Today’s word of the day describes the magnificent sunshine that much of Germany and larger Europe has unexpectedly experienced these past few February days.
Today’s word of the day is one that sounds like a child made it up – but is more likely what state you would find your bedroom in of you didn’t fold your clothes for ages.
Today’s word of the day is a very handy way of memorizing things, so if you’re ever at a German school or a university, chances are high that you will come across an Eselsbrücke.
A Hans Zimmer soundtrack. Lights dimming as opening credits roll. A Werner Herzog film. The crunch of popcorn. A Fritz Lang throwback. These are just a few things that may be enjoyed by today’s word of the day.
Die Weihnachtsgans (which means Christmas goose and is a roast goose) belongs to a German Christmas dinner like a turkey belongs to an American Thanksgiving dinner.
Our German word of the day also snagged second place for Germany's word of the year. How does it describe Germany's reception coverage, or lack there of?
Fortunately, not many people in Germany have relationships with fried potatoes. However, there are probably many people who have 'Bratkartoffelverhältnisse'.
If you are celebrating Thanksgiving in Germany today, maybe you are heading to the shops to pick up a pumpkin. Here's the German word so you know what you're looking for.
It’s well known that Germans can be rather literal. Yet when they refer to their Kopfkino, or ‘head cinema’, they’re referring to those mental images which imagine how events will unfold.
