Identity and Culture - German

Kernfamilie

Nuclear Family

Patchworkfamilie

Blended Family

Alleinerziehende Familie

Single-Parent Family

Vater

Father

Mutter

Mother

Geschwister

Siblings

Beste Freunde

Best Friends

Freunde

Friends

Bekannte

Acquaintances

Kumpel

Buddy

Kollege

Colleague

Partnerschaft

Partnership

Ehe

Marriage

Liaison

Affair/Relationship

Freund

Boyfriend

Freundin

Girlfriend

Spielplatz

Playground

Schulpausen

Recess

Lesen

Reading

Wandern

Hiking

Fußball

Soccer

Malen und Zeichnen

Painting and Drawing

Musik

Music

Angela Merkel

Former Chancellor of Germany known for her political career

Stefan Raab

TV host and entertainer known for his shows and musical contributions

Eltern

Parents

Großeltern

Grandparents

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Famous German poet and writer

Ludwig van Beethoven

An outstanding composer who significantly influenced classical music

Oktoberfest

A famous folk festival in Bavaria known for its beer tents and traditional music

Frühstück

Breakfast often consists of rolls cold cuts cheese and jam

Mittagessen

Lunch a hot main dish such as schnitzel sausage or stew

Abendessen

Dinner can be a light meal such as salad or a bread-based dish

Sauerbraten

A traditional pot roast from the Rhineland

Weißwurst

A special sausage from Bavaria often served with sweet mustard

Kaufhäuser

Department Stores

Supermärkte

Supermarkets

Day of German Unity

Celebrated on October 3rd to mark the reunification of Germany

Christmas

Celebrated on December 24th and 25th with traditional Christmas markets and festive meals

Easter

Spring holidays with Easter egg hunts and special holiday dishes

Carnival in Cologne

A large parade and numerous festivities in Cologne

Hermann Hesse

Known for his philosophical novels such as Siddhartha and Steppenwolf

Cornelia Funke

A well-known children’s and young adult author famous for the Inkheart trilogy

Lena Meyer-Landrut

A well-known pop singer who won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2010

Kraftwerk

An influential band in the electronic music scene

Werner Herzog

A well-known documentary filmmaker and director

Diane Kruger

An international actress who has appeared in many Hollywood films