German question (I am in college intro to german 2 'ge1020') I am still having trouble with the accusative, as in when to use it. I get that it is only for masculine words, but I still have trouble. Is there any way to help me remember, or to read it in English that I might have it fall into place.

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German question (I am in college intro to german 2 'ge1020')  I am still having trouble with the accusative, as in when to use it.  I get that it is only for masculine words, but I still have trouble.  Is there any way to help me remember, or to read it in English that I might have it fall into place.

vincent-lyon.fr · Answer

Well, it is true that the changes happen only in the masculine with :

Der große Mann -> den großen Mann
Ein großer Mann -> einen großen Mann

whereas "die schöne Frau, eine schöne Frau, das schöne Mädchen, ein schönes Mädchen" do not change.

kc_kennylau · Answer

You use the accusative when it is the direct object, an example would be "apple" in "I eat apple".