🎅 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.
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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
🇩🇪 Let's get acquainted!
Name, age, the place you come from, your profession, marital status and hobbies. How can you tell so that it is interesting and memorable, so that on occasion, you can amaze everyone?
Let's figure it out together in the article below!
Name, age, the place you come from, your profession, marital status and hobbies. How can you tell so that it is interesting and memorable, so that on occasion, you can amaze everyone?
Let's figure it out together in the article below!
☝️🇩🇪 Irregular verbs: remember these differences!
📍 Simple verb
legen | legte, gelegt | - put
📍 Irregular verb
liegen | lag, gelegen | - lie
📍 Simple verb
stellen | stellte, gestellt | - put
📍 Irregular verb
stehen | stand, gestanden | - to stand
📍 Simple verb
setzen | setzte, gesetzt | - to seat, to put
📍 Irregular verb
sitzen | saß, gesessen | - sit
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📍 Simple verb
legen | legte, gelegt | - put
📍 Irregular verb
liegen | lag, gelegen | - lie
📍 Simple verb
stellen | stellte, gestellt | - put
📍 Irregular verb
stehen | stand, gestanden | - to stand
📍 Simple verb
setzen | setzte, gesetzt | - to seat, to put
📍 Irregular verb
sitzen | saß, gesessen | - sit
☃️ The whole table of German verbs can be found by clicking the button below!
🇩🇪How do Germans form new words?
🤗The Germans are very fond of compound words - they play with words like with cubes. Look closer:
der Wintersport (Winter + Sport) - winter sports (winter + sports),
der Hauptbahnhof (Haupt + Bahn + Hof) - Central Station.
😳 At first glance, such a long word may be intimidating, but in fact it is quite convenient. The main thing: take (and pronounce) such a word in parts, as several separate words, then it will be easy to cope with it.
What kind will the compound word be, what article will it get? The article is determined by the last word - by the "locomotive":
das Benzin + der Preis = der Benzinpreis (gasoline price),
das Bier + die Flasche = die Bierflasche (beer bottle).
⚡️ Some compound words use a special link - (e)s or (less often) - (e)n:
der Liebling + die Speise = die Lieblingsspeise (favorite food),
die Wirtschaft + die Krise = die Wirtschaftskrise (economic crisis),
der Bauer + das Haus = das Bauernhaus (Farmhouse),
das Ohr + die Schmerzen = die Ohrenschmerzen (ear pains).
☝🏻 In one word, it is not at all necessary to meet two nouns, other combinations are also possible:
rasieren (shave) + der Apparat = der Rasierapparat (razor),
hoch (high) + das Haus = das Hochhaus (high-rise building),
außen (external) + die Politik = die Außenpolitik (Foreign policy),
vor (before) + der Name (name) = der Vorname (first name).
💥 An interesting feature of the German language is the addition of two variants defining it to one defined word at once:
West– und Osteuropa - Western and Eastern Europe,
an– und abstellen - enable and disable.
😯As you can see, Germans are flexible with creating new words by combining 2 or more!
🤗The Germans are very fond of compound words - they play with words like with cubes. Look closer:
der Wintersport (Winter + Sport) - winter sports (winter + sports),
der Hauptbahnhof (Haupt + Bahn + Hof) - Central Station.
😳 At first glance, such a long word may be intimidating, but in fact it is quite convenient. The main thing: take (and pronounce) such a word in parts, as several separate words, then it will be easy to cope with it.
What kind will the compound word be, what article will it get? The article is determined by the last word - by the "locomotive":
das Benzin + der Preis = der Benzinpreis (gasoline price),
das Bier + die Flasche = die Bierflasche (beer bottle).
⚡️ Some compound words use a special link - (e)s or (less often) - (e)n:
der Liebling + die Speise = die Lieblingsspeise (favorite food),
die Wirtschaft + die Krise = die Wirtschaftskrise (economic crisis),
der Bauer + das Haus = das Bauernhaus (Farmhouse),
das Ohr + die Schmerzen = die Ohrenschmerzen (ear pains).
☝🏻 In one word, it is not at all necessary to meet two nouns, other combinations are also possible:
rasieren (shave) + der Apparat = der Rasierapparat (razor),
hoch (high) + das Haus = das Hochhaus (high-rise building),
außen (external) + die Politik = die Außenpolitik (Foreign policy),
vor (before) + der Name (name) = der Vorname (first name).
💥 An interesting feature of the German language is the addition of two variants defining it to one defined word at once:
West– und Osteuropa - Western and Eastern Europe,
an– und abstellen - enable and disable.
😯As you can see, Germans are flexible with creating new words by combining 2 or more!
🔸 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 / from my point of view ...
Ich bin mir (nicht) sicher,…. - I am not / sure that….
🔸 Expressing unexpected
Na so was! - Well, you must! 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 / surprised that ...
Ich hätte nicht gedacht, dass ... - I would not have thought that ...
Es war klar, dass ... - it was 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 / from my point of view ...
Ich bin mir (nicht) sicher,…. - I am not / sure that….
🔸 Expressing unexpected
Na so was! - Well, you must! 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 / surprised that ...
Ich hätte nicht gedacht, dass ... - I would not have thought that ...
Es war klar, dass ... - it was 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 ...?
🙏🏻🌷15 WAYS TO EXPRESS THANKS IN GERMAN
Danke sehr! - Thank you so much!
Danke schön! - Thank you so much!
Vielen Dank! - Many thanks!
Tausend Dank! - A thousand thanks!
Herzlichen Dank! - Thank you very much!
Danke! - Thanks!
Danke dir! - Thank you!
Danke euch! - Thank you!(pl.)
Danke Ihnen! - Thank you! (formal)
Danke vielmals! - Thank you many times!
Ich bin dir / Ihnen sehr dankbar! - I am very grateful to you!
Das ist nett von dir! - Very nice of you!
Danke, dass es dich gibt! - Thank you for being there!
Das ist sehr freundlich von Ihnen! - That's very friendly on your part!
Herzlichen Dank für deine / Ihre Hilfe! - Thank you very much for your help!
Danke sehr! - Thank you so much!
Danke schön! - Thank you so much!
Vielen Dank! - Many thanks!
Tausend Dank! - A thousand thanks!
Herzlichen Dank! - Thank you very much!
Danke! - Thanks!
Danke dir! - Thank you!
Danke euch! - Thank you!(pl.)
Danke Ihnen! - Thank you! (formal)
Danke vielmals! - Thank you many times!
Ich bin dir / Ihnen sehr dankbar! - I am very grateful to you!
Das ist nett von dir! - Very nice of you!
