German Cooking Vocabulary: 175 Words and Phrases
Cooking and baking are a crucial part of any culture, and German-language culture is no exception. From bratwurst to black…
German for Nurses
In Germany, nurses are called (female) or (male), and they’re in more demand than ever. Complementing your healing skills with …
German Possessive Pronouns vs. German Possessive Adjectives
Hast du meinen Hund gesehen? (Have you seen my dog?) Dieser Hund ist meiner! (This dog is mine!) Do you…
3 Simple Uses of Zu in German
Let’s talk about a two-letter word that’s incredibly versatile: the German preposition . By itself, the word expresses direction towards…
The German Double S: When and How to Use the Eszett (ß)
If you’re learning German, you may have seen this fancy letter: ß. This is called the eszett, and it’s primarily…
How to Say “Congratulations” in German
There are many reasons to congratulate yourself and the people around you. Promotions, engagements, weddings, births, graduations… the list goes…
German Reflexive Verbs: Types, Conjugation and Grammar Essentials
Did you know that in German, you can—and often have to—talk about yourself out loud? Yes, it’s true! The way…
12 Oktoberfest Sayings in German and Bavarian
Beer, barmaids and sausage. That’s the stereotypical German trio associated with Oktoberfest. However, there’s a lot more to the famous…
