⭐️🇩🇪 9 verbs that are often confused by German learners:
ändern - verändern - wechseln- verwechseln mit - tauschen - austauschen - umtauschen - vertauschen
(Change, exchange, swap)
✅1 - ändern + A
- change (meaning: to do differently - it was one thing, it became another - anders machen)
Wir haben unsere Pläne geändert. - We changed our plans (there were one, but there were others)
Er hat seine Meinung geändert. - he changed his mind (it was one thing, but now it is another)
✅2 - sich ändern - to change (to become different - anders werden)
Das Wetter ändert sich. - The weather is changing
✅3 - verändern (sich) - to change
A rather complicated verb in everyday use, if you are just learning to speak German, use the verb ändern + A.
One of the situations where 100% will use the verb verändern (sich) is when you see someone after a long separation and say:
Sie haben sich gar nicht (kaum, sehr, stark) verändert. - You have not (barely, very, much) changed at all.
✅4 - wechseln + A - change
Wechseln is used when there are at least two items (main and for exchange)
Der Kinobesucher wechselt den Platz. - the visitor to the cinema changes the place (from one to another - 2 places)
Können Sie mir 20 € wechseln? - Can you change me 20 euros? (From euros to dollars, or from one piece of paper to smaller money - several items)
✅5 - tauschen - change (used in the economic sense and business etiquette)
Die Philatelisten tauschen Briefmarken. - Philatelists change postage stamps (deal)
4-Zimmer-Wohnung gegen 3-Zimmer-Wohnung zu tauschen gesucht - We are looking for an exchange of a four-room apartment for a three-room apartment (deal)
One person can only wechseln his place in the cinema; two people can place either wechseln or tauschen, if one place is offered and given to the other (etiquette, bargain).
✅6 - austauschen - exchange (very polite / very formal)
Freunde tauschen ihre Gedanken aus. - Friends exchange thoughts
Die Ländern tauschen Botschafter und Gesandte aus. - Countries exchange ambassadors
✅7 - umtauschen - to exchange (mainly about something received or bought)
Gestern habe ich diesen Schirm bei Ihnen gekauft und möchte ihn gern umtauschen. - Yesterday I bought this umbrella from you and would like to exchange it.
✅8 - verwechseln + A mit D- confuse (something with something), take one for another
Verwechseln Sie nicht “wechseln” und “ändern”! - do not confuse the verbs “wechseln” and “ändern”!
✅9 - vertauschen + A - exchange, confuse (by oversight or intentionally)
Jemand hat meinen Mantel vertauscht. - Someone took my coat (mixed up in the wardrobe, accidentally or intentionally)
❓ Are you confused about these verbs?
ändern - verändern - wechseln- verwechseln mit - tauschen - austauschen - umtauschen - vertauschen
(Change, exchange, swap)
✅1 - ändern + A
- change (meaning: to do differently - it was one thing, it became another - anders machen)
Wir haben unsere Pläne geändert. - We changed our plans (there were one, but there were others)
Er hat seine Meinung geändert. - he changed his mind (it was one thing, but now it is another)
✅2 - sich ändern - to change (to become different - anders werden)
Das Wetter ändert sich. - The weather is changing
✅3 - verändern (sich) - to change
A rather complicated verb in everyday use, if you are just learning to speak German, use the verb ändern + A.
One of the situations where 100% will use the verb verändern (sich) is when you see someone after a long separation and say:
Sie haben sich gar nicht (kaum, sehr, stark) verändert. - You have not (barely, very, much) changed at all.
✅4 - wechseln + A - change
Wechseln is used when there are at least two items (main and for exchange)
Der Kinobesucher wechselt den Platz. - the visitor to the cinema changes the place (from one to another - 2 places)
Können Sie mir 20 € wechseln? - Can you change me 20 euros? (From euros to dollars, or from one piece of paper to smaller money - several items)
✅5 - tauschen - change (used in the economic sense and business etiquette)
Die Philatelisten tauschen Briefmarken. - Philatelists change postage stamps (deal)
4-Zimmer-Wohnung gegen 3-Zimmer-Wohnung zu tauschen gesucht - We are looking for an exchange of a four-room apartment for a three-room apartment (deal)
One person can only wechseln his place in the cinema; two people can place either wechseln or tauschen, if one place is offered and given to the other (etiquette, bargain).
✅6 - austauschen - exchange (very polite / very formal)
Freunde tauschen ihre Gedanken aus. - Friends exchange thoughts
Die Ländern tauschen Botschafter und Gesandte aus. - Countries exchange ambassadors
✅7 - umtauschen - to exchange (mainly about something received or bought)
Gestern habe ich diesen Schirm bei Ihnen gekauft und möchte ihn gern umtauschen. - Yesterday I bought this umbrella from you and would like to exchange it.
✅8 - verwechseln + A mit D- confuse (something with something), take one for another
Verwechseln Sie nicht “wechseln” und “ändern”! - do not confuse the verbs “wechseln” and “ändern”!
✅9 - vertauschen + A - exchange, confuse (by oversight or intentionally)
Jemand hat meinen Mantel vertauscht. - Someone took my coat (mixed up in the wardrobe, accidentally or intentionally)
❓ Are you confused about these verbs?
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✨ Saint Martin and Lanterns
It's November, it gets dark early on the street, it is getting wet and cold, snow in Germany will not fall soon, and Christmas is still far away - by the way, the German Laternenumzug ("Walking with lanterns") was invented because of this!
Laterne is a paper lantern on a stick, children glue it in kindergartens and schools so that on November 11, St. Martin's Day, they can walk through the city streets with lit laterns.
Who is Saint Martin? He lived in the territory of modern France (which is why the French also love him) in the 4th century. In his youth, Martin was a Roman soldier. It is said that once on a cold night he rode past the gates of the city of Amiens and saw a beggar in rags. Martin himself was wearing a warm raincoat. Martin cut off half of his cloak with his sword.
According to legend, the next night Martin had a dream: Jesus Christ appeared before him, wrapped in half a cloak. Jesus said to Martin: "You have done good for my brother; therefore, you have done good for me." Martin left military service and became a preacher, and later - bishop of Tours. For his kindness and concern for the poor, Saint Martin is called the Merciful.
