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The Impersonal Subject "es" in German In German, the word es (it) often serves as an "impersonal" or "dummy" subject. Unlike English, where "it" can s...

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Is there any milk in the fridge?

Gibt es noch Milch im Kühlschrank?

No, but there is some apple juice.

Nein, aber es gibt noch etwas Apfelsaft.

Were there any problems at the office yesterday?

Gab es gestern Probleme im Büro?

Yes, there was a very long discussion.

Ja, es gab eine sehr lange Diskussion.

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