German citizenship comes with perks, including freedom of movement in the EU. But some foreign residents are wondering if newly naturalised Germans get to enjoy these rights immediately or if they have to wait for a period of time before moving abroad.
German has more than one special word for the practice of taking a day off to make the most out of public holidays that fall close to a weekend. But which word should you use? That depends a bit on where you are.
Whether you prefer to spend your weekend partying or hiking, you may find yourself requiring the word ‘Kater’ in order to explain to your colleagues your less than cheerful demeanour come Monday morning.
If you're not familiar with this word yet, you'll certainly have felt it when the windows are flung open wide at a German home, school or other public venue.
This seemingly simple German word is an essential addition to your vocabulary, whether you're struggling in a language class or discussing extremist politics.
It's not common to see a word so small in the German language. But don't be fooled by these tiny two letters: this is one of the most useful pieces of vocab to know.
Not just a beautiful example of a compound noun, this word evokes a strong image of a tradition of the German way of life which has been hit by the pandemic.
German and English share many words in common - but they don't always mean the same thing when spoken in the other language. Here are eight of the best examples.