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It's November, it gets dark early on the street, it is getting wet and cold, snow in Germany will not fall soon, and Christmas is still far away - by the way, the German Laternenumzug ("Walking with lanterns") was invented because of this!
Laterne is a paper lantern on a stick, children glue it in kindergartens and schools so that on November 11, St. Martin's Day, they can walk through the city streets with lit laterns.
Who is Saint Martin? He lived in the territory of modern France (which is why the French also love him) in the 4th century. In his youth, Martin was a Roman soldier. It is said that once on a cold night he rode past the gates of the city of Amiens and saw a beggar in rags. Martin himself was wearing a warm raincoat. Martin cut off half of his cloak with his sword.
According to legend, the next night Martin had a dream: Jesus Christ appeared before him, wrapped in half a cloak. Jesus said to Martin: "You have done good for my brother; therefore, you have done good for me." Martin left military service and became a preacher, and later - bishop of Tours. For his kindness and concern for the poor, Saint Martin is called the Merciful.
Why is a flashlight a symbol of the holiday? what traditions are associated with this day in Germany?
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🇩🇪 33 questions you are likely to be asked in an interview in Germany
🤓 Careful preparation for the interview is the basis for success when applying for a job!
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🍩☕️What to order for breakfast?
das Brötchen - bun
belegtes Brötchen - sandwich
der Schinken - ham
die Marmelade - jam
der Joghurt - yoghurt
der Kaffee - coffee
die Butter - butter
die Milch - milk
das Müssli - muesli
der Eierkuchen - omelet
die Pastete - pate
das Törtchen - cake
die Würstchen - sausages
der Käse - cheese
der Toast - toast
der Saft - juice
das Brot - bread
der Tee - tea
das Frühstücksbüffet - buffet
das Ei - egg
hartgekochtes Ei - hard boiled egg
weiches ei - soft boiled egg
das Spiegelei - scrambled eggs (fried eggs)
das Rührei - scrambled eggs (scrambled eggs)
mit Schinken - with ham
mit Speck - with bacon
🇩🇪 Do you like German cuisine?
das Brötchen - bun
belegtes Brötchen - sandwich
der Schinken - ham
die Marmelade - jam
der Joghurt - yoghurt
der Kaffee - coffee
die Butter - butter
die Milch - milk
das Müssli - muesli
der Eierkuchen - omelet
die Pastete - pate
das Törtchen - cake
die Würstchen - sausages
der Käse - cheese
der Toast - toast
der Saft - juice
das Brot - bread
der Tee - tea
das Frühstücksbüffet - buffet
das Ei - egg
hartgekochtes Ei - hard boiled egg
weiches ei - soft boiled egg
das Spiegelei - scrambled eggs (fried eggs)
das Rührei - scrambled eggs (scrambled eggs)
mit Schinken - with ham
mit Speck - with bacon
🇩🇪 Do you like German cuisine?
👥 Difference between JETZT, GLEICH, GERADE and EBEN
👀 Why do Germans need so many words for "now"?
🎯 When is each of them used?
🔄 When are they interchangeable?
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👀 Why do Germans need so many words for "now"?
🎯 When is each of them used?
🔄 When are they interchangeable?
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👩🍳🇩🇪 Cooking in German
brechen - to break
schlagen - to beat
einfetten - to lubricate
gießen - to pour
rühren - to move
kochen - to cook
zerschneiden - to cut
schälen - to peel
schneiden - to chop
zerkleinern - to stuff
kochen - to cook
hinzufügen - to add
köcheln - to boil
brutzeln - to fry
braten - to fry
grillen - to grill
pfannenrühren - to roast
hacken - to cut
dünsten - to steam
reiben - to grate
mischen - to mix
backen - to bake
🍝🎂 Do you like cooking?
brechen - to break
schlagen - to beat
einfetten - to lubricate
gießen - to pour
rühren - to move
kochen - to cook
zerschneiden - to cut
schälen - to peel
schneiden - to chop
zerkleinern - to stuff
kochen - to cook
hinzufügen - to add
köcheln - to boil
brutzeln - to fry
braten - to fry
grillen - to grill
pfannenrühren - to roast
hacken - to cut
dünsten - to steam
reiben - to grate
mischen - to mix
backen - to bake
🍝🎂 Do you like cooking?
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🔥10 Reasons to Learn German.
It is no secret that at present German language is respected by many, yet still most people believe that it will not be useful to them later in life. But, whatever your plans for the future are, knowledge of the German language will significantly expand your opportunities:
By communicating in German with German-speaking business partners, you will significantly improve partnerships and increase the chances for productive mutual understanding, which will undoubtedly have a positive impact on success.
2. Global career:
By learning German, you increase your chances to accelerate your professional and career growth. A good level of knowledge of the German language will make you a promising employee for an employer with international business connections.
3. Tourism and hotel business: Many tourists from German-speaking countries travel to all countries of the world. During the holidays, tourists spend quite a lot of money and prefer to be served by staff and guides who speak German.
4. Field of research:
German is the second most important language in the scientific world. Germany is in third place in the world in terms of research funding and funding for the development of science. Each year, Germany provides a wide variety of scholarships for students and aspiring scientists in a variety of countries.
5. Communication:
The level of today's development of information technology makes multilingual communication highly demanded. Many of the most important websites provide information in German. 10% of all books are published in German. Knowledge of the German language opens up wide access to a wide variety of information.
6. Cultural understanding: Learning German gives you the opportunity not only to see, but also to understand and accept the life, customs and dreams of the people of German-speaking countries with their multicultural community.
7. Travel:
Knowledge of German allows you to expand the list of countries to which you can go and thereby expand your travel notes, and not only about the countries in which German is spoken, but also other European countries.
8. Acquaintance with literature, music, art and philosophy: Goethe, Kafka, Mozart, Bach and Beethoven created their works in German. You can really enjoy reading or listening to these works in the original.
9. Opportunity to study and work in Germany:
Germany provides a large number of scholarships to those wishing to study in various universities in this country. For young people from abroad, there are special tourist visas that give work permits, and representatives of some professions can obtain special permits allowing them to perform certain jobs.
