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Today's random #German word of the day is this.

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#LearnALanguage - weave in every word.
Illustration of the German word 'die Baumwolle', literally 'tree wool', meaning 'cotton'.
November 15, 2025 at 6:01 AM
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Today's random #German word of the day is this.

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#LearnALanguage - applause, applause!
Illustration of the German idiom 'So ein Theater!', literally 'such a theatre!', meaning 'What a fuss!'
November 17, 2025 at 5:44 AM
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Today's random #German word of the day is this.

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#LearnALanguage - their diversity adds colour to our world.
Illustration of the German word 'das Veilchen', literally 'violet', meaning 'shiner, black eye'.
November 12, 2025 at 5:52 AM
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Today's random #German word of the day is this.

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#LearnALanguage - it might help you weather those culture war storms a little bit better.
Illustration of the German idiom 'ein Sturm im Wasserglas', literally 'a storm in a glass of water', meaning 'a storm in a teacup'.
November 13, 2025 at 5:46 AM
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Today's random #German word of the day is this.

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Not to be confused with 'Dummkopf', of course, which means 'fool'. 😉
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Illustration of the German word 'der Dickkopf', literally 'thick head', meaning 'mule, stubborn person'. [Note: there's no female version of this noun] [chuckle].
November 11, 2025 at 5:58 AM
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Today's random #German word of the day is this.

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#LearnALanguage - every word, every phrase you learn is a win.
Illustration of the German word 'die Schlappe' which dates back to the late Middle Ages when it meant 'slap' - just like in English -, meaning 'setback, defeat'.
November 9, 2025 at 5:07 AM
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Today's random #German word of the day is this.

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#LearnALanguage - over the holidays or at any other time of the year!
Illustration of the German term 'grüne Weihnachten', literally 'green Xmas', meaning a Xmas without snow.
November 8, 2025 at 5:25 AM
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Today's random #German word of the day is this.

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#LearnALanguage - it'll make you chuckle, I promise!
Illustration of the German word 'der Lockenstab', literally 'curl rod', meaning 'curling iron'.
November 7, 2025 at 5:02 AM
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Today's random #German word of the day is this.

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#LearnALanguage - keep filling that bag.
Illustration of the German word 'der Hoffnungsträger', literally 'hope carrier', meaning 'beacon of hope'.
November 6, 2025 at 5:50 AM
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Today's random #German word of the day is this.

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#LearnALanguage - full steam ahead!
Illustration of the German idiom 'schnaufen und keuchen', literally ' to wheeze and pant', meaning 'to huff and puff'.
November 5, 2025 at 5:34 AM
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Today's random #German word of the day is this.

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Surfing for an image to illustrate 'flippant', the entire internet gave me pictures of flip-flops, so there you go. 😁
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Illustration of the German word 'flapsig', meaning 'flippant, offhand, fresh'.
November 2, 2025 at 6:14 AM
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Today's random #German word of the day is this.

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#LearnALanguage - we, too, call it 'Halloween'.
Illustration of the German Halloween phrase 'Süßes oder Saures!', literally sweets or sours, meaning 'trick-or-treat'. 'Saures' isn't actually related to 'sauer' (sour) but a malapropism from Yiddish )tsores( צרות meaning 'trouble, problem'.
November 1, 2025 at 5:13 AM
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Today's random #German word of the day is this.

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Focus - and #LearnALanguage .
Illustration of the German word 'der Silberblick', literally 'silver look', meaning squint.
October 28, 2025 at 6:35 AM
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Today's random #German word of the day is this.

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#LearnALanguage - with time & a few words every day, you'll have a great result!
Illustration of the German word 'aufgehen', literally 'up go', meaning 'to rise' (for example, sun, moon, cake, dough).
October 29, 2025 at 5:43 AM
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Today's random #German word of the day is this.

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#LearnALanguage - step on, and it'll take you all the way to the top.
Illustration of the German word 'das Riesenrad', literally 'giant wheel', meaning 'Ferris wheel'.
October 26, 2025 at 6:12 AM
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Today's random #German word of the day is this.

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#LearnALanguage! Occasionally, it might get a bit complicated - you set the speed.
Illustration of the German word 'die Geschwindigkeitsbeschränkung', meaning 'speed limit'.
October 25, 2025 at 4:56 AM
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Today's random #German word of the day is this.

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#LearnALanguage - we're stronger together.
Illustration of the German word 'die Gewerkschaft". From 'das Gewerk' (trade, craft), today used as a technical term only). Meaning: union.
October 24, 2025 at 3:55 AM
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Today's random #German words of the day are these ...

einladen:
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ausladen:
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My advice: #LearnALanguage You're welcome.
Illustration of the German words 'einladen', meaning 'invite', and 'ausladen', meaning 'uninvite'.
October 23, 2025 at 5:08 AM
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Today's random #German word of the day is this.

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#LearnALanguage - online learning allows you to find the most suitable time in the day for you.
Illustration of the German word 'die Tagesmutter', literally 'day mother', meaning 'nanny, childcare provider'.
October 22, 2025 at 4:41 AM
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Today's random #German word of the day is this.

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Finally a useful word!, you will say. 😁 #LearnALanguage
Illustration of the German word 'der Klugscheißer', literally 'smart shitter', meaning 'smart arse'.
October 21, 2025 at 4:53 AM
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Today's random #German word of the day is this.

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#LearnALanguage - here's to all multicultural, multilingual, international families 🫶
Illustration of the German word 'das Elternschlafzimmer', literally 'parent sleep room', meaning 'master bedroom'.
October 20, 2025 at 4:57 AM
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Today's random #German word of the day is this.

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#LearnALanguage - and no cutting corners! 😉
Illustration of the German idiom 'um die Ecke bringen', literally 'to bring round the corner', meaning 'to murder, to bump off'.
October 19, 2025 at 4:29 AM
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Today's random #German word of the day is this.

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Be bold! Look forward! #LearnALanguage
Illustration of the German word 'zurückhaltend', literally 'back holding', meaning 'shy, restrained, reserved'.
October 18, 2025 at 4:06 AM
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Today's random #German word of the day is this.

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#LearnALanguage - confidence will come and grow along the way, trust me.
Illustration of the German word 'das Selbstvertrauen', literally 'self trust', meaning 'confidence'.
October 17, 2025 at 5:09 AM
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Today's random #German word of the day is this.

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#LearnALanguage - your brain has a huge capacity!
Illustration of the German word 'pickepackevoll', meaning 'jam-packed or packed full'.
October 16, 2025 at 4:54 AM