Every language has its share of words describing no-win situations, but few of them can touch the German 'Zwickmühle' for capturing the horrible discomfort one feels on the horns of a dilemma.
With sweeping new US tariffs making headlines again, there's no better time to learn the word Zölle - the German term at the heart of every trade dispute.
Long day at the office? Arrived three hours late thanks to Deutsche Bahn delays? The German language has a perfect way to describe your complete and utter exhaustion.
Getting to grips with German grammar is not easy -which is why we run this series offering tips and tricks for German learners. This week, we’re tackling one of the most deceptively simple words in German: you.
The March equinox marks the astronomical beginning of spring in the northern hemisphere, and occurred on the 20th this year. Did you know there are two German terms for this day?
If you spend time in Austria or Bavaria, especially in informal conversations, you’ll definitely hear the phrase pascht scho. It’s one of those expressions that perfectly captures the laid-back Alpine attitude.
If you want to get 'down with the kids' and improve your understanding of German slang, then adding this term to your vocabulary is a step in the right direction.
Getting to grips with German grammar is not easy—which is why we're running this series offering tips and tricks for German learners. This week, we’re looking at one of the most mysterious little words in the German language: doch.
You'll be hearing this word a lot this week leading up to the snap elections. But even if you're not eligible to vote in Germany, this word may prove equally useful when you're ordering in a café or dialling a telephone number.
Is your over-zealous boss getting on your nerves? Are you tired of your partner correcting every small grammar mistake you make in German? If so, this funny idiom is for you.
