Those Awesome German Words... AREN'T - Learn German with Herr Antrim

Those Awesome German Words... AREN'T - Learn German with Herr Antrim

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English, Other

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

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The video explores the translation of German compound nouns into English, highlighting that many seemingly unique German words have similar or even more interesting English counterparts. It delves into the etymology of various animal names, humorous German words, and terms related to transportation and other miscellaneous topics. The video emphasizes the nuances of language and encourages appreciation for both German and English word formations.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the English equivalent of the German word 'Stinktier'?

Porcupine

Hippopotamus

Raccoon

Skunk

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which animal is referred to as 'Flusspferd' in German?

Porcupine

Hippopotamus

Skunk

Armadillo

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the German word 'Waschbär' translate to in English?

Firefly

Raccoon

Armadillo

Sloth

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The German word 'Gürteltier' refers to which animal in English?

Sloth

Armadillo

Raccoon

Hippopotamus

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the English translation of the German word 'Flugzeug'?

Firefly

Ambulance

Airplane

Automobile

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which German word means 'sick wagon' in English?

Krankwagen

Flugzeug

Gürteltier

Mutakuhen

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the German word 'Mutakuhen' literally translate to in English?

Flight thing

Lazy animal

Belt animal

Mother cake