Word of the week: Stümper
Stümper, der Wortart: Substantiv, männlich Gebrauch: abwertend Bedeutung: jemand, der sein Fach nicht beherrscht Beispiel: Hier waren Stümper am Werk. (keine Profis)
Author: Sabine Schrader
Word of the week: verkorksen
verkorksen Wortart: Verb Gebrauch:umgangssprachlich Bedeutung: 1. (durch sein Verhalten) bewirken, dass etwas ärgerlich und unbefriedigend ausgeht 2. etwas so ungeschickt ausführen, dass es nicht richtig zu gebrauchen ist Beispiel: zu 1) er hat uns mit seiner schlechten Laune den ganzen Abend verkorkst zu 2) der Schneider hat das Kostüm völlig verkorkst
Word of the week: trödeln
trödeln Wortart: Verb Gebrauch: umgangssprachlich scherzhaft Bedeutung: 1. etwas langsam machen 2. auf dem Flohmarkt Dinge verkaufen Beispiel: Ich habe heute im Bad getrödelt und bin zu spät zur Arbeit gekommen.
Word of the week: naschen
naschen Wortart: Verb Gebrauch: umgangssprachlich scherzhaft Bedeutung: 1. Süßigkeiten essen Beispiel: Vor dem Abendessen soll man besser nicht naschen.
Word of the week: taumeln
taumeln Wortart: Verb Gebrauch: umgangssprachlich scherzhaft Bedeutung: 1. instabiles Laufen nach Alkoholkonsum 2. ein Kind, das Laufen lernt, taumelt am Anfang Beispiel: Das Baby kann noch nicht so gut laufen, es taumelt noch.
Word of the week: Firlefanz
Firlefanz, der Wortart: Substantiv, männlich Gebrauch: umgangssprachlich scherzhaft Bedeutung: 1. überflüssiges, unnützes Zeug 2. Unsinn, Spinnerei Beispiel: Seine ganze Wohnung ist voll mit sehr viel Firlefanz.
Word of the week: knorke
knorke Wortart: Adjektiv Gebrauch: besonders berlinisch Bedeutung: Knorke ist ein Wort der Umgangssprache und bedeutet so viel wie „gut“, „ausgezeichnet“, „zufrieden“, ähnlich dem heutigen Gebrauch von cool. Beispiel: Ich finde das “Word of the Week” ganz knorke!
Word of the week: Molle
Molle, die Wortart: ℹSubstantiv, weiblich Gebrauch: berlinisch Bedeutung: 1. Glas Bier Beispiel: Nach der Arbeit trinken wir gerne eine Molle.
Word of the week: Spätzünder
Spätzünder, der Wortart: ℹSubstantiv, maskulin Gebrauch: umgangssprachlich scherzhaft Bedeutung: 1. jemand, der nicht so schnell begreift, Zusammenhänge erkennt 2. Spätentwickler Beispiel: Er hat erst mit 25 verstanden, wie er das Radio einschaltet. 🙂
Word of the week: altbacken
Wortart: ℹ Adjektiv Bedeutung: von Backwaren) nicht [mehr] frisch; trocken, hart (abwertend) altmodisch, überholt, veraltet Beispiel: altbackenes Brot; altbackene Vorstellungen, nicht mehr moderne Dinge
Word of the week: Alleinunterhalter
Alleinunterhalter, der Wortart: ℹ Substantiv, maskulin Bedeutung: Unterhaltungskünstler, der sein Programm allein bestreitet Beispiel:der Reiseführer machte den Alleinunterhalter, oder ein Comedian
Word of the week: Sandkastenliebe
Sandkastenliebe, die Wortart: Substantiv, feminin Bedeutung: Liebe aus der Kinderzeit
Word of the week: Pfennigfuchser
Pfennigsfuchser, der Wortart: Substantiv, maskulinGebrauch: umgangssprachlich Bedeutung: jemand, der übertrieben sparsam istBeispiel: Jemand trinkt nur Leitungswasser im Restaurant.
Word of the week: Mumpitz
Mumpitz, der Wortart: Substantiv, maskulinGebrauch: umgangssprachlich abwertend Bedeutung: Unsinn, Blödsinn, Nonsens, den man nicht zu beachten braucht.