Danke, dass es dich gibt! - Thank you for being there!
Das ist sehr freundlich von Ihnen! - That's very friendly on your part!
Herzlichen Dank für deine / Ihre Hilfe! - Thank you very much for your help!
🇩🇪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 ...
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🎁🎄Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in German
Christmas holidays are approaching – a time of pleasant surprises, gifts and meetings! On this occasion, we have prepared for you a selection of New Year and Christmas greetings for your loved ones, friends or work partners in German.
We hope that the following phrases will help you prepare electronic (and maybe real, handwritten) Christmas letters in advance, sign postcards or just learn useful words and phrases on this topic.
🔸 Weihnachtsgrüße = Merry Christmas
🔸 Frohe Weihnachten = Merry Christmas!
🔸 Frohe Weihnachten und ein gutes neues Jahr = Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!
🔸 Guten Rutsch ins new Jahr! = Happy New Year!
🔸 Ein beschauliches Weihnachtsfest und alles Gute für das kommende Jahr wünscht Ihnen Name/Firma = A bright Christmas holiday and all the best wishes you Name/Firm
More vocabulary in the article below!🎅🏻
Christmas holidays are approaching – a time of pleasant surprises, gifts and meetings! On this occasion, we have prepared for you a selection of New Year and Christmas greetings for your loved ones, friends or work partners in German.
We hope that the following phrases will help you prepare electronic (and maybe real, handwritten) Christmas letters in advance, sign postcards or just learn useful words and phrases on this topic.
🔸 Weihnachtsgrüße = Merry Christmas
🔸 Frohe Weihnachten = Merry Christmas!
🔸 Frohe Weihnachten und ein gutes neues Jahr = Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!
🔸 Guten Rutsch ins new Jahr! = Happy New Year!
🔸 Ein beschauliches Weihnachtsfest und alles Gute für das kommende Jahr wünscht Ihnen Name/Firma = A bright Christmas holiday and all the best wishes you Name/Firm
More vocabulary in the article below!🎅🏻
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🇩🇪 WORDS RELATED TO "Vegetables - das Gemüse"
Let's enrich your vocabulary and learn new words:
Der Spargel - Asparagus
Die Aubergine - eggplant
Die Bete, die Rübe - beets
Der Kohl - cabbage
Die Möhren - carrots
Der Blumenkohl - cauliflower
Der Sellerie - celery
Die Zucchini - zucchini
Die Gurke - cucumber
Der Fenchel - fennel
Der Knoblauch- garlic
Der Ingwer - ginger
Die Bohne - beans
Der Konigssalat - lettuce
Das Salatgemüse - salad vegetables
Der Pilz - mushroom
Die Zwiebel - bow
Der Porree - leek
Die Erbse - peas
Der Pfeffer - pepper
Die Paprika - red pepper
Gemahlener Pfeffer - ground pepper
Der Pfefferkörner - pepper beans
Die Kartoffeln - potatoes
Der Kürbis - pumpkin
Die Tomate - tomato
Die Petersilie - parsley
Der Dill - dill
Let's enrich your vocabulary and learn new words:
Der Spargel - Asparagus
Die Aubergine - eggplant
Die Bete, die Rübe - beets
Der Kohl - cabbage
Die Möhren - carrots
Der Blumenkohl - cauliflower
Der Sellerie - celery
Die Zucchini - zucchini
Die Gurke - cucumber
Der Fenchel - fennel
Der Knoblauch- garlic
Der Ingwer - ginger
Die Bohne - beans
Der Konigssalat - lettuce
Das Salatgemüse - salad vegetables
Der Pilz - mushroom
Die Zwiebel - bow
Der Porree - leek
Die Erbse - peas
Der Pfeffer - pepper
Die Paprika - red pepper
Gemahlener Pfeffer - ground pepper
Der Pfefferkörner - pepper beans
Die Kartoffeln - potatoes
Der Kürbis - pumpkin
Die Tomate - tomato
Die Petersilie - parsley
Der Dill - dill
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🍪 Sweet bakery in German
das Gebäck - baked goods
backen - to bake
der Herd - stove
der Backofen (der Ofen, die Backröhre) - oven
das Kuchenblech - baking sheet
die Backform - baking dish
der Pinsel - brush (for oiling)
dаs Backpapier - parchment paper
der Kuchen - pie (Pl. die Kuchen)
die Pastete - pate (Pl. die Pasteten)
das Brot - bread (Pl. die Brote)
die Pizza - pizza (Pl. die Pizzas)
der Muffin - muffin (Pl. die Muffins)
der Keks - biscuits (Pl. die Kekse)
die Torte - cakes (Pl. die Torten)
der Teig - dough
den Teig einrühren - stir the dough
den Teig kneten - knead the dough
den Teig gehen lassen - leave the dough to fit
den Teig ausrollen - roll out the dough
der Hefeteig - yeast dough
der Rührteig - a dough based on a large number of eggs and also baking powder (Batter)
der Blätterteig - puff pastry
der Pizzateig - pizza dough
die Hefe - yeast
frische Hefe - fresh yeast
die Trockenbackhefe or simply
die Trockenhefe - dry yeast
der Backpulver - baking powder, baking powder
das Mehl - flour
der Kuchenboden - ready-made base (biscuit) for the cake
die Backmischung - ready-made dry mix for baking (bread, etc.)
der Zuckerguss - frosting
die Backform einfetten - lubricate (with fat, oil)
in den Ofen stellen - put in the oven
den Ofen vorheizen - preheat the oven
abkühlen lassen - leave to cool
der Mürbeteig - shortcrust pastry;
Plätzchen - round flat biscuits
Plätzchen ausstechen - cut cookies into shape
❓ What are your favorite pastries? Comment!🍰🥧
das Gebäck - baked goods
backen - to bake
der Herd - stove
der Backofen (der Ofen, die Backröhre) - oven
das Kuchenblech - baking sheet
die Backform - baking dish
der Pinsel - brush (for oiling)
dаs Backpapier - parchment paper
der Kuchen - pie (Pl. die Kuchen)
die Pastete - pate (Pl. die Pasteten)
das Brot - bread (Pl. die Brote)
die Pizza - pizza (Pl. die Pizzas)
der Muffin - muffin (Pl. die Muffins)
der Keks - biscuits (Pl. die Kekse)
die Torte - cakes (Pl. die Torten)
der Teig - dough
den Teig einrühren - stir the dough
den Teig kneten - knead the dough
den Teig gehen lassen - leave the dough to fit
den Teig ausrollen - roll out the dough
der Hefeteig - yeast dough
der Rührteig - a dough based on a large number of eggs and also baking powder (Batter)
der Blätterteig - puff pastry
der Pizzateig - pizza dough
die Hefe - yeast
frische Hefe - fresh yeast
die Trockenbackhefe or simply
die Trockenhefe - dry yeast
der Backpulver - baking powder, baking powder
das Mehl - flour
der Kuchenboden - ready-made base (biscuit) for the cake
die Backmischung - ready-made dry mix for baking (bread, etc.)
der Zuckerguss - frosting
die Backform einfetten - lubricate (with fat, oil)
in den Ofen stellen - put in the oven
den Ofen vorheizen - preheat the oven
abkühlen lassen - leave to cool
der Mürbeteig - shortcrust pastry;
Plätzchen - round flat biscuits
Plätzchen ausstechen - cut cookies into shape
❓ What are your favorite pastries? Comment!🍰🥧
🥂 Toasts in German
Since the celebrations are continuing today with might and main, I suggest you make some toasts and amaze your loved ones on the spot!
