German Words
Some English words are borrowed or taken from German.
Kindergarten – a school or class for young children
Hoodlum – a petty criminal
Delicatessen – prepared food sold in a shop serving
Glitch – minor hitch, lazy person
Loafers – casual leather slip-on shoe/imported or unusual foods; such a shop
Glisten – to shine
Pumpernickel – a dark, dense, sour bread












