German Words and Phrases
October Fun Facts
Verschieden (miscellaneous)
Famous October Birthdays
German Foods and Beverages
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This German word literally means "health," and is often spoken in response to a sneeze.

What is Gesundheit?

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The word "October" comes from a latin root meaning this.

What is eight?

100

This small Missouri town was founded by German immigrants in 1837 and is known for its lively Oktoberfest celebrations.

What is Hermann, MO?

100

This pretty woman was born on October 28, 1967.

Who is Julia Roberts?

100

This traditional German dish is tenderized meat coated in egg, flour and bread crumbs then fried in oil.

What is schnitzel?

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The English translation for the sentence "Sprechen Sie Deutsch?"

What is "Do you speak German?"

200

In 1992, California replaced this October holiday with Indigenous People's Day.

What is Columbus Day?

200

This value grocery store chain was first opened in Essen, Germany in 1913 and now has over 2,000 stores in the U.S.

What is Aldi?

200

Born on October 28, 1955, this nerdy multi-billionaire appeared on The Big Bang Theory.

Who is Bill Gates?

200

This WDW Epcot restaurant features a German buffet and a live stage show.

What is Biergarten?

300

A German word meaning "welcome."

What is "willkommen?"

300

People born in October will have one of these two zodiac signs.

What are Libra and Scorpio?

300

These three colors are found on Germany's national flag.

What are red, gold, and black?

300

Born on October 5, 1989, he played college football with his brother at the University of Cincinnati and is currently the longest tenured player for the world champion Kansas City Chiefs.

Who is Travis Kelce?

300

This popular German pasta is made with fresh eggs and is typically served with gravy.

What is spatzle?

400

This German word is often translated to "Christmas tree," although it actually means "fir tree."

What is  der tannebaum?
400

An October palindrome date that occurred in this century.

What is 10-11-01? or What is 10-22-01?

400

This dog breed originated in Germany and comes from the German word meaning mustache or whiskered snout.

What is Schnauzer?

400

Born on October 27, 1858, he was the youngest man to become a U.S. president.

Who is Theodore Roosevelt?

400

Originating in Germany, this strong alcoholic drink resembles gin and is often flavored with fruit.

What is schnapps?

500

"1-2-3" in German.

What is "eins-zwei-drei?"

500

This is an October birthstone.

What is an opal? or What is tourmaline?

500

Eutin, Germany is the sister city to this eastern Kansas town known for its lively historical downtown.

What is Lawrence, Kansas?

500

This popular American musician was born Peter Gene Hernandez on October 8, 1985.

Who is Bruno Mars?

500

This highly aromatic white wine variety originated in the Rhine region of Germany.

What is Riesling?

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