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Mar 14, 2013 Karoline Spiessl German Word of the Week No Comment

Saftsack

In this week's German Word of the Week, we'll introduce you to a word that you can call people if you're annoyed at them. While ...

Feb 27, 2013 Karoline Spiessl German Word of the Week No Comment

Schnapsidee

If you enjoy the odd digestive after-dinner drink you might have guessed what this week's German Word of the Week literally translates to in English: ...

Feb 24, 2013 Karoline Spiessl Freelance Translation No Comment

How to pass test translations for agencies

If you don't work exclusively with direct clients, but also with translation agencies, you will be familiar with the application process for freelance translators and ...

Feb 15, 2013 Karoline Spiessl German Word of the Week No Comment

Fernweh

If you are living in the northern hemisphere and are not particularly fond of winter, snow, short days and cold, you might be currently experiencing ...

Feb 3, 2013 Karoline Spiessl German Word of the Week No Comment

Herdprämie

This weeks German Word of the Week is a word that has sparked a large-scale public discussion in Germany in 2007: Herdprämie. Literally, it translates ...