Signing up for a walking event | Learn German in English

German lesson set in a contemporary Berlin everyday setting: At an event registration desk, two adults ask about joining a walking event and fill out a sign-up form..

EN → DE / Level: A1

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Dialogue

A

Wie viel kostet die Teilnahme an der Walking-Veranstaltung?

vee FEEL KOSS-tet dee TAIL-nah-muh an dair WAW-king fer-AN-shtal-toong? How much does it cost to join the walking event?
C

Für Einwohner der Stadt ist es kostenlos.

fyoor EYE-n-voh-ner dair shtat ist ess KOSS-ten-lohs. It is free for city residents.
B

Wir möchten uns zusammen anmelden.

veer MYURKH-ten oons tsoo-ZAH-men AN-mel-den. We would like to sign up together.
C

Bitte schreiben Sie Ihre Namen, Adressen und Telefonnummern auf dieses Formular.

BIT-tuh SHRY-ben zee EE-ruh NAH-men, ah-DRESS-en oont tay-lay-FOHN-noo-mern owf DEE-zes for-moo-LAHR. Please write your names, addresses, and phone numbers on this form.
A

Sollten wir auch eine E-Mail-Adresse angeben?

ZOHL-ten veer owkh EYE-nuh AY-mayl-ah-DRESS-uh AN-gay-ben? Should we add an email address too?
C

Dieser Teil ist optional.

DEE-zer TYLE ist op-tsee-oh-NAHL. That part is optional.
B

Was schicken Sie, wenn wir eine E-Mail-Adresse angeben?

vass SHIK-en zee, venn veer EYE-nuh AY-mayl-ah-DRESS-uh AN-gay-ben? What will you send if we add one?
C

Wir schicken den Zeitplan für die nächste Veranstaltung.

veer SHIK-en dayn TSYTE-plahn fyoor dee NEKH-stuh fer-AN-shtal-toong. We will send the schedule for the next event.

