German

Mistakes are inevitable in a new language. Knowing these phrases will help it feel like less of a big deal.

Everything we’ve ever written about German, all in one place.

Every conversation, whether formal or informal, starts with a greeting. Here’s how you do it.

Every English speaker makes mistakes when trying to speak German. We’re here to help you learn from them, avoid the most embarrassing ones and be a better traveler on your next vacation in Germany, Austria or Switzerland.

There’s more to New Year’s Eve than simply enjoying a few glasses of something bubbly.

The German language, like any language, contains a number of peculiar turns of phrase. When you stumble across an idiom or become aware of funny German expressions, you might be pretty confused at first. A literal translation won’t make any sense to you (even Germans might have a hard time explaining what they really mean). […]

You might be surprised by how many Christmas celebrations originated in Germany.

Newscasters struggled to pronounce the viral “negroni sbagliato” cocktail.

What do “hamburger,” “angst” and “hamster” all have in common?

Learn the difference between a “huhu” and an “ach so.”

Two very beautiful and useful languages, both alike in dignity. How do you choose?

Where do you see yourself working next: Berlin or Milan?