Colloquial German


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Learn German podcast PG33 - Elections

On the pulse of current affairs, today's German podcast is all about the recent American presidential election. In today's lesson not only will you learn loads of vital vocabulary to discuss this historical event, but as usual we also chuck in plenty of useful German expressions including how to say "to be on the wrong track", "to reinvent oneself" and "to live up to expectations". Can Pukka German get you talking politics like a pro? "Yes we can! - Yes we can!"

Learn German language with the Pukka German Podcast: Wahlkampf
das Land der unbegrenzten Möglichkeiten =
the land of opportunity








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Learn German podcast PG32 - Kitchen

Back in action with our first German lesson from Munich. Today's podcast is inspired by our new kitchen and based on a text found in the Ikea kitchen catalogue. Learn the German idiom for "too many cooks spoil the broth" as well as useful German phrases for magicians who magically make things disappear and reappear. Abracadabra - now let's get on with the show!

Learn German language with the Pukka German Podcast: Kueche
Zu viele Köche verderben den Brei =
Too many cooks spoil the broth








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Learn German podcast PG31 - Sixth sense

In today's podcast we introduce a collection of common German phrases and German sayings related to the word "Sinn". Learn the German translation of "to take leave of one's senses", "the meaning of life" and "the sixth sense" among others. It'll make good "sense" to learn these phrases well.

Learn German language with the Pukka German Podcast: Sinn
Das ist ganz in meinem Sinne =
That suits me just fine








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Learn German podcast PG30 - Knowledge is power!

Today you will learn some common German idioms and sayings that will keep in the know. Learn the German translation of "Knowledge is power" and "What you don't know, doesn't bother you". Who knows, with a bit of luck we might just be able to impart some really useful German knowledge.

Learn German language with the Pukka German Podcast: Wissen
Ich hätte es wissen sollen / müssen =
I should have known








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External resources for German slang, German sayings and funny German phrases

German sayings: Redensarten-Index
Dictionary for colloquial German, slang, German idioms and sayings. (German)
Colloquial German: MundMische
Rated lists of cool German words, colloquial language and funny German phrases. (German)
German phrases: Phrasen
Lists of German idioms and colloquial German phrases of the day.
German expressions: Vokaboly
An English - German popular expressions and German idioms list.
German slang: Reise Know-How
Insider tip: the best German slang expressions pocket reference.
Colloquial German: Wiktionary
A growing list of common colloquial german phrases and expressions. (German)

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