10. Exchange programs: Germany and many countries of the world, have agreements among themselves on the ongoing implementation of school and student exchange programs.
🤔Why do you need/learn German?
It is no secret that at present German language is respected by many, yet still most people believe that it will not be useful to them later in life. But, whatever your plans for the future are, knowledge of the German language will significantly expand your opportunities:
1. Business / Business Life: By communicating in German with German-speaking business partners, you will significantly improve partnerships and increase the chances for productive mutual understanding, which will undoubtedly have a positive impact on success.
2. Global career:
By learning German, you increase your chances to accelerate your professional and career growth. A good level of knowledge of the German language will make you a promising employee for an employer with international business connections.
3. Tourism and hotel business: Many tourists from German-speaking countries travel to all countries of the world. During the holidays, tourists spend quite a lot of money and prefer to be served by staff and guides who speak German.
4. Field of research:
German is the second most important language in the scientific world. Germany is in third place in the world in terms of research funding and funding for the development of science. Each year, Germany provides a wide variety of scholarships for students and aspiring scientists in a variety of countries.
5. Communication:
The level of today's development of information technology makes multilingual communication highly demanded. Many of the most important websites provide information in German. 10% of all books are published in German. Knowledge of the German language opens up wide access to a wide variety of information.
6. Cultural understanding: Learning German gives you the opportunity not only to see, but also to understand and accept the life, customs and dreams of the people of German-speaking countries with their multicultural community.
7. Travel:
Knowledge of German allows you to expand the list of countries to which you can go and thereby expand your travel notes, and not only about the countries in which German is spoken, but also other European countries.
8. Acquaintance with literature, music, art and philosophy: Goethe, Kafka, Mozart, Bach and Beethoven created their works in German. You can really enjoy reading or listening to these works in the original.
9. Opportunity to study and work in Germany:
Germany provides a large number of scholarships to those wishing to study in various universities in this country. For young people from abroad, there are special tourist visas that give work permits, and representatives of some professions can obtain special permits allowing them to perform certain jobs.
10. Exchange programs: Germany and many countries of the world, have agreements among themselves on the ongoing implementation of school and student exchange programs.
🤔Why do you need/learn German?
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😜 German for every day:
🚫 How to refuse everyone!
o nein!, aber nein! - oh no!, but no!
nein doch! - no!
nein und abermals nochmals nein! - no and no again!
nein, das geht zu weit! - no, this is too much!
das geht nicht, nein! - no, it will not work!; it's impossible!
auf keinen Fall, keinesfalls - no way
nie mehr!, nie wieder! - never again!
nie und nimmer! - never (in life)!, no way!
Do you often refuse people?🤔
🚫 How to refuse everyone!
o nein!, aber nein! - oh no!, but no!
nein doch! - no!
nein und abermals nochmals nein! - no and no again!
nein, das geht zu weit! - no, this is too much!
das geht nicht, nein! - no, it will not work!; it's impossible!
auf keinen Fall, keinesfalls - no way
nie mehr!, nie wieder! - never again!
nie und nimmer! - never (in life)!, no way!
Do you often refuse people?🤔
🎂 Happy Birthday in German
🤷 How to congratulate a friend?
⚠️ What is the main rule of German congratulations?
🥳 What to wish the birthday boy?
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🤷 How to congratulate a friend?
⚠️ What is the main rule of German congratulations?
🥳 What to wish the birthday boy?
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🇩🇪Learning to express yourself beautifully and correctly. Some useful German vocabulary.
🗨 German phrases used at the beginning of a letter or dialogue.
Ich hoffe ... = I hope ...
Ich schreibe, um zu sagen ... = I write to say ...
Ich freue mich wirklich darauf zu ... = I am really glad ...
Ich bin sehr dankbar für Ihre Hilfe = I am very grateful for your help ...
Ich interessiere mich für … or mich interessiert... = I am interested in…
Es kümmert mich nicht, es ist mir egal = I don't care (that) ...
🗨 German phrases that show your opinion.
Ich nehme an ... = I suppose ...
Meiner Ansicht nach ... = From my point of view ...
Meiner Meinung nach ... = In my opinion ...
Ich bin überzeugt ... = I am convinced ...
Ich bin (mir) sicher = I'm sure
Persönlich glaube ich ... = Personally, I think ...
Viele Menschen glauben ... = Many people think ...
Soweit ich mich erinnere ... = As far as I remember ...
Aus meiner Sicht ... = From my point of view ...
Zugegebenermaßen = As recognized
🗨 Introductory words and phrases in German that indicate your opposite opinion.
Jedoch = However
Trotz unserer ... = Despite our ...
Im Gegensatz dazu ... = In contrast ...
Auf der anderen Seite ... = On the other hand ...
Im Vergleich zu den anderen ... = Compared to others ...
.. unterscheidet sich deutlich von ... = .. clearly different from ...
🗨More introductory words and phrases in German.
Definitiv = Definitely
Kein Wunder ... = No wonder ...
In der Tat, (ist er) ... = In essence, (he is) ...
Es überrascht nicht, (dass) ... = No wonder (what) ...
Wie wäre es damit ... = How about ...
Im Laufe der letzten 2 Tage… = During the last two days
Während der letzten 2 Tage = In the last two days ...
Abgesehen von den negativen Auswirkungen ... = In addition to the negative impact that ...
Einer der Beste (der Sport ist) ... = One of the merits (of sport is)
Dies kann nur geschehen, weil (die Studenten) ... = It can happen simply because (students) ...
🗨 Phrases used at the end of a dialogue or letter.
... insgesamt. =… In total.
Es wird geschätzt ... = it is valued...
Wenn es nicht mehr ... = If it's not anymore ...
Zusammenfassend lässt sich sagen. = Summarizing.
Ergänzend ……. = Complementary…
Abschließend ... = In conclusion ...
🗨 German phrases used at the beginning of a letter or dialogue.
Ich hoffe ... = I hope ...
Ich schreibe, um zu sagen ... = I write to say ...
Ich freue mich wirklich darauf zu ... = I am really glad ...
