German Umlauts – What Is It and What for?

August 18, 2021

German Grammar, Learning Method

As with most languages that use the Latin alphabet, the basic German alphabet consists of 26 letters. However, there are three more letters that you can find in the German language: Ä, Ö, and Ü. We call these Umlauts.In simple terms, the Umlaut is the combination of two vowels into a single vowel. This changes

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How To Say Hello in German

July 25, 2021

Vocabulary and Expressions in German

Saying hello to someone is the best way to start a conversation on the right foot. But how do you do that in German?How do you greet someone formally and how do you say hi to your friends?With this article, we will cover some of the different ways on how to say hello in German.

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11 Different Ways to Say Goodbye in German

June 16, 2021

Vocabulary and Expressions in German

Saying goodbye is hard and even more so if you don’t know how to say it to a German native speaker! We all know that it’s rude to just walk away from someone without saying goodbye; not only in Germany but everywhere.So it’s important to know how to say goodbye in the language your recipient

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5 Hip Places to visit in Germany

May 12, 2021

German Culture

Germany is a world renowned destination for its history and culture. But did you know that Germany is home to an ever-increasing number of hip and up-and-coming places? In fact, the list of hip places to visit in Germany is quite extensive. Below is a list of five of the hippest places to visit in Germany.

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The Sweetest German Terms of Endearment to Call Your Loved Ones

April 14, 2021

Vocabulary and Expressions in German

The German language is rarely accused of being a language of love and romance. I wrote this article in an attempt to change the perception of it in this regard and give it its due. It can sound harsh, but it can be very gentle and loving. Like English, it is full of terms of endearment

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German Birthday Greetings and Traditions

March 17, 2021

German Culture, Vocabulary and Expressions in German

Almost everyone celebrates a birthday once a year, but do we all celebrate in the same way?Today we will look at common German Birthday Greetings and also, how birthdays are traditionally celebrated in Germany. Table of Contents German Birthday GreetingsGerman Birthday TraditionsDon’t wish someone a Happy Birthday before the actual dayYou must buy your own

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