Jeden Tag Deutsch

Something in German everyday. A personal project in which I practice my meager German skills in an effort to not forget them. Searching the German tag, so that you don´t have to.

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[germanlanguagerocks]

Die deutsche Werbung zeigt sich von ihrer Schokoladenseite.

[jedentagdeutsch]

But the H in "gehen" and "sehen" is not silent :o

Doch. The correct pronunciation is (in IPA) [ge:ən]. This may vary regionally or with dialects, though. I think Austrians may pronounce the “h” as in [ɡeːhən] and is used as more of a “spelling pronunciation.” Additionally, “gehn” is also said quite often colloquially.

[jedentagdeutsch]

Hello! I was curious as to what the difference between gut, gute, and guten is. Have a nice day!

These are all different forms of “gut” that are formed when declining the adjective so that it’s gender and number matches that of the noun that it is describing. 

Check out this resource about adjective declension--http://germanforenglishspeakers.com/adjectives/adjective-declensions/

[jedentagdeutsch]

hey, is the letter "h" silent in German?

No, not always. I’m not completely sure on this, but H is often if not always pronounced when it is used as a consonant, but sometimes it is silent when it is paired with a vowel and thereby making that vowel long. For example the first H is “Höhle” is pronounced but the second “h” signifies that the vowel is long (Höhle vs Hölle). 

I think that it is safe to say that when “h” proceeds a vowel (Hund, Hallo), it is pronounced, but when it follows a vowel (Mehl, gehen, sehen) it is silent. 

[germanlanguagerocks]

I will never not love it *-*

[thatswhywelovegermany]

German Ad for Alphabet Soup

Brother: COW Sister: DOUCHE Brother: BITCH Sister: IDIOT Father: *bangs on table* Mother: Sister: Father: WHORE Mother: Father: Father: QUIET Mother: Sister: Brother:

[daysofdeutsch]

It's the first New Year's Eve that I've actually spent in Berlin... and I'm terrified. Images of The Purge flash through my head as people talk about the pandemonium of a Berlin New Year's Eve—dodging fireworks and drunkards, and, more often than not, drunkards with fireworks.

It’s almost time to bid 👋 to 2015. Here’s a few words to help you welcome in the new year.

[deutschtaeglich]

Oomph!- Such mich, find mich

[learnoutlive]

German Idioms: What Google says VS. What They Really Mean /via http://on.fb.me/1EgkgEq (bit.ly/1EgkdZl)

[jedentagdeutsch]

Food and Beverages in German

Roasted sausage: die Bratwurst

Broccoli: der Brokkoli

Peas: die Erbsen

Fish: der Fisch

Chicken: das Hähnchen

Potatoes: die Kartoffeln

Cheese: der Käse

Cabbage: der Kohl

Carrots: die Möhren

Mushrooms: die Pilze

Rice: der Reis

Beef: das Rindfleisch

Sauerkraut: das Sauerkraut

Ham: der Schinken

Pork: das Schweinefleisch

Bacon: der Speck

Spinach: der Spinat

Onions: die Zwiebeln

Beer: das Bier

Coffee: der Kaffee

Carbonated Drink: die Limonade

Milk: die Milch

Red/white wine: der Rotwein, Weißwein

Tea: der Tee

Water: das Wasser

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[jedentagdeutsch]

[weirdgermanwords]

sich aus dem Staub machen

phrase. literal translation: “to make oneself out of the dust. Meaning: quietly leaving a place without attracting attention (via weirdgermanwords)

[weirdgermanwords]

Wie bestellt und nicht abgeholt.

phrase. literal translation: “as if ordered and not picked up”

meaning: to be stood up / disappointed

(via weirdgermanwords)

[weirdgermanwords]

Schleichweg

Literal Translation: sneak way Meaning: a secret path (via weirdgermanwords)

[weirdgermanwords]

auf dem Schlauch stehen

phrase. literal translation: “to stand on the hose” meaning: being confused or at a loss, for example when you don’t get a joke or when you’re sure you know the answer of a question but you can’t remember (via weirdgermanwords)

[jedentagdeutsch]

Hi, I saw your post about Zungenbrecher, and it actually translates more to 'tongue breaker' or the idiom is 'tongue twister' in English! I personally like this one: Auf dem Rasen rasen Hasen, atmen rasselnd durch die Nasen. :)

Yes, I totally agree about the translation of Zungenbrecher.  I had never heard of Jawbreaker when I queued that post, but I assumed that maybe it was a regional difference.  I will edit the post.  

I’ve never heard that Zungenbrecher, but I really like it.  Thanks so much for you correction!