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American English Podcast

147 - 10 Words a Day: German Words in English (1-10)

Jun 29, 2023
29:44

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Quick takeaways

  • German loanwords in English follow English rules, with nouns being capitalized only if they are proper nouns like Volkswagen or if they derive from a proper noun, such as Rottweiler.
  • Pronunciation of German loanwords in American English depends on the popularity and common usage of the word, even if it differs from the original German pronunciation.

Deep dives

Learning German words in English

In this podcast episode, Shauna teaches listeners about the influence of German words in the English language. Just like in a previous episode about French words, Shauna presents ten German words and their meanings. She explains that lone words, borrowed from other languages, are important to pay attention to their pronunciation. She offers tips on how to pronounce certain German sounds in English and emphasizes the importance of trying to pronounce words somewhat correctly. Shauna also shares personal experiences of traveling to German-speaking countries and developing a close friendship with a German exchange student.

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