Mozzarella, feta, and schnitzel all carry a relevant kitchen verb in their names. Mozzarella comes from an Italian word meaning “cut,” and feta from a Greek word with the same meaning. German schnitzel also derives from a word meaning “to cut,” the...
Schadenfreude, from German for “damage-joy,” means “delight in the misfortune of others.” This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Schadenfreude” Hello, you have A Way with Words. Hi, this is Camille...
Witzelsucht, a German term often translated as joke addiction, refers to an uncontrollable urge to make puns or tell bad jokes, but not in the playful way pun lovers may hope. In medical use, it describes a rare and serious neurological condition...
If you’re looking forlorn and at a loss, a German speaker might describe you with a phrase that translates as “ordered but not picked up.” It’s as if you’re a forgotten pizza on a restaurant counter. This is part of a...
A German idiom for “I’m going to take a nap” translates as “I have to take a look at myself from the inside.” This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Look at Myself From the Inside” Grant...
An astute German phrase about procrastination translates as “In the evening, lazy people get busy.” This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Lazy People” Here’s the translation of a German phrase about...
