Possible options of translation into English

The phrase can be translated as: - "I also raise POKéMON! If they are strong, they can protect me!"

What part of speech can be the words in German?

1. "Auch"

• Part of Speech: Adverb
• Function: Used for emphasis, meaning "also" or "too". It adds inclusivity or adds to a previous statement. It can be utilized to indicate agreement or to broaden the scope of a statement.

2. "ich"

• Part of Speech: Pronoun (personal)
• Function: The first-person singular pronoun in German, meaning "I". It refers to the speaker and is used as the subject of a verb.

3. "ziehe"

• Part of Speech: Verb (1st person singular, present tense)
• Function: The first-person singular present form of "ziehen", meaning to "raise" or "pull". In this context, it indicates an action of taking care of or nurturing something, particularly in the context of raising POKéMON.

4. "POKéMON"

• Part of Speech: Noun (proper noun)
• Function: A proper noun referring to a franchise that includes video games, trading cards, and media centered around fictional creatures called POKéMON. It is used here to denote the specific creatures being cared for.

5. "auf"

• Part of Speech: Preposition
• Function: In this context, "auf" typically combines with verbs to indicate an action related to something being raised or nurtured. It can mean "up" or "on", but here it suggests the idea of nurturing or raising.

6. "Wenn"

• Part of Speech: Conjunction
• Function: Translates as "if". It introduces a conditional clause, implying that the following statement is dependent on the condition being met.

7. "sie"

• Part of Speech: Pronoun (personal)
• Function: The third-person plural pronoun meaning "they". It refers to the POKéMON mentioned earlier.

8. "stark"

• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Function: Meaning "strong". It describes the quality of the POKéMON and can be used to indicate physical strength or abilities.

9. "sind"

• Part of Speech: Verb (3rd person plural, present tense)
• Function: The third-person plural present form of "sein", meaning "are". It is used here to express the state or condition of the subject.

10. "können"

• Part of Speech: Modal verb
• Function: This verb translates as "can" or "are able to". It indicates capability or possibility.

11. "mich"

• Part of Speech: Pronoun (personal)
• Function: The accusative form of the first-person singular pronoun "ich", meaning "me". It is used as the object of the verb in the sentence.

12. "beschützen"

• Part of Speech: Verb (infinitive)
• Function: This verb means "to protect". It describes the action that the subject (the POKéMON) can perform on the object (the speaker).

How is the word used in German?

The phrase reflects a common theme in the context of the POKéMON franchise, where players raise and train creatures for various purposes, including companionship and protection. It is colloquial and straightforward, often used among fans of the series to express personal involvement in the game or activities related to POKéMON.

Frequency of use

The phrase as a whole is not frequently used in formal contexts but is commonly found in informal conversations, especially among children, teenagers, and fans of games and media related to POKéMON. Specific terms like "POKéMON" and the verb "ziehen" may have a higher frequency given their relevance in gaming and fan discourse.

Whether it is used in oral or written speech

This phrase can be found in both oral and written speech, especially in contexts related to gaming, fan discussions, or social media. It is more likely to appear in informal written communications, such as chats, forums, or social media posts.

Examples of use in German

1. "Ich ziehe POKéMON auf, um sie im Kampf zu trainieren."
   "I raise POKéMON in order to train them in battles."

2. "Wenn sie stark sind, werden sie mir bei Kämpfen helfen."
   "If they are strong, they will help me in battles."

3. "Ich hoffe, dass meine POKéMON mich in schwierigen Zeiten beschützen können."
   "I hope my POKéMON can protect me in difficult times."

Etymology

• Auch: Derived from Old High German "ouh" meaning “also” or “too”.
• ich: Originates from Proto-West Germanic "*ik," which has cognates in many Germanic languages.
• ziehe: Stem from the Old High German "ziuhan," meaning to "pull" or "draw," originating from Proto-Germanic "*teuhwaną."
• POKéMON: A contraction of the English "Pocket Monsters," which was translated into Japanese as "Poketto Monsutā," and subsequently Anglicized to "POKéMON."
• auf: Comes from Old High German "uf," meaning "up" or "upon," tracing back to Proto-Germanic "*uf."
• Wenn: Stems from Old High German "wanna," which has cognates in other Germanic languages.
• sie: From Old High German "si," meaning "they" or "she."
• stark: Originates from Old High German "stark," meaning "strong," derived from Proto-Germanic "*starkaz."
• sind: From Old High German "sind," the plural form of "to be," originating from Proto-Germanic "*sindą."
• können: Derived from Old High German “kunnen,” meaning "to know" or "can," originating from Proto-Germanic "*kunnaną."
• mich: From Old High German "mich," the accusative form of "ich."
• beschützen: A combination of "be-" (a prefix) and "schützen," which comes from Old High German "scuetzen," meaning "to protect," derived from Proto-Germanic "*skutōną."