Kuchen is the actual word used for cake in German, but in English-speaking countries it could refer to a wide variety of desserts and pastries.31. LagerThe word lagern is a verb that means “to store” or “to wait,” and in fact that’s what happens with lager beer: It’s stored ...
(usually spelled “kaput” in English) die Wanderlust This word refers to a strong desire to travel and explore the world. It is used in both German and English. die Schadenfreude This word refers to the pleasure one feels at the misfortune of others. It is used in both German and ...
The German words of this category will easily be recognized by many English speakers; they are commonly used in English contexts. Some, such aswurstorpumpernickel, still retain German connotations, while others, such aslagerandhamburger, retain none. Not every word is recognizable outside its relev...
we all long for you, sweet maids. LESCAUT I simply say that in this world no misfortune befalls us without some compensation. And what may your name be, sir? GERONTE Geronte di Ravoir. STUDENTS Both he who weeps and he who laughs, mischance casts us down and mocks us; but the mad...
This is best illustrated by a well-known German word that is mercifully absent from Müller's texts – the word Schadenfreude (four syllables), having the meaning of "taking pleasure in the misfortune of others" (twelve syllables). An online German-English dictionary renders the word as "...
In The Defense Of Germandom In The East: Jews And The Verein Für Das Deutschtum Im Ausland, 1914 To 1935 An Ambivalent Relationship: The Yugoslav Zionists And Their Perception Of “Germanness,” Germany, And The German Jews At The Beginning Of The Twentieth Century Transformations In The...
In my senior year, I _35_ president of one of the school’s clubs, so I was very__36_.Many times I didn’t even have time to buy lunch.He served me by giving me his food as well as advice.He __37__ out what he taught us to do: __38_ others. The author William Arthur...
The Fraport Skyliners have had some real fortune picking up the right players in their 20 year history, but also had misfortune with the wrong choices like Kwame Vaughn a few years ago. A very talented player in his own right who has had success as a professional, but with the Fraport ...
German Mark Kotieno who had been quiet in the game and also had some misfortune on plays came up big in this phase with back to back buckets giving Rhondorf the 55-54 advantage. But Fumey and Hill continued to execute tying the game at 58-58. Ibbenburen closed out the third quarter ...
Some might call this type of person a sadist, but the Germans gave English-speaking people another word for it: Schadenfreude. It means a person who takes pleasure from others’ misfortune.Schadenfreudecomes from the joining of two seemingly opposite words:Schadenmeaning “damage” or “harm” ...