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  • Word of the Week: Zukunftsangst

    If you’re learning German, you’ve probably noticed that Germans have a word to describe almost anything. There are, for example, many different words for “fear”, depending on what type of…

  • Word of the Week: Gernegroß

    Gernegroß. This German word sounds like it would be simple to define – but it’s not. Although it translates to “wanting to be big”, it has nothing to do with…

  • Word of the Week: Freundschaftsdienst

    Sometimes you do things for other people that you don’t like. Why do you do it? Because of your Freundschaftsdienst! The German word Freundschaftsdienst means “friendship duty”. It is a…

  • Word of the Week: Wissensdurst

    Have you ever had a burning desire to learn something new? Do you have an archive of never-ending questions? Then you’ve most likely experienced Wissensdurst. In German, the word Wissen…

  • Word of the Week: Lebenskunst

    Is your life as beautiful as a painting in an art gallery? Then you have mastered Lebenskunst! Lebenskunst means “the art of living well”. It comes from the words leben…

  • The evolution of German-American culture in the United States

    The United States is a country built on immigration — and the largest group of immigrants actually came from Germany! Based on the most recent US Census, more than 44…

  • Word of the Week: Schnapsidee

    In German, there’s a special word for a really bad idea: Schnapsidee. Directly translated, this word means “booze idea” – and it describes a plan of action that’s so bad…

  • Word of the Week: Kopfkino

    Does your imagination run wild? Do you think up detailed stories in your head? Maybe you’ve got a Kopfkino entertaining you all day long! The German word Kopf means “head”…

  • Word of the Week: Sitzriese

    Have you ever been to a movie theater and found yourself seated behind the tallest person in the room? This person’s head was probably blocking your view, leaving you frustrated…

  • Word of the Week: Butterfahrt

    The German word Butterfahrt might sound strange at first. Literally translated, it means “butter ride” and might evoke images of smooth sailing. This word, however, defines a quick trip into…