Falsche Freunde
Will
Was ist want?
Christmas season is fast approaching! In German-speaking regions, the holiday is called this.
Was ist Weihnachten?
It's like Germany, but not quite. Less people, less land, but same language.
Was ist Österreich?
Habt ihr Deutsch geübt? This animal is the aggressive mascot of Duolingo.
Was ist Eule?
Behind Berlin, this city is the second most populated in all of Germany. It's name is reminiscent of a certain American food.
Was ist Hamburg?
Fast
Was ist almost?
This classic German word translates to "longing" or "yearning."
Was ist Sehnsucht?
When I think of Thanksgiving dinner, I think of this country.
Was ist Türkei?
While this small German dog breed is often called a "Wiener dog," sie kommt nicht aus Wien!
Was ist Dachshund?
De Nile is a river in Egypt, but you can't deny that this river is the longest in Germany.
Was ist der Rhein?
Bald
Was ist soon?
DAILY DOUBLE!
Stehen? Binden? Gessen? Add this German prefix and the meanings all change.
It's flag is red white and blue, but you won't find much American patriotism there. It had a very short leader in the past; was his name Neapolitan? No, that's not it.
Was ist Frankreich?
Noted for its difficult pronunciation, this animal is commonly found climbing Cal Poly's trees.
Was ist Eichhörnchen?
America may have 50, but Germany only has this many Bundesländer.
Was ist 16?
Gift
Was ist poison?
Often equated to "wanderlust" in English, this word's direct translation is "far pain".
Was ist Fernweh?
When it comes to car production, this place beats out Germany. The land of animation and the rising sun!
Was ist Japan?
DAILY DOUBLE!
This animal is depicted eating itself in the ancient ouroboros symbol.
This German philosopher wrote "Thus Spoke Zarathustra", published first in 1883.
Wer ist Friedrich Nietzsche?
Art
Was ist type/kind?
Often used in English, this noun describes the "spirit" of an era.
Was ist Zeitgeist?
Go North, and you'll find this cold country. The chairs are sturdy, meatballs tasty, and the language like a song.
Was ist Schweden?
The Chronicles of Narnia has a witch, a wardrobe, and this mighty animal.
Was ist Löwe?
"Servus" and "Grüß Gott" are common greetings in this Southern German dialect.
Was ist Bairisch (Bavarian)?