"Toast" is called Trinkspruch in German:
trinken - to drink, Spruch - saying.
The Germans, by the way, rarely make long toasts.
🍷Most common:
Prost! - To your health! / this is a universal toast, analogous to "cheers" in English.
Zum Wohl! - Cheers!
Auf Dich! - For you!
Auf Sie! - For you!
Auf uns! - For us!
Auf unser Treffen! - For the meeting!
Auf das Glück! - For happiness!
Auf den Erfolg! - For success!
Auf die Eltern! - For the parents!
Auf Liebe! - For love!
🍻And a few more versatile toasts:
Trinken wir auf den Erfolg unseres Vorhabens! - Let's drink to the success of our business!
Trinken wir darauf, dass wir immer einen Grund zum Feiern haben! - Let's drink so that we always have a reason for the holiday!
Lasst uns das Leben immer so geniessen wie dieses Glas Wein! - Let's always enjoy life like this glass of wine!
Trinken wir darauf, dass wir uns hier versammelt haben und dass wir uns öfter treffen! - Let's drink to the fact that we have gathered here, and that we gather more often!
Happy New Year everyone!☃️🥖
Since the celebrations are continuing today with might and main, I suggest you make some toasts and amaze your loved ones on the spot!
"Toast" is called Trinkspruch in German:
trinken - to drink, Spruch - saying.
The Germans, by the way, rarely make long toasts.
🍷Most common:
Prost! - To your health! / this is a universal toast, analogous to "cheers" in English.
Zum Wohl! - Cheers!
Auf Dich! - For you!
Auf Sie! - For you!
Auf uns! - For us!
Auf unser Treffen! - For the meeting!
Auf das Glück! - For happiness!
Auf den Erfolg! - For success!
Auf die Eltern! - For the parents!
Auf Liebe! - For love!
🍻And a few more versatile toasts:
Trinken wir auf den Erfolg unseres Vorhabens! - Let's drink to the success of our business!
Trinken wir darauf, dass wir immer einen Grund zum Feiern haben! - Let's drink so that we always have a reason for the holiday!
Lasst uns das Leben immer so geniessen wie dieses Glas Wein! - Let's always enjoy life like this glass of wine!
Trinken wir darauf, dass wir uns hier versammelt haben und dass wir uns öfter treffen! - Let's drink to the fact that we have gathered here, and that we gather more often!
Happy New Year everyone!☃️🥖
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🇩🇪 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 the lively spoken language is very different from what we see in textbooks. Today we will learn 20 expressions - 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 - nothing can be done
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 - in reality
Unter vier Augen - alone (eye to eye)
So ein Mist! - Pancake! (Shieet)
Reg dich ab! - Calm down!
Na klar - clear
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 the lively spoken language is very different from what we see in textbooks. Today we will learn 20 expressions - 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 - nothing can be done
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 - in reality
Unter vier Augen - alone (eye to eye)
So ein Mist! - Pancake! (Shieet)
Reg dich ab! - Calm down!
Na klar - clear
📖🇩🇪 How to learn new words in German?
How to learn words correctly and most importantly: which words you need to learn first. What is the first hundred, one thousand you need to know in order to speak and understand the interlocutor?
Everything is very simple. Here is a rough study sequence:
× Learn to read.
× Learn basic grammar
× Translate
× Listen
× Talk
In order for words to be well remembered, you must be able to read them!
When you read a word, you kind of write it in your head, sometimes you say it out loud too. Have you noticed that very often a word appears in front of your eyes, you see it pop up in a written form and is it enough to just to pronounce it?
If you have just started building vocabulary, then start reading texts where there is simple and easy grammar, without difficult tenses and any prepositions and their mergers with articles. (Just like my Short German Stories)
When you read, you must clearly understand why the sentence is constructed this way, you must be able to identify grammatical structures. Otherwise, your entire reading will be reduced to the constant decoding.
Read what interests you personally.
In this case, it will be completely your field of interest and reading will be enjoyable, and the foreign language itself will not be "excruciatingly painful".
All words must be from your field. These are the words that you use every day in your language (even explicit ones). The problem, however, is that it is difficult for an ordinary person to stop the endless stream of thoughts in his head and understand what words it consists of.
To simplify this task, do not be lazy and after reading this post, write a short story in your mother tongue about how you get to work or what do you do in your free time!
Firstly, you will stop thinking in all directions at once and you will be able to somehow collect all your thoughts in one place.
Secondly, you will see what phrases and words you use in your mother tongue.
Practice writing your thoughts for at least a couple of days and you will immediately notice which words you use the most. Many words in your text will be repeated and they should be learned and used in a conversation in the first place. This means that you need to start with them.
It is very useful to watch TV series in German, preferably with subtitles. When you listen and read, you have 2 channels of perception. You saw a new word - do not be lazy, look at its meaning in the dictionary and then the meaning of the whole phrase will become clear. It's even better if you create your own sentence with the new word.
The flashcard word study method is more suitable for those who need to take an exam and master the correct words for the exam. For level A1 - create your own vocabulary list. The problem is that these words are not always made for you, so it is difficult to remember, and often not used.
And in order not to grind your teeth on foreign language study, you must clearly understand for what purpose you need it.
The goal of learning any foreign language is to speak it.
And if you are still learning words but don’t speak, then you are using an ineffective method. The language must be spoken, not silent. And believe me, 2-3 thousand words are enough for normal communication. The rest will grow in the process of communicating with foreigners.
How to learn words correctly and most importantly: which words you need to learn first. What is the first hundred, one thousand you need to know in order to speak and understand the interlocutor?
Everything is very simple. Here is a rough study sequence:
× Learn to read.
