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German
Do you know what "auf weidersehen" means? How about
Volkswagen? Ever wonder what you're requesting when you order
Leibfraumilch in a restaurant? Some German words have simply
become part of our language. Many words are similar in both
languages: take volk and folk for example or milch and milk.
English and German come from the Anglo Saxon family of languages
and modern culture and trade keeps the connection alive.
*Auf weidersehen means "until I see you again"; Volkswagen means "people's car" and Leibfraumiulch literally
translates into "maiden's milk"
Consider these facts about the German culture and economy:
• Germany is the United States' fifth largest trading partner
• Per capita income in Germany is one of the highest in the world
• One out of every ten books in the world is published in German
• Germany is third in the world in the research and development of new technology
If you'd like more information about Germany and the German language, check out these sites:
German National Tourist Board
Goethe Institut
About.com, German Language
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