The German-speaking countries have a rich history in scientific and technical work. Famous physicists such as Einstein and Schroedinger produced groundbreaking work in German. Konrad Zuse described the first high-level programming language, Plankalkül, in the Archiv der Mathematik. Today, many…
We're used to relying on English as the language of international communication. A large proportion of educated German speakers, and almost all who are involved in international business, are comfortable with our language. Nonetheless, when it comes down to signing…
‘Spanglish’ was a term coined way back in 1940 to refer to a sort of hybrid language that incorporated aspects of both Spanish and English. It appeared around about the time that the United States welcomed more than 50,000 Caribbean…
When you conduct business internationally, or simply communicate with professionals around the globe, a professional translator is inevitable. Particularly countries like Germany, who have frequent business engagements and communications with United States business, necessitate a professional who equally understands both…
Let's start with a lightning round. What's the first thing that pops into your head when you think of Germany? The phrase German engineering, along with individual car makers like Mercedes-Benz, Audi, or Volkswagen, likely come to mind. Over the past…
German fairy tales have had a profound impact on children around the world for multiple centuries. Tales like Rapunzel, Snow White, and Little Red Riding Hood continue to be popular in a plethora of non-German speaking countries. Of course, such…
Butter bei die Fische is an interesting expression that pops up every so often in German. If you're looking for an honest answer or want to motivate someone to try harder, this phrase may come in handy. One of the reasons…
So you think your business doesn't need a German translator and you can handle it on your own? Let's see if you can pass our quiz (kein Stress): Question 1: The following terms are all greetings in different German-speaking countries.…
It's no secret that Germany and the United States are close economic partners. As a result, a multitude of American companies operates in Germany, whether it be through partnerships, affiliates, or international offices. Having a company outpost in Germany is…
Travel to Western Pennsylvania, and you will find a surprising amount of people with German heritage in the area. You may even hear a 'Guten Tag' or 'Gesundheit' from unexpected places. Indeed, few places in the United States have as…