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The political position most seen in the German public (not necessarily the highest)
Who is The Chancellor of Germany (Olaf Scholz)?
One of the following is NOT a traditional breakfast item in Germany: bread, cold cuts, cheese, toaster strudel
What is toaster strudel?
A word in German that sounds and/or looks like its English meaning is called an ...
English cognate
You can thank the Germans for this invention-it enables you to watch things like "Bob's Burgers" and "Dancing with the Stars"
What is the television?
There are more than 20,000 of these enchanting architectural structures in Germany.
What are castles?
A famous American actor (and LT alum!) who made his stamp on the hearts of many Germans by starring in his big role in Baywatch! He is also of German descent!
Who is David Hasselhoff?
Many German words are made up of 2 or more little words, which are called...
What are compound words?
The "brother" shoe to this German invention is Puma.
What is Adidas?
Originally from Turkey, this tasty street food is beloved by Germans everywhere!
What is a "Doener"?
This famous German woman is best known for her modeling days and starring in reality shows like Project Runway and America's Got Talent.
Who is Heidi Klum?
In the US we call this a hotdog; the name coming from a famous German city.
What is a Frankfurter?
In the Perfekt (past tense), one needs 1 of 2 different helping verbs which are...
What are haben and sein?
This adorable candy is as popular in the US as in Germany. They're even building a factory in Pleasant Prairie, WI!
What is Haribo Gummi Bears?
these include France, Belgium, Poland and the Czech Republic
What are countries that border Germany?
This type of German breaded meat (mostly pork or chicken) has many varieties and is served with a lemon slice.
What is Schnitzel?
What is "ear worm"?
The German city that has the largest train station in Europe
What is Berlin?
Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Belgium and Liechtenstein are these.
What are official German-speaking countries?
This famous layered German cake is named after a beautiful wooded forest area in Southwest Germany. It's chocolate and cream alternating layers are topped with more cream and a crown of cherries.
What is Black Forest Cherry Cake (Schwarzwaelderkirschtorte)?
The German word "Backpfeifengesicht" talks about someone you look at who, quite frankly, could use a ______ in the face!
What is "slap"?
This German celebration includes parades and masqued balls.
What is Carnival/Karneval?
This divided East and West Berlin from 1961-1989.
What is the Berlin Wall?