#german-language

#german-language

A German lesson is starting in a public-school classroom in the Philippines, and it opens with a greeting: "Guten Morgen," the teacher says. Students respond carefully, shaping unfamiliar sounds before moving on to short dialogues about directions, food, family, and eventually, culture. German has a reputation of being a difficult language to learn, but this also makes it a valuable assetImage: Stanley Gajete/DW In a Philippine public school, that routine still feels unusual.

and the two sang the song for the first time at the Christmas mass. Written just after the Napoleonic wars, the text of Stille Nacht uses imagery of peace and calm, and has played an important role in times of war throughout its 200-year history: it was sung and performed in public during the First World War and also during the Second World War.

Dauer literally means 'duration' or 'length of time' and can be added to many German nouns to convey a sense of permanence.

Flanieren is a German verb that means "to wander about aimlessly" - but with panache.

JWD, pronounced "Yot vee dey", stands for janz weit draussen which means "way out in the middle of nowhere" and captures urban-rural tensions.

"Checkst du?" is a common phrase in casual German conversations, particularly among younger speakers, used to ensure mutual understanding.

Germans are enthusiastic about cars, showing passion through features like acronyms, unique driving rules, and their robust automobile culture.

The enjoyment of the word 'verpeilt' lies in its ability to express a common human experience of feeling lost or out of it amidst a chaotic lifestyle.

The word 'klappen' encompasses various meanings, notably to describe actions that produce a clapping sound, such as closing a window or chair.