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German101 Chapter 4 test
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11/06/2013
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Term
das Wasser
 Definition
Water
Term
der Wein
 Definition
Wine
Term
das Eis
 Definition
Ice cream
Term
das Schnitzel
 Definition
breaded cutlet
Term
das Bier
 Definition
beer
Term
die Suppe
 Definition
soup
Term
die Limo
 Definition
soft drink
Term
die Kartoffel
 Definition
potato
Term
die Torte
 Definition
fancy cake with icing; pie
Term
der Salat
 Definition
lettuce, salad
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die Wurst
 Definition
sausage
Term
die Pommes
 Definition
french fries
Term
der Kuchen
 Definition
cake
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der Kaffee
 Definition
coffee
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das Gemüse
 Definition
vegetables
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Gasthaus
 Definition
Serves traditional German food (old-fashioned meat and potatoes), usually serves a tradtiitonal and sometimes older clientele. Good for "beer-trinking".
Term
Imbiss
 Definition
Serves German fast food, Bratwurst, Currywurst, sometimes half a baked chicken. Open late, caters to people on the go of all classes.
Term
die Umgebung
 Definition
surrounding area
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teuer
 Definition
expensive
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die Bedienung
 Definition
service, waiter, waitress
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die Nudel
 Definition
noodle
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lecker
 Definition
delicious
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günstig
 Definition
reasonably priced
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der Schafskäse
 Definition
feta cheese
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außergewönlich
 Definition
unusual
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thailändisch
 Definition
Thai
Term
der Preis
 Definition
price, prize
Term
das Gericht
 Definition
dish (food)
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scharf
 Definition
sharp; spicy (food)
Term
Chinesisch
 Definition
Owners speak Chinese and German, not English. Order by numbers.
Term
Italienisch
 Definition
Mainstay of German "ethnic" food, only place to get real Italian pizza and ice cream. Many Italian restaurants close during the winter when the Italians withdraw to Italy for an extended vacation.
Term
Griechisch
 Definition
Very popular, best known as an excuse for eating massive amounts of meat and drinking Ouzo.
Term
Pizza
 Definition
Everyone gets their own pizza. It's small, not cut in slices, and you have to eat it with a fork and knife. Single slices that you get on the street are different; that's Pizza auf der Hand.
Term
Döner
 Definition
King of German fast food. Turkish strips of meat with lettuce, tomato, spices, and a sauce served in a falafel pocket.
Term
Indisch
 Definition
If you get tired of meat and potatoes, there is a vegetarian alternative here.
Term
In der Mensa
 Definition
Student cafeteria, usually just open for lunch. Cheap prices because it's subsidized by the German government. In theory you need a Student ID card to eat at the Mensa, but many don't check ID's so if you're under 30 you're probably fine. Great way to eat on the cheap.
Term
Speise
 Definition
Prepared food
Term
Vorspeise
 Definition
appetizer
Term
Hauptspeise
 Definition
main entrée
Term
Nachspeise
 Definition
dessert
Term
Gericht
 Definition
Entree. Can be used for: Hauptgerichte (main entrees), Fischgerichte (fish), und Fleischgerichte (meat).
Term
Getränke
 Definition
Drinks
Term
Karte
 Definition
Menu
Term
Küche
 Definition
kitchen; cuisine
Term
gut bürgerliche Küche
 Definition
Traditional German food, heavy on meat, potatoes, and gravy. Think "Grandma's home cooking", German style!
Term
What to eat for Vorspeise
 Definition
Salad and soup
Term
Tipping
 Definition
Germans used to just "round up" to the next whole number under the discontinued Mark. It is common to tip 5-10%. But since German VAT tax (19%) IS included in the Speisekarte prices, the total markup to the menu prices is still a lot less than in North America where tip and sales tax adds over 20% to the menu prices.
Term
ehemalig
 Definition
former
Term
Pferde
 Definition
horses
Term
ausbauen
 Definition
to expand
Term
Etage
 Definition
floor, level
Term
Lagerhalle
 Definition
warehouse
Term
Bauer
 Definition
farmer
Term
Kamin
 Definition
fireplace
Term
Das kommt darauf an, wann ich aufstehe.
 Definition
That depends on when I get up.
