by Herr Knaffge | Sep 5, 2022 | culture
The book “Der Struwelpeter” was published in 1845 and has been a bestseller by author Dr Heinrich Hoffmann ever since. The author lived from 1809 – 1894, was a doctor and director of an insane asylum. His other works include “King...
by Herr Knaffge | Mar 22, 2022 | old german recipes
A collection of over 100 year Old German Recipes for Soups Old German Wild Boar Recipes Foreword The original authentic recipes, which are over 100 years old, have been converted from old German into German that is understandable today and then translated into...
by Herr Knaffge | Feb 24, 2022 | cities
The Brandenburg Gate is one of the most important landmarks in Germany and is very rich in history. The almost 300-year-old city gate witnessed Napoleon’s victory and defeat, the strengthening of the Nazis, and the Berlin Wall ran right by it.Nowadays, small...
by Herr Knaffge | Jan 22, 2022 | old german recipes
I translated the old wild boar recipes as best I could. You are interested in authentic old German recipes? See also these old German recipes for various soups. Roasted leg of wild boar Ingredients: 750g wild boar leg, 250ml vinegar, 125ml red wine, 125ml water, 2...
by Herr Knaffge | Mar 8, 2023 | culture, Language
“SIE” is not always the more polite form of address! In Germany or in the German language, using the form of address “Sie” is not always the more polite form! I just watched a video for native English speakers who are learning German and I have...
by Herr Knaffge | Feb 25, 2023 | economy
Here are a few important facts and figures about road traffic in Germany in 2020 In 2020, there were a total of 2.6 million road traffic accidents, of which 274,000 involved personal injury and 3,187 were fatal. Most road traffic accidents occurred on rural roads...
by Herr Knaffge | Jan 29, 2023 | other
biggest city: Berlinhighest mountain: Zugspitzelongest river: Rhinedeepest lake: Lake Constanceoldest city: Trierlargest state: Bavariahighest waterfall: Rhine Fallsbiggest zoo: Berlin Zoomost famous beer producer: Beck’smost important art museum: Alte...
by Herr Knaffge | Jan 28, 2023 | Uncategorized
The year 2020 was marked by a variety of events in Germany, some of the most important being: COVID-19 pandemic outbreak: In January 2020, an outbreak of the novel coronavirus was first reported in China, and during the year the pandemic spread around the world,...
by Herr Knaffge | Jan 28, 2023 | Country comparison
Society: Germany has a strong welfare state culture focused on social security and equality, while the U.S. has a stronger culture of individual success and entrepreneurship. Politics: Germany has a parliamentary democracy with strong government participation, while...
by Herr Knaffge | Jan 25, 2023 | Q & A
Who developed and drove the first automobile with 4 wheels? It was Gottlieb Daimler who developed the first real automobile. In which city was the first high-speed internal combustion engine built? This happened in 1882/83 in the German town of Cannstadt. Why do many...
by Herr Knaffge | Sep 23, 2022 | culture
We can be proud of these 20 Germans! These 20 outstanding German scientists and their inventions are known only to very few people 20 Germans who significantly changed the world… In certain discussion groups you always hear the same names of great German scientists...
by Herr Knaffge | Sep 10, 2022 | Legends
An old German Legend that motivation is infinitely important in war. When Attila had long besieged the city of Aquileia and the Romans stubbornly resisted, his army began to grumble and wanted to leave. Then it happened that the king, in doubt whether he should lift...
by Herr Knaffge | Sep 7, 2022 | culture, Language
The following old German poem is about three boys who make fun of the skin colour of a black boy. This original poem by Heinrich Hoffmann from 1845 shows that at that time, 177 years ago, it was socially not at all okay to make fun of other skin colours. This poem was...
by Herr Knaffge | Sep 7, 2022 | Idioms
Improve your German to the level of a native speaker with my series “useful German IDIOMS”. I have provided the correct pronunciation for you to practise in this video. To advertise a product ein Produkt bewerben / für ein Produkt werben To advertise on a...
