German Vocabulary
The year before kids enter first grade, they attend this.
What is kindergarten? It translates to “garden for children.” Kindergarten was first introduced in Germany in the early 19th century. Those who fled Germany in 1948 brought the idea to the United States.
Oktoberfest is celebrated every year spanning these two fall months.
What are September and October? It starts in September and runs through the first weekend in October.
This Benz is a popular German car in North America.
What is Mercedes? The brand was launched at Nice (NEES) Week in the South of France in 1901. It was established by Paul and Adolf Daimler, and the three-pointed star became its logo in 1910. The Mercedes-Benz was considered the first modern car and is owned by the Daimler Group.
This dish is made of fermented cabbage.
What is sauerkraut? It’s an Oktoberfest staple and is also a favorite St. Patrick’s Day dish across the globe.
The classic version of this pastry has a very thin, flakey crust stuffed with lemon-soaked apples and rum-soaked raisins, all sprinkled with cinnamon.
What is apple strudel? You can use a flakey piecrust for the dough if you prefer a less brittle crust.
Typical round lettuce used in sandwiches or what brought down the Titanic. It translates to “mountain of ice.”
What is iceberg? We often hear that iceberg lettuce is devoid of any nutritional value; however, it has more protein than many other lettuce varieties, and it contains vitamins A and K, folate, and potassium.
It is the traditional alcoholic beverage served at Oktoberfest.
What is beer (or similar)? Beer produced in Germany is darker and stronger than traditional North American beer. Beer made in Munich’s breweries are the only ones served during the festival.
Some of its vehicles are the Microbus, also known as the Van, and the Beetle, also known as the Bug.
What is Volkswagen? Today’s Volkswagens are sleeker in design and include the Atlas, the Tiguan, the Jetta, and the new ID.4. An electric version of the bus, which is known as ID.BUZZ, will begin production in 2022.
This hard, twisted bread or biscuit became the snack of choice on airlines when peanuts became too expensive to serve.
What is pretzel? In German, pretzels are called brezeln, and they’re served with mustard on the side for dipping.
This is a mug filled with beer.
What is a beer stein?
How do you say "Germany" in German.
What is Deutschland?
Oktoberfest was first held in this century.
What is 19th? The inaugural event was held in 1810.
This three-letter German car is known as the ultimate driving machine and the ultimate driving experience.
What is BMW? You may be familiar with the 3, 5, and 7 series BMWs. The company also makes motorcycles.
This is the name for grilled sausage, a popular street food made with pork and veal.
What is bratwurst? It’s made with pork and veal and seasoned with ginger, nutmeg, coriander, and/or caraway. It is served with sauerkraut and mustard and/or ketchup. Knockwurst is a boiled sausage made with ground beef and pork.
Name a famous German.
Who is Albert Einstein, Ludwig van Beethoven, Michael Schumacher, Wolfgang Mozart, Johann Bach, etc?
It is German for thank you, and it is the first word of the song made famous by Wayne Newton.
What is danke (DON kuh)? Wayne Newton’s rendition of the song “Danke Shoen” (DON kuh SHAYN) made it to No.13 on the Billboard chart in 1963.
This is the price of a traditional beer stein (in euros).
What is around 10-11 euros? (this is around $15 CAD).
A long-time favorite of this German auto manufacturer is the 911 sportscar.
What is Porsche? Porsche was born in 1948 with a car whose successor would be the 911. Volkswagen now owns Porsche.
This cake named for a famous German forest is stuffed with chocolate and cherries, soaked in liquor, and “iced” with whipped cream.
What is black forest? The official name for the cake is very long and translates into “cake soaked in Kirsch before being baked.”
This is a lively courtship dance of Bohemian folk origin.
What is the Polka? It is danced by couples to music in 2/4 time. The dance is characterized by three quick steps and a hop.
It means “above and beyond.” It is also the name of a taxi service that you can book on your smartphone.
What is uber? The internet and computer games can be uber addictive.
The first Oktoberfest was held in celebration of this event.
What is a wedding or marriage? It was held to celebrate Crown Prince Ludwig’s marriage to Princess Teresa. The entire city of Munich was invited to the event.
This German highway system is similar to American interstates but has no speed limit in some rural areas.
What is autobahn? It translates to “motor track.” Today, speed limits apply to around 40 percent of autobahn roads. The highway was originally invented in Rome in the first century AD.
This pounded and breaded, fried cutlet of veal is often served with a side of potatoes or spatzle, boiled egg noodles.
What is Wiener schnitzel? If it is made with a meat other than veal, it is simply called schnitzel. Leftovers make great sandwiches.
Oktoberfest only serves beer from which city?
What is Munich?