Hey everyone, I'm curious about the different German dialects. You who speak German, what can you tell me about the different dialects? And also, the different countries/regions where they are spoken? I've heard of High German, Low German, Bavarian, "Sächsisch," and others. I've heard that German is spoken in Austria, Switzerland, maybe some places in Belgium? If you speak any German dialect, or are from any country where it's spoken, I'd love to hear what you know about dialects! What are some differences, different words, etc.? Please tell me also about any dialects and countries I haven't mentioned.
Non-native speakers also, what have you experienced/learned about dialects? Anything related to German dialects, discuss it here!
Finally, is there one dialect that is best to learn? I have Skyped with people from different regions, some from Bavaria. Will I pick up an accent from them? Tell me your opinion on which dialect I should learn.
Thanks everyone!
Hello everyone, I have a question about the German translation of "like." In German, it typically translates to "mögen," like "Ich mag Schokolade." But in English, it also can mean "such as". See how I just used it? LIKE "ich mag Schokolade". It can be used like that too. (See, I just used it again.) What is the German word for this meaning? Is it "wie"?
Here's another example. Yesterday a German friend was explaining to me what "au pair" means. When I finally understood, I said, "Oh yeah, like a nanny." See the way I used "like" there? It can mean "such as," "for example," or "similar to" in English.
*Side note* In America, we use "like" A LOT in our conversations. It's almost like a slang word. (I just used it again). It's not considered good grammar here, but it certainly sounds natural. If you know any colloquial American English, you know what I'm talking about.
