't hesitate to die in place of a friend' etc. It's fine if your OC has these beliefs/values, but if they constantly say them out loud/preach them to others, then we have a problem.
[ ] They have a mental disorder
[ ] They have an emotional disorder
[ ] They struggle to stay sane
[ ] They are a psycho
[ ] They have multiple personalities
[X] They are very intelligent (Again a pretty vain statement)
[ ] They have hallucinations
[ ] They can summon spirits/demons/angels etc.
[ ] They have an unusual/unrealistic pet
[ ] They have a guardian spirit
[ ] They have a 'special type' of soul
[ ] Their soul is not the same as them
[ ] They can talk to spirits/ghosts
[ ] Some part of their body glows
[X] They have a rare/unusual name (Since most people struggle with the pronounciation)
[ ] They were born on an important date, such as New Year's Eve, Midsummers Night, The Winter Solstace etc.
[ ] They have a twin/sibling that they were separated from at birth/a young age
[X] They are connected with a certain element (Earth/Stone/Sand)
[ ] They are connected with a certain animal
[X] They always dress like a certain 'label' (Ancient Egyptian style)
[ ] They look quite a bit like a character from a popular anime/manga
[ ] They are a race/species that is discriminated against/misunderstood
[ ] They have a certain power that is misunderstood/feared
[ ] They live/lived on the streets at some point in their lives
[ ] They are hiding from someone/something
[X] They have a rare blood type (There's no blood circulating in his body .. I guess that's rare)
[ ] They cry blood
[ ] Certain noises/smells/situations/etc make their powers activate/give them a nervous breakdown
[ ] They are from a different country to where they live
[ ] They are very mysterious/dark
[ ] They are very lively/happy
[ ] Their mood changes a lot/very quickly
[X] They are very patient
[ ] They are from a long line of
[ ] They have a piece of jewelry/clothing that they always wear
[ ] They have amnesia
[ ] They have some sort of permanent medical condition
[ ] The have a curse upon them
[X] They are involved in some sort of prophecy
[ ] They are 'the chosen one'
[ ] They have insomnia
Take points off your OCs overall score if they fit any of the following statements:
[ ] They smoke
[ ] They are an alcoholic
[ ] They are overweight
[ ] They are addicted to drugs
[ ] They have a short temper
[ ] They enjoy bullying others
[ ] They do not care much about others
[ ] They are emotionless
Points: 16
Point Reductions: 0
Final score: 16
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< 5 Anti-Sue/Stu
Your character may be a bit on the boring side. Of course, this does depend, but generally if they are scoring that low, it wouldn't hurt to 'spice them up' a bit.
6-15 Balanced Character
If your OC scored around here, then they are probably quite a well-balanced and interesting character. Those scoring in the higher end of this category may be a bit too much though.
16-25 Borderline Mary-Sue/Gary-Stu
We have a problem. You need to tone your character down. They are most likely a bit annoying to others, too.
26 < Mary-Sue/Gary-Stu
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Dayum, looks like I'm borderline Gary-Stu.
Fursona meme
Posted 14 years ago1. What is your character's name?
Duamutef (short: Dua)
2. What kind of character is it (furry, anime, etc) and any particular race?
Furry, mythological egyptian jackal with wings
3. What is the first thing your character would think of when he/she first wakes up?
"Already time to get up? .. urgh!"
4. Your character's favorite outfit would be?
Egyptian scribe kilt and wrist/ankle bandages.
5. When your character looks into a mirror, what's the first thing they would notice?
His glacier blue eyes with udjat-eye paintings around them.
6. Does your character have the same tastes in food as you?
Normally yes ..though he tends to eat rather strange things sometimes.
7. How is your character similar to you?
We have the same view on life and the world in general.
8. How is he/she different?
He's taller, more muscular and much more confident than me.
9. If your character could speak, would they have the same voice as you?
It would be a bit deeper and smoother.
10. If you were to suddenly become your character, what do you think would be the first thing you would do as them?
Test his wings and try to acquire minions.
11. Is there something about your character that you don't like how others think of them?
Most people mistake me for Anubis ... I hate it -__-
12. What advantages does your character have over you?
He's more confident, strong and he can fly... oh and he has a shiny spear 8D
13. What disadvantages?
People like to mess with his ears.
14. Do you have any secrets relating to your character that only you know?
They wouldn't be secrets if I tell them, would they? ;)
15. Do you have any secret drawings only you know about?
There are a few only me and the artists who made them know about.
16. Do you have any plans for your character or are you working on something big relating to him/her?
I'm currently getting a fursuit of my character, without the wings though. They'll be the next step.
17. What misconception(s), if any, do people have about your character?
As mentioned before .. people think I'm Anubis .. I am not Anubis! D:<
18. If you could have just ONE characteristic from your character, what would it be?
His wings.
19. Have you made any characters that go along with yours, based on real-life people, that have the same relationship with your character as you with the real-life person?
Nope, though my character is the bf of my gf's character ;D
20. Have you written any stories about your character?
Not yet.
21. How has your character changed since his/her first creation?
Initially he didn't have wings.
22. Give us a one-liner from him/her.
The only real justice is the one you bring yourself.
23. What's something people would be surprised to learn about your character?
That he's not Anubis? Duamutef is a very old deity from the egyptian pantheon and is one of the four sons of horus. He represents the cardinal direction east.
24. If you met your character in real life, what would you do with him or her?
Plot to gain world dominion.
Duamutef (short: Dua)
2. What kind of character is it (furry, anime, etc) and any particular race?
Furry, mythological egyptian jackal with wings
3. What is the first thing your character would think of when he/she first wakes up?
"Already time to get up? .. urgh!"
4. Your character's favorite outfit would be?
Egyptian scribe kilt and wrist/ankle bandages.
5. When your character looks into a mirror, what's the first thing they would notice?
His glacier blue eyes with udjat-eye paintings around them.
6. Does your character have the same tastes in food as you?
Normally yes ..though he tends to eat rather strange things sometimes.
7. How is your character similar to you?
We have the same view on life and the world in general.
8. How is he/she different?
He's taller, more muscular and much more confident than me.
9. If your character could speak, would they have the same voice as you?
It would be a bit deeper and smoother.
10. If you were to suddenly become your character, what do you think would be the first thing you would do as them?
Test his wings and try to acquire minions.
11. Is there something about your character that you don't like how others think of them?
Most people mistake me for Anubis ... I hate it -__-
12. What advantages does your character have over you?
He's more confident, strong and he can fly... oh and he has a shiny spear 8D
13. What disadvantages?
People like to mess with his ears.
