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@nodimetotie to [email protected]English • 11 months ago

What are your favorite examples of German words making it into English?

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What are your favorite examples of German words making it into English?

@nodimetotie to [email protected]English • 11 months ago
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    It is usually used as an alternative to the religiously framed “bless you” when someone sneezes

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      1•11 months ago

      Good to know!

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