Let’s talk about all things Schirm – in honor of Umbrella Day! German words, expressions, umbrellas (or Schirme) in books, TV, music ….
February 9th is National Toothache Day! In the light of this important (?) holiday, I collected German words and idioms about teeth. Pictures, English translations, examples and videos are included.
Felix Hoffmann, a chemist working for Bayer at the turn of the last century, is often credited with the invention of aspirin. But was it really him and what role did he play in the development of heroin? Find out here:
Pancake translates to “Pfannkuchen” in German, but they are not the same. And then there are German Pancakes. Find out what’s what.
Are you considering baking a German Chocolate Cake for your German friend or co-worker? You might want to know that German Chocolate Cake isn’t actually German.
Who doesn’t like Marzipan, this delicious almond candy covered in chocolate or added to cakes? Read here about the history and how to make your own.
Elisabeth Schwarzhaupt was the first female Federal Minister of Germany. She was the Minister of Health from 1961 until 1966.
Wortschatz Schnee: Nomen, Verben, Redewendungen, Tiere, Personen und Winterlieder. Mit englischen Übersetzungen.
Es ist ein Ros entsprungen is a German Christmas carol dating back to the 16th century. The text hasn’t changed much in the last centuries, and the music has stayed the same since Praetorius wrote it in 1609.
Swattes Swien, Schwarze Sau, Kettenfett … the licorice drink made from vodka and Türkisch Pfeffer goes by many names. And you can make it yourself.