14. Do you have any secrets relating to your character that only you know?
They wouldn't be secrets if I tell them, would they? ;)
15. Do you have any secret drawings only you know about?
There are a few only me and the artists who made them know about.
16. Do you have any plans for your character or are you working on something big relating to him/her?
I'm currently getting a fursuit of my character, without the wings though. They'll be the next step.
17. What misconception(s), if any, do people have about your character?
As mentioned before .. people think I'm Anubis .. I am not Anubis! D:<
18. If you could have just ONE characteristic from your character, what would it be?
His wings.
19. Have you made any characters that go along with yours, based on real-life people, that have the same relationship with your character as you with the real-life person?
Nope, though my character is the bf of my gf's character ;D
20. Have you written any stories about your character?
Not yet.
21. How has your character changed since his/her first creation?
Initially he didn't have wings.
22. Give us a one-liner from him/her.
The only real justice is the one you bring yourself.
23. What's something people would be surprised to learn about your character?
That he's not Anubis? Duamutef is a very old deity from the egyptian pantheon and is one of the four sons of horus. He represents the cardinal direction east.
24. If you met your character in real life, what would you do with him or her?
Plot to gain world dominion.
Yes or No
Posted 14 years agoMEME TIME! (feel free to skip this)
rules:
1. You can ONLY answer Yes or No .
2. You are NOT ALLOWED to explain ANYTHING unless someone messages/comments you and asks. And believe me, the temptation to explain some of these will be overwhelming... things are not exactly as they seem.
3. It is harder than it looks, but NO explanations !!! You will want to... but don't!!!
Kissed any one of your Facebook friends? --- yes
Been arrested? --- no
Kissed someone you didn't like? --- no
Slept in until 5 PM? --- yes
Fallen asleep at work/school? --- yes
Ran a red light? --- no
Been suspended from school? --- no
Experienced love at first sight? --- yes
Totalled your car in an accident? --- no
Been fired from a job? --- no
Fired somebody? --- no
Sang karaoke? --- yes
Pointed a gun at someone? --- no
Done something you told yourself you wouldn't? --- yes
Laughed until something you were drinking came out your nose? --- yes
Caught a snowflake on your tongue? --- yes
Kissed in the rain? --- yes
Had a close brush with death (your own)? --- no
Seen someone die? --- no
Played spin-the-bottle? --- no
Sang in the shower? --- no
Smoked a cigar? --- no
Sat on a rooftop? --- yes
Taken pictures of yourself naked? --- yes
Been pushed into a pool with all your clothes? --- yes
Skipped school? --- no
Eaten a bug? --- yes
Sleepwalked? --- yes
Walked a moonlit beach? --- yes
Ridden a motorcycle? --- no
Dumped someone? --- no
Forgotten your anniversary? --- no
Lied to avoid a ticket? --- no
Ridden on a helicopter? --- no
Shaved your head? --- no
Blacked out from drinking? --- no
Played a prank on someone? --- yes
Hit a home run? --- no
Felt like killing someone? --- yes
Cross-dressed? --- yes
Been falling-down drunk? --- yes
Made your girlfriend/boyfriend cry? --- yes
Eaten snake? --- no
Marched/Protested? --- yes
Had Mexican jumping beans for pets? --- yes
Puked on an amusement ride? --- no
Seriously & intentionally boycotted something? --- no
Been in a band? --- no
Knitted? --- no
Been on TV? --- yes
Shot a gun? --- no
Skinny-dipped? --- yes
Caused someone to need stitches? --- no
Ridden a surfboard? --- no
Drank straight from a liquor bottle? --- yes
Had surgery? --- no
Streaked? --- no
Taken by ambulance to hospital? --- yes
Passed out when not drinking? --- no
Peed on a bush? --- yes
Donated Blood? --- no
Grabbed electric fence? --- yes
Eaten alligator meat? --- no
Eaten cheesecake? --- yes
Eaten kids' Halloween candy? --- no
Killed an animal when not hunting? --- yes
Peed your pants in public? --- no
Written graffiti? --- no
Still love someone you shouldn't? --- no
Think about the future? --- yes
Been in handcuffs? --- no
Believe in love? --- yes
Sleep on a certain side of the bed? --- no
rules:
1. You can ONLY answer Yes or No .
2. You are NOT ALLOWED to explain ANYTHING unless someone messages/comments you and asks. And believe me, the temptation to explain some of these will be overwhelming... things are not exactly as they seem.
3. It is harder than it looks, but NO explanations !!! You will want to... but don't!!!
Kissed any one of your Facebook friends? --- yes
Been arrested? --- no
Kissed someone you didn't like? --- no
Slept in until 5 PM? --- yes
Fallen asleep at work/school? --- yes
Ran a red light? --- no
Been suspended from school? --- no
Experienced love at first sight? --- yes
Totalled your car in an accident? --- no
Been fired from a job? --- no
Fired somebody? --- no
Sang karaoke? --- yes
Pointed a gun at someone? --- no
Done something you told yourself you wouldn't? --- yes
Laughed until something you were drinking came out your nose? --- yes
Caught a snowflake on your tongue? --- yes
Kissed in the rain? --- yes
Had a close brush with death (your own)? --- no
Seen someone die? --- no
Played spin-the-bottle? --- no
Sang in the shower? --- no
Smoked a cigar? --- no
Sat on a rooftop? --- yes
Taken pictures of yourself naked? --- yes
Been pushed into a pool with all your clothes? --- yes
Skipped school? --- no
Eaten a bug? --- yes
Sleepwalked? --- yes
Walked a moonlit beach? --- yes
Ridden a motorcycle? --- no
Dumped someone? --- no
Forgotten your anniversary? --- no
Lied to avoid a ticket? --- no
Ridden on a helicopter? --- no
Shaved your head? --- no
Blacked out from drinking? --- no
Played a prank on someone? --- yes
Hit a home run? --- no
Felt like killing someone? --- yes
Cross-dressed? --- yes
Been falling-down drunk? --- yes
Made your girlfriend/boyfriend cry? --- yes
Eaten snake? --- no
Marched/Protested? --- yes
Had Mexican jumping beans for pets? --- yes
Puked on an amusement ride? --- no
Seriously & intentionally boycotted something? --- no
Been in a band? --- no
Knitted? --- no
Been on TV? --- yes
Shot a gun? --- no
Skinny-dipped? --- yes
Caused someone to need stitches? --- no
Ridden a surfboard? --- no
Drank straight from a liquor bottle? --- yes
Had surgery? --- no
Streaked? --- no
Taken by ambulance to hospital? --- yes
Passed out when not drinking? --- no
Peed on a bush? --- yes
Donated Blood? --- no
Grabbed electric fence? --- yes
Eaten alligator meat? --- no
Eaten cheesecake? --- yes
Eaten kids' Halloween candy? --- no
Killed an animal when not hunting? --- yes
Peed your pants in public? --- no
Written graffiti? --- no
Still love someone you shouldn't? --- no
Think about the future? --- yes
Been in handcuffs? --- no
Believe in love? --- yes
Sleep on a certain side of the bed? --- no
The olde jackal hath come forth a year
Posted 14 years agoYep, it's my birthday. So now I'm legally allowed to do in the US what I've been allowed to do here since three years already XD Whoohoo! More gray hairs, the joints are crumbling and so on. But as the years go by I find more and more friends and these are the wonderful people I want to thank today.
