English Words Gone Wrong in German

English Words Gone Wrong in German

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English, Other

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

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The video explores how the German language has adopted and transformed English words, leading to different meanings in each language. Examples include 'handy' for cell phones, 'old timer' for vintage cars, and 'Beamer' for projectors. The video also discusses terms like 'body bag', 'public viewing', 'dressman', 'smoking', 'Home Office', and 'Wellness', highlighting the humorous and sometimes confusing differences in usage between English and German.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word 'handy' mean in German?

Useful

Household project

Convenient

Cell phone

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In German, what does 'old timer' refer to?

A vintage car

A handyman

An elderly person

A coffee shop

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of 'Beamer' in German?

A type of backpack

A BMW car

A video projector

A public event

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In English, what is a 'body bag' used for?

Transporting a corpse

A shoulder bag

A type of backpack

A video projector

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'public viewing' mean in German?

Viewing a deceased person

A public event with a large screen

A type of jacket

A health resort

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the German word 'dressman' refer to?

A man who likes dresses

A male model

A type of suit

A health spa

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In German, what does 'Home Office' refer to?

An office in a home

Working from home

A type of jacket

A health resort