Posts by tag: Dialect en https://www.learngerman.blog/en/tag?tx_blog_tag%5Baction%5D=listPostsByTag&tx_blog_tag%5Bcontroller%5D=Post&tx_blog_tag%5Btag%5D=36&type=220&cHash=4c971359253e22b8e2dbafd4b3e9193b Mon, 11 May 2026 02:27:07 +0200 https://www.learngerman.blog/en/regional-christmas-traditions-in-germanyThu, 18 Dec 2025 09:30:00 +0100Markus Schollhttps://www.learngerman.blog/en/regional-christmas-traditions-in-germanyChristmas in Germany is not only a festival of lights, but also a journey through many regional traditions. Those traveling through the country in December will experience a mixture of old stories and lively rituals that create a unique atmosphere in each region. In our blog post, we show you how exciting and diverse the Advent season in Germany is and how strongly culture and history are tied together. https://www.learngerman.blog/en/regional-specialties-in-germany-part-2-saarbrueckenWed, 10 Dec 2025 09:30:00 +0100Markus Schollhttps://www.learngerman.blog/en/regional-specialties-in-germany-part-2-saarbrueckenSaarland's regional cuisine is influenced by its proximity to the French border and its former affiliation with France. Side dishes such as sauerkraut and ingredients such as bacon and leeks come from neighboring Alsace-Lorraine. Coal mining also influenced the cuisine of this region. The physically demanding work resulted in hearty meals prepared from regional products. Even today, potato dishes are still common on regional menus. https://www.learngerman.blog/en/regional-specialties-from-germany-part-1-cologneTue, 04 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0100Carl Duisberg Blog Teamhttps://www.learngerman.blog/en/regional-specialties-from-germany-part-1-cologneWhen you think of Cologne, the first things that probably come to mind are the cathedral and the Cologne Carnival. But the city also has some regional delicacies to offer. Cologne cuisine is like the people themselves – honest, down-to-earth, and relaxed. In this article, we'll introduce you to a few Rhineland classics. If you want to experience Cologne's culinary scene, you should definitely try these sweet and savoury specialties. https://www.learngerman.blog/en/koelsch-the-cologne-dialect-for-beginnersWed, 22 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0100Carl Duisberg Blog Teamhttps://www.learngerman.blog/en/koelsch-the-cologne-dialect-for-beginnersThe Cologne dialect, also known as Kölsch, is the largest dialect in the Rhineland and even in the whole of North Rhine-Westphalia. It has its own vocabulary with its own grammar and pronunciation. Even though many Cologne residents no longer have a proper command of the Kölsch language, individual words of the dialect can be heard everywhere in Cologne. You will certainly encounter influences of the Cologne dialect during your stay in the city - especially during the carnival season. In this article, we give you a brief overview of the most important terms. https://www.learngerman.blog/en/baden-dialect-for-beginnersThu, 16 May 2024 15:30:00 +0200Julia Braitmaierhttps://www.learngerman.blog/en/baden-dialect-for-beginnersWhen attending a German course in Radolfzell on Lake Constance, most language students stumble across the local dialect: “A Weggle oder a Bretzele?” (A bread roll or a pretzel?), the baker wants to know. “Don't you understand?” – “Awa, mach koi Ferz!“ (Really?). Baden dialect is not easy to understand for “Neigschmeckde” (new residents). But since 9.7% of Germans speak “Badisch”, we want to give you a brief overview in this article. https://www.learngerman.blog/en/saarland-dialect-for-beginnersMon, 27 Feb 2023 12:42:53 +0100Marie-Christin KirstMarie-Christin Kirsthttps://www.learngerman.blog/en/saarland-dialect-for-beginnersIn Germany there is a multitude of dialects - about 16 to 20 in number. Depending on the region and the dialect, it is not so easy to understand the spoken language of people with other dialects. Today we would like to introduce the Saarland dialect. https://www.learngerman.blog/en/alaaf-and-narri-narro-linguistic-differences-during-carnival-timeWed, 15 Feb 2023 10:32:37 +0100Anne Pajarinenhttps://www.learngerman.blog/en/alaaf-and-narri-narro-linguistic-differences-during-carnival-timeGerman carnival is not only popular in Cologne and its surrounding areas. People party all over the country. Find out more about one of the main differences in the way people celebrate carnival: the linguistic differences through various dialects. https://www.learngerman.blog/en/dialects-and-learning-german-german-is-just-not-germanTue, 21 Jun 2022 09:30:00 +0200Anne Pajarinenhttps://www.learngerman.blog/en/dialects-and-learning-german-german-is-just-not-germanThose who learn German in a course can usually communicate in High German after a short time. However, if the language is spoken in regional dialects, most learners of German only understand stationary. Anne Pajarinen, the director of Carl Duisberg Center in Radolfzell on Lake Constance shares her experience of learning German with dialects. https://www.learngerman.blog/en/alaaf-helau-and-narri-narro-carnival-in-germanyThu, 24 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0100Anne Pajarinenhttps://www.learngerman.blog/en/alaaf-helau-and-narri-narro-carnival-in-germanyIn winter, many regions in Germany celebrate carnival, also called Fastnacht or Fasching. But what actually happens during that time? We will explain the most important customs of the "närrische Zeit" (clownish time) in Germany.