Ich bin sehr dankbar für Ihre Hilfe = I am very grateful for your help ...
Ich interessiere mich für … or mich interessiert... = I am interested in…
Es kümmert mich nicht, es ist mir egal = I don't care (that) ...
🗨 German phrases that show your opinion.
Ich nehme an ... = I suppose ...
Meiner Ansicht nach ... = From my point of view ...
Meiner Meinung nach ... = In my opinion ...
Ich bin überzeugt ... = I am convinced ...
Ich bin (mir) sicher = I'm sure
Persönlich glaube ich ... = Personally, I think ...
Viele Menschen glauben ... = Many people think ...
Soweit ich mich erinnere ... = As far as I remember ...
Aus meiner Sicht ... = From my point of view ...
Zugegebenermaßen = As recognized
🗨 Introductory words and phrases in German that indicate your opposite opinion.
Jedoch = However
Trotz unserer ... = Despite our ...
Im Gegensatz dazu ... = In contrast ...
Auf der anderen Seite ... = On the other hand ...
Im Vergleich zu den anderen ... = Compared to others ...
.. unterscheidet sich deutlich von ... = .. clearly different from ...
🗨More introductory words and phrases in German.
Definitiv = Definitely
Kein Wunder ... = No wonder ...
In der Tat, (ist er) ... = In essence, (he is) ...
Es überrascht nicht, (dass) ... = No wonder (what) ...
Wie wäre es damit ... = How about ...
Im Laufe der letzten 2 Tage… = During the last two days
Während der letzten 2 Tage = In the last two days ...
Abgesehen von den negativen Auswirkungen ... = In addition to the negative impact that ...
Einer der Beste (der Sport ist) ... = One of the merits (of sport is)
Dies kann nur geschehen, weil (die Studenten) ... = It can happen simply because (students) ...
🗨 Phrases used at the end of a dialogue or letter.
... insgesamt. =… In total.
Es wird geschätzt ... = it is valued...
Wenn es nicht mehr ... = If it's not anymore ...
Zusammenfassend lässt sich sagen. = Summarizing.
Ergänzend ……. = Complementary…
Abschließend ... = In conclusion ...
🇩🇪😍10 beautiful places to visit in Germany
Germany is a beautiful country, full of beautiful places, yet there are so many places, that it would take at least a year to see all of them. What are the 10 best places in Germany?
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Germany is a beautiful country, full of beautiful places, yet there are so many places, that it would take at least a year to see all of them. What are the 10 best places in Germany?
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🇩🇪Greetings in German
👋🏻 There of course is the simpler greeting "hallo", which absolutely everyone who learns German knows, but there are many words you can use to greet someone.
👌🏻 How to say hello in German correctly and flexxy?
🌗 Does the greeting depend on the time of day and region?
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👋🏻 There of course is the simpler greeting "hallo", which absolutely everyone who learns German knows, but there are many words you can use to greet someone.
👌🏻 How to say hello in German correctly and flexxy?
🌗 Does the greeting depend on the time of day and region?
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🍺25 SHORT GERMAN PHRASES FOR ALL OCCASIONS!
Ich glaube ... = I think ...
Ja, klar! = Of course! (all clear)
Ja, sicher! = Of course! (required)
Macht nichts = Yes, nothing (scary)
Ich möchte ... = I would like to ...
Prima / klasse / toll! = Great! Super!
Das ist mir (völlig) egal = I don't care
Ich habe keine Lust = I don't want
Tut mir leid = I'm sorry
Offen / ehrlich gesagt = Honestly
Auf jeden Fall / jedenfalls = Anyway
Übrigens = By the way
Wahrscheinlich = Probably, probably
Praktisch = Practically
Im Prinzip = Basically
Sozusagen = So to speak
In der Tat = Actually
Offensichtlich = Obvious
Genau = Exactly, exactly
Einerseits = One side
Andererseits = On the other hand
Soviel ich weiß = As far as I know
Also = So
Gleich / sofort = Right now
Außerdem = Also
Ich glaube ... = I think ...
Ja, klar! = Of course! (all clear)
Ja, sicher! = Of course! (required)
Macht nichts = Yes, nothing (scary)
Ich möchte ... = I would like to ...
Prima / klasse / toll! = Great! Super!
Das ist mir (völlig) egal = I don't care
Ich habe keine Lust = I don't want
Tut mir leid = I'm sorry
Offen / ehrlich gesagt = Honestly
Auf jeden Fall / jedenfalls = Anyway
Übrigens = By the way
Wahrscheinlich = Probably, probably
Praktisch = Practically
Im Prinzip = Basically
Sozusagen = So to speak
In der Tat = Actually
Offensichtlich = Obvious
Genau = Exactly, exactly
Einerseits = One side
Andererseits = On the other hand
Soviel ich weiß = As far as I know
Also = So
Gleich / sofort = Right now
Außerdem = Also
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😎👍🏻Let's get to know German youth slang
🇩🇪German progressive youth quite actively uses slang: sometimes they are rude expressions and incomprehensible abbreviations, sometimes very interesting borrowings and unusual derivatives from other words. Let's get to know them better!
✅Slang words
Mensch! / Ach Mensch! - Man...
Krass! - awesome
geil / cool / super - cool
Doof! - Stupid!
Ne / nö (from nein) - Nope! / No!
Siehste !? (= siehst du?) - You see !?
das Selfie - Selfie
Hallöchen! - Hi!
Hau ab! - Get out of here!
Hä / hö? - What? (surprise)
Alter! - Old man! / Buddy!
