Similarities between German & English – Part Two

German  uses many English words

There’s a good possibility you already know some German words if you can communicate in English. German has inspired the creation of numerous words in the English language, some of which are fairly common. For instance, the word “angst” is used in psychology to express uneasiness. Another example is the phrase “rucksack” to describe a bag carried on a person’s back.

German words are even more frequently used in English when discussing food and beverages. When discussing alcohol, the word “spritzer” (apple) is frequently used. Additionally, the words “pretzel,” “strudel,” and “bratwurst” are all German. The term “delicatessen” is also used in English to refer to establishments that sell already cooked dishes.

English uses German words

A few English words have also been incorporated into German over time. This is particularly clear in the fields of technology, music, fashion, advertising, and business, where English speakers should run into many recognisable words and expressions when learning German.

For instance, English words are sometimes used when a craze begins outside of German-speaking regions. Examples include the words “Computer,” “Designer,” “Album,” “Image,” and “Laser.” Skateboarding and aerobics are two examples of these that German speakers are familiar with.