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Author: Sarah Funda

Sarah was born and raised in Germany by a French mom and a Polish dad. Languages are her passion and education is her purpose. She splits her life between Germany and Honduras.
Wunderbar and 10 Other Ways to Say Wonderful in German
German | Languages

Wunderbar and 10 Other Ways to Say Wonderful in German

BySarah Funda October 29, 2021January 27, 2022

Wonderful in German is simply wundervoll. But there are several ways of saying wonderful. If you’re describing a sunrise or a great meal, here are all the words you can use to describe something wonderful.

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German Manners 101 – Essential Guide to German Etiquette
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German Manners 101 – Essential Guide to German Etiquette

BySarah Funda October 25, 2021February 10, 2022

Fitting in while living in Germany isn’t easy. Understanding complicated cultural norms and German manners can take years. Here’s everything you need to know about proper German etiquette as a foreigner.

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What Does Nein in German Mean?
German | Languages

What Does Nein in German Mean?

BySarah Funda October 20, 2021February 2, 2022

You may already know that nein means no in German. While this is a very common use of nein, it isn’t the only way you can use it. Nein in German is used to not only decline something, but it can also be used as question and to express surprise. There are also many variations…

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24 Ways to Say Hello in German – From Casual Slang to Formal
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24 Ways to Say Hello in German – From Casual Slang to Formal

BySarah Funda October 9, 2021July 26, 2022

Hello in German is simply hallo which you may already know. But what about Na or Moin? In this post, we’ll teach you 23 different ways of saying hello in German.

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12 Useful Ways to Say No in German That Aren’t Nein
German | Languages

12 Useful Ways to Say No in German That Aren’t Nein

BySarah Funda October 3, 2021February 2, 2022

You may already know nein – or the classic way to say no in German. While this is a useful word to know, it won’t express everything you need to. Here are all the most useful ways to say No in German.

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6 Different Meanings of Bitte in German – The Complete Guide
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6 Different Meanings of Bitte in German – The Complete Guide

BySarah Funda September 28, 2021November 3, 2021

Bitte can mean please, pardon, go ahead, here you go, you’re welcome and even yes please. With so many uses, it can get a bit confusing. Here is a comprehensive overview of the many meanings of bitte.

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105 Basic German Words – Best Vocab List for Beginners
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105 Basic German Words – Best Vocab List for Beginners

BySarah Funda September 24, 2021February 10, 2022

Looking for a vocab list that includes the most important German words? Here is 105 of most important words that will help you not only survive, but thrive in Germany. From articles over pronouns to verbs and nouns – this is the best list to start learning German as a beginner.

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Negation in German – Difference Between Nein, Nicht and Kein
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Negation in German – Difference Between Nein, Nicht and Kein

BySarah Funda September 14, 2021October 20, 2021

Nein, nicht and kein are similar and can easily be confused. We’ll show you how to politely decline, refuse a request and form negative sentences in German.

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18 Ways To Say Good Morning in German – Beyond Guten Morgen
German | Languages

18 Ways To Say Good Morning in German – Beyond Guten Morgen

BySarah Funda September 12, 2021October 9, 2021

There’s more than guten morgen when saying good morning in German. We’ll show you examples of different ways of saying good morning for every situation.

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7 Ways to Say Friend in German – From Formal to Slang
German | Languages

7 Ways to Say Friend in German – From Formal to Slang

BySarah Funda September 10, 2021December 19, 2021

Freund is Friend in German, but you might want to change it up. What if you want to talk about your mate, bro, pal, buddy, girlfriend/boyfriend? Here are all the ways to say friend in German.

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