Cao! - bye
Gönn dir! - Come off to the fullest!
der Bierzeps (= Bier + Bizeps) - beer biceps (beer "tummy")
✅ Slang verbs
gammeln - to mess around
glubschen - smack
googeln - look online search
kriegen - to receive
haten (from the English hate) - to hate
jabbern - go, drive / steal
chatten - chat in a chat
kreativen - to invent, "to be creative"
lenzen - to rest, relax
pаnіeren - to defeat smb.
pilgern - to walk
rallen - to understand
kickern - play table football
copypasten - copy-paste
daddeln - play computer
dissen - to anger, to piss off
durch sein - to be out of your mind
durchsumpfen - celebrate all night
eskalieren - celebrate on a grand scale
facebooken - sit on facebook
französisch duschen - use deodorant
frazen - eat
funzen - work
stalken - to track down (e.g. in social networks)
im Internet surfen - search for information on the Internet
tolles Zeug labbern - talk utter nonsense
abgehen - to come off
abpimmeln - to mess around
abschimmeln - to wander around, to rest
abspacken - to rejoice
aufpimpen - get oversized
auschecken - try
j-n baschen - to defeat smb.
batteln - fight smb.
sich beömmeln - laugh out loud
buffen - smoke, smoke
pikieren - sarcastic
brettern - to rush / drive a car
sich aufbrezeln - dress up
✅ Slang phrases and expressions
So ein Mist! - Pancake!
Das ist abgefahren! - Wow!
dumm wie Brot sein- to be dumb like a tree
Das passt schon! - It'll do!
Her damit! - Come on already!
Komm mal klar! - Calm down!
Heraus damit! - Spread it out! Speak!
Was laberst du da? - What nonsense are you talking about?
Das weiß nur der liebe Gott! - This is only God knows!
Scher dich zum Teufel! - Go to hell!
Du kannst mich mal! - Fuck you!
Der Typ war total assi drauf! - This guy was absolutely crazy!
Ich bin am Ende. - I'm exhausted.
Nein, danke! Ich bin voll! - No thanks! I'm full! (also translated)
Ich muss für kleine Mädchen. - I need to go to the toilet.
Ich bin so sauer! - I'm so angry!
Das ist kein Grund zum Trübsal blasen! - This is not a reason for whining / blues!
Ich bin ja nicht auf den Kopf gefallen! - I'm far from being a fool!
Lass mich doch! - Get off (get away) from me!
Er hat den ganzen Tag verpennt! - He's been sleeping all day!
Es geht ihr dreckig! - She's all bad! She's not doing well!
Jetzt steht ihr das Wasser bis zum Hals. - She is now on the verge (in critical condition).
über den Durst trinken - get drunk (to hell)
Das Wetter ist heute total beschissen. - The weather today is absolutely disgusting.
Bist du bescheuert? - Are you completely nuts?
😉Do not be surprised that you will have to replenish your stock of slang words and expressions every year, because young people constantly come up with something, and new realities appear in the world.
Do you often use slang?
🇩🇪German progressive youth quite actively uses slang: sometimes they are rude expressions and incomprehensible abbreviations, sometimes very interesting borrowings and unusual derivatives from other words. Let's get to know them better!
✅Slang words
Mensch! / Ach Mensch! - Man...
Krass! - awesome
geil / cool / super - cool
Doof! - Stupid!
Ne / nö (from nein) - Nope! / No!
Siehste !? (= siehst du?) - You see !?
das Selfie - Selfie
Hallöchen! - Hi!
Hau ab! - Get out of here!
Hä / hö? - What? (surprise)
Alter! - Old man! / Buddy!
Cao! - bye
Gönn dir! - Come off to the fullest!
der Bierzeps (= Bier + Bizeps) - beer biceps (beer "tummy")
✅ Slang verbs
gammeln - to mess around
glubschen - smack
googeln - look online search
kriegen - to receive
haten (from the English hate) - to hate
jabbern - go, drive / steal
chatten - chat in a chat
kreativen - to invent, "to be creative"
lenzen - to rest, relax
pаnіeren - to defeat smb.
pilgern - to walk
rallen - to understand
kickern - play table football
copypasten - copy-paste
daddeln - play computer
dissen - to anger, to piss off
durch sein - to be out of your mind
durchsumpfen - celebrate all night
eskalieren - celebrate on a grand scale
facebooken - sit on facebook
französisch duschen - use deodorant
frazen - eat
funzen - work
stalken - to track down (e.g. in social networks)
im Internet surfen - search for information on the Internet
tolles Zeug labbern - talk utter nonsense
abgehen - to come off
abpimmeln - to mess around
abschimmeln - to wander around, to rest
abspacken - to rejoice
aufpimpen - get oversized
auschecken - try
j-n baschen - to defeat smb.
batteln - fight smb.
sich beömmeln - laugh out loud
buffen - smoke, smoke
pikieren - sarcastic
brettern - to rush / drive a car
sich aufbrezeln - dress up
✅ Slang phrases and expressions
So ein Mist! - Pancake!
Das ist abgefahren! - Wow!
dumm wie Brot sein- to be dumb like a tree
Das passt schon! - It'll do!
Her damit! - Come on already!
Komm mal klar! - Calm down!
Heraus damit! - Spread it out! Speak!
Was laberst du da? - What nonsense are you talking about?
Das weiß nur der liebe Gott! - This is only God knows!
Scher dich zum Teufel! - Go to hell!
Du kannst mich mal! - Fuck you!
Der Typ war total assi drauf! - This guy was absolutely crazy!
Ich bin am Ende. - I'm exhausted.
Nein, danke! Ich bin voll! - No thanks! I'm full! (also translated)
Ich muss für kleine Mädchen. - I need to go to the toilet.
Ich bin so sauer! - I'm so angry!
Das ist kein Grund zum Trübsal blasen! - This is not a reason for whining / blues!
Ich bin ja nicht auf den Kopf gefallen! - I'm far from being a fool!
Lass mich doch! - Get off (get away) from me!
Er hat den ganzen Tag verpennt! - He's been sleeping all day!
Es geht ihr dreckig! - She's all bad! She's not doing well!
Jetzt steht ihr das Wasser bis zum Hals. - She is now on the verge (in critical condition).
über den Durst trinken - get drunk (to hell)
Das Wetter ist heute total beschissen. - The weather today is absolutely disgusting.
Bist du bescheuert? - Are you completely nuts?
😉Do not be surprised that you will have to replenish your stock of slang words and expressions every year, because young people constantly come up with something, and new realities appear in the world.
Do you often use slang?
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🇩🇪How to say "Hello" in German?
It would seem that it could be simpler than an ordinary greeting and a short word "hallo", which absolutely everyone who learns German knows, but there are many options and features of the greeting.