Word by Word

Wie “Wie” means “how” here and begins the question about the amount of the cost in “Wie viel kostet”. It is useful in questions that ask how something is measured or described, such as the amount of a price. A learner could use it at a registration desk when asking for cost information.
viel “viel” means “much” here, asking about the amount of money in “Wie viel”. Together with “Wie”, it forms the question “Wie viel kostet”. Use it in “Wie viel kostet” when asking the price of something.
kostet “kostet” means “costs” here and asks for the price of the participation. It appears in the question “Wie viel kostet die Teilnahme”. This form is useful when asking how much a service, item, or activity costs.
die “die” means “the” before “Teilnahme” in “die Teilnahme”. It introduces the specific participation being discussed. Use it directly before a specific noun such as “die Teilnahme”.
Teilnahme “Teilnahme” means “participation” here, specifically joining the walking event. The reusable expression in this dialogue is “die Teilnahme an der Walking-Veranstaltung”. Use this word when discussing taking part in an organized activity or event.
an “an” connects “Teilnahme” with the event in “an der Walking-Veranstaltung”. Here it is part of the pattern “Teilnahme an” for participation in an event. This pattern is useful when naming the activity someone is taking part in.
der “der” means “the” in “der Walking-Veranstaltung” and introduces the specific event after “an”. It belongs to the noun phrase naming the event, while “an” connects that phrase to “Teilnahme”. Use it as part of the exact phrase “an der Walking-Veranstaltung”.
Walking-Veranstaltung “Walking-Veranstaltung” means “walking event” here. It is the event whose participation is being discussed in “die Teilnahme an der Walking-Veranstaltung”. Use this compound when identifying this organized walking activity.
Für “Für” means “for” here and identifies the group receiving the free price in “Für Einwohner der Stadt”. It introduces the people for whom the statement applies. This use is suitable when explaining a special condition for a particular group.
Einwohner “Einwohner” means “residents” here, referring to people who live in the city. It appears in “Einwohner der Stadt”, meaning residents of the city. Use it when identifying people according to where they live.
Stadt “Stadt” means “city” here in “der Stadt”. The phrase specifies which residents receive the free price: “Einwohner der Stadt”. Use it when naming the urban area connected with residents, services, or events.
ist “ist” means “is” here and states the condition in “ist es kostenlos”. With “es” and “kostenlos”, it says that the participation is free of charge. Use this form to state what something is like or what condition applies.
es “es” means “it” here and refers to the participation or cost situation already being discussed. In “ist es kostenlos”, it is the thing described as free. This short pronoun is useful when referring back to a previously mentioned activity or matter.
kostenlos “kostenlos” means “free of charge” here and describes the price for city residents. It appears with “ist es” in the sentence “Für Einwohner der Stadt ist es kostenlos”. Use it when an activity, service, or item has no charge.
Wir “Wir” means “we” here and identifies the two people who want to register together. It is the subject of “Wir möchten uns zusammen anmelden”. Use it when speaking for yourself and at least one other person.
möchten “möchten” expresses a polite wish here: the speakers would like to register together. It is used with the infinitive “anmelden” in “Wir möchten uns zusammen anmelden”. This is useful when politely stating what you would like to do at a service desk.
uns “uns” means “ourselves” here and refers back to “Wir” in “uns zusammen anmelden”. It shows that the speakers are registering themselves. Use it with “anmelden” when saying that people are signing themselves up.
zusammen “zusammen” means “together” here and says that the speakers want to register as a group. It appears in “uns zusammen anmelden”. Use it to describe doing an activity jointly with another person or group.
anmelden “anmelden” means “to sign up” or “to register” here for the walking event. It is used with “uns” in “uns zusammen anmelden”. Use this infinitive when describing the action of registering for an event, service, or activity.
Bitte “Bitte” means “please” here and makes the instruction polite in “Bitte schreiben Sie”. It is placed at the beginning of the request. Use it when politely asking someone to complete an action.
schreiben “schreiben” means “write” here and asks the visitors to enter information on the form. It appears in the polite request “Bitte schreiben Sie Ihre Namen, Adressen und Telefonnummern”. Use it when asking someone to put written information somewhere.
Sie “Sie” means “you” in the formal request “Bitte schreiben Sie”. It addresses the visitors politely and is the subject of the request. Use this form with people you address formally, such as visitors at a registration desk.
Ihre “Ihre” means “your” here and refers formally to the visitors’ names, addresses, and phone numbers. It introduces the list in “Ihre Namen, Adressen und Telefonnummern”. Use it before information that belongs to people addressed with formal “Sie”.
Namen “Namen” means “names” here and is one of the pieces of information requested on the form. It appears in the list “Ihre Namen, Adressen und Telefonnummern”. Use it when asking people to provide their names during registration.
Adressen “Adressen” means “addresses” here and is another item to be written on the form. It is part of the list “Ihre Namen, Adressen und Telefonnummern”. Use it when collecting address information for an event or service.
und “und” means “and” here and links the items in the requested list. It connects “Namen, Adressen” with “Telefonnummern”. Use it to join words or groups of words that belong together.
Telefonnummern “Telefonnummern” means “phone numbers” here and is the final item requested on the form. It appears in the list “Ihre Namen, Adressen und Telefonnummern”. Use it when asking for telephone contact details.
auf “auf” means “on” or “onto” here and indicates the form where the information should be written in “auf dieses Formular”. It is connected with the action “schreiben”. Use this pattern when telling someone to write information on a document or form.
dieses “dieses” means “this” here and points to the specific form in front of the visitors. It appears in “auf dieses Formular”. Use it to identify one particular nearby item, together with the noun it describes.
Formular “Formular” means “form” here, referring to the document used for registration. It appears in “auf dieses Formular”, the place where the visitors should write their information. Use it when discussing a document with fields to complete.
Sollten “Sollten” asks whether the speakers should also provide an email address in “Sollten wir auch eine E-Mail-Adresse angeben?”. It presents the action as a question about what is appropriate or required. Use this kind of question when asking for advice or confirmation before completing a form.
auch “auch” means “also” or “too” here and adds the email address to the other requested information. It appears before “eine E-Mail-Adresse” in “auch eine E-Mail-Adresse angeben”. Use it when adding one more item or action to something already mentioned.
eine “eine” means “an” here and introduces one email address in “eine E-Mail-Adresse”. It presents the address as an additional item to provide. Use it before a singular feminine noun when introducing one nonspecific item.
E-Mail-Adresse “E-Mail-Adresse” means “email address” here and is the information the speakers are considering adding to the form. It appears in “eine E-Mail-Adresse angeben”. Use it when asking for or providing an electronic contact address.
angeben “angeben” means “to provide” or “to enter” information here, specifically an email address. It is used in “eine E-Mail-Adresse angeben”. Use this verb when supplying a requested detail on a form or to an organization.
Dieser “Dieser” means “this” here and points to the particular part of the form being discussed. It appears in “Dieser Teil ist optional”. Use it to identify one specific nearby section, item, or part.
Teil “Teil” means “part” here, referring to the email-address section of the form. The sentence “Dieser Teil ist optional” says that this section is not required. Use it when referring to one section or component of a document or process.
optional “optional” means “optional” here, so the email address does not have to be provided. It describes “Dieser Teil” of the form. Use it when an item can be included but is not required.
Was “Was” means “what” here and asks which item will be sent if an email address is provided. It begins the question “Was schicken Sie”. Use it to ask about the thing involved in an action.
schicken “schicken” means “send” here and asks what the registration desk will send. It appears in “Was schicken Sie” and later in “Wir schicken den Zeitplan”. Use it when discussing sending information or an item to someone.
wenn “wenn” means “if” here and introduces the condition “wenn wir eine E-Mail-Adresse angeben”. It connects providing an email address with the possible sending of information. Use it to state a condition before explaining what happens under that condition.
den “den” means “the” here and introduces the specific schedule in “den Zeitplan”. It marks the schedule as the item that will be sent. Use it before a specific masculine item that is the object of an action.
Zeitplan “Zeitplan” means “schedule” here, specifically the schedule for the next event. It is the item sent in “Wir schicken den Zeitplan für die nächste Veranstaltung”. Use it when referring to planned times or the timetable for an event.
nächste “nächste” means “next” here and identifies the event that follows the current one in “die nächste Veranstaltung”. It specifies which event the schedule is for. Use it when referring to the upcoming or following event in an existing sequence.
Veranstaltung “Veranstaltung” means “event” here and refers to the next organized event. It appears in “die nächste Veranstaltung”. Use it when discussing an organized public activity, meeting, or event.

