Question 8
Who is not allowed to live together as a couple in Germany?
German original: Wer darf in Deutschland nicht als Paar zusammenleben?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- Hans (20 years) and Marie (19 years)
- Tom (20 years) and Klaus (45 years)
- Sofie (35 years) and Lisa (40 years)
- Anne (13 years) and Tim (25 years) — Correct answer
Explanation
In Germany, sexual relationships between adults and minors under the age of 14 are a criminal offence under Section 176 of the German Criminal Code (StGB). Anne is 13 years old and therefore a minor. Because of this, a relationship with 25-year-old Tim is not allowed.
Key terms in this question
- Germany — Germany is a country in central Europe with a parliamentary democracy. It is a member of the European Union and its capital is Berlin.
- is allowed to / may — 'Darf' is a form of the modal verb 'dürfen', used in the first or third person singular. It expresses that something is permitted or allowed.
- Federal state — A federal state is one of the 16 regions that together form Germany. Each state has its own government, parliament, and areas of responsibility.
- together — Being or doing something with one or more other people or things, not separately or alone.
- German — German is the official language of Germany, Austria, and part of Switzerland. It is the native language of approximately 100 million people.
- to live — To live means to exist as a human being and go about daily life. It also describes residing in a particular place or following a certain way of life.
- life — Life is the existence of a person, animal, or plant – the period during which someone is alive and active.
- not — This word negates a statement or an action. It indicates that something is not true or does not happen.