You guys are awesome! Yes you!
You guys are awesome! Yes you!
Thank you!
Posted 14 years agoSomething I wanted to say since a long time already to certain people who make my life brighter.
Those people are AlectorFencer and 
Foxamoore.
With their art and music they inspired and impressed me many times. The pieces which they made in cooperation touch me so deep, that all of them, without exception caused my to shed tears of awe while seeing and hearing them.
I've had the luck to get to know Alector in real life and the more often we see eachother the more I see a very trusted friend in her. She is doubtlessly a very warmhearted and kind person. I'm looking forward to meet Foxamoore some day, too.
In addition I want to thank
Balaa and 
Bagheera, who both make wonderful inspiring art and whose correspondences are always a pleasure to read. I've never had the pleasure to talk to so mindful und noble people before.
Finally I want to thank my beloved
Lyralion who supports me and cheers me up every day with her wonderful attitude. I love you hun <3
Thank you guys! You're awesome!
Those people are
AlectorFencer and 
Foxamoore.With their art and music they inspired and impressed me many times. The pieces which they made in cooperation touch me so deep, that all of them, without exception caused my to shed tears of awe while seeing and hearing them.
I've had the luck to get to know Alector in real life and the more often we see eachother the more I see a very trusted friend in her. She is doubtlessly a very warmhearted and kind person. I'm looking forward to meet Foxamoore some day, too.
In addition I want to thank
Balaa and 
Bagheera, who both make wonderful inspiring art and whose correspondences are always a pleasure to read. I've never had the pleasure to talk to so mindful und noble people before.Finally I want to thank my beloved
Lyralion who supports me and cheers me up every day with her wonderful attitude. I love you hun <3Thank you guys! You're awesome!
Youtube Jackal Tribute
Posted 15 years agoIt's a vid I made quite a long time ago but I never made it official on here. It features art by Dark Natasha, Heather Bruton and Sara Palmer (Caribou).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cmOiB7vsP8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cmOiB7vsP8
What a shame for my hall of fame
Posted 15 years agoAs some might know I'm using the space on my profile for a hall of fame to list my favorite artists with short comments why I like them. Unfortunately FA has a limit for the number of FA links with icon per journal / text. So I can't link all of them with their icon which I would want to do .. so .. now I'm forced to decide who gets an icon and who only gets one of those almost unreadable white links .. I like them all and I don't want to value one over the other DX
What Ashanti thinks about me
Posted 15 years agoAshanti took a challenge of a friend and created a journal saying:
Ashanti wrote:Please, only comment if we're not complete strangers ;)
Comment and I'll...
1. Tell you something I'll learn about you by looking at your FA page for 13 seconds.
2. Tell you which colour you remind me of.
3. Tell you my first memory of you.
4. Tell you what cartoon character you remind me of.
5. Ask you something I've always wondered about you.
6. Tell you my favourite thing about you.
7. Give you a weird nickname
8. Tell you what's on my shirt right now.
9. Challenge you to post this on your journal.
That's my result. It casted a big smile on my face. <3
http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/...../#cid:14650270
For those who don't speak German here is the translation:
1. You teach German online, that's great :)
2. Gray
3. That you originally come from England
4. This small Anubis that came on Super RTL (German TV channel for kids), can't remember the name though
5. Are you teacher?
6. Your icon is awesome! :D So far I have a very positive impression of you.
7. Tutanchamun (German name of Tutankhamon)
8. A long pyjama thingy with a fox, dog and human who are going to town on skis.
9. Hereby I challenge you :3
Ashanti wrote:Please, only comment if we're not complete strangers ;)
Comment and I'll...
1. Tell you something I'll learn about you by looking at your FA page for 13 seconds.
2. Tell you which colour you remind me of.
3. Tell you my first memory of you.
4. Tell you what cartoon character you remind me of.
5. Ask you something I've always wondered about you.
6. Tell you my favourite thing about you.
7. Give you a weird nickname
8. Tell you what's on my shirt right now.
9. Challenge you to post this on your journal.
That's my result. It casted a big smile on my face. <3
http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/...../#cid:14650270
For those who don't speak German here is the translation:
1. You teach German online, that's great :)
2. Gray
3. That you originally come from England
4. This small Anubis that came on Super RTL (German TV channel for kids), can't remember the name though
5. Are you teacher?
6. Your icon is awesome! :D So far I have a very positive impression of you.
7. Tutanchamun (German name of Tutankhamon)
8. A long pyjama thingy with a fox, dog and human who are going to town on skis.
9. Hereby I challenge you :3
German Lesson 12: Adjectives
Posted 15 years agoThe use of articles in German is (who would have expected that?) more complicated than in English, because they get a suffix (ending) that depends on the KNG (Kasus-Numerus-Genus) of the noun they are linked to. In addition there is a difference depending on if the noun has the defined or undefined article.
Unfortunately FA gives no proper possibility to create tables ... I hope you'll understand it nontheless.
To keep it as short as possible: For the Genitiv and Dativ the verb always gets the suffix "-en" independant of Genus and Numerus.
Example:
red - rot
The owner of the red car - Der Eigner des roten Wagens (Genitiv, Singular, Masculin)
old - alt
He gives the old lady something - Er gibt der alten Frau etwas (Dativ, Singular, Feminine)
Undefined article
=Nominativ=
M: -er ein alter Mann
F: -e eine alte Frau
N: -es ein altes Auto ("das Auto" short for "Automobil" -> car)
=Akkusativ=
M: -en einen alten Mann
F: -e eine alte Frau
N: -es ein altes Auto
Example:
Ein alter Mann (Nom., Sing., Masc.) sieht ein altes Auto (Akk., Sing., Neutr.) .
