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German words
German words used in English
| German word | English meaning |
|---|---|
| Achtung | Attention |
| Angst | Dread, anxiety, guilt |
| Auf Wiedersehen | Until we see each other again |
| Bitte | Please; don’t mention it |
| Blitzkrieg | Sudden and swift attack |
| Danke schön | Many thanks |
| Danke | Thanks |
| Doppelgänger | Supposed ghostly double of a living person |
| Dummkopf | Blockhead; very stupid person |
| Führer (Fuehrer) | Leader |
| Gestapo | German secret police |
| Gesundheit | Good health (used after someone has sneezed) |
| Jawohl | Yes |
| Kaput | Ruined; smashed; broken |
| Kindergarten | School for children younger than age 6 |
| Kitsch | Trash |
| Reich | State, empire |
| Reichstag | Parliament, legislative body |
| Sauerkraut | Chopped cabbage fermented in brine |
| Ubermensch | Superman |
| Verboten | Forbidden, prohibited, illegal |
| Wanderlust | Desire to travel |
| Wunderbar | Wonderful, great |
| Ja | Yes |
| Nein | No |
| Guten Tag | Hello |
| Guten morgen | Good morning |
| Guten Abend | Good evening |
| Guten nacht | Good night |
| Mutter | Mother |
| Vater | Father |