Topic: German
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"They are serving the country even today."

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February 28, 2013

7 Comments

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Why "ihrem Land" rather than "dem Land"? There seems nothing to indicate that this is THEIR country, except perhaps by implication.

February 28, 2013
https://www.duolingo.com/Menschenkind

    You're right, it should either be 'their country' or 'dem Land'.

    February 28, 2013
    https://www.duolingo.com/Soglio
    • 19

    Thank you. And "Auch" provides emphasis?

    February 28, 2013
    https://www.duolingo.com/Menschenkind

      "Auch heute noch" or "selbst heute noch" = even today. That's a fixed translations,a s far as I'm aware. 'noch' implies the action is continuous. Maybe 'even to this day' reflects that better?

      Edit: rereading my comment, I have to say duo's "Auch noch heute" actually sounds really strange.

      February 28, 2013
      https://www.duolingo.com/Soglio
      • 19

      Really strange--because "auch heute noch" is more natural?

      March 1, 2013
      https://www.duolingo.com/Menschenkind

        Considering our previous changes, I would suggest either: Auch heute dienen sie noch ihrem Land or Sie dienen ihrem Land auch heute noch.

        March 1, 2013
        https://www.duolingo.com/Soglio
        • 19

        Thank you.

        March 1, 2013
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