Episode study · A1
Folge 60: Schick!
Nico returns with his bag thanks to Selma; Inge surprises him with elegant clothes from her late husband Günther.
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Episode summary
Home again, Nico explains he was outside and found his bag—not through the police, but through Selma, a name that makes Inge curious with a teasing Oho. She has prepared a surprise: clothing that belonged to Günther, her late husband, who always dressed elegantly. The pieces are almost as good as new—a stylish shirt, brown trousers that should suit Nico, comfortable-looking items she urges him to try on. Once dressed, she calls him a handsome young man in a striped shirt, warm pants, and very smart shoes, though Nico sounds unsure with a hesitant Na ja. The plot rings again when Selma herself calls and asks whether Nico is there. Fashion adjectives and respectful talk about someone’s past fill this quiet indoor scene.
Key vocabulary
die Überraschung
Meaning: surprise
Example: Ich habe eine tolle Überraschung für dich.
die Kleidung
Meaning: clothing
Example: Er hat immer elegante Kleidung getragen.
das Hemd
Meaning: shirt
Example: Das gestreifte Hemd steht dir toll.
die Hose
Meaning: pants
Example: Die braune Hose sieht bequem aus.
die Schuhe
Meaning: shoes
Example: Die schicken Schuhe sind fast neu.
die Polizei
Meaning: police
Example: Die Polizei hat die Tasche nicht gefunden.
elegant
Meaning: elegant
Example: Mit diesem Hemd siehst du elegant aus.
schick
Meaning: stylish / chic
Example: Schau mal, dieses schicke Hemd!
bequem
Meaning: comfortable
Example: Die Hose sieht bequem aus.
anprobieren
Meaning: to try on
Example: Na los, probier die Sachen an!
gestreift
Meaning: striped
Example: Ich trage heute ein gestreiftes Hemd.
Grammar & usage focus
Adjective endings after dies- and describing appearance
When a demonstrative like dieses stands before a neuter noun, the adjective often takes -e (dieses schicke Hemd). After indefinite ideas you will also hear so gut wie neu. Compliments use stehen + dative (das steht dir ganz toll) plus adjectives such as elegant, schick, and hübsch. Soft disagreement stays A1-simple: Na ja, ich weiß nicht.
Examples
- Dieses schicke Hemd steht dir ganz toll.
- Die Sachen sind so gut wie neu.
Comprehension check
Who found Nico’s bag—the police or someone else?
Show answer: Not the police; Selma (helped him find it).
Whose clothes is the surprise, and what happened to him?
Show answer: Günther’s, Inge’s late husband.
How does Inge describe Günther’s style?
Show answer: He always wore very elegant clothes, still almost new.
What outfit does Nico try that Inge praises?
Show answer: A striped shirt, warm pants, and stylish shoes.
Who calls at the end?
Show answer: Selma, asking if Nico is there.
Tips for shadowing this episode
Collect style adjectives in pairs: schick/elegant vs bequem. Practice standing compliments with dir: Das steht dir gut. For sensitive topics, notice the simple phrase Er lebt nicht mehr without extra grammar.
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