Topic: German

"We are praying."

Translation:Wir beten.

August 18, 2017

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https://www.duolingo.com/profile/RobertHJMa
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Why not 'wir sind beten' ?

August 18, 2017
https://www.duolingo.com/profile/Mr_Eyl

    German doesn't have a present continuous tense like English. 'Wir beten' can mean either 'we pray' or 'we are praying'.

    August 18, 2017
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