Tag: Life in Germany

Happy birthday in German & German customs and traditions

I am sure that you have already been invited to a birthday party or to a wedding....

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Tasting German

Before moving to Germany, and even before starting to learn German, I discovered German food, and I...

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Balconies

I have always liked balconies. When we were looking for places to rent in Germany, I was...

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The 1st of May in Germany

The first of May in German yis called “Tag der Arbeit” meaning “day of work”. Ironically, it’s...

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Rosenmontag: Foolery & Belonging

Something I’m sure every German-language learner who comes to Germany wants to do is get involved in...

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Curious German Words: Wehrmachtsnacht

“Fahren wir bald zum Wehrmachtsnacht?” I asked, hopefully. Those longer words in the German language are easy...

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Der Papierkrieg – The Paper War

What is ‘der Papierkrieg’? Let’s find out! Germany, like any country, has a range of stereotypes associated...

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