Defined article
=Nominativ=
M/F/N: -e der alte Mann, die alte Frau, das alte Auto
=Akkusativ=
M: -en den alten Mann
F: -e die alte Frau
N: -e das alte Auto
I bet it appears very confusing that most things are the same but a few aren't .. well that's how it is XD When you use an adjective indirectly then this adaption to the noun does not apply. For example when you describe something with "X is y"
the car is red - das Auto ist rot
but: the red car is red - das rote Auto ist rot ;p
The comparison is rather simple and almost like in English. It is done by adding -er to the adjective and then apply the declination like described above. In a few cases this can change a vowel of the adjective into an Umlaut. This is the case for "alt". (It rarely happens that you apply an increased adjective directly to a noun though).
old -> older - alt -> älter
The older man - der ältere Mann (Nominativ)
of the older man - des älteren Mannes (Genitiv)
He is older than her - Er ist älter als sie
What do you think is the increased form of "rot"? "roter" or "röter" ? =3
Both wrong XD color words are not comparable. Same is true for some other words were comparison makes no sense, such as pregnant and dead for example. You can't be deader than dead.
The superlativ is constructed similar, instead of -er you add -est.
old -> older -> oldest -> alt -> älter -> ältest(+ending)
the oldest man - der älteste Mann
the oldest woman - die älteste Frau
one of the oldest stories - eine der ältesten Geschichten (Genitiv)
Vocabulary
Adjectives marked with an "!" change their vowel to an Unlaut when they are increased.
old - alt!, new - neu, big - groß!, small - klein, long - lang!, short - kurz!,
funny - lustig, sad - traurig, happy - fröhlich, boring - langweilig
broken (shattered) - zerbrochen, broken (out of order) - kaputt,
diligent - fleißig, lazy - faul, bright - hell
For reasons of better pronounciation a few adjectives lose a vowel when they are declinated or compared. One of those is the word for dark -> "dunkel"
ein dunkler Mann, eine dunkle Frau, ein dunkles Ding
Es ist dunkler als ..
Unfortunately FA gives no proper possibility to create tables ... I hope you'll understand it nontheless.
To keep it as short as possible: For the Genitiv and Dativ the verb always gets the suffix "-en" independant of Genus and Numerus.
Example:
red - rot
The owner of the red car - Der Eigner des roten Wagens (Genitiv, Singular, Masculin)
old - alt
He gives the old lady something - Er gibt der alten Frau etwas (Dativ, Singular, Feminine)
Undefined article
=Nominativ=
M: -er ein alter Mann
F: -e eine alte Frau
N: -es ein altes Auto ("das Auto" short for "Automobil" -> car)
=Akkusativ=
M: -en einen alten Mann
F: -e eine alte Frau
N: -es ein altes Auto
Example:
Ein alter Mann (Nom., Sing., Masc.) sieht ein altes Auto (Akk., Sing., Neutr.) .
Defined article
=Nominativ=
M/F/N: -e der alte Mann, die alte Frau, das alte Auto
=Akkusativ=
M: -en den alten Mann
F: -e die alte Frau
N: -e das alte Auto
I bet it appears very confusing that most things are the same but a few aren't .. well that's how it is XD When you use an adjective indirectly then this adaption to the noun does not apply. For example when you describe something with "X is y"
the car is red - das Auto ist rot
but: the red car is red - das rote Auto ist rot ;p
The comparison is rather simple and almost like in English. It is done by adding -er to the adjective and then apply the declination like described above. In a few cases this can change a vowel of the adjective into an Umlaut. This is the case for "alt". (It rarely happens that you apply an increased adjective directly to a noun though).
old -> older - alt -> älter
The older man - der ältere Mann (Nominativ)
of the older man - des älteren Mannes (Genitiv)
He is older than her - Er ist älter als sie
What do you think is the increased form of "rot"? "roter" or "röter" ? =3
Both wrong XD color words are not comparable. Same is true for some other words were comparison makes no sense, such as pregnant and dead for example. You can't be deader than dead.
The superlativ is constructed similar, instead of -er you add -est.
old -> older -> oldest -> alt -> älter -> ältest(+ending)
the oldest man - der älteste Mann
the oldest woman - die älteste Frau
one of the oldest stories - eine der ältesten Geschichten (Genitiv)
Vocabulary
Adjectives marked with an "!" change their vowel to an Unlaut when they are increased.
old - alt!, new - neu, big - groß!, small - klein, long - lang!, short - kurz!,
funny - lustig, sad - traurig, happy - fröhlich, boring - langweilig
broken (shattered) - zerbrochen, broken (out of order) - kaputt,
diligent - fleißig, lazy - faul, bright - hell
For reasons of better pronounciation a few adjectives lose a vowel when they are declinated or compared. One of those is the word for dark -> "dunkel"
ein dunkler Mann, eine dunkle Frau, ein dunkles Ding
Es ist dunkler als ..
German Lesson 11: Irregular Verbs
Posted 15 years agoWhen you speak of irregular verbs in English, then you mean verbs whose participle (Partizip) forms are not constructed with the regular way, by addind -ed to their end. E.g.: eat - ate - eaten
German irregular verbs are even worse O_o they can range from slight differences in the conjugation up to absolute different conjugations and participles. That means: learning learning learning.
Since we haven't dealt with any other tense than the present tense (Präsens) I will only give the conjugations of some common irregular words without the participles. All irregularities are writen in bold text.
to be - sein (totally irregular)
=singular=
1. I am (I'm) - ich bin
2. you are (you're) - du bist
3. he/she/it is - er/sie/es ist
=plural=
1. we are - wir sind
2. you are - ihr seid
3. they are - sie sind
to become - werden
=singular=
1. ich werde
2. du wirst
3. er wird
=plural=
1. wir werden
2. ihr werdet
3. sie werden
to have - haben (slightly irregular)
=singular=
1. ich habe
2. du hast (with regular construction it would be "habst")
3. er hat (not habt)
=plural=
1. wir haben
2. ihr habt
3. sie haben
to give - geben
=singular=
1. ich gebe
2. du gibst
3. er gibt
=plural=
1. wir geben
2. ihr gebt
3. sie geben
to eat - essen
=singular=
1. ich esse
2. du isst ("ist" and "isst" have the same pronounciation)
3. er isst
=plural=
1. wir essen
2. ihr esst
3. sie essen
Most partially irregular verb have the irregularities at the second and third person singular
to see - sehen
=singular=
1. ich sehe
2. du siehst
3. er sieht
=plural=
1. wir sehen
2. ihr seht
3. sie sehen
German irregular verbs are even worse O_o they can range from slight differences in the conjugation up to absolute different conjugations and participles. That means: learning learning learning.
