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Ich schaue mir einen Film an.

I watch a movie.

In German

Ich schaue mir einen Film an.

ɪç ˈʃaʊə miːɐ̯ ˈaɪnən fɪlm an
English
I watch a movie.
Español
Veo una película.
Italiano
Guardo un film.

Sentence Breakdown

  • IchIPronoun (subject)
  • schauelookVerb (to look)
  • mirmyself (dative)Reflexive pronoun (dative)
  • einenaIndefinite article (accusative masculine)
  • Filmfilm/movieNoun (direct object)
  • anatVerb prefix (separable)

Grammar Point

Separable reflexive verb 'sich ansehen', Dative reflexive, Accusative object

Variations

  • Ich sehe einen Film.
    I see a movie.
  • Abends gucke ich gerne Filme.
    In the evenings, I like to watch movies.

FAQ

How do you say "I watch a movie." in German?

"I watch a movie." in German is "Ich schaue mir einen Film an." (ɪç ˈʃaʊə miːɐ̯ ˈaɪnən fɪlm an).

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