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 | 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 | Nov 14, 2021 | Language
Here you will find a large selection of German swear words – Sorted alphabetically I have spoken them cleanly, so you can learn the pronunciation well :)If it was possible and useful, I added something to the meaning and origin. The list will once contain over...
by Herr Knaffge | Jul 28, 2021 | Language
Interior eines SchlossesHertie Kaufhaus in Berlindie Reiter springen über eine tiefe Schluchtdie Reste einer BurgSoldat mit seiner FamilieJesus um Kreuz3 kleine Kinderein großer schneebedeckter Bergdas Gebirge bei Hohenaschaugroße Kirche in der Altstadt von...
by Herr Knaffge | Jul 24, 2021 | Language
It starts immediately without any detours! 1. In der Klemme sitzen To be in a tight corner 2. Zwischen Baum und Borke Between the devil and the deep blue s 3. Ins Gras beißen To kiss the dust To bite the dust 4. Abkratzen to kick the bucket 5. Um den heißen Brei reden...
by Herr Knaffge | Jul 19, 2021 | Language
vor dem Fotoladenvier Jungen auf einer Fahrradtourvier Frauen bei einem Kaffeekränzchenviele Autos parken im HafenPolizist schreibt einen StrafzettelPause auf der Autobahnmusizierende MännerMann sitzt auf dem GeländerMann mit einem FotoapparatHaus – Auto –...
