Q&A for speakers of German wanting to discuss the finer points of the language and translation

Q&A for speakers of German wanting to discuss the finer points of the language and translation

I know that they are both essentially polite and mean Thanks a lot, Many thanks etc. but I’ve always wondered if there is a specific difference between the two. Is there a specific context or situ...

Q&A for speakers of German wanting to discuss the finer points of the language and translation

I know the meaning of the following sentence Ich würde gerne einen Termin machen. Trying to better understand the words like wollen, gern, möchten, würde etc., I realized that the meaning of würde

Mar 2, 2012 · What does the following sentence mean and what is its origin? Ich verstehe nur Bahnhof. I've heard this expression from some friends – I guess it's what you say when you don't really …

Q&A for speakers of German wanting to discuss the finer points of the language and translation

Concerning your 3rd question, "alles" is mostly used to describe non-specific objects. Ich habe alles verloren. (I have lost everything), but Ich habe alle Bücher verloren. (I have lost all my books). The …

Mar 17, 2024 · I recently heard the word "asozial" is an insult in Germany. As far as I know, in other cultures it is not perceived as an insult in general. How bad is it in meaning in German culture?

Nov 17, 2018 · Your first link gives the formality correct definitions: A Werktag is every day that’s neither a Sonntag (Sunday) nor a Feiertag (public holiday). An Arbeitstag is a day when you go to work. …