Since we haven't dealt with any other tense than the present tense (Präsens) I will only give the conjugations of some common irregular words without the participles. All irregularities are writen in bold text.
to be - sein (totally irregular)
=singular=
1. I am (I'm) - ich bin
2. you are (you're) - du bist
3. he/she/it is - er/sie/es ist
=plural=
1. we are - wir sind
2. you are - ihr seid
3. they are - sie sind
to become - werden
=singular=
1. ich werde
2. du wirst
3. er wird
=plural=
1. wir werden
2. ihr werdet
3. sie werden
to have - haben (slightly irregular)
=singular=
1. ich habe
2. du hast (with regular construction it would be "habst")
3. er hat (not habt)
=plural=
1. wir haben
2. ihr habt
3. sie haben
to give - geben
=singular=
1. ich gebe
2. du gibst
3. er gibt
=plural=
1. wir geben
2. ihr gebt
3. sie geben
to eat - essen
=singular=
1. ich esse
2. du isst ("ist" and "isst" have the same pronounciation)
3. er isst
=plural=
1. wir essen
2. ihr esst
3. sie essen
Most partially irregular verb have the irregularities at the second and third person singular
to see - sehen
=singular=
1. ich sehe
2. du siehst
3. er sieht
=plural=
1. wir sehen
2. ihr seht
3. sie sehen
German Lesson 10: Days and Numbers
Posted 15 years agoThis one is plain and simple :3
Monday - Montag
Tuesday - Dienstag
Wednesday - Mittwoch
Thursday - Donnerstag
Friday - Freitag
Saturday - Samstag / Sonnabend
Sunday - Sonntag
The numbers:
0. Null
1. Eins
2. Zwei
3. Drei
4. Vier
5. Fünf
6. Sechs
7. Sieben
8. Acht
9. Neun
10. Zehn
11. Elf
12. Zwölf
Now it gets interesting. Germans say the last digit before the tenner digit.
13. Dreizehn
14. Vierzehn
...
17. Siebzehn (! not Siebenzehn)
...
20. Zwanzig
From this point the system changes again. Between oner and tenner digit comes the German word for and "und". Here 7 is used full as "Sieben" again.
21. Einundzwanzig
22. Zweiundzwanzig
...
30. Dreizig
40. Vierzig
...
70. Siebzig
...
100. Hundert
101. Hundertundeins
102. Hundertundzwei
...
1000. Tausend
1100. Tausendeinhundert (no "und" between 1000er and 100er digit)
Monday - Montag
Tuesday - Dienstag
Wednesday - Mittwoch
Thursday - Donnerstag
Friday - Freitag
Saturday - Samstag / Sonnabend
Sunday - Sonntag
The numbers:
0. Null
1. Eins
2. Zwei
3. Drei
4. Vier
5. Fünf
6. Sechs
7. Sieben
8. Acht
9. Neun
10. Zehn
11. Elf
12. Zwölf
Now it gets interesting. Germans say the last digit before the tenner digit.
13. Dreizehn
14. Vierzehn
...
17. Siebzehn (! not Siebenzehn)
...
20. Zwanzig
From this point the system changes again. Between oner and tenner digit comes the German word for and "und". Here 7 is used full as "Sieben" again.
21. Einundzwanzig
22. Zweiundzwanzig
...
30. Dreizig
40. Vierzig
...
70. Siebzig
...
100. Hundert
101. Hundertundeins
102. Hundertundzwei
...
1000. Tausend
1100. Tausendeinhundert (no "und" between 1000er and 100er digit)
German Lesson 9: Smalltalk
Posted 15 years agoSince the first five parts were very theoretical I decided to give you some simple sentences for small conversations in German.
E: Hello, can you help me?
G(informal): Hallo, kannst du mir helfen?
G(formal): Hallo, können sie mir helfen?
E: Of course, are you new here?
G(i): Aber sicher, bist du neu hier?
G(f): Aber sicher, sind sie neu hier?
E: Yes, I came here a day/week/month ago.
G(i/f): Ja, ich bin vor einem Tag/einer Woche/einem Monat hergekommen. (her|ge|kom|men .. sounds somewhat like hair-ga-com-man)
E: Oh, where do you come from?
G(i): Oh, wo kommst du her?
G(f): Oh, wo kommen sie her?
E: I'm from <generic place>. What did you say is your name?
G(i): Ich bin aus <generic place>. Wie sagtest du ist dein Name?
G(f): Ich bin aus <generic place>. Wie sagten sie ist ihr Name?
E: My name is <generic name A>. What is yours?
G(i): Mein Name ist <genric name A>. Wie ist deiner?
G(f): Mein Name ist <genric name A>. Wie ist ihrer?
E: I'm <generic name B>. Really nice to meet you.
G(i): Ich bin <generic name B>. Sehr erfreut dich kennenzulernen.
G(f): Ich bin <generic name B>. Sehr erfreut sie kennenzulernen.
E: Thank you, likewise.
G(i/f): Danke, ebenso.
E: Okay now give me your wallet!
G(i): Okay jetz gib mir deine Brieftasche!
G(f): Okay jetz geben sie mir ihre Brieftasche!
E: Police! Help! I'm being robbed!
G(i/f): Polizei! Hilfe! Man raubt mich aus!
Moral of the story: Rather not smalltalk with people who are coming up to you when you're in a foreign country XD
E: Hello, can you help me?
G(informal): Hallo, kannst du mir helfen?
G(formal): Hallo, können sie mir helfen?
E: Of course, are you new here?
G(i): Aber sicher, bist du neu hier?
G(f): Aber sicher, sind sie neu hier?
E: Yes, I came here a day/week/month ago.
G(i/f): Ja, ich bin vor einem Tag/einer Woche/einem Monat hergekommen. (her|ge|kom|men .. sounds somewhat like hair-ga-com-man)
E: Oh, where do you come from?
G(i): Oh, wo kommst du her?
G(f): Oh, wo kommen sie her?
E: I'm from <generic place>. What did you say is your name?
G(i): Ich bin aus <generic place>. Wie sagtest du ist dein Name?
G(f): Ich bin aus <generic place>. Wie sagten sie ist ihr Name?
