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...