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German words
German words used in English
German word | English meaning |
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Achtung | Attention |
Angst | Dread, anxiety, guilt |
Auf Wiedersehen | Until we see each other again |
Bitte | Please; don’t mention it |
Blitzkrieg | Sudden and swift attack |
Danke schön | Many thanks |
Danke | Thanks |
Doppelgänger | Supposed ghostly double of a living person |
Dummkopf | Blockhead; very stupid person |
Führer (Fuehrer) | Leader |
Gestapo | German secret police |
Gesundheit | Good health (used after someone has sneezed) |
Jawohl | Yes |
Kaput | Ruined; smashed; broken |
Kindergarten | School for children younger than age 6 |
Kitsch | Trash |
Reich | State, empire |
Reichstag | Parliament, legislative body |
Sauerkraut | Chopped cabbage fermented in brine |
Ubermensch | Superman |
Verboten | Forbidden, prohibited, illegal |
Wanderlust | Desire to travel |
Wunderbar | Wonderful, great |
Ja | Yes |
Nein | No |
Guten Tag | Hello |
Guten morgen | Good morning |
Guten Abend | Good evening |
Guten nacht | Good night |
Mutter | Mother |
Vater | Father |