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The new German words that perfectly describe the coronavirus pandemic
From Impfneid (vaccine envy) to Abstandbier (socially distanced beer), these words are so hot right now.
12 brilliant German words you won't find in English
Unfortunately English let you down when you were trying to think of these things to say.
If you know these 10 things, you're a German grammar master
Do you do all these things without thinking twice? Then you're either native or you have truly become a master of the German language.
The one German word you’ll need in Austria this winter
Gemütlichkeit is one of the defining characteristics of Austrian culture - and it really comes into its own in the colder months. Like many useful German words, it has no real equivalent in English. It refers to a lifestyle or attitude that combines comfort and cosiness with a sense of belonging, community and contentment.
School 'enforces' German on its grounds
The headmistress of the Vienna Business School in Mödling, Lower Austria, has ruled that only German may be spoken on her school's premises, citing “cultural conflict with cleaning staff” as the reason behind her decision.
More non-native speakers in schools
The number of school pupils who are not native-German speakers has risen in Austria, despite falling student numbers.