Word of the week: Habenichts
Word of the week: Habenichts
Word of the week: Backpfeife
Word of the week: Backpfeife
Word of the week: Augenschmaus
Word of the week: Augenschmaus
Was ist euer Word of the week? Whats your word of the week?
Word of the week: Torschlußpanik
Word of the week: Torschlußpanik
Word of the week: Hüftgold
Word of the week: Hüftgold
Word of the week: Angsthase
Word of the week: Angsthase
AHA!
Schlauer in vier Minuten!! Sehr interessant. // Smarter in four minutes. Very interesting!
Word of the week: schmulen
schmulen
Word of the week: bummeln
Word of the week: bummeln
Word of the week: Sohnemann, der
Sohnemann, der
Word of the week: fahl
fahl
Word of the week: huschen
Word of the week: huschen
Word of the week: Dackelblick, der
Dackelblick, der
How to Germany: Christmas in Germany
HoHoHo.
Yes, another year has passed and like or not, it’s Christmas coming up.
Like in most countries around the world, Germans also like to celebrate Christmas with their loved ones. Want to know a bit of tradition; here we go:
Word of the week: Schmollmund
Schmollmund, der
Word of the week: Knalltüte
Knalltüte, die
Word of the week: Eselsbrücke
Eselsbrücke, die
Word of the week: necken
Word of the week: necken
How to Germany: First steps in Germany
Welcome!
Maybe you have just arrived in Germany, maybe you have been living here a while now? If it is love, work or simply the fascination for the German language (the articles especially ☺) that brought you here – we are happy that you chose Germany as the place to be and stay. Let us give you some advice on your first steps in Germany.
Word of the week: verschlimmbessern
Word of the week: verschlimmbessern
Word of the week: Filmriss, der
Word of the week: Filmriss, der
Word of the week: mutterseelenallein
Word of the week: mutterseelenallein
Word of the week: Geisterfahrer, der
Word of the week: Geisterfahrer, der
Word of the week: Pferdekuss, der
Word of the week: Pferdekuss, der
How to Germany: How to find a doctor in Germany
How to find a doctor
We all get sick sometimes. Usually a visit to a doctor will solve all problems right away. For some sitting in the waiting room is a first relief in itself. Well, what do you do in Germany when you need to find a doctor? How does German health system work? Here is a guide on how to get treatment.
Word of the week: klönen
Word of the week: klönen
Word of the week: Sommerloch, das
Word of the week: Sommerloch, das
Word of the week: Türspion, der
Word of the week: Türspion, der
Word of the week: Sektlaune, die
Word of the week: Sektlaune, die
How to Germany: Block the street for your moving van
You are moving? Great – Block the street for your moving van
So you have found the perfect new apartment and told all your friends to help on that particular day to carry all your stuff from A to B? Well, congratulations! In this blog, you can find some information to make the much easier. Block the street for your moving van and save your energy.
Word of the week: Strohwitwer, der & Strohwitwe, die
der Strohwitwer, die Strohwitwe
Word of the week: Ladenhüter, der
Ladenhüter, der
Word of the week: Heimweh, das
Heimweh, das
Word of the week: doppelt gemoppelt / doppeltgemoppelt
doppelt gemoppelt / doppeltgemoppelt
How to Germany: visa application in Germany
Visa application in Germany
For many people the visa application in Germany is a nerve-wracking process. It doesn’t have to be like that. Let us sort out the most important things to consider before you start to stress out.
Word of the week: Hassliebe, die
Hassliebe, die
Word of the week: Vokuhila, die
Vokuhila, die
Word of the week: nur Bahnhof verstehen
nur Bahnhof verstehen
Word of the week: stibitzen
stibitzen
Word of the week: Weltschmerz, der
Weltschmerz, der
How to Germany: the German articles der, die, das
How to Germany: the German articles der, die, das
First of all, you are not alone learning all nouns in German and the article that goes along with the word- many people do and struggle. Not much of help – we know – but be assured, many students seem to lose their minds over it just like you! Therefore, we are hoping to provide some tips and tricks in order to learn the German articles more efficiently!
