Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom, officially Hohe Domkirche Sankt Petrus) is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Cologne, Northrhine-Westfalia, Germany. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Cologne and of the administration of the Archdiocese of Cologne. It is a renowned monument of German Catholicism and Gothic architecture and was declared a World Heritage … [Read more...]
Essential German Phrases
If there are only a few phrases you are willing to learn before your trip to Germany, it should be these. They could help you out if tight situations. If in a German speaking country the natives will also be more friendly and helpful even when only trying to speak in German. Talk to a person in his own language and you talk to his heart! … [Read more...]
Hochzeitssuppe – German Wedding Soup
Hochzeitssuppe ("wedding soup") is a clear, German soup based on chicken broth, fortified with chicken meat, small meatballs (Fleischklößchen), asparagus heads, noodles and savory egg custard garnish (Eierstich). Sometimes raisins are added as well. Hochzeitssuppe is eaten in Northern Germany and Southern Germany by the bride and groom and guests, … [Read more...]
Der, die, das – German Articles
"Every noun has a gender, and there is no sense or system in the distribution; so the gender of each must be learned separately and by heart. There is no other way. To do this one has to have a memory like a memorandum-book." - Mark Twain, The Awful German Language Indeed, in German, there are two indefinite articles (ein, eine) and three … [Read more...]
German Dog Breeds: Doberman
Doberman is a medium-large breed of domestic dog originally developed around 1890 by Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann, a tax collector from Germany, for his own protection. Here's how it happened. In 1890, Karl Friedrich Louis Doberman was a tax collector in Apolda, Germany. Unsurprisingly, he wasn’t very popular. But luck was on his side: he … [Read more...]
Karl Marx – The Revolutionary Thinker Who Changed the World
Few names provoke as much debate as Karl Marx. To some, he's the visionary who exposed the injustices of capitalism and fought for workers’ rights. To others, he's a controversial figure whose ideas inspired revolutions and reshaped global politics. Love him or loathe him, Karl Marx is undeniably one of the most influential thinkers of the 19th … [Read more...]
Satzzeichen – German Punctuation Marks
An essential part of learning to write in German is learning how to properly use German punctuation - a system of marks or signs that are placed in a text to clarify meaning and separate structural units. Luckily, German punctuation is similar to English punctuation in many respects. However, four of these German punctuation marks - … [Read more...]
Berliner Hoppelpoppel
Hoppelpoppel is a traditional way to use up leftovers in Berlin. Made with meat, potatoes, onions, and eggs, it's one of those great quick recipes you can put together in no time. It is similar to the traditional Bauernfrühstück. Ingredients: 8 small boiled potatoes 6 tbsp butter or olive oil 1 cup diced onions 1 cup diced green pepper 1 … [Read more...]
Meet German Prepositions!
Prepositions are words that link a noun to the rest of the sentence. They usually tell you about time, place and direction. Examples of English prepositions include on, out, under, from, with, about and until, but there are many more. They are those little words that you don’t even notice you’re using, but which completely change the meaning of the … [Read more...]
Bierocks – Meat and Cabbage Pies
These wonderful little meat pies are savory and delicious and make a great snack for school lunches, picnics or long car rides. Ingredients: Dough 1 tbsp sugar 300 ml warm water 1 package of active dry yeast 500 g all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting 1 tsp fine sea salt 1 tbsp sunflower oil, plus extra for … [Read more...]
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