Whether you're "settled down" or still figuring out what you want to do with your life, these distinctly German words shed some light on life in your 30s.
Which terms can no longer be found in Germany’s Duden dictionary, and when were they removed? Author Peter Graf’s book looks not at new words, but rather at ones that no longer exist.
A lot has happened since the last Duden – the German dictionary – came out in 2017. And the 3,000 new words reflect that. But it's not just about the coronavirus pandemic.
German speakers probably know more Greek than they think. Here's a run down of the top words which have traveled from Athens to Berlin - and you're likely to hear (and see) everyday
Today’s word of the day probably won’t help you navigate Aldi aisles or bureaucratic business. But this common adverb just may be useful in relaying those experiences and others with a rather “in spite of ‘X’” emphasis auf Deutsch.
How would you describe that constant chatter a child makes at the dinner table? The meaningless conversation that fills a Sunday afternoon? The silly and false things that some people say?
Before the days of Cro and Sido, the most influential name in German hip-hop was the Hamburg-based band Fettes Brot. So much so, we can thank one of their popular anthems for sprouting today’s 'word of the day': Jein.
With Valentine’s Day around the corner on Friday, today’s word of the day is a good one for all of the Love Birds looking for a way to sum up their flowery feelings.
