Category: German Language

In most cases, German and English capitalization rules are similar or identical. Of course, there are exceptions to every rule. If you want to become proficient in writing German learning these rules is imperative for good grammar. Here is a closer look at the most important differences: 1. NOUNS All German nouns are […]

Below you will find helpful guidelines, an example, and an English-German phrasebook for writing personal letters, email, and greeting cards in German.   PERSONAL LETTER WRITING AUF DEUTSCH English Deutsch THE ENVELOPE • DER UMSCHLAG   Titles Titel Mr – Mrs/Ms – Miss These titles are usually not abbreviated in German. German […]

Conversing in German is one thing, but conducting business in German if you’re not a native speaker can be a bit challenging. Here are some examples of terms you may encounter when doing business in a German-speaking country, listed alphabetically. BUSINESS-RELATED GERMAN VOCABULARY accountant der Buchhalter/die Buchhalterin    certified public accountant (CPA) m. der Wirtschaftsprüfer     […]

What do you call the different parts of your home and its furnishings in German? If you are moving into a house or apartment in a German-speaking country, you will need to become familiar with these terms. You will see the English term and the matching German one. If there […]

You may have heard that German is a difficult and complex language to learn. This is true to some extent; however, much depends on the way the language is taught, the learner’s natural capacity for languages, and the amount of practice dedicated to it. The following peculiarities of the German […]

Do you know what time it is? How about the date? If you are in a German-speaking country, you will want to know how to ask and answer those questions in German. There are some tricks, so first review how to tell time in German. See this glossary for examples.  Let’s […]