📌 Moreover, greetings differ both in the time of day when they are used, and in different regions where they are in use.
✅FACT: In Bavaria and southern Germany they usually say: Grüß Gott!. And in Berlin you often hear: Schönen Tag!
☀️ In the morning, use:
"Guten Morgen", or simply "Morgen", that is, "Good morning",
🤚🏻 Or a generic phrase:
"Guten Tag", which means "Hello". "Guten Tag" also means "Good afternoon" and therefore can be used all day long.
✅FACT: By the way, the day in the German worldview system usually starts at 12:00
🌒 After about six in the evening, the Germans greet each other with the phrase:
"Guten Abend", meaning "Good evening".
"Gute Nacht", "Good night", is used either in parting at the end of the evening or when a person actually goes to bed.
📌There is one more greeting:
"Grüß dich", literally "I greet you". This phrase is used mainly by young people.
🌏 There are various regional variations of the German greetings.
For example, in Austria and southern Germany, the greeting is "Grüß Gott", literally hail God. And also common
"Servus!", Literally "greetings"
When in doubt about which phrase to use in a given situation, you can always say
Hallo - hello.
✅FACT: It's always best to start with a more formal address and gradually move to a less formal one if you feel like the person you're talking to.
👔Since the Germans pay great attention to formalities, they constantly use titles. When referring to someone who is not your friend, always use words like Herr, Frau, Dr (Mr, Mrs, Dr) combined with their last name - Herr, Frau, Dr Schmidt.
👋🏻A little bit about goodbyes
A number of expressions can also be used to say goodbye, which vary depending on the status of the person you are talking to.
If the situation is formal, you can say "Auf Wiedersehen", "Goodbye", literally: "until we see you again."
In a circle of friends or in an informal setting, you can use "Bis bald", "See you soon", "Tschüss", "Bye" or "Sehen wir uns" - "See you".
It would seem that it could be simpler than an ordinary greeting and a short word "hallo", which absolutely everyone who learns German knows, but there are many options and features of the greeting.
📌 Moreover, greetings differ both in the time of day when they are used, and in different regions where they are in use.
✅FACT: In Bavaria and southern Germany they usually say: Grüß Gott!. And in Berlin you often hear: Schönen Tag!
☀️ In the morning, use:
"Guten Morgen", or simply "Morgen", that is, "Good morning",
🤚🏻 Or a generic phrase:
"Guten Tag", which means "Hello". "Guten Tag" also means "Good afternoon" and therefore can be used all day long.
✅FACT: By the way, the day in the German worldview system usually starts at 12:00
🌒 After about six in the evening, the Germans greet each other with the phrase:
"Guten Abend", meaning "Good evening".
"Gute Nacht", "Good night", is used either in parting at the end of the evening or when a person actually goes to bed.
📌There is one more greeting:
"Grüß dich", literally "I greet you". This phrase is used mainly by young people.
🌏 There are various regional variations of the German greetings.
For example, in Austria and southern Germany, the greeting is "Grüß Gott", literally hail God. And also common
"Servus!", Literally "greetings"
When in doubt about which phrase to use in a given situation, you can always say
Hallo - hello.
✅FACT: It's always best to start with a more formal address and gradually move to a less formal one if you feel like the person you're talking to.
👔Since the Germans pay great attention to formalities, they constantly use titles. When referring to someone who is not your friend, always use words like Herr, Frau, Dr (Mr, Mrs, Dr) combined with their last name - Herr, Frau, Dr Schmidt.
👋🏻A little bit about goodbyes
A number of expressions can also be used to say goodbye, which vary depending on the status of the person you are talking to.
If the situation is formal, you can say "Auf Wiedersehen", "Goodbye", literally: "until we see you again."
In a circle of friends or in an informal setting, you can use "Bis bald", "See you soon", "Tschüss", "Bye" or "Sehen wir uns" - "See you".
🔸 Expressing opinion
Ich denke (nicht), dass ... - I don't / think that ...
Ich finde (nicht), dass ... - I don't / think that….
Ich glaube, dass ... - I suppose that ...
Meiner Meinung nach ... - In my opinion (my opinion) / In my opinion / from my point of view ...
Ich bin mir (nicht) sicher,…. - I am not / sure that….
🔸 Expressing surprise
Na so was! - Well, you must! What are you doing! Well well!
Das kann doch nicht wahr sein! - It can not be true! / This cannot be!
Wirklich? - True? Is it real?
So eine Überraschung! - What a surprise!!
Was du nicht sagst! - What didn't you say!?!
Ist das möglich !! ?? - Is it possible ?? !!
🔸 Commenting on new information
Ich finde es (nicht) interessant, weil ... - I find the article (not) interesting because ...
Mich wundert, dass… / Mich überrascht, dass…. - I am amazed / amazed that ...
Ich hätte nicht gedacht, dass ... - I would not have thought that ...
Es war klar, dass ... - it was clear / clear that ...
🔸 Commenting on the situation
Das ist aber peinlich / ärgerlich / unerfreulich! - It's still unpleasant / annoying / disappointing!
Dumm gelaufen! - Down the drain!
So ein Pech! - What a failure!
Diese Situation ist mir echt (can also be ziemlich / total) peinlich (or unangenehm). - This situation is really (quite, absolutely) unpleasant to me.
Das hätte mir auch passieren können! - It could happen to me too.
Ich finde es gar nicht peinlich, wenn ... - I think that it is not at all / not at all shameful if….
Das möchte ich nicht erleben! - I would not want to survive this!
Das wäre mir nicht passiert! - It would be better if this did not happen to me / happened!
Es ist lustig, dass ... - It's funny that ... / I am glad that ...
Ist es nicht lustig, dass ..? - Isn't it funny / happy that ...?
Ich denke (nicht), dass ... - I don't / think that ...
Ich finde (nicht), dass ... - I don't / think that….
Ich glaube, dass ... - I suppose that ...
Meiner Meinung nach ... - In my opinion (my opinion) / In my opinion / from my point of view ...
Ich bin mir (nicht) sicher,…. - I am not / sure that….
🔸 Expressing surprise
Na so was! - Well, you must! What are you doing! Well well!
