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German Language and Culture
The German language is primarily spoken in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, as well as in some parts in northern Italy. Along with their customs and food, these countries’ cultures are intertwined with the language.
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In a building, an exit is an "Ausgang." On a highway, the exit is an "Ausfahrt."
What was the reason for the original Oktoberfest?
The original Oktoberfest was held in Munich on October 17, 1810, to honor the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig (who would become KingLudwig I) and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen (after whom the Theresienwiese festival grounds, where Oktoberfest is held, is named.)
What are traits of German people?
big breastisis
sausage (WURST)
stockings (pantyhosen)
smelly
grim (Zucher)
the big bear bites the young child in the genitals (das Big Bear beißt das junge Kind in den Genitalien).
Where does the name Spandau come from?
Spandau is the name of an area within the city of Berlin. It dates back to the 7th century. The origin of the word is unclear. Spandau is famous for its castle, the "Zitadelle Spandau" which is now often used for concerts and festivals. Spandau is probably even more famous for the Spandau military prison that was located there from 1876 until 1987. Rudolf Hess was the most famous prisoner to be incarcerated there, and the ONLY prisoner there from 1966 until his death in 1987. After his death the prison was demolished. The prison site is now a shopping center.
In 1923 why were German workers ordered to go on strike?
Because of French occupation and hyperinflation, the people of Germany lost their savings and their money had very little value. The workers went on strike, demanding the resignation of the entire government body. It worked.
Where do most Germans live in the US?
Most Germans in the US live in urban areas with large populations such as New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Philadelphia. There are also significant German communities in states like Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
What do Germans like on their chips?
Germans typically enjoy ketchup, mayonnaise, curry ketchup, or vinegar on their chips (fries). These condiments are popular choices to accompany the salty and crispy snack.
How is j pronounced in German?
'J' is pronounced 'yot'.
A word containing j would be pronounced with a 'y' sound.
For example, Ja would be pronounced 'Yaa'.
How many phonemes are in the German language?
German has around 40 phonemes, depending on the regional dialect.
How do you pronounce come in German?
The German word for come is komm. It is pronounced the same as in English.
No, it is pronounced as the first syllable of 'comment'.
This is a question of dialect.How many german speakers are there in the world?
There are approximately 90-95 million native German speakers in the world, primarily in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and other European countries. Additionally, there are millions of non-native speakers who have learned German as a second language.
What is the opposite of tag in german?
"Tag" is "day", so a reasonable opposite would be "nacht" = "night"
Where are the Rhine and the Danube River located in?
The Rhein / Rhine begins in the mountains in the south and flows north, sometimes delineating the border between France an Germany, and sometimes going through the western portion of Germany. Finally, it empties into the North Sea.
The German and English language are both believed to be descended from which source?
English and German are both Germanic languages
The Germanic languages are a group of related languages that constitute a branch of the Indo-European language family. The common ancestor of all the languages in this branch is Proto-Germanic, which was spoken around the mid-1st millennium BC in Iron Age northern Europe.
English and German are the most widely spoken Germanic languages, with approximately 309-400 million and over 100 million native speakers respectively.
Along with other Indo-European languages, English and German ultimately evolved from the Proto-Indo-European languagewhich is the unattested, reconstructed common ancestor of the Indo-European languages, spoken by the Proto-Indo-Europeans.
Kate Miller-Heidke is an Australian singer and songwriter, not German. She was born and raised in Queensland, Australia.
Yes, most German schools have bells that signal the start and end of classes, breaks, and other important times during the school day. These bells help students and teachers know when to move between classes or activities.
What is the abbreviation for deka?
Deka refering to 10 (however, the number 10 is written as "Zehn")
As in Dekagram = 10 gram or 1/100th of a kilo
Rarely used, mostly in Austria when buying food for instance.
"Von" means of, "der" is the masculine form of The, and "Reich" means Empire, so "of the Empire.
Why is October third a significant date to Germans?
The October 3rd is very important for us Germans because it is the official day of the German Reunification on October 3rd 1990. That is the day when the two German countries West and East Germany were reunificated again to one unit state after the division during the cold war from 1945 to 1990.
The Octoberfest is starting in late September and lasts only until the early days of October. It is originally a remembering of the wedding of the Bavarian Crownprince Ludwig with princess Theresia in the year 1810. That´s also the reason why the field where the Octoberfest happens is called "Theresienwiese" ("Meadow of Theresia").
What does benzin mean in english?
Das Benzin means gasoline in America and petrol in Britain and Australia.
How does the French and German Language compare to the English language?
Asking to compare languages is very difficult, but here are some basics:
French belongs to the Romantic language family, while German belongs to the Germanic language family. English technically belongs to the Germanic language family, but draws over a third of its words from Romantic languages.
French and German both require significant conjugations of verbs, something which English barely has. Also, French and German assign genders to nouns, while in English this only done for some machines optionally (i.e., she's a beauty, in reference to a motorized vehicle, ship, etc.).
How do you pronounce the German gute zum geburtstag?
It is pronounced as "goot-uh tsoom geh-burt-stahg" in English. The "g" in "gute" is pronounced like the English "g." The "r" in "geburtstag" is also pronounced with a slight roll.
What year was the German Reunification?
The Reunification process started in 1989 (fall of the Berlin wall) and was officially ended on Oct. 3, 1990.
Since then Oct. 3 is celebrated as "der Tag der deutschen Einheit" (German Unity Day). It´s a holiday in Germany.