× Learn basic grammar
× Translate
× Listen
× Talk
In order for words to be well remembered, you must be able to read them!
When you read a word, you kind of write it in your head, sometimes you say it out loud too. Have you noticed that very often a word appears in front of your eyes, you see it pop up in a written form and is it enough to just to pronounce it?
If you have just started building vocabulary, then start reading texts where there is simple and easy grammar, without difficult tenses and any prepositions and their mergers with articles. (Just like my Short German Stories)
When you read, you must clearly understand why the sentence is constructed this way, you must be able to identify grammatical structures. Otherwise, your entire reading will be reduced to the constant decoding.
Read what interests you personally.
In this case, it will be completely your field of interest and reading will be enjoyable, and the foreign language itself will not be "excruciatingly painful".
All words must be from your field. These are the words that you use every day in your language (even explicit ones). The problem, however, is that it is difficult for an ordinary person to stop the endless stream of thoughts in his head and understand what words it consists of.
To simplify this task, do not be lazy and after reading this post, write a short story in your mother tongue about how you get to work or what do you do in your free time!
Firstly, you will stop thinking in all directions at once and you will be able to somehow collect all your thoughts in one place.
Secondly, you will see what phrases and words you use in your mother tongue.
Practice writing your thoughts for at least a couple of days and you will immediately notice which words you use the most. Many words in your text will be repeated and they should be learned and used in a conversation in the first place. This means that you need to start with them.
It is very useful to watch TV series in German, preferably with subtitles. When you listen and read, you have 2 channels of perception. You saw a new word - do not be lazy, look at its meaning in the dictionary and then the meaning of the whole phrase will become clear. It's even better if you create your own sentence with the new word.
The flashcard word study method is more suitable for those who need to take an exam and master the correct words for the exam. For level A1 - create your own vocabulary list. The problem is that these words are not always made for you, so it is difficult to remember, and often not used.
And in order not to grind your teeth on foreign language study, you must clearly understand for what purpose you need it.
The goal of learning any foreign language is to speak it.
And if you are still learning words but don’t speak, then you are using an ineffective method. The language must be spoken, not silent. And believe me, 2-3 thousand words are enough for normal communication. The rest will grow in the process of communicating with foreigners.
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😍 I like... The use of "gern(e)", "mögen" and "schmecken"
🤔Today we will deal with the rules of use and the main meanings of these verbs, as well as learn useful info
🐧 We all love to do something!
In order to emphasize your passion for action, you must use the construction: verb + gern(e). In this case, the verb, of course, is conjugated, and gern(e) is placed at the end of the sentence. Gern(e) is translated into English as "gladly", "with pleasure".
× Ich schwimme gern - I like to swim / I swim with pleasure
× Er reist gerne - He likes to travel / He travels with pleasure
× Lesen Sie gerne? - Do you like to read / Do you read with pleasure?
🍔 We all like to eat something!
If we say that we love some kind of food, then in most cases the verb mögen is used. Actually, this is a modal verb and it has a lot of different meanings, but we need to remember: we use it with food and drink!
× Ich mag Pizza - I like pizza
× Magst du Kaffee? - Do you like coffee?
× Sie mögen diese Speise nicht. - They don't like this dish.
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🤔Today we will deal with the rules of use and the main meanings of these verbs, as well as learn useful info
🐧 We all love to do something!
In order to emphasize your passion for action, you must use the construction: verb + gern(e). In this case, the verb, of course, is conjugated, and gern(e) is placed at the end of the sentence. Gern(e) is translated into English as "gladly", "with pleasure".
× Ich schwimme gern - I like to swim / I swim with pleasure
× Er reist gerne - He likes to travel / He travels with pleasure
× Lesen Sie gerne? - Do you like to read / Do you read with pleasure?
🍔 We all like to eat something!
If we say that we love some kind of food, then in most cases the verb mögen is used. Actually, this is a modal verb and it has a lot of different meanings, but we need to remember: we use it with food and drink!
× Ich mag Pizza - I like pizza
× Magst du Kaffee? - Do you like coffee?
× Sie mögen diese Speise nicht. - They don't like this dish.
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✅🇩🇪 Useful phrases for everyday communication. 📌 Save it! 😉
Ich habe kein(en) Bock darauf! = I don't want that! / No mood for that!
Das ist echt Spitze! = This is super!
Gott sei Dank! = Thank God!
Es ist mir Wurst = I don't care.
Wann treffen wir uns? = When will we meet?
Was sagen Sie dazu? = What do you say to that?
Das macht aber nichts! = But it's okay!
Es tut mir Leid. = I'm sorry.
Wie schade! = What a pity!
Leider nicht. = Sorry, no.
Alles Gute! = Good luck!
Schämen Sie sich! = Be ashamed!
Was ist los? = What happened?
Lassen Sie mich in Ruhe. = Leave me alone.
Kennen wir uns nicht? = Looks like we know each other?
Einen Augenblick bitte. = Wait a second, please.
Meine besten Glückwünsche. = Please accept my best wishes.
Fahren Sie so schnell Sie können. = Come as soon as possible.
Kein Problem. = No problem.
Was du nicht sagst! = What are you!
Das ist ja eine Überraschung! = What a surprise!
Kommt nicht in Frage! = This is out of the question!
Hast du etwas dagegen? = Do you have anything against?
Ich habe nichts dagegen. = I have nothing against it.
Ich drück dir die Daumen! = I hold my fists for you!
Viel Spaß! = Have a good time! / Good luck!
Gute Reise! = Bon voyage!
Gute Besserung! = Get well soon!
Lass dir schmecken! = Help yourself!
Gut geschlafen? = How did you sleep?
Mach's gut! = Good luck!
Alles Gute! = Good luck!
Gleichfalls! = Mutually! / And to you the same!
Ich habe kein(en) Bock darauf! = I don't want that! / No mood for that!
Das ist echt Spitze! = This is super!
Gott sei Dank! = Thank God!
Es ist mir Wurst = I don't care.
Wann treffen wir uns? = When will we meet?
Was sagen Sie dazu? = What do you say to that?
Das macht aber nichts! = But it's okay!
Es tut mir Leid. = I'm sorry.
Wie schade! = What a pity!
Leider nicht. = Sorry, no.
Alles Gute! = Good luck!
Schämen Sie sich! = Be ashamed!
Was ist los? = What happened?
Lassen Sie mich in Ruhe. = Leave me alone.
Kennen wir uns nicht? = Looks like we know each other?
Einen Augenblick bitte. = Wait a second, please.
Meine besten Glückwünsche. = Please accept my best wishes.