Das kann doch nicht wahr sein! - It can not be true! / This cannot be!
Wirklich? - True? Is it real?
So eine Überraschung! - What a surprise!!
Was du nicht sagst! - What didn't you say!?!
Ist das möglich !! ?? - Is it possible ?? !!
🔸 Commenting on new information
Ich finde es (nicht) interessant, weil ... - I find the article (not) interesting because ...
Mich wundert, dass… / Mich überrascht, dass…. - I am amazed / amazed that ...
Ich hätte nicht gedacht, dass ... - I would not have thought that ...
Es war klar, dass ... - it was clear / clear that ...
🔸 Commenting on the situation
Das ist aber peinlich / ärgerlich / unerfreulich! - It's still unpleasant / annoying / disappointing!
Dumm gelaufen! - Down the drain!
So ein Pech! - What a failure!
Diese Situation ist mir echt (can also be ziemlich / total) peinlich (or unangenehm). - This situation is really (quite, absolutely) unpleasant to me.
Das hätte mir auch passieren können! - It could happen to me too.
Ich finde es gar nicht peinlich, wenn ... - I think that it is not at all / not at all shameful if….
Das möchte ich nicht erleben! - I would not want to survive this!
Das wäre mir nicht passiert! - It would be better if this did not happen to me / happened!
Es ist lustig, dass ... - It's funny that ... / I am glad that ...
Ist es nicht lustig, dass ..? - Isn't it funny / happy that ...?
🥰❤️ Hey Mäuschen!
💕 Have you ever heard this in your address?
💖And also a Bärchen, Herzchen, Hasi - these are lovely names, that we use to call our second halves.
💝 Do not hesitate to love, give love and call your loved ones what they (and you, of course) like!
😘Today I selected the most sweet nicknames and pleasant words that you can use to call your soulmate!
💕 Have you ever heard this in your address?
💖And also a Bärchen, Herzchen, Hasi - these are lovely names, that we use to call our second halves.
💝 Do not hesitate to love, give love and call your loved ones what they (and you, of course) like!
😘Today I selected the most sweet nicknames and pleasant words that you can use to call your soulmate!
🇩🇪 Colloquial expressions in modern German!
We learn German, memorize dialogues, topics and words by topic, and then we come to Berlin for the weekend - and we cannot make out half of the words. Why?
Because a lively spoken language is very different from what we see in textbooks.
Today we will learn 20 phrases - important, relevant and often used in modern spoken German.
Ich weiß Bescheid - I'm in the know
Den Tatsachen ins Gesicht sehen - face the truth
Um keinen Preis - no way in the world
Um jeden Preis - at any cost
Und ob - still
Von mir aus - I don't mind
Na und? - So what's next?
Das kommt nicht in Frage - this is out of the question
Genug des Guten - a little good
Nichts zu machen - there's nothing you can do
Das geht mir auf die Nerven - it gets on my nerves
Als ob nichts geschehen wäre - as if nothing had happened
Ich bin völlig blank - I don't have a penny
Was auch immer ... - whatever ...
Keine Lebendige Seele - No (One) Living Soul
In der Tat - really
Unter vier Augen - alone (eye to eye)
So ein Mist! - Pancake!/Shit💩
Reg dich ab! - Take it easy!
Na klar - clear
What colloquial expressions do you know?
We learn German, memorize dialogues, topics and words by topic, and then we come to Berlin for the weekend - and we cannot make out half of the words. Why?
Because a lively spoken language is very different from what we see in textbooks.
Today we will learn 20 phrases - important, relevant and often used in modern spoken German.
Ich weiß Bescheid - I'm in the know
Den Tatsachen ins Gesicht sehen - face the truth
Um keinen Preis - no way in the world
Um jeden Preis - at any cost
Und ob - still
Von mir aus - I don't mind
Na und? - So what's next?
Das kommt nicht in Frage - this is out of the question
Genug des Guten - a little good
Nichts zu machen - there's nothing you can do
Das geht mir auf die Nerven - it gets on my nerves
Als ob nichts geschehen wäre - as if nothing had happened
Ich bin völlig blank - I don't have a penny
Was auch immer ... - whatever ...
Keine Lebendige Seele - No (One) Living Soul
In der Tat - really
Unter vier Augen - alone (eye to eye)
So ein Mist! - Pancake!/Shit💩
Reg dich ab! - Take it easy!
Na klar - clear
What colloquial expressions do you know?
🎅 December 6 - Nikolaustag
On the evening of December 5, children in Germany, Austria and Switzerland put their polished shoes outside the threshold or window so that Nikolaus can put toys or sweets there at night. On December 6, Nikolaustag is celebrated here.
Who is Nikolaus? Under the name Nikolaus is hidden Saint Nicholas of Myra, who was in the first half of the 3rd century a bishop in the city of Myra in Asia Minor (now Demra, Turkey). Saint Nicholas is one of the most revered saints of Christianity. He became famous for his intercession for the persecuted and suffering, as well as for his courage and generosity. St. Nicholas is also considered the patron saint of sailors, merchants, clergymen and children.
December 6 marks the day of his repose according to the Gregorian calendar. According to the Julian calendar, the feast of St. Nicholas (Day of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker) is celebrated on December 19. On this day, during the Nativity Fast, Orthodox Christians are allowed to relax: you can eat fish. By the way, in 2020, the second Advent also falls on December 6.
There are many legends associated with St. Nicholas. He was a rich man and took care of the poor people of that time. And he did it secretly so that he would not be thanked. There is a legend that one day, wanting to help a very poor family, Nikolas climbed onto the roof at night and from there threw five bundles of gold coins into the parlor; the bundles fell into the children's shoes at the window. Most likely, this is where the tradition of giving gifts originated.
In Germany, as well as in Switzerland and Austria, on the evening of December 5, children put their shoes outside the doorstep, so that Nikolaus, who came at night, would leave them sweets and small gifts. Some believe that Nikolaus travels around every house in his sleigh and comes through the fireplace to hide the gifts he brought in shoes or socks hung by children.