E: My name is <generic name A>. What is yours?
G(i): Mein Name ist <genric name A>. Wie ist deiner?
G(f): Mein Name ist <genric name A>. Wie ist ihrer?
E: I'm <generic name B>. Really nice to meet you.
G(i): Ich bin <generic name B>. Sehr erfreut dich kennenzulernen.
G(f): Ich bin <generic name B>. Sehr erfreut sie kennenzulernen.
E: Thank you, likewise.
G(i/f): Danke, ebenso.
E: Okay now give me your wallet!
G(i): Okay jetz gib mir deine Brieftasche!
G(f): Okay jetz geben sie mir ihre Brieftasche!
E: Police! Help! I'm being robbed!
G(i/f): Polizei! Hilfe! Man raubt mich aus!
Moral of the story: Rather not smalltalk with people who are coming up to you when you're in a foreign country XD
German Lesson 8: The Undefined Article
Posted 15 years agoWhen you understood the brainmelting lesson 7 this will be quite easy to understand for you. In english the undefined article is "a[n]". You only got this one. The German undefined article changes depending on Genus, Numerus and Kasus of the noun it belongs to.
Since you all are experts for Genus, Numerus and Kasus this will be done with a simple table.
Kasus | male | female | neutral
Nominativ| ein | eine | ein
Genitiv |eines | einer | eines
Dativ |einem| einer | einem
Akkusativ|einen | eine | ein
You wonder were the Numerus plays a role? Simple. Plural words get no undefined article, just like in English.
Examples:
E: A girl waits for a bus.
G: Ein Mädchen (neutral) wartet auf einen Bus (masculin).
E: A woman's purse is a mystery for men.
G: Die Handtasche einer Frau ist ein Geheimnis für Männer.
Since you all are experts for Genus, Numerus and Kasus this will be done with a simple table.
Kasus | male | female | neutral
Nominativ| ein | eine | ein
Genitiv |eines | einer | eines
Dativ |einem| einer | einem
Akkusativ|einen | eine | ein
You wonder were the Numerus plays a role? Simple. Plural words get no undefined article, just like in English.
Examples:
E: A girl waits for a bus.
G: Ein Mädchen (neutral) wartet auf einen Bus (masculin).
E: A woman's purse is a mystery for men.
G: Die Handtasche einer Frau ist ein Geheimnis für Männer.
German Lesson 7: Defined Articles (Part 2) / the Four Cases
Posted 15 years agoThis lesson will very likely mess up what you thought to know about the German language after lesson 5. I told you that the English article "the" can be either "der", "die" or "das". In fact it can be a lot more different articles. Those three are the three articles of the first cases (German: "Fall" or "Kasus [lat.]", which is called "Nominativ".
The concept of cases is totally inexistant in the English language, which makes it hard to understand.
Basically there are four cases:
1. Nominativ
2. Genitiv
3. Dativ
4. Akkusativ
I've told you before, that a nouns has a gender (Genus), a number (Numerus) and now we'll add the last attribute which is its case (Kasus). The use of a noun in a sentence defines its casus.
Nominativ:
The Nominativ is the case of the sentence's subject. It can be questioned with "Who or what?". The articles you've learned in Lesson 5 are the articles of the Nominativ. The Nominative form is the normal form of a noun which you will find in dictionaries for example.
masculin -> der
feminine-> die
neutral-> das
plural -> die
Example:
E: The tree is green. Who or what is green? The tree!
G: Der Baum ist grün. Wer oder was ist grün? Der Baum!
Genitiv:
The Genetiv is the form of belonging / ownership. The Genitiv nouns of a sentence work as attributes of other nouns. It can be questioned with "Whose?".
masculin -> des
feminine -> der
neutral -> des
plural -> der
Masculin and neutral nouns get an "es" to their end or "s" if they end on a vowel, when they are in Gentiv case. When you look back to lesson 5, where I explained, how to interprete a German dictionary entry I let out the part written after the first semicolon. This part is the Genitiv ending! When your noun is a person, their name gets an "s" to the end of his name similar to the " 's " in English ( Harald's knife -> Haralds Messer).
To help your memory:
Mann, der; -[e]s, Plur. Männer; <example phrases>
-> the Genetiv ending is "-[e]s" which means you can write the genitive of "Mann" as "Manns" or "Mannes".
Example:
E: The man's leg is broken. Whose leg is broken? The man's (leg).
G: Das Bein (Nominativ) des Mannes (Genitiv) ist gebrochen. Wessen Bein ist gebrochen? Das Bein des Mannes. (You see, that you can only question the Gentiv noun indirectly with the thing it refers to)
E: The woman's leg is broken. Whose leg is broken? The woman's (leg).
G: Das Bein (Nominativ) der Frau (Genitiv, equal to Nominativ, because it's a feminine word) ist gebrochen. Wssen Bein ist gebrochen? Das Bein der Frau.
Dativ & Akkusativ
]Dativ and Akkusativ are two possible cases of a sentence's object. The Dativ object is the object that is effected by the action, specified in the predicate. The Akkusativ object is the target of the action / the one that is used. You can question the Dativ object with "Whom or what?".
Now we reach a point were the English language epically fails to differentiate .. because .. you can question the Akkusativ object with "Who or what?" .. yes you see right that's exactly the same like for the Nominativ ..in English. In German "who" can be two different question words. First is for the Nominative "wer" and second for the Akkusativ "wen". Fortunately it's easy to identify the subject of a sentence and since the subject is the only noun in Nominativ you don't have to worry if another noun is in Nominativ or Akkusativ.
Dativ:
masculin -> dem
feminine ->der
neutral ->dem
plural -> den
Akkusativ
masculin -> den
feminine -> die
neutral -> das
plural -> die
Example:
E: He swings the baseball bat at the ball.
Who or what does he swing? The baseball bat.
At whom or what does he swing it? At the ball.
G: Er schwingt de Baseballschläger nach dem Ball.
Wen oder was schwingt er? Den Baseballschläger.
Nach wem oder was schwingt er? Dem Ball.
I think you realized now how much more complicated the German language is compared to English XP
Exercise:
Pick one of the following English sentences and copy it. Then write behind each noun which case it would have in a German sentence (Nominativ, Genitiv, Dativ or Akkusativ). Use www.leo.org to find translations for the nouns and write down the nouns with their matching article for the case they have. Use www.duden.de when you're unsure about the word gender or Genitiv ending (enter word and press "suchen" button).
