False Friend Word Pairs
bekommen = to become?
bekommen = to receive/get
to become = werden
Grant became a special present for his birthday.
Grant received/got/was given a special present for his birthday
(GER) To receive something OR to change form (ENG)
to become / bekommen
What did you ___ from Santa Claus for Christmas this year?
A pony!
get
What does a chef do?
Der Fotograf = photograph?
Der Fotograf = photographer
photograph = Foto
Grant will a chocolate cake for his birthday.
Grant wants a chocolate cake for his birthday.
(ENG) A tasty American barbeque food OR a person living in a big city in northern Germany (GER)
A hamburger / Hamburger
When doing vocabulary work in English, it is important to write down ____ in your notebook, so that you remember what you learn!
notes
What is an old-timer?
An older person
Der Chef = chef?
Der Chef = boss
chef = Koch
He is fast finished with his work, then he can go home!
He is nearly/almost finished with his work, then he can go home!
(ENG) A cucumber put in vinengar and spices OR a small red spot on a teenager's face (GER)
A pickle / Pickel
I'm reading a very interesting ____ about a theif, set in ancient Rome.
novel
Where does a minister work?
In the church
Die Fabrik = fabric?
Die Fabrik = factory
fabric = Stoff
The child is very brave - she always listens to her mother!
The child is very well-behaved - she always listens to her mother!
(ENG) A small furry rodent (Nagetier) OR some advice (GER)
Waiter: Have you decided on your order?
Customer: No, sorry, I haven't looked at the ____ yet!
menu
What does a catcher do? (hint - it has to do with sports)
Catches the ball in baseball at home base
Das Handy = handy?
Das Handy = mobile phone, cell phone
handy = praktisch/nützlich
Grant spends large amounts of money to charity every year.
Grant donates large amounts of money to charity every year.
A wand / Wand
My child is being ____ at school - the other children wont stop making fun of her and calling her names!
bullied
What does an undertaker do?
Cares for graves and graveyards