Fahren Sie so schnell Sie können. = Come as soon as possible.
Kein Problem. = No problem.
Was du nicht sagst! = What are you!
Das ist ja eine Überraschung! = What a surprise!
Kommt nicht in Frage! = This is out of the question!
Hast du etwas dagegen? = Do you have anything against?
Ich habe nichts dagegen. = I have nothing against it.
Ich drück dir die Daumen! = I hold my fists for you!
Viel Spaß! = Have a good time! / Good luck!
Gute Reise! = Bon voyage!
Gute Besserung! = Get well soon!
Lass dir schmecken! = Help yourself!
Gut geschlafen? = How did you sleep?
Mach's gut! = Good luck!
Alles Gute! = Good luck!
Gleichfalls! = Mutually! / And to you the same!
🇩🇪📌 German prepositions with Akkusativ
German prepositions (placed before nouns) and postpositions (placed after nouns), indicate the location of a person and an object, they can be used either with the dative case (Wo?), or with the accusative case (Wohin?). However, there are also prepositions that are always used only with Akkusativ. They need to be learned.
✔️ um - around
um den Apfelbaum - around the apple tree
um die Straßenbahn - around the tram
um das Sommerhaus = ums Sommerhaus - around the country house
✔️ durch - through
durch das Notspeiserohr = durchs Notspeiserohr - through the emergency feed pipe
durch den Gang - across the hallway
durch die Wand - through the wall
✔️ entlang - along
den Kai entlang - along the waterfront
die Küste entlang - along the coast
das Tal entlang - along the valley
✔️ gegen - against
gegen den Wind - against the wind
gegen die Ungerechtigkeit - against injustice
gegen das Moratorium - against the moratorium
✔️ wider - contrary to, against
wider den Strom - against the stream
wider (alles) Erwarten - contrary to (all) expectations
wider (alle) Erwartung - contrary to (all) expectations
✔️ für - for
für den Kollegen - for a colleague
für die Wahrheit - for the truth
für das Volkswohl = fürs Volkswohl - for the good of the people
✔️ ohne - without
ohne Anstand - without delay, no delay
ohne Warnung - without warning
ohne Datum - without a date
✔️ bis - until
bis Mittwoch - until Wednesday
bis Ende des Jahres - until the end of the year
bis Mitternacht - until midnight
✔️ betreffend - relatively, in relation
betreffend die Zusammenarbeit - regarding cooperation
betreffend den neuen Termin - regarding the new date
betreffend das Vorhandensein - regarding availability
✅ Let's now see how all of the above prepositions are used in German sentences:
Unsere Kinder sitzen gerne um den runden Tisch. - Our children like to sit around the round table.
Die Berge kann dein Sohn durch das Fernglas sehen. - Your son can see the mountains through the binoculars.
Dieser Autobahn entlang gab es viele Zypressen. - There were many cypress trees along this highway.
Sie alle beabsichtigen, gegen die Internetzensur zu demonstrieren. - They all intend to demonstrate against internet censorship.
Der LKW war gegen die Brückenstütze gefahren. - The truck drove into the bridge support.
Dein Mann handelte immer wider besseres Wissen. - Your husband always acted against his better judgment.
Seine Kameraden glühen für das Vaterland. - His comrades are burning with patriotism.
Dieses Restaurant war zu teuer für unsere Freunde. - This restaurant was too expensive for our friends.
Barbara wartete auf uns bis Mittag. - Barbara waited for us until noon.
Seine Tante saß am Schreibtisch ohne Brille. - His aunt was sitting at her desk without glasses.
Der Anruf betreffend die Verlängerung der Lieferzeit hat ihn überrascht. - The call regarding the lengthening of delivery dates startled him.
German prepositions (placed before nouns) and postpositions (placed after nouns), indicate the location of a person and an object, they can be used either with the dative case (Wo?), or with the accusative case (Wohin?). However, there are also prepositions that are always used only with Akkusativ. They need to be learned.
✔️ um - around
um den Apfelbaum - around the apple tree
um die Straßenbahn - around the tram
um das Sommerhaus = ums Sommerhaus - around the country house
✔️ durch - through
durch das Notspeiserohr = durchs Notspeiserohr - through the emergency feed pipe
durch den Gang - across the hallway
durch die Wand - through the wall
✔️ entlang - along
den Kai entlang - along the waterfront
die Küste entlang - along the coast
das Tal entlang - along the valley
✔️ gegen - against
gegen den Wind - against the wind
gegen die Ungerechtigkeit - against injustice
gegen das Moratorium - against the moratorium
✔️ wider - contrary to, against
wider den Strom - against the stream
wider (alles) Erwarten - contrary to (all) expectations
wider (alle) Erwartung - contrary to (all) expectations
✔️ für - for
für den Kollegen - for a colleague
für die Wahrheit - for the truth
für das Volkswohl = fürs Volkswohl - for the good of the people
✔️ ohne - without
ohne Anstand - without delay, no delay
ohne Warnung - without warning
ohne Datum - without a date
✔️ bis - until
bis Mittwoch - until Wednesday
bis Ende des Jahres - until the end of the year
bis Mitternacht - until midnight
✔️ betreffend - relatively, in relation
betreffend die Zusammenarbeit - regarding cooperation
betreffend den neuen Termin - regarding the new date
betreffend das Vorhandensein - regarding availability
✅ Let's now see how all of the above prepositions are used in German sentences:
Unsere Kinder sitzen gerne um den runden Tisch. - Our children like to sit around the round table.
Die Berge kann dein Sohn durch das Fernglas sehen. - Your son can see the mountains through the binoculars.
Dieser Autobahn entlang gab es viele Zypressen. - There were many cypress trees along this highway.
Sie alle beabsichtigen, gegen die Internetzensur zu demonstrieren. - They all intend to demonstrate against internet censorship.
Der LKW war gegen die Brückenstütze gefahren. - The truck drove into the bridge support.
Dein Mann handelte immer wider besseres Wissen. - Your husband always acted against his better judgment.
Seine Kameraden glühen für das Vaterland. - His comrades are burning with patriotism.
Dieses Restaurant war zu teuer für unsere Freunde. - This restaurant was too expensive for our friends.
Barbara wartete auf uns bis Mittag. - Barbara waited for us until noon.
Seine Tante saß am Schreibtisch ohne Brille. - His aunt was sitting at her desk without glasses.
Der Anruf betreffend die Verlängerung der Lieferzeit hat ihn überrascht. - The call regarding the lengthening of delivery dates startled him.