1. The car drives down the lane to Peter's house.
2. The guy buys Judy the drink she wanted.
3. The consumption of alcohol by minors is forbidden by the state.
The concept of cases is totally inexistant in the English language, which makes it hard to understand.
Basically there are four cases:
1. Nominativ
2. Genitiv
3. Dativ
4. Akkusativ
I've told you before, that a nouns has a gender (Genus), a number (Numerus) and now we'll add the last attribute which is its case (Kasus). The use of a noun in a sentence defines its casus.
Nominativ:
The Nominativ is the case of the sentence's subject. It can be questioned with "Who or what?". The articles you've learned in Lesson 5 are the articles of the Nominativ. The Nominative form is the normal form of a noun which you will find in dictionaries for example.
masculin -> der
feminine-> die
neutral-> das
plural -> die
Example:
E: The tree is green. Who or what is green? The tree!
G: Der Baum ist grün. Wer oder was ist grün? Der Baum!
Genitiv:
The Genetiv is the form of belonging / ownership. The Genitiv nouns of a sentence work as attributes of other nouns. It can be questioned with "Whose?".
masculin -> des
feminine -> der
neutral -> des
plural -> der
Masculin and neutral nouns get an "es" to their end or "s" if they end on a vowel, when they are in Gentiv case. When you look back to lesson 5, where I explained, how to interprete a German dictionary entry I let out the part written after the first semicolon. This part is the Genitiv ending! When your noun is a person, their name gets an "s" to the end of his name similar to the " 's " in English ( Harald's knife -> Haralds Messer).
To help your memory:
Mann, der; -[e]s, Plur. Männer; <example phrases>
-> the Genetiv ending is "-[e]s" which means you can write the genitive of "Mann" as "Manns" or "Mannes".
Example:
E: The man's leg is broken. Whose leg is broken? The man's (leg).
G: Das Bein (Nominativ) des Mannes (Genitiv) ist gebrochen. Wessen Bein ist gebrochen? Das Bein des Mannes. (You see, that you can only question the Gentiv noun indirectly with the thing it refers to)
E: The woman's leg is broken. Whose leg is broken? The woman's (leg).
G: Das Bein (Nominativ) der Frau (Genitiv, equal to Nominativ, because it's a feminine word) ist gebrochen. Wssen Bein ist gebrochen? Das Bein der Frau.
Dativ & Akkusativ
]Dativ and Akkusativ are two possible cases of a sentence's object. The Dativ object is the object that is effected by the action, specified in the predicate. The Akkusativ object is the target of the action / the one that is used. You can question the Dativ object with "Whom or what?".
Now we reach a point were the English language epically fails to differentiate .. because .. you can question the Akkusativ object with "Who or what?" .. yes you see right that's exactly the same like for the Nominativ ..in English. In German "who" can be two different question words. First is for the Nominative "wer" and second for the Akkusativ "wen". Fortunately it's easy to identify the subject of a sentence and since the subject is the only noun in Nominativ you don't have to worry if another noun is in Nominativ or Akkusativ.
Dativ:
masculin -> dem
feminine ->der
neutral ->dem
plural -> den
Akkusativ
masculin -> den
feminine -> die
neutral -> das
plural -> die
Example:
E: He swings the baseball bat at the ball.
Who or what does he swing? The baseball bat.
At whom or what does he swing it? At the ball.
G: Er schwingt de Baseballschläger nach dem Ball.
Wen oder was schwingt er? Den Baseballschläger.
Nach wem oder was schwingt er? Dem Ball.
I think you realized now how much more complicated the German language is compared to English XP
Exercise:
Pick one of the following English sentences and copy it. Then write behind each noun which case it would have in a German sentence (Nominativ, Genitiv, Dativ or Akkusativ). Use www.leo.org to find translations for the nouns and write down the nouns with their matching article for the case they have. Use www.duden.de when you're unsure about the word gender or Genitiv ending (enter word and press "suchen" button).
1. The car drives down the lane to Peter's house.
2. The guy buys Judy the drink she wanted.
3. The consumption of alcohol by minors is forbidden by the state.
German Lesson 6: Basic Sentence Structure
Posted 15 years agoGerman sentence structure is basically equal to English S-P-O:
Subject (Subjekt) - Predicate (Prädikat) - Object[s] (Objekt[e]).
Example:
E: I am a furry.
G: Ich bin ein Furry.
Simple so far, but the German language has a distinctly higher variability about how to add additional information, like time, place or modal structures into a sentence.
In English you put the information about time and place at the begining or end of a sentence while you can put them inbetween the three basic sentence parts in German.
Example:
E: At 10 o'clock we meet Peter at the lake.
G: Um 10 Uhr treffen wir Peter am See.
G: Wir treffen Peter um 10 Uhr am See.
G: Peter treffen wir um 10 Uhr am See.
All sentences mean the same, but the word order is changed to put certain things into the focus of the sentance. In the first example the focus is on the time, in the second on the speaker himself and in the last example sentence the focus is on the person they're going to meet.
I don't want to go into the depths of that topic yet.
Depending on the type of sentence the sentence structure varies.
Statement / w-Question sentence: S-P-O
Example:
E: [color=]He[/color] [color=]is[/color] nice.
G: [color=]Er[/color] [color=]ist[/color] nett.
E: Who is nice?
G: Wer ist nett?
Demand / decisive question sentence: P-S-O
E: Give me that!
G: Gib mir das! (Here is much to explain, but another time xD )
E: Do you come tomorrow?
G: Kommst du morgen?
Subordinate clause: (S)-O-P
E: He says, that he comes with her.
G: Er sagt, dass er mit ihr kommt.
Subject (Subjekt) - Predicate (Prädikat) - Object[s] (Objekt[e]).
Example:
E: I am a furry.
G: Ich bin ein Furry.
Simple so far, but the German language has a distinctly higher variability about how to add additional information, like time, place or modal structures into a sentence.
In English you put the information about time and place at the begining or end of a sentence while you can put them inbetween the three basic sentence parts in German.
Example:
E: At 10 o'clock we meet Peter at the lake.
G: Um 10 Uhr treffen wir Peter am See.
G: Wir treffen Peter um 10 Uhr am See.
G: Peter treffen wir um 10 Uhr am See.
All sentences mean the same, but the word order is changed to put certain things into the focus of the sentance. In the first example the focus is on the time, in the second on the speaker himself and in the last example sentence the focus is on the person they're going to meet.
I don't want to go into the depths of that topic yet.
Depending on the type of sentence the sentence structure varies.
Statement / w-Question sentence: S-P-O
Example:
E: [color=]He[/color] [color=]is[/color] nice.
