A close-up and personal look at Switzerland
February 2nd is Groundhog day which is a weather forecast done by a psychic, prognosticating groundhog. This might seem a bit strange, but lo and behold, it’s not as strange as you might think. Psychic animals are relatively abundant. Groundhog… Read morePsychic, Prognosticating Animals
Dogs are a very common animal. There are a large number of idioms and sayings dealing with dogs. Some are the same in both English and German, others are only found in the German language. Dogs Vor die Hunde gehen…. Read moreIdioms about Dogs in German
Happy New Year, everyone! I’m always amazed and thankful when I I’ve made it through a year to meet and greet a new one. As Oprah Winfrey said, ‘Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get… Read moreNew Year’s Resolution
Like most everyone, I’m getting older. Sheesh, I have lived in Switzerland longer than I haven’t. Not that there is anything wrong with that. Yet, some American things, like Christmas memories are still very special to me. The song ‘White… Read moreI’m Dreaming of a White Christmas
I’ve already talked about idioms around horses and some wild animals. This is going to be about more wild animals. Enjoy the sayings about deer, rabbits, foxes, rams and rodents. Deer Fühlt sich wie ein junges Reh. Direct translation: one… Read moreIdioms and Animals in German (Deer, Rabbits, Foxes, Rams, Rodents)
‘Mama’ very well may have been your first word. At the least it was probably what your closest relatives, your parents wanted to recognize as a word. It’s spoken the same way in nearly every language known. As the baby… Read moreSpecial Names You Call Your Relatives
Markets are a pretty regular occurrence in the city of Berne. Twice a week the farmers set up stands where you can buy fruits, vegetables and flowers fresh from their farms. A couple of weeks before Christmas there is the… Read moreThe Traditional Onion Market in Berne
Here is my next listing of animal idioms and sayings in German. The animal kingdom is well represented in many languages. I’ve noticed a lot of idioms, sayings and animal talk in the German and Swiss languages, both nice and… Read moreIdioms and Animals in German (Lions, Bears, Elephants, Monkeys)
Speaking in German is like talking in picture books. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Everything you say somehow brings up visuals. The animal kingdom is well represented in many languages. I’ve noticed a lot of idioms,… Read moreIdioms and Animals in German (Horses, Donkeys)
I’m not very political but it seems like these days there’s no escaping the political turmoil. If it’s not one country then it’s another. So what better time to look at it than the present? Don’t worry though, I’m just… Read morePolitical Systems in America and Switzerland
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