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💪🏼👨🏻💼 About German men
So, for all those girls who have been to Germany and were amazed by German men & for those who would like to tie their lives with a German, or are simply curious - this post is for you 😏
1. Hard work ⚒
Deviating from work is not in the rules of a German man. All necessary deeds will be done in good faith and as soon as possible; a German will go home only after his conscience is clear.
The men here not only help
with cleaning, but also cook. They will not pass by something dirty - they will clean it.
2. Economy and predictability 💰
What others see as greed, I'd call frugality. In Germany, people give half their salary to the state, so their budget is clearly planned!
3. Respect for a woman as a person 💃
A man in Germany respects woman's right to her life. Your job, your career, your budget and self-realization. And usually it's mutual. Men also take maternity leave here so that women can return to work as soon as possible.
4. Controlling emotions and making smart decisions 🤔
German men do not like quarrels and screams, nor do they tolerate scandals.
Often a German man makes a decision about a wedding simply on the basis of a cold calculation - “we have been together for 635 days, we have lived together for 467, so it’s time for us to get married, and it's quite logical” (a little exaggerated, but very similar to the common truth).
5. Taking care of your health and appearance 💊
Running, fitness, proper nutrition, organic foods... German men try to live a healthy and active life. That must please every woman!
6. Honesty and decency 👔
Done something wrong? Confess. Saw a violation? Notify the authorities. Forgot to do something? Say the truth and no need to come up with excuses. Are you running late? Warn in advance. Do the rules require something? Do it. Wife asked how she looks? Tell her the truth :)
But on the other hand, thanks to the German sense of duty, the ability to be responsible for their words, sincerity, reliability and decency, they give their life partner this indescribable feeling of confidence in their partner and in the future, so warming a woman's heart.
7. Punctuality ⌚️
German men are foolishly punctual. And they are very indignant when someone is late. Even if it's a girl being late. Or a train - if passengers are informed that the train will arrive a bit later for a justified reason, then curses and heated discussions of such "rudeness" will sweep through the carriage.
8. Thirst for knowledge 📚
It is very important for a man in Germany not to stop developing, reading, shareing knowledge... it makes him attractive and generally keeps him in good "mental" shape.
9. Finding happiness in small things 🥰
The same also applies to German women. There is no "greed" and "but he has a better car, phone, etc.". Since the majority of the population belongs to the middle class, Germans tend to live in a relaxed way, without looking back at their neighbors. Germans realize their capabilities and needs, and they try to appreciate what they have and enjoy anything pleasant.
10. Moderation ⚖️
Buying only what is necessary, not overeating, drinking without getting drunk a.f., setting realistic goals and making modest gifts - all this is typical of German men. Emotions are within acceptable limits. A violent expression of feelings is almost impossible. The impulsive component is very rarely present in the character of people.
🤷♀️ I tried to remain neutral and highlight the main points. Someone may disagree, because everyone has their own opinion and their own experience ...
Do you agree?
So, for all those girls who have been to Germany and were amazed by German men & for those who would like to tie their lives with a German, or are simply curious - this post is for you 😏
1. Hard work ⚒
Deviating from work is not in the rules of a German man. All necessary deeds will be done in good faith and as soon as possible; a German will go home only after his conscience is clear.
The men here not only help
with cleaning, but also cook. They will not pass by something dirty - they will clean it.
2. Economy and predictability 💰
What others see as greed, I'd call frugality. In Germany, people give half their salary to the state, so their budget is clearly planned!
3. Respect for a woman as a person 💃
A man in Germany respects woman's right to her life. Your job, your career, your budget and self-realization. And usually it's mutual. Men also take maternity leave here so that women can return to work as soon as possible.
4. Controlling emotions and making smart decisions 🤔
German men do not like quarrels and screams, nor do they tolerate scandals.
Often a German man makes a decision about a wedding simply on the basis of a cold calculation - “we have been together for 635 days, we have lived together for 467, so it’s time for us to get married, and it's quite logical” (a little exaggerated, but very similar to the common truth).
5. Taking care of your health and appearance 💊
Running, fitness, proper nutrition, organic foods... German men try to live a healthy and active life. That must please every woman!
6. Honesty and decency 👔
Done something wrong? Confess. Saw a violation? Notify the authorities. Forgot to do something? Say the truth and no need to come up with excuses. Are you running late? Warn in advance. Do the rules require something? Do it. Wife asked how she looks? Tell her the truth :)
But on the other hand, thanks to the German sense of duty, the ability to be responsible for their words, sincerity, reliability and decency, they give their life partner this indescribable feeling of confidence in their partner and in the future, so warming a woman's heart.
7. Punctuality ⌚️
German men are foolishly punctual. And they are very indignant when someone is late. Even if it's a girl being late. Or a train - if passengers are informed that the train will arrive a bit later for a justified reason, then curses and heated discussions of such "rudeness" will sweep through the carriage.
8. Thirst for knowledge 📚
It is very important for a man in Germany not to stop developing, reading, shareing knowledge... it makes him attractive and generally keeps him in good "mental" shape.
9. Finding happiness in small things 🥰
The same also applies to German women. There is no "greed" and "but he has a better car, phone, etc.". Since the majority of the population belongs to the middle class, Germans tend to live in a relaxed way, without looking back at their neighbors. Germans realize their capabilities and needs, and they try to appreciate what they have and enjoy anything pleasant.
10. Moderation ⚖️
Buying only what is necessary, not overeating, drinking without getting drunk a.f., setting realistic goals and making modest gifts - all this is typical of German men. Emotions are within acceptable limits. A violent expression of feelings is almost impossible. The impulsive component is very rarely present in the character of people.
🤷♀️ I tried to remain neutral and highlight the main points. Someone may disagree, because everyone has their own opinion and their own experience ...
Do you agree?
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🥳 Happy Birthday greetings in German
✅ Knowing them is very useful both for those who live in Germany and for those who have German friends or relatives.
Alles Gute zum Geburtstag! - All the best for your birthday!
Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag! - Happy Birthday!
Ich wünsche dir alles Beste zum Geburtstag! - I wish you all the best for your birthday!
Viel Gesundheit und viel Glück zum Geburtstag! - Lots of health and good luck for your birthday!
Viel Glück und Freude zu neuem Lebensjahr! - Good luck and joy in the new year of life!
Den besten Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag! - Best wishes for your birthday!
Viel Gesundheit und möge die Sonne jeden Tag für Dich scheinen. Alles Gute zum Geburtstag! - Health and may the sun shine for you every day. Best wishes for your birthday!
Viele Sonnenstunden und alles Gute zum Geburtstag! - Lots of sun and all the best for your birthday!
Viel Schönes wünsche ich zum Geburtstag! - I wish you all the best for your birthday!
