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Awwww! You don’t have to be sad, little guy! Germany loves...

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 13:52:19 -0400

Awwww! You don’t have to be sad, little guy! Germany loves you and your friends! You’re the German’s favourite side dish, you know? :)

1. die Bratkartoffel = fried potatoe

2. die Salzkartoffel = boiled potatoe

3. die Pellkartoffel = potatoe in the skin

4. der Kartoffelbrei / das Kartoffelpüree = mashed potatoes

5. die Krokette = croquette

6. der Kartoffelpuffer = potatoe fritter

7. die Pommes Frites = french fries

8. die Ofenkartoffel = baked potatoe

9. der Knödel / der Kloß = dumpling

10. der Rösti = similar to hash browns

(pic via funny-potatoes.com)

German English false friends

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 12:14:54 -0400

False Friend #11:

English: (to) spend money = Geld ausgeben

German: Geld spenden = (to) donate money

If you aren’t a vegetarian, you may already have tried a “Wiener...

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:48:28 -0400

If you aren’t a vegetarian, you may already have tried a “Wiener Würstchen” or as it’s often called “Wiener”. The word “Wiener” means “Viennese” and leads to confusion, cause the sausage doesn’t really originate from Vienna. The history of the sausage which has been produced since the Middle Ages is not sure. Some say it was invented in Frankfurt, some say it was invented by a butcher from Frankfurt who immigrated to Vienna.

The sausage is usually made of pork/poultry and has an edible casing. It tasted good when it’s hot and cold - and it’s crispy. Usually it’s served in pairs with a side of potatoe salad or a wheat roll and mustard. But it’s also a popular addition to hearty soups e.g potatoe or lentil soup.

(pic via wurstakademie.de)

"Kunst gibt nicht das Sichtbare wieder, sondern macht sichtbar. (Art does not reproduce the visible;..."

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:04:35 -0400

““Kunst gibt nicht das Sichtbare wieder, sondern macht sichtbar.
(Art does not reproduce the visible; rather it makes things visible.)””

- Paul Klee

Probleme mit Tumblr?

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 07:47:17 -0400

Perhaps you’ve noticed that I’ve been having problems with this tumblog lately. Perhaps you’ve been having similar problems with your own:

- posts from your queue not publishing when scheduled

- posts from your queue publishing sporadically

- probably the most frustrating, published posts being magically returned to the queue leaving your blog with a broken link

It’s hard to say whether the problem is on my end or whether these are technical issues tumblr is having, but I do wish there was an open means for communication with the tumblr staff on these types of matters, because frankly it is a little embarrassing.

I’m very sorry my blog has therefore been inconsistent, and I hope it can be fixed soon.

If you have any questions you can always use formspring , twitter or facebook

Another castle you may wanna visit one day is “Burg...

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:00:46 -0400

Another castle you may wanna visit one day is “Burg Rheinstein”. Rheinstein Castle was built in the early 14th century and is located at the shores of the Rhine River in the West of Germany.

"Die Liebe ist so unproblematisch wie ein Fahrzeug. Problematisch sind nur die Lenker, die Fahrgäste..."

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:00:45 -0400

“Die Liebe ist so unproblematisch wie ein Fahrzeug. Problematisch sind nur die Lenker, die Fahrgäste und die Straße. (Love is as unproblematic as a vehicle. The problem is the steering wheels, the passengers and the street.)”

- Franz Kafka

The German word "gern"

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:52:25 -0400

You may have already stumbled upon the word “gern” a bunch of times. It’s a frequently used word in German and can best be translated to “gladly” or a form of (to) like. Examples:

Ich esse gern Pizza. I like to eat pizza.

Das mache ich gern für dich. I gladly do that for you.

jemanden / etwas gern haben = (to) like so. / sth.

Example: Ich habe dich gern. I like you.

Yep. I know what you’re thinking: This girl is soooo...

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 13:12:47 -0400

Yep. I know what you’re thinking: This girl is soooo German, I mean - take a look at her dinner! :D

Sometimes traditional things need to happen. Whether it’s celebrations, customs or food. And today I was in the need for some German food: Bratwürstchen mit Sauerkraut und Kartoffelbrei. Little brats (Nürnberger Bratwürstchen :)) with sourkraut and mashed potatoes.

Love or hate?

Are you a big fan of cars? Well, then maybe you wanna consider...

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 13:11:45 -0400

Are you a big fan of cars? Well, then maybe you wanna consider buying a car-house like this one!

It was designed by a German architect called Marcus Voglreiter and can be found in a small village near Salzburg, Austria.

(pic via trendir.com)

German English false friends

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:01:44 -0400

False Friend #10:

German: die Fabrik = factory

English: fabric = der Stoff; das Gewebe

Take a read and listen carefully to practise pronunciation...