According to another custom, Nikolaus comes to the children’s house and asks them if they behaved well, and gives gifts only to honest and obedient children. Nikolaus is often accompanied by a servant Ruprecht (Knecht Ruprecht) - a terrible uncle who punishes disobedient children with rods or even puts them in a sack and takes them to the forest. Apparently, Knecht Ruprecht was invented with an educational purpose - he first appeared in the traditions of the 17th century, and since then has invariably been present in German folklore. In Switzerland, Nikolaus is usually accompanied by Schmutzli for these purposes, and in Austria and Bavaria - Krampus.
Nikolaus, Santa Claus and Weinachtsman - the same hero? Why is Nikolausgebäck baked and what does it look like?
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On the evening of December 5, children in Germany, Austria and Switzerland put their polished shoes outside the threshold or window so that Nikolaus can put toys or sweets there at night. On December 6, Nikolaustag is celebrated here.
Who is Nikolaus? Under the name Nikolaus is hidden Saint Nicholas of Myra, who was in the first half of the 3rd century a bishop in the city of Myra in Asia Minor (now Demra, Turkey). Saint Nicholas is one of the most revered saints of Christianity. He became famous for his intercession for the persecuted and suffering, as well as for his courage and generosity. St. Nicholas is also considered the patron saint of sailors, merchants, clergymen and children.
December 6 marks the day of his repose according to the Gregorian calendar. According to the Julian calendar, the feast of St. Nicholas (Day of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker) is celebrated on December 19. On this day, during the Nativity Fast, Orthodox Christians are allowed to relax: you can eat fish. By the way, in 2020, the second Advent also falls on December 6.
There are many legends associated with St. Nicholas. He was a rich man and took care of the poor people of that time. And he did it secretly so that he would not be thanked. There is a legend that one day, wanting to help a very poor family, Nikolas climbed onto the roof at night and from there threw five bundles of gold coins into the parlor; the bundles fell into the children's shoes at the window. Most likely, this is where the tradition of giving gifts originated.
In Germany, as well as in Switzerland and Austria, on the evening of December 5, children put their shoes outside the doorstep, so that Nikolaus, who came at night, would leave them sweets and small gifts. Some believe that Nikolaus travels around every house in his sleigh and comes through the fireplace to hide the gifts he brought in shoes or socks hung by children.
According to another custom, Nikolaus comes to the children’s house and asks them if they behaved well, and gives gifts only to honest and obedient children. Nikolaus is often accompanied by a servant Ruprecht (Knecht Ruprecht) - a terrible uncle who punishes disobedient children with rods or even puts them in a sack and takes them to the forest. Apparently, Knecht Ruprecht was invented with an educational purpose - he first appeared in the traditions of the 17th century, and since then has invariably been present in German folklore. In Switzerland, Nikolaus is usually accompanied by Schmutzli for these purposes, and in Austria and Bavaria - Krampus.
Nikolaus, Santa Claus and Weinachtsman - the same hero? Why is Nikolausgebäck baked and what does it look like?
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📌 Let's learn the endings of adjectives
🔻- lich:
freundlich - friendly
sportlich - sports
glücklich - happy
🔻- isch:
fantastisch - fantastic
exotisch - exotic
optimistisch - optimistic
🔻- sch:
falsch - wrong, erroneous, fake
deutsch - German
hübsch - handsome, cute, cute
🔻- ig:
richtig - correct
dreckig - dirty
lustig - funny
🔻- lig:
billig - cheap, inexpensive, primitive
langweilig - boring
heilig - saint
🔻- bar:
wunderbar - wonderful
furchtbar - terrible
genießbar - edible
🔻- los:
sinnlos - meaningless
bewusstlos - unconscious
arbeitslos - unemployed
🔻- haft:
ekelhaft - nasty, disgusting
zauberhaft - charming
dauerhaft - durable, solid
🔻- sam:
langsam - slow
seltsam - strange
sparsam - economical, frugal
🔻- voll:
wertvoll - valuable
sinnvoll - appropriate, reasonable
qualvoll - torturous
🔻- reich:
hilfreich - useful
zahlreich - numerous
kalorienreich - high in calories
🔻- ant:
interessant - interesting
elegant - elegant
riskant - risky
🔻- al:
fatal - fatal
banal - banal
total - total
🔻- ell:
offiziell - official
originell - original
visuell - visual
🔻- iv:
aggressiv - aggressive
intensiv - intensive
kreativ - creative
🔻- ös:
seriös - serious
nervös - nervous
religiös - religious
🔻- ern:
silbern - silver, silver
modern - modern
nüchtern - sober
🔻- end:
spannend - fun, intense
passend - suitable
fließend - runaway, current
🔻- lich:
freundlich - friendly
sportlich - sports
glücklich - happy
🔻- isch:
fantastisch - fantastic
exotisch - exotic
optimistisch - optimistic
🔻- sch:
falsch - wrong, erroneous, fake
deutsch - German
hübsch - handsome, cute, cute
🔻- ig:
richtig - correct
dreckig - dirty
lustig - funny
🔻- lig:
billig - cheap, inexpensive, primitive
langweilig - boring
heilig - saint
🔻- bar:
wunderbar - wonderful
furchtbar - terrible
genießbar - edible
🔻- los:
sinnlos - meaningless
bewusstlos - unconscious
arbeitslos - unemployed
🔻- haft:
ekelhaft - nasty, disgusting
zauberhaft - charming
dauerhaft - durable, solid
🔻- sam:
langsam - slow
seltsam - strange
sparsam - economical, frugal
🔻- voll:
wertvoll - valuable
sinnvoll - appropriate, reasonable
qualvoll - torturous
🔻- reich:
hilfreich - useful
zahlreich - numerous
kalorienreich - high in calories
🔻- ant:
interessant - interesting
elegant - elegant
riskant - risky
🔻- al:
fatal - fatal
banal - banal
total - total
🔻- ell:
offiziell - official
originell - original
visuell - visual
🔻- iv:
aggressiv - aggressive
intensiv - intensive
kreativ - creative
🔻- ös:
seriös - serious
nervös - nervous
religiös - religious
🔻- ern:
silbern - silver, silver
modern - modern
nüchtern - sober
🔻- end:
spannend - fun, intense
passend - suitable
fließend - runaway, current