Heute schicke ich Glück, Gesundheit und viel Sonnenschein dir zum Geburtstag! - Today I send you good luck, health and a lot of sunshine for your birthday!
Ich wünsche das Beste vom Besten zum Geburtstag! - I wish the best of the best for your birthday.
Ich wünsche Dir alles Gute zum Geburtstag! Bleib weiterhin so wunderschön wie Du bist! - I wish you all the best for your birthday! Remain such a wonderful person as you are!
Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag! Ich wünsche Dir Freude und Zufriedenheit für jeden Tag Deines Lebens! - Hearty congratulations on your birthday! I wish you joy and contentment for every day of your life!
Ich wünsche Dir nur das Beste und einen schönen Geburtstag! - I wish you only the best and have a wonderful birthday!
Schade, dass wir nicht mitfeiern können - Too bad we can't celebrate together.
Hast Du viele schöne Geschenke bekommen? - Have you received many wonderful gifts?
📌What more could you want?
In addition to the standard "health" and "happiness":
spannende Erlebnisse - exciting experiences
unvergessliche Abenteuer - unforgettable adventures
eine tolle Geburtstagsparty - an awesome birthday party
Erfolg im Beruf / in der Schule - success at work / school
viel Geld - a lot of money
⭐️And as Theodore Fontane said: "Man wird nicht älter sondern besser!"
I wonder if there are those who have a birthday today?
✅ Knowing them is very useful both for those who live in Germany and for those who have German friends or relatives.
Alles Gute zum Geburtstag! - All the best for your birthday!
Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag! - Happy Birthday!
Ich wünsche dir alles Beste zum Geburtstag! - I wish you all the best for your birthday!
Viel Gesundheit und viel Glück zum Geburtstag! - Lots of health and good luck for your birthday!
Viel Glück und Freude zu neuem Lebensjahr! - Good luck and joy in the new year of life!
Den besten Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag! - Best wishes for your birthday!
Viel Gesundheit und möge die Sonne jeden Tag für Dich scheinen. Alles Gute zum Geburtstag! - Health and may the sun shine for you every day. Best wishes for your birthday!
Viele Sonnenstunden und alles Gute zum Geburtstag! - Lots of sun and all the best for your birthday!
Viel Schönes wünsche ich zum Geburtstag! - I wish you all the best for your birthday!
Heute schicke ich Glück, Gesundheit und viel Sonnenschein dir zum Geburtstag! - Today I send you good luck, health and a lot of sunshine for your birthday!
Ich wünsche das Beste vom Besten zum Geburtstag! - I wish the best of the best for your birthday.
Ich wünsche Dir alles Gute zum Geburtstag! Bleib weiterhin so wunderschön wie Du bist! - I wish you all the best for your birthday! Remain such a wonderful person as you are!
Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag! Ich wünsche Dir Freude und Zufriedenheit für jeden Tag Deines Lebens! - Hearty congratulations on your birthday! I wish you joy and contentment for every day of your life!
Ich wünsche Dir nur das Beste und einen schönen Geburtstag! - I wish you only the best and have a wonderful birthday!
Schade, dass wir nicht mitfeiern können - Too bad we can't celebrate together.
Hast Du viele schöne Geschenke bekommen? - Have you received many wonderful gifts?
📌What more could you want?
In addition to the standard "health" and "happiness":
spannende Erlebnisse - exciting experiences
unvergessliche Abenteuer - unforgettable adventures
eine tolle Geburtstagsparty - an awesome birthday party
Erfolg im Beruf / in der Schule - success at work / school
viel Geld - a lot of money
⭐️And as Theodore Fontane said: "Man wird nicht älter sondern besser!"
I wonder if there are those who have a birthday today?
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🙄🌷 Apologies accepted
😬 I messed up after all. How? I can't imagine! What a situation... Well, don't worry! It happens to everyone. The main thing is to be able to correctly and correctly apologize in any language, including German.
❗ Yes, yes, today we are speaking just about that. You need to learn the options for apologies at the very, very beginning, because they will definitely be needed in life, at least in order to be polite. You've probably already learned the phrase:
Ich entschuldige mich - I'm sorry.
And you actively use it, but this is not a very correct phrase.
🔥 The most common, generally accepted and neutral apology is with the verb (sich) entschuldigen and the noun die Entschuldigung. They are used without restrictions and in any situation, however, as mentioned above, saying "Ich entschuldige mich" is not entirely correct (although German speakers often say so).
😳The fact is that (sich) entschuldigen is a reflexive verb, which means that we return the action to ourselves. Literally it turns out, I EXCUSE MYSELF - this is incorrect, the interlocutor must excuse you, so we give the correct versions of the apology:
Ich möchte mich bei Ihnen entschuldigen - I must apologize to you (the most polite option)
Entschuldigen Sie mich bitte! - I'm sorry/ Forgive me please
Ich bitte um Entschuldigung! - Pardon me/I ask for forgiveness
Entschuldigung! - Excuse me!
Ich möchte um Entschuldigung bitten! - I apologize to you.
😥Deep apologies for significant actions or deeds are usually expressed with the verb verzeihen and the noun die Verzeihung:
Verzeihung! - Excuse me!
Verzeihen Sie mir bitte! - Excuse me, please!
Ich möchte um Verzeihung bitten! - I want to ask for forgiveness!
Ich bitte um Verzeihung! - Sorry, sorry!
Verzeihen Sie meinen Fehler! - Forgive my mistake!
😉 When something insignificant happened, it is customary to apologize with the word Pardon!
Such an apology is absolutely non-binding and is accepted only in informal communication.
🤓How else can you make amends? There are also "pro" non-standard expressions, for example:
Was habe ich da angerichtet / gemacht / getan! - What have I done!
Wie kann ich das wieder gutmachen? - How can I make amends?
Seien Sie mir nicht böse! - Do not be angry at me!
Es tut mir leid! - I'm sorry!
😉Finally, the incident happened, the apology is accepted, which can be heard in response:
Das macht nichts - that's nothing
Das war doch nicht so schlimm - It's okay / It wasn't that bad
Kein Problem! Keine Frage! Kein Thema! - No problem! No question! No topic!
😎Now you are fully armed. And even if the trouble does happen, you can beautifully apologize. Then your opponent will have nothing to say but “macht nichts”.
Which phrase do you say more often?
😬 I messed up after all. How? I can't imagine! What a situation... Well, don't worry! It happens to everyone. The main thing is to be able to correctly and correctly apologize in any language, including German.