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:47:40 -0400

Take a read and listen carefully to practise pronunciation :)

SURVIVAL PHRASES #3

I don't really understand the "cases". Like the 'seinem' or 'deines', the terminations AND how it varies depending on the gender. I know there's nominativ, akkusativ, dativ und genitiv (i think) aber das verstehe ich nicht! Can you help me please! ♥

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08:54:59 -0400

I know the cases are tricky. But unfortunatley I’m not able to help you with this reply cause the topic is just too complex to summarize it in a couple of sentences. I’ve already written a few posts about the German cases, please take a read (there aren’t many though but I’m gonna write more). Understanding and using the cases correctly also means that you have to learn some stuff by heart (e.g. prepositions which trigger cases, how the nouns change etc.). It may require some time, but I know you can do it! Yay! :)

Hi!!
First of all I wanna say that your Tumblr is amazing!! And it helps me a lot!

My question is: In the Germany language, the verb stays always in the seconds position, like: Ich bin Glück. And in lyrics songs?? The verb must be in the second position too??

Thanks =D

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08:50:12 -0400

Thank you very much!

No, the verb doesn’t always stay in 2nd place. Please take a look at my GermanHeit posts about “Sentence Structure”.

Oh and: Ich bin Glück doesn’t make much sense (das Glück (noun) = luck). You probably meant Ich bin glücklich (glücklich (adjective) = happy) or Ich habe Glück (Glück haben = (to) be lucky) ;)

Hi there, I'm trying to brush up on my German. Are there any websites you can recommend with videos I can watch to improve my listening skills? I always find that the most difficult part. With news reports and such they speak so fast and use such a wide range of vocab that it all just goes over my head. Something a little simpler would be great if you have any ideas.
Thanks, Laura

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:09:39 -0400

This link will lead you to over 1000 videos on demand from the Deutsche Welle website. I hope you’ll find the kind of videos there that you’ve been looking for :)

"Nicht der Mangel der Liebe, sondern der Mangel an Freundschaft macht unglückliche Ehen. (Not the..."

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:12:29 -0400

“Nicht der Mangel der Liebe, sondern der Mangel an Freundschaft macht unglückliche Ehen. (Not the lack of love but the lack of friendship creates unhappy marriages.)”

- Friedrich Nietzsche

Hey, I heard that Germans celebrate Christmas on the 24th of December, rather than the 25th. Is this true? And if so, why?

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 03:27:57 -0400

I don’t know why that is to be honest. But yes, you’re right. German kids get their presents on Christmas Eve - on the 24th - when it’s getting dark outside / after dinner - it depends on the family traditions. When I was a kid, I always got my presents between coffee and cake in the afternoon and dinner, so usually around 5pm. However, both the 25th and the 26th are public holidays in Germany. :)

GermanHeit is now on formspring!

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:54:26 -0400

GermanHeit is now on formspring!:

From now on, I’ll be answering your questions on formspring. You don’t have to have an account there btw. :) Looking forward to converse with you there !

This is an awesome calender I think! It’s a very healthy...

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:02:48 -0400

This is an awesome calender I think! It’s a very healthy one, too. ;) An apple a day keeps the doc away, right? You remove and enjoy an apple daily and at the end of the month you refill the tube with new apples. :)

The idea was brought up by one of Germany’s biggest health insurance company AOK.

(pic via designswan.com)

Hi there!
I just wanted to tell you, which you probably know already, that I love your blog! The reason is that I live in Germany, but I am Australian and currently there on holiday. I miss my new home every day so much, especially the language (apart from the people) and just that little bit of Germanheit that comes up on my dashboard daily really makes the time go faster!
Also dankeschoen und mach weiter!
Georgie

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 11:49:40 -0400

Thank you so much for the sweet compliments :)

GermanHeit » Fun German Language Learning

Awwww! You don’t have to be sad, little guy! Germany loves...

German English false friends

If you aren’t a vegetarian, you may already have tried a “Wiener...

"Kunst gibt nicht das Sichtbare wieder, sondern macht sichtbar. (Art does not reproduce the visible;..."

Probleme mit Tumblr?

Another castle you may wanna visit one day is “Burg...

"Die Liebe ist so unproblematisch wie ein Fahrzeug. Problematisch sind nur die Lenker, die Fahrgäste..."

The German word "gern"

Yep. I know what you’re thinking: This girl is soooo...

Are you a big fan of cars? Well, then maybe you wanna consider...

German English false friends

Take a read and listen carefully to practise pronunciation...

I don't really understand the "cases". Like the 'seinem' or 'deines', the terminations AND how it varies depending on the gender. I know there's nominativ, akkusativ, dativ und genitiv (i think) aber das verstehe ich nicht! Can you help me please! ♥

Hi!! First of all I wanna say that your Tumblr is amazing!! And it helps me a lot! My question is: In the Germany language, the verb stays always in the seconds position, like: Ich bin Glück. And in lyrics songs?? The verb must be in the second position too?? Thanks =D

"Nicht der Mangel der Liebe, sondern der Mangel an Freundschaft macht unglückliche Ehen. (Not the..."

Hey, I heard that Germans celebrate Christmas on the 24th of December, rather than the 25th. Is this true? And if so, why?

GermanHeit is now on formspring!

This is an awesome calender I think! It’s a very healthy...

Hi!!
First of all I wanna say that your Tumblr is amazing!! And it helps me a lot!

My question is: In the Germany language, the verb stays always in the seconds position, like: Ich bin Glück. And in lyrics songs?? The verb must be in the second position too??

Thanks =D