Grammar Points

Wie viel kostet ...?

Wie viel kostet die Teilnahme für Einwohner?

vee FEEL KOSS-tet dee TAIL-nah-muh fyoor EYE-n-voh-ner?

How much does participation cost for residents?

In German questions, the conjugated verb comes before the subject.

wenn + Nebensatz: Verb am Ende

Wir schicken den Zeitplan, wenn Sie die nächste Veranstaltung angeben.

veer SHIK-en dayn TSYTE-plahn, venn zee dee NEKH-stuh fer-AN-shtal-toong AN-gay-ben.

We will send the schedule if you provide the next event.

After wenn, the conjugated verb moves to the end of the subordinate clause.

German Vocabulary

Einwohner noun
EYE-n-voh-ner residents
für prep
fyoor for
kosten verb
KOSS-ten to cost kostet
kostenlos adj
KOSS-ten-lohs free
möchten verb
MYURKH-ten would like
schreiben verb
SHRY-ben to write
sich anmelden verb
zikh AN-mel-den to sign up uns anmelden
Stadt noun
shtat city
Teilnahme noun
TAIL-nah-muh participation
Walking-Veranstaltung noun
WAW-king fer-AN-shtal-toong walking event
Wie viel phrase
vee FEEL how much

Wie viel kostet die Teilnahme an der Walking-Veranstaltung?

zusammen adv
tsoo-ZAH-men together

Quiz

Word Order

Arrange the words in the correct order.

We would like to sign up together.

Show AnswerWir möchten uns zusammen anmelden.

Should we add an email address too?

Show AnswerSollten wir auch eine E-Mail-Adresse angeben?

That part is optional.

Show AnswerDieser Teil ist optional.

Spelling

Tap the letters to spell the word.

participation

Show AnswerTeilnahme

city

Show AnswerStadt

to cost

Show Answerkostet

would like

Show Answermöchten