❗ Yes, yes, today we are speaking just about that. You need to learn the options for apologies at the very, very beginning, because they will definitely be needed in life, at least in order to be polite. You've probably already learned the phrase:
Ich entschuldige mich - I'm sorry.
And you actively use it, but this is not a very correct phrase.
🔥 The most common, generally accepted and neutral apology is with the verb (sich) entschuldigen and the noun die Entschuldigung. They are used without restrictions and in any situation, however, as mentioned above, saying "Ich entschuldige mich" is not entirely correct (although German speakers often say so).
😳The fact is that (sich) entschuldigen is a reflexive verb, which means that we return the action to ourselves. Literally it turns out, I EXCUSE MYSELF - this is incorrect, the interlocutor must excuse you, so we give the correct versions of the apology:
Ich möchte mich bei Ihnen entschuldigen - I must apologize to you (the most polite option)
Entschuldigen Sie mich bitte! - I'm sorry/ Forgive me please
Ich bitte um Entschuldigung! - Pardon me/I ask for forgiveness
Entschuldigung! - Excuse me!
Ich möchte um Entschuldigung bitten! - I apologize to you.
😥Deep apologies for significant actions or deeds are usually expressed with the verb verzeihen and the noun die Verzeihung:
Verzeihung! - Excuse me!
Verzeihen Sie mir bitte! - Excuse me, please!
Ich möchte um Verzeihung bitten! - I want to ask for forgiveness!
Ich bitte um Verzeihung! - Sorry, sorry!
Verzeihen Sie meinen Fehler! - Forgive my mistake!
😉 When something insignificant happened, it is customary to apologize with the word Pardon!
Such an apology is absolutely non-binding and is accepted only in informal communication.
🤓How else can you make amends? There are also "pro" non-standard expressions, for example:
Was habe ich da angerichtet / gemacht / getan! - What have I done!
Wie kann ich das wieder gutmachen? - How can I make amends?
Seien Sie mir nicht böse! - Do not be angry at me!
Es tut mir leid! - I'm sorry!
😉Finally, the incident happened, the apology is accepted, which can be heard in response:
Das macht nichts - that's nothing
Das war doch nicht so schlimm - It's okay / It wasn't that bad
Kein Problem! Keine Frage! Kein Thema! - No problem! No question! No topic!
😎Now you are fully armed. And even if the trouble does happen, you can beautifully apologize. Then your opponent will have nothing to say but “macht nichts”.
Which phrase do you say more often?
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✒️🇩🇪How to write correctly in German?
Today we will talk about writing - either business or with friends, we will analyze cliché phrases and cliches that are accepted when writing letters.
🚀 Lift off!
📌 Greeting phrases for official letters
Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren
Sehr geehrte Frau ... (Nachname)
Sehr geehrter Herr… (Nachname)
Sehr geehrter Herr Dr. ... (Nachname)
📌Greetings for informal emails
Lieber Herr ... (Nachname)
Lieber ... (Vorname)
Liebe Frau ... (Nachname)
Liebe ... (Vorname)
Mein lieber ... (Vorname)
Meine liebe ... (Vorname)
Hallo mein lieber Freund
Hallo meine liebe Freundin
Liebster freund
Liebste freundin
📌Clichés to help you write a business letter
Wir haben erfahren / gelesen / Information bekommen, dass ... - We learned / read / received information that ...
Vielen Dank für Ihren Brief vom… bezüglich - Thank you very much for your letter from… about…
Mit diesem Brief wollen wir Sie darüber informieren, dass ... - In this letter we want to inform you that ...
In unserem Brief vom ... haben wir Sie gefragt / gebeten / informiert ... - In our letter from ... we asked / asked / informed you ...
Sie haben uns in Ihrem Brief geschrieben, dass Sie an ... interessiert sind - You wrote to us in your letter from ... that you are interested in our ...
Wir schicken Ihnen auch Information über ... - We are also sending you information about ...
Bitte teilen Sie uns in Ihrem Antwortschreiben mit ... - Please let us know in a reply ...
Im Anhang übersenden wir Ihnen \ In der beigefügten Datei schicke ich Ihnen - In the attachment we send you ...
📌 Goodbye phrases for official letters
Mit freundlichen Grüßen
📌 Goodbye Phrases for Informal Letters
Mit bestem Gruß
Mit herzlichen Grüßen
Liebe Grüße (= LG)
Dein / Deine ... (Vorname)
Ganz liebe Grüße (= GLG)
Liebe Grüße aus Berlin / Dresden / Turku
Ich umarme dich
Bis bald
Alles liebe
Alles gute
🔥 I hope these will be useful to you!
Today we will talk about writing - either business or with friends, we will analyze cliché phrases and cliches that are accepted when writing letters.
🚀 Lift off!
📌 Greeting phrases for official letters
Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren
Sehr geehrte Frau ... (Nachname)
Sehr geehrter Herr… (Nachname)
Sehr geehrter Herr Dr. ... (Nachname)
📌Greetings for informal emails
Lieber Herr ... (Nachname)
Lieber ... (Vorname)
Liebe Frau ... (Nachname)
Liebe ... (Vorname)
Mein lieber ... (Vorname)
Meine liebe ... (Vorname)
Hallo mein lieber Freund
Hallo meine liebe Freundin
Liebster freund
Liebste freundin
📌Clichés to help you write a business letter
Wir haben erfahren / gelesen / Information bekommen, dass ... - We learned / read / received information that ...
Vielen Dank für Ihren Brief vom… bezüglich - Thank you very much for your letter from… about…
Mit diesem Brief wollen wir Sie darüber informieren, dass ... - In this letter we want to inform you that ...
In unserem Brief vom ... haben wir Sie gefragt / gebeten / informiert ... - In our letter from ... we asked / asked / informed you ...
Sie haben uns in Ihrem Brief geschrieben, dass Sie an ... interessiert sind - You wrote to us in your letter from ... that you are interested in our ...
Wir schicken Ihnen auch Information über ... - We are also sending you information about ...
Bitte teilen Sie uns in Ihrem Antwortschreiben mit ... - Please let us know in a reply ...
Im Anhang übersenden wir Ihnen \ In der beigefügten Datei schicke ich Ihnen - In the attachment we send you ...
📌 Goodbye phrases for official letters
Mit freundlichen Grüßen
📌 Goodbye Phrases for Informal Letters
Mit bestem Gruß
Mit herzlichen Grüßen
Liebe Grüße (= LG)
Dein / Deine ... (Vorname)
Ganz liebe Grüße (= GLG)
Liebe Grüße aus Berlin / Dresden / Turku
Ich umarme dich
Bis bald
Alles liebe
Alles gute
🔥 I hope these will be useful to you!