G: [color=]Er[/color] [color=]ist[/color] nett.
E: Who is nice?
G: Wer ist nett?
Demand / decisive question sentence: P-S-O
E: Give me that!
G: Gib mir das! (Here is much to explain, but another time xD )
E: Do you come tomorrow?
G: Kommst du morgen?
Subordinate clause: (S)-O-P
E: He says, that he comes with her.
G: Er sagt, dass er mit ihr kommt.
German Lesson 5: Nouns and Defined Articles (Part 1)
Posted 15 years agoAlright boys and girls, sit down and pay attention, please.
The English language knows exactly one definded article. A word you should know, because it's the most used word of English language. You guessed right, it's "the".
As usual we Germans don't do it that easy. Why easy when you can have it thrice as complicated. The German language knows three defined articles. Those are:
der (masculine)
die (feminine and has nothing to do with dying ;3)
das (neutral)
Why so much effort you'll ask? Because every German noun (Nomen/Substantiv) has a gender, called Genus. This Gender doesn't necessarily match the actual gender of an object, which means unliving objects can be masculin or feminine, too. There is no general rule, by which you can define the Genus of a noun. You can only learn them together with the noun.
There are a few regularities which can help you. For example all words that end on "-heit" or "-keit" are feminine.
liberty / freedom - die Freiheit
unity - die Einigkeit
independance / liberty - die Unabhängigkeit
cowardice - die Feigheit
As you can see, German nouns always begin with a capital letter.
The article you use with a noun depends on its Genus and its Numerus (singular or plural). Plural nouns require the article "die".
Nouns change depending on their Numerus. In English this usually happens by adding a multiple "s" (e.g. Kid -> Kids). Sadly, in German it's not that easy.
There is a rule for making the plural form of nouns, which applies to estimately 70% of all nouns. For the 30% percent there is only learning, learning and learning.
The rule is as following:
The plural form of masculine and neutral nouns is formed by adding "-e" to their end. The plural form of feminine nouns is formed by adding "-en" to their end, or "-n" if they already end on "-e".
Other possible forms are:
-Masculine and neutral nouns can end on "-e","-(e)n" or "-(e)r"
-Feminine nouns can end on "-e"
-Masculine and neutral nouns that end on -el, -en, -er, -lein or -chen stay
unchanged in their plural form
In some cases it occours that a vowel can turn into an Umlaut in the plural form of a word (Learning, learning, learning .. I know it sucks).
Words that are addapted from English (German assimilates more and more English words every day, much to the dismay of German language protectors) often keep their original plural form with "-s".
Examples:
(Several of them do not fall under the 70% rule)
man, men - der Mann, die Männer
woman, women - die Frau, die Frauen
child, children - das Kind, die Kinder
head, heads - der Kopf, die Köpfe
body, bodies - der Körper, die Körper
tail, tails - der Schwanz, die Schwänze (Caution, Germans use that word for wang :P )
shirt, shirts - das Shirt, die Shirts / das Hemd, die Hemden
thing, things - das Ding, die Dinge
To give you help with learning German vocabulary on your own with a dictionary I'll show you how you can find a words gender and their plural form.
Hil|fe, die; -, -n; <example phrases>
Mann, der; -[e]s, Plur. Männer; <example phrases>
The | implies the split between two sylables, after the word itself is written the according article, from which you can see the word gender. The part after the first semicolon is not important yet. I'll write about that later (very complicated stuff coming!). The ending after the semicolon tells you which ending the word gets in its plural form. When the plural form is irregelur as in example 2 the whole form is given.
The English language knows exactly one definded article. A word you should know, because it's the most used word of English language. You guessed right, it's "the".
As usual we Germans don't do it that easy. Why easy when you can have it thrice as complicated. The German language knows three defined articles. Those are:
der (masculine)
die (feminine and has nothing to do with dying ;3)
das (neutral)
Why so much effort you'll ask? Because every German noun (Nomen/Substantiv) has a gender, called Genus. This Gender doesn't necessarily match the actual gender of an object, which means unliving objects can be masculin or feminine, too. There is no general rule, by which you can define the Genus of a noun. You can only learn them together with the noun.
There are a few regularities which can help you. For example all words that end on "-heit" or "-keit" are feminine.
liberty / freedom - die Freiheit
unity - die Einigkeit
independance / liberty - die Unabhängigkeit
cowardice - die Feigheit
As you can see, German nouns always begin with a capital letter.
The article you use with a noun depends on its Genus and its Numerus (singular or plural). Plural nouns require the article "die".
Nouns change depending on their Numerus. In English this usually happens by adding a multiple "s" (e.g. Kid -> Kids). Sadly, in German it's not that easy.
There is a rule for making the plural form of nouns, which applies to estimately 70% of all nouns. For the 30% percent there is only learning, learning and learning.
The rule is as following:
The plural form of masculine and neutral nouns is formed by adding "-e" to their end. The plural form of feminine nouns is formed by adding "-en" to their end, or "-n" if they already end on "-e".
Other possible forms are:
-Masculine and neutral nouns can end on "-e","-(e)n" or "-(e)r"
-Feminine nouns can end on "-e"
-Masculine and neutral nouns that end on -el, -en, -er, -lein or -chen stay
unchanged in their plural form
In some cases it occours that a vowel can turn into an Umlaut in the plural form of a word (Learning, learning, learning .. I know it sucks).
Words that are addapted from English (German assimilates more and more English words every day, much to the dismay of German language protectors) often keep their original plural form with "-s".
Examples:
(Several of them do not fall under the 70% rule)
man, men - der Mann, die Männer
woman, women - die Frau, die Frauen
child, children - das Kind, die Kinder
head, heads - der Kopf, die Köpfe
body, bodies - der Körper, die Körper
tail, tails - der Schwanz, die Schwänze (Caution, Germans use that word for wang :P )
shirt, shirts - das Shirt, die Shirts / das Hemd, die Hemden
thing, things - das Ding, die Dinge
To give you help with learning German vocabulary on your own with a dictionary I'll show you how you can find a words gender and their plural form.
Hil|fe, die; -, -n; <example phrases>
Mann, der; -[e]s, Plur. Männer; <example phrases>
The | implies the split between two sylables, after the word itself is written the according article, from which you can see the word gender. The part after the first semicolon is not important yet. I'll write about that later (very complicated stuff coming!). The ending after the semicolon tells you which ending the word gets in its plural form. When the plural form is irregelur as in example 2 the whole form is given.
