10 German words that look English: true friends or false friends?

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5 German words with no English equivalent

Thomas introduces five beautifully untranslatable German words that capture feelings and experiences English needs a whole sentence to describe. From "Kopfkino" and "Fernweh" to the warm, hard-to-define "Geborgenheit", you'll discover what each word means, how to use it, and why ...  Show more

Vor, bevor or davor? 3 German words for 'before' explained

Thomas explains how German handles the word "before". You'll see when to use "vor", "bevor" and "davor", with clear example sentences that show each one in context. By the end, you'll know exactly which word to reach for and when. Which one trips you up the most?➡️ Click here to ...  Show more

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