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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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Where in Germany did Prince Albert come from?
Franz August Karl Albrecht Immanuel, Prince Consort, husband of Queen Victoria.
He was born on the 26th of August 1819. in Schloss Rosenau, Coburg, Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, which is now Bavaria.
Is Germany a more developed country?
Germany is one of the worlds leading nations.
Their economy is one of the most stable in the world.
Their political system is one of the best examples of democracy that can be found.
See links below.
Miri is short for Miriam
Tobi is short for Tobias
Maxi is short for Maximillian
Tati is short for Tatjana
Eli is short for Elisabeth
What are the two majors seaports in Germany?
To define just two of the ports would be wrong. as there are three equally active and important sea ports on the German North Sea coast, they are Bremen with Bremerhaven, Hamburg and Wilhelmshaven. The most important Baltic port in Germany is Lübeck.
What was Germany's former currency?
There have been a few different currencies over the centuries. The predecessor to the "Euro" was the "Deutscher Mark" also known as "D-mark".
See link below for more information.
The Deutsche Mark, was the official currency of Germany from 1948 to 2001. Since 2002 Germany has used the Euro (€).
What does Good fences make good neighbors mean?
The saying implies that with a fence between neighbors you can each maintain your privacy. When people become complacent about their neighbors privacy or wishes then ill feelings can occur. If your neighbor has the run of your yard there is always the chance that they might do something against your wishes. This does not imply that they are going to irritate you on purpose but there is the chance. A fence between the properties will eliminate the chance that they may trespass into something that you do not want to share. This is also not just about a physical fence. It also means that your neighbors should not have free run of the knowledge of your lives and what goes on in your household. There has to be boundries in all relationships which would constitute a fence. In regard to the actual fence it should be low enough to allow communication between the neighbors while keeping some things out. The same applies to the personal fence. Do not build a stone wall between each other that allows for no communication.
Which German speaking countries do not use the Euro?
Switzerland and Liechtenstein use the Swiss Franc.
What is the origin of German language?
The German language goes back to Old Saxon, the language spoken by the Saxon people, a group of Germanic tribes. Between the 3rd and 5th centuries AD, the High German consonant shift occurred. This change in sound set the stage for the new language, Old High German. Today, more than 100 million people speak a variation of this Old High German.
What is Liverpools dominant language?
The dominant language in Liverpool is English,
but "Scouse" is a dialect commonly used by Liverpudlians.
What do Germans do in their free time?
Germans enjoy a variety of activities in their free time such as hiking, cycling, visiting beer gardens, attending cultural events like concerts or museums, and socializing with friends and family. Sports like football (soccer) and tennis are also popular pastimes for many people in Germany.
In Germany, you must say "Guten Tag" when entering and "Auf Wiedersehen" when leaving a shop or store.
In Germany, you should bring flowers whenever you are invited to someone's home as a guest.
The Dutch, Danish and German languages are very different from each other.
Despite the fact that the basis for all three is Ancient Germanic.
Each language has developed differently over the centuries to what is now three completely separate languages that have similar sound or spelt words.
Whats the population of Germany as of 2008?
As of 2008, the population of Germany was approximately 82 million people.
German is not based on Latin. German is a West Germanic language that developed from Proto-Germanic, while Latin is an Italic language that gave rise to the Romance languages like French, Spanish, and Italian. The two languages have different linguistic roots and histories.
What is it like in a German school?
In a German school, students have long days with breaks between lessons. There is a strong emphasis on academics, and students are expected to be quite disciplined. Schools often have various extracurricular activities and opportunities for socializing.
Nearly every "Schloss" (Castle or Stately home) has a museum.
That makes a simple answer impossible.
When asked about a specific "Schlossmuseum" an answer would be forthcoming.
What is the biggest German word?
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What does bist du bei mir mean in English?
"Are you with me?"
That would be a translation of the question "Bist du bei mir?".
The start of the sentence as in the Bach/Stölzel aria "Bist du bei mir, geh' ich mit Freuden" would be better translated as "If you are with me (or: if you're near to me), I go light-hearted (or: with gladness)".
What do Germans do in their spare time?
Germans enjoy various activities in their spare time, such as outdoor pursuits like hiking and biking, visiting beer gardens, attending cultural events such as concerts or museums, and spending time with family and friends. Additionally, many Germans participate in hobbies like gardening, cooking, or sports.
One can't really compare the ages of languages. In this case there are various problems:
- Latin is not a 'living' language and has changed relatively little over the centuries - because it's not acquired naturally as a mother tongue, but has to be learned consciously.
- The Germanic languages, on the other hand, have undergone immense changes since the fall of the Roman Empire in Western Europe. At the time when Rome fell, many of the Germanic tribes were speaking West Germanic or Gothic or an early forerunner of the Scandinavian languages.
Latin has, to a significant extent, remained almost frozen, while other languages have not. If you want a simple answer, I suppose the answer is no, but one needs to bear in mind the background.
Modern German is much younger than Latin, but one cannot really be sure if Old High German (the first stage of German as a separate language from common West Germanic) is younger or older than Latin since they are very old languages wich already evolved into modern languages, namely the modern German language and the Romance languages.
Is ya ya a name for grandmother and in what language?
Yes, "ya ya" is a name for grandmother in Greek. It is also commonly used in English-speaking countries to refer to a grandmother.
Which languages are German similar to?
Languages similar to German are the other germanic languages, namely: Danish, Dutch, English (and Scotts), Frisian, Icelandic, Norwegian and Swedish. Also, Luxembourgish is sometimes considered a separate language.
The modern germanic languages are divided in two categories, the North Germanic and the west Germanic branches. North Germanic are the scandinavian languages (Danish, Icelandic, Norwegian and Swedish) and West Germanic are Dutch, English, Frisian and German; wich means that Englsih itself is one of the closest languages to German!
Also, Germany (and the other German speaking countries) have lots of dialects (regional languages) wich range in proximty to the other germanic languages. Standart German is considered part of the High German languages, wich means the ones developed in the high lands closer to the Alps, those languages are somewhat more distant to Englsih, Dutch, etc. The northern dialects (usually called Low German or Low Saxon) are much closer to Dutch, wich is usually considered an intermediate between German and Englsh.
Where do the rivers Rhine and Danube begin?
The mountain range that is the source of the rivers Main and Danube are called the "Frankish Alb"
The River Rhine has two sources which are in Swiss Alps.
The Vorderrhein starts at "Lake Tuma" and the Hinterrhein at the "Paradise glacier" near Rheinquellhorn.
It flows through Lake Constance, then heads north where it meets the Main near Mainz.
The links below show the connection between the Main, Rhein and Donau.
What are the names of the 16 states in Germany?
Baden-Württemberg
Bayern (Bavaria)
Berlin
Brandenburg
Bremen
Hamburg
Hessen
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania)
Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony)
Nordrhein-Westfalen (North Rhine-Westphalia)
Rheinland-Pfalz (Rhineland-Palantinate)
Saarland
Sachsen (Saxony)
Sachsen-Anhalt (Saxony-Anhalt)
Schleswig-Holstein
Thüringen (Thuringia)
What are the top 5 German speaking countries?
The main German-speaking countries are:
- Germany
- Austria
- Switzerland (about two-thirds of the country)
- Liechtenstein
- Luxembourg
