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Stealing this from twitter but I liked the concept: put in the tags where were your 8 great-grandparents from (given modern borders) ?
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An den anonymen Depp, der diese dumme Nachricht in meinem Posteingang hinterlassen hat: Vielleicht sollten Sie lernen mit wem Sie sprechen bevor Sie Scheiße erzählen.
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Mondnacht (Moonlit Night) by Ferdinand Knab
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The German language has quite a few animalistic verbs:
fuchsen ("to fox") = to annoy
hechten ("to pike") = to dive
reihern ("to heron") = to puke
dackeln ("to dachshund") = to walk slowly
aalen ("to eel") = to bask
vögeln ("to bird") = to have sex
einigeln ("to hedgehog in") = to curl up
hamstern ("to hamster") = to hoard
schlängeln ("to snake") = to wriggle
stieren ("to bull") = to goggle
unken ("to toad") = to gripe, augur doom
tigern ("to tiger") - to walk tigerishly
#german lesson#Animal metaphors are VERY common in German history#There is a whole field of study called zoometaphors that is much too much for me.
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Poster advertising the sparkling wine and cognac distillery of D Sandmann Berlin (c. 1890). Artwork by Francisco Nicolas Tamagno.
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People attending (and props) Wave Gotik Treffen 2023 in Leipzig Germany, one of the biggest goth festivals. Captured by @eddiemotions (insta and youtube)
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Über den Wolken muss die Freiheit wohl grenzenlos sein. Alle Ängste, alle Sorgen, sagt man, blieben darunter verborgen, und dann würde was und groß und wichtig erscheint, plötzlich nichtig und klein.
Freedom must be limitless above the clouds. All fears, all worries, they say, remain hidden underneath, and then what seems big and important would suddenly become meaningless and small.
Reinhard Mey (*1942), German singer-songwriter
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Ich habe erst heute gelernt was "Ghosting" ist. Warum gibt es dafür keinen deutschen Begriff?
#Jeden Tag neue Dinge lernen#german language#Wenn du neue Wörter lernst weil du schlecht im Aussuchen von Freunden bist!
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“The gods will always smile on brave women. Like the valkyries, those furies who men fear and desire.”
—The Seer, Unforgiven.
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One German composite I think is truly underrated is Lebensgefährte [ˈleːbn̩sɡəˌfɛːɐ̯tə] / Lebensgefährtin [ˈleːbn̩sɡəˌfɛːɐ̯tɪn] / Lebensgefährt:in [ˈleːbn̩sɡəˌfɛːɐ̯tʔɪn].
It means 'life companion' and it's a pretty mundane word but the word 'Gefährte' itself is pretty poetic and has an archaic flavour. To me it evokes a picture of beings who are inseparable, who go through thick and thin with each other, who are together in the most natural way but with an air of being aware of this great blessing.
It is a word that is used both in a non-romantic and a romantic way. It can be any two or more people. It can be a human and an animal. Dogs or horses are often referred to as 'treue Gefährten' (loyal companions).
Now, the composite 'Lebensgefährt:in' is strictly reserved for humans, as it also refers to a legal status that is an alternative to marriage. But again, it can mean both romantic and non-romantic partners. And I feel like adding 'Leben' to the equation it gives the whole concept even more intentionality, like, 'this is not only my trusted companion that I chose, but I also want this companion to stay in my life my whole life'.
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Hey, so I've been thinking of applying to grad school in Germany and I was wondering if you could answer some questions about like the lifestyle over there?
- How easy is it for someone who speaks solely English (learning German tho) to survive day to day?
- What region is most inclusive and welcoming to minorities (based on sexuality, religion, etc.) ?
- What are job/working environments like over there?
- Lastly, what's the night life and safety situation like (crime rates and all) in your opinion?
Thank you so so much for answering if you do, feel free to ignore as well !
Grüß dich!
To your first question, it will depend on the area you would be attending. Larger cities like Munich, Hamburg, and Berlin will be much more hospitable than parts of Bavaria for example. Usually, if the city has a major university it will be easier to exist as an English speaker. I highly recommend learning enough German to feel comfortable communicating though wherever you go!
To your second, the three cities I listed are all pretty liberal-minded places. Berlin is probably the most culturally diverse place I've been to in Germany. Their famed dish is Currywurst (which I find despicable, but I'm not a Berliner) which is a testament to their multiculturism. Again, any place with a major university is likely to be more liberal than remote rural villages.
I can't speak to every job market, but it isn't always as easy to find work as someone who lives here. I imagine if you're in engineering or the sciences, you can likely find work. The more German you know, the better your job opportunities will be certainly. If that's a major concern, I would make sure to find out if your university program offers student teaching positions or some form of work-study program.
Lastly, this is true of anywhere in the world but it will vary on cities. If you're a partier, there will always be something to do in Berlin that's for certain. There is a thriving night life in most major German cities, especially those with university students. Most major cities are generally safe places and you can safely take the metro and walk home in the evening without worry. It's certainly different if you're traveling alone as a woman, but that's true wherever you'll go. Of course, you always want to be careful traveling at night and learn about which areas to avoid wherever you live.
Hopefully this helps you in some way Anon! If you have any other questions, feel free to ask! 🥰
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My favourite part of learning a language related to your mother tongue (or to an L2 you’re fluent in) is the confidence with which you get things wrong
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— Kató Lomb, from Polyglot: How I Learn Languages
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Hey! Can I ask some questions about grad school in Germany? I'm thinking of attending as an American and wanted to know what your experiences are.
Yes absolutely! 🥰 You can message me privately or through my inbox.
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