Easy German: Funny German Expressions Explained

Easy German: Funny German Expressions Explained

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11th Grade - University

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The video explores various German idioms and expressions, explaining their meanings and origins. It covers phrases like 'under all sow', 'offended liver sausage', 'between liver and spleen', 'get the cow off the ice', 'that's sausage to me', and 'Old Swede'. Each idiom is discussed in terms of its cultural context and usage in everyday language.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What does the phrase 'between the liver and the spleen' imply?

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What are the two theories regarding the origin of the expression 'that's sausage to me'?

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In what context is the expression 'I don't care' used in the text?

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