German Language and Culture

Zedler was the first really major general encyclopedia (as opposed to specialized encyclopedia) in any language and was first published in 1732-1750 in 64 volumes plus a 4-volume supplement that came out in 1751-1754 . As far as I know, it has never been translated into English - and given that the contents are now archaic, I don't see the point of translating it. It would be a huge undertaking for no obvious purpose. That said, it was the first encyclopedia to include a significant number of articles on people living at the time and some articles may be of interest to some people doing research on family history. Obviously, it would also be of interest to people studying the history of transmission of knowledge and some specialists in 18th century history. However, all this adds up to a small audience.

The German flag was made for the 1848 Revolutions.

Die Bundesrepublik Deutschland (The Federal Republic of Germany)

That's where they live now. The Proto Indo-Europeans began in the Kuban River valley in South Russia. They split in half. The Satems went to live where the Don and Volga Rivers draw together, near Volgograd. The Centums went to live at the mouth of the Danube. Some Centums went to live in Bohemia, and mixed with the Caucasic Iberoi they found living there. These became the Theudi, the very first Germans. But the Theudi were driven out of Bohemia by a Celtic invasion. Moving past the Venedi (Tocharians) that lived in North Germany, the Theudi went to live in Jutland and Scandinavia, where they mixed with Ligurians and Sami. After a while, they came out and seized Germany from the Celts. Then they overran most of Europe, but were absorbed everywhere except Germany.

1 kilo- is 9 "dekas" larger than a deka-. (In other words, 10 x deka- = kilo-)

Meaning This German phrase is usually translated into English as 'progress through technology'. A literal translation would be 'advancement through technology'. There's no single English word which is an exact English equivalent of 'vorsprung'; 'to leap ahead' comes close. Origin This phrase has been used as a strapline in adverts for Audi cars since the 1980s, capitalizing on the German reputation for technical expertise.

An English speaking person would pronounce it "DOY-chah" with more (but not excessive) emphasis on the first syllable and a very soft vowel in the second syllable.

1. The Germans are a lowcontext culture which means (unlike for example the Japanese) a great deal of knowledge is spelled out explicitly, meaning more responsibility is placed on the listener to keep up their knowledge base and remain plugged into informal networks. French can feel that Germans insult their intelligence by explaining the obvious, while Germans can feel that French managers provide no direction
2. They are also a monochronic culture meaning they like to do just one thing at a time. They value a certain orderliness and sense of there being an appropriate time and place for everything. They do not value interruptions.
3. They tend to consume a hell of a lot more beer and saussages than any other race I've met. It's no stereotype.

The children will go five days a week to school. They have a lot of holidays, like:

Summer: 6 weeks; Fall: 1 week; Christmas: 2 or 3 weeks ( it depends how christams itself falls ); Carneval: up to a week; Eastern: 2 weeks; Pentecoast: 2 weeks.

In all 273 days but this only includes fall, winter, spring, and summer breaks, which are between one and six weeks long.

Compared to American teenagers, Germans do not play a lot of video games or watch a lot of TV. They do not spend as much time surfing the internet or talk on the phone as much.

After World War II the victorious allies were these four countries: Soviet Union, United Kingdom, United States, and France. They occupied and administered Germany together for a little while, until 1947 when the Soviet Union did not partake in a major currency reform proposed by the UK, US, and France. The Soviet Union was a Stalinist communist government at the time, the other three allied countries were democratic and capitalist. The Soviet Union administered East Germany (known as "GDR"), the other three allies each administered areas that would become West Germany (known as "BRD").

Austria has the highest elevation among German-speaking countries. The country is known for its mountainous terrain, including the Austrian Alps, with the highest peak being Grossglockner at 3,798 meters.

The countries of East and West Germany are now known as Germany. They were reunified on October 3, 1990, after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989.

The German reunification took place in 1990. East Germany (German Democratic Republic) officially joined West Germany (Federal Republic of Germany) on October 3, 1990, marking the reunification of Germany.

Germany has a total land area of approximately 357,022 square kilometers or 137,847 square miles.

In Germany children start school at age 6.

The traditional dress in Germany is called "Tracht." There are different variations of Tracht based on the region, such as Lederhosen for men in Bavaria and Dirndl for women in southern Germany. These outfits are often worn during festivals and cultural events.

Germany both imports and exports with the US. The US is one of Germany's largest trading partners, with a significant trade relationship between the two countries. Germany exports a wide range of goods to the US, including automobiles, machinery, and chemicals, while also importing goods such as machinery, pharmaceuticals, and electrical equipment from the US.

The climate in Germany, which is generally temperate with mild winters and cool summers, can impact the daily lives of its people. For example, it influences clothing choices, outdoor activities, and even mood and wellbeing. Severe weather events, such as heatwaves or floods, can also have economic and social consequences for the population.

German has been the official language of Germany since 1999, as stated in the German Constitution. However, German has been the de facto official language for much longer, with a history dating back to ancient times.

The warmest place in Germany is usually in the southwest region, particularly in cities like Freiburg, Stuttgart, and Mannheim. These areas benefit from a milder climate due to their proximity to the Rhine River and the Black Forest.

The Wikipedia article estimates 3 million native speakers, that is presumably, speakers who have acquired the language from their parents, plus a further 7 million who understand Low German. These figures are for Europe. The Low German-speaking communities outside Europe are very small.

The royal German family that still rules in a country where German is spoken is the House of Hohenzollern, specifically in the Principality of Liechtenstein. The family has ruled Liechtenstein since 1699 and is a constitutional monarchy with limited powers.

The Rhine River runs through western Germany, specifically in the regions of North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, and Baden-Württemberg. It is one of the longest and most important rivers in Europe, flowing from the Swiss Alps to the North Sea.