Word of the week: mucksmäuschenstill
mucksmäuschenstill
Word of the week: Purzelbaum, der
Purzelbaum, der
Word of the week: Fingerspitzengefühl, das
Fingerspitzengefühl, das
Word of the week: Schluckspecht, der
Schluckspecht, der
How to Germany: Pregnant in Germany
How to Germany: Pregnant in Germany
You are having a baby – congratulations! An exciting time lies ahead of you and all your attention will be needed to be there for the little one. Let us help you sort out some administrative things you might need being pregnant in Germany (and before the baby is born) – and make sure you have all the time for your baby.
Word of the week: Kokolores, der
Kokolores, der
Word of the week: Gemütlichkeit, die
Gemütlichkeit, die
Word of the week: Fernweh, das
Fernweh, das
Word of the week: Ohrwurm, der
Ohrwurm, der
Word of the week: Tollpatsch, der
Tollpatsch, der
How to Germany: Registering in your city
You have decided to move to Germany and live here – great! Make things official and don’t forget registering in your city
Why register and when?
People that want to stay and live in Germany need to register here. If you are only here for a (long) vacation – you don’t need to worry about it.
Registering in your city should be done as soon as possible – why? Because many things can be done when you have registered here – for example opening a bank account, getting health insurance, a phone contract and much more.
Word of the week: Vorfreude, die
Vorfreude, die
Word of the week: Zweisamkeit, die
Zweisamkeit, die
Word of the week: Dreikäsehoch, der
Dreikäsehoch, der
Word of the week: Bauchgefühl, das
Bauchgefühl, das
How to Germany: Nachsendeantrag explained
Nachsendeantrag explained- when moving within Germany or leaving the country (Permanent or Temporary Change of Address Order / redirection service)
First Steps after your move
If you have found a new apartment – congratulations first of all! The first order of business is to tell all providers, the bank and official offices (Ummeldung – change of address with the Bürgeramt!) that you have a new address.
Word of the week: Tausendsassa, der
Tausendsassa, der
Word of the week: Denkmal, das
Denkmal, das
Word of the week: nicht alle Tassen im Schrank haben
nicht alle Tassen im Schrank haben
Word of the week: Kurschatten, der
Kurschatten, der
How to Germany: Leaving Germany
Prepare for leaving Germany
You are leaving Germany? That’s sad – but you are probably off to new adventures. Leaving is easy if you pay attention to a few things
de-registration from the city,
cancelation of your apartment contract,
phone/internet provider,
electricity provider,
insurances;
Word of the week: Jein, das
Jein, das
Word of the week: fremdschämen
fremdschämen
Word of the week: Feierabend, der
Feierabend, der
Word of the week: Warmduscher, der
Warmduscher, der
How to Germany: Kita -Voucher explained
You think your child should see other people than you- let’s get him or her into Kindergarten. But how? With a Kindergarten- Voucher (KiTa Gutschein).
Word of the week: ausklamüsern
Word of the week – ausklamüsern
Word of the week: Naschkatze, die
Word of the week – Naschkatze, die
Word of the week: den Kopf verlieren
Word of the week: den Kopf verlieren
Word of the week: Kummerspeck, der
Word of the week – Kummerspeck, der
Being responsible: Lebenshilfe e.V.
From December 2017 until March 2018, Lost in Translation and our clients will donate part of our fees to Lebenshilfe Berlin e.V..
What they do:
Lebenshilfe Berlin is working to integrate and include people with mental and physical disabilities.
Become part of the Lost in Translation team- support others with your skills!
Lost in Translation is a business that supports people in Hamburg and Germany-wide online with their language skills, bureaucratic organisation in Germany and translations.. We want to make life simpler for our clients so they can get on with living and working in Germany.
How to Germany: Information about driving licenses
Information about driving licenses
If you are planning to stay in Germany longer than just for a vacation, here is some information about driving licenses in Germany.
I need to learn German really fast!
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How to Germany: getting health insurance
Health insurance in Germany
Getting health insurance in Germany is not so difficult. First of all, one must know two things: you can be privately insured or join the public health system. The majority of people are in the public system which is – like every system flawed here and there- but totally recommendable.