Hundreds of firefighters were battling a blaze in a forest area in the central German state of Hesse on Thursday, thought to have been caused by a lightning strike.
Today’s word of the day, which was recommended by a Local reader, is a good one to know for crossword puzzles and for when you come across weird ideas.
Feierabend is the name for the time after you finish work; when you switch off your computer, hang up your tools, or get rid of your uniform. And Germans really know how to embrace it.
Learning German is made trickier by significant regional differences. We break down the linguistic features of Deutschland's dialects and where you'll hear them.
Something having been “sucked dry” might sound a bit strange in direct translation. Usually, it is applied when something is regarded as outdated, obsolete or too well-known.
Today’s word of the day is one that will not only be interesting for English-speakers, but also for all readers who don’t live in or around Hannover.
