As with most of the previous examples, the English translation lacks both the compactness and the humor of the German original.

In an essay describing the loathing that Ted Cruz's face seems to inspire, the neurologist Richard Cytowic resorts to the German colloquial expression Backpfeifengesicht.

In this regard, the Austrian Constitution, for example, explicitly mentions such linguistic minorities right after declaring German the country’s official language.

Despite the famous German work ethic, Mahlzeit, along with a number of other popular words used in German workplaces, uncover a surprisingly relaxed approach to work.

German language classes at Sheffield range from beginners to specialists. One on our language tutors, Franziska Auer from Austria, offers a taste of her activities and argues that 'play' is a crucial ...

In his final piece for our “Word” column, Henning Lobin looks into the use of German in EU institutions. What’s the difference between an official language and a working or “procedural” language?

In German, for example, the male word is often the standard, with the female being derivative, and is frequently used as the generic term.