Oktoberfest has gathered international recognition and status and is celebrated in areas outside Germany too. Nevertheless we’re listing the fun facts for you. Here are some interesting facts and traditions surrounding the world’s most famous beer festival. 1. It’s not a beer festival Contrary to popular belief, Oktoberfest – or “Wiesn”, to the … [Read more...]
Reinheitsgebot
The Reinheitsgebot, literally "purity order", sometimes called the "German Beer Purity Law" in English, is a series of regulations limiting the ingredients in beer in Germany and the states of the former Holy Roman Empire. The best-known version of the law was adopted in Bavaria in 1516, but similar regulations predate the Bavarian order, and … [Read more...]
Top 100 German Verbs
This verb list comes from Randall Jones & Erwin Tschirner’s A Frequency Dictionary of German. Core Vocabulary for Learners, which lists the 4034 most commonly used words in German. Here are the 100 most common German verbs along with their English translations. You just have to learn these verbs to start studying German because they are used … [Read more...]
The Amusing German Language
Germans are universally known as a rather serious lot, lacking any sense of humor (disclaimer: NOT TRUE). However, German language bears so many pitfalls, leading to an array of funny situations. The way German speakers are unintentionally funny is priceless and an invaluable way to break the ice in awkward situations. Just imagine all the business … [Read more...]
Public Etiquette in Germany
Sometimes, when coming to Germany, visitors have the stereotype of dour, rigid, and humorless Germans firmly lodged in their mind. Fortunately, this cliché regarding German customs and behavior is exactly that – just a cliché. Germans tend to be rather reserved with strangers, business partners and casual acquaintances. Meet and Greet In order to … [Read more...]
Things to Consider Before Buying Property in Germany
For most people, buying property in Germany is not only a solid investment but also a place where they and their family spend the rest of their lives. Unless they are required to move, most people in Germany will not abandon the house they bought or even built themselves. So when they decide on buying property in Germany, most people take their … [Read more...]
Tips to Remember German Gender: Der, Die, Das
Memorizing the gender of countless German nouns can be pretty frustrating. For someone who is just starting out with German, this can be really confusing – especially as the genders don’t necessarily seem logical. German nouns can be masculine, feminine or neuter, and this gender affects the form of the articles (and the adjectives) we … [Read more...]
German Dog Breeds
There are over 20 breeds that originated from Germany, some of which make great hunting partners like the German Shorthaired Pointer, the Munsterlander or the Dachshund others make excellent guarding dogs like the Rottweiler, Doberman and Leonberger (the gentle lion) and some just make incredible companion dogs, for example the Pomeranian. The most … [Read more...]
Hazelnut Cake with Cream – Nußkuchen mit Sahne
Juicy, moist hazelnut cake is a perfect choice for dessert and extremely easy to make - which is another advantage of this wonderful cake. Ingredients: 200 g butter 200 g sugar 5 eggs 200 g flour 1 sachet backing powder 200 g hazelnuts (grated) 100 g grated chocolate (bittersweet) 200 g (liquid) cream 3 tbsp … [Read more...]
Things to Know About Germans
Here are some things about Germany and its inhabitants you will notice during your time spent in Germany, living in Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, Weiden in der Oberpfalz, Bavaria and Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein. A hilarious (and true!) list by Liv Hambrett. Germans are tall. They enjoy dairy products. The refrigerated section of their … [Read more...]
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