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    So you want to learn German. Great! You're not alone. Millions of people study the German language daily around the world. German is a language full of beauty, layers of meaning, and rich linguistic history. It can take you all over Europe, from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Many speak it as a second language.    But you might have many questions about what it takes to get started — or why it's worthwhile at all. The good news is that you can rest assured that learning the German language is a feat worth undertaking. With the right learning...

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Dads are more than just “second adults” at home. A good father is just as important to a child’s development as a good mother. In English, there are many affectionate names children use to call their dads. In today’s article, we will look into how to say father in German.

You can choose from several possible translations depending on the level of affection you want to show. You will also learn some really interesting idioms, such as “Ach, du dicker Vater!” which literally means “Oh, you fat father.” Read our article if you want to find out what it really means!

German has many colorful expressions and idioms related to colors. The color black appears in many of them. In today’s article, we will look into how to say black in German.

It not only appears in the German national flag (a tricolor consisting of black, red, and gold), but it is also part of various everyday expressions, such as schwarz auf weiß (= in cold print) or ins Schwarze treffen (= to hit home). You will learn all that and more in our article!

Learning German has its ups and downs. Horrifyingly long words fall into the category of “downs.” However, you have probably discovered that even the seemingly uncomplicated short German words can cause you trouble.

In today’s article, we will look into how to say down in German. Is it unten, unter, herunter, hinunter, or even nach unten? Or do you need a completely different word, such as abwärts? What about down in phrasal verbs? Don’t worry we won’t let you down. You will learn all that and more in our article!