Term
Arbeitszeit
 Definition
work time
Term
meistens
 Definition
usually
Term
gegen
 Definition
about, shortly before
Term
verhältnismäßig leer
 Definition
relatively empty
Term
Kaffeestunde
 Definition
traditional custom that gets you over the hump from the Mittagessen to the rather late Abendessen
Term
der Apfelkuchen
 Definition
apple cake
Term
der Tee
 Definition
tea
Term
der Mohnkuchen
 Definition
poppy seed cake
Term
die Milch
 Definition
milk
Term
der Kaffee
 Definition
coffee
Term
der Zucker
 Definition
sugar
Term
die Zitrone
 Definition
lemon
Term
gleich
 Definition
equal; right away
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wieder
 Definition
again
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der Stammplatz
 Definition
reserved table
Term
regelmäßig
 Definition
regular
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der Stammgast
 Definition
regular customer
Term
die Kneipe
 Definition
bar, tavern
Term
wahrscheinlich
 Definition
probably
Term
hauptsächlich
 Definition
mainly
Term
verbringen
 Definition
to spend (time)
Term
gesellig
 Definition
fun; friendly
Term
nicht unbedingt
 Definition
not necessarily
Term
Sachen
 Definition
things
Term
Getränkeangebot
 Definition
drink menu
Term
Weißwein
 Definition
Germany is famous for their sweet white wine.
Term
Rotwein
 Definition
Germany is not known for their red wine. Most come from France.
Term
Weizenbier
 Definition
Wheat beer-light bubbly beer that continues fermenting in the bottle, associated primarily with Bavaria.
Term
Pils
 Definition
Most common light beer. Named after Czech town.
Term
Altbier
 Definition
Dark beer, sometimes fairly sweet, usually associated with the lower Rhine area in western Germany, especially Düsseldorf.
Term
Exportbier
 Definition
Light beer associated with Dortmund, neither dry nor sweet, brewed especially for export to countries who don't like strongly flavored beer.
Term
Koelsch
 Definition
Light beer most like typical American beer.
Term
Alster/Radler
 Definition
Traditional mix of beer and carbonated lemonade.
Term
Schorle
 Definition
Mix of mineral water and either fruit juice or wine.
Term
Sekt
 Definition
Sparkling wine. (Champagne)
Term
Schnaps
 Definition
Clear brandy distilled from fermented fruit. Germans often recommend drinking a Schnaps if you have a sour stomach.
Term
Prost
 Definition
Cheers! - drinking toast you say to each other before you start drinking your beer. Germans click the bottom of their beer classes. Also be sure to look directly into the eyes of the person you are "clinking" your glass with - to not look at them is considered very rude.
Term
Stimmt so
 Definition
Keep the change.
Term
Hat's geschmeckt?
 Definition
How was everything?
Term
Ich hätte gern
 Definition
I would like
Term
Etwas zu trinken?
 Definition
Something to drink?
Term
Ja, es hat geschmeckt.
 Definition
Fine.
Term
bitte schön
 Definition
You're welcome.
Term
Das macht
 Definition
That comes to
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Zahlen, bitte!
 Definition
Check please!
Term
beliebt
 Definition
popular
Term
trotzdem
 Definition
nevertheless
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früher
 Definition
in the past
Term
verhindern
 Definition
to avoid, prevent
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sich wohl fühlen
 Definition
to feel good
Term
das Fass
 Definition
keg
Term
genießen
 Definition
to enjoy
Term
das Mittelalter
 Definition
Middle Ages
Term
unheimlich
 Definition
weird; incredibly
Term
das Rathaus
 Definition
town hall
Term
das Gebäude
 Definition
building
Term
zerstören
 Definition
to destroy
Term
deswegen
 Definition
therefore; for that reason
Term
Kinotag
 Definition
Cheapest way to see movies
Term
das Wochenende
 Definition
weekend
Term
das Weihnachten
 Definition
Christmas
Term
dummerweise
 Definition
stupidly
Term
die Messe
 Definition
mass
Term
weggehen
 Definition
to go away
Term
öfters
 Definition
often
Term
nachmittags
 Definition
afternoons, in the afternoon
Term
die Kirche
 Definition
church
Term
gemütlich
 Definition
comfortable, homey
Term
feiern
 Definition
to celebrate
Term
abends
 Definition
evenings, in the evening
Term
der Januar
 Definition
January
Term
der Febraur
 Definition
February
Term
der März
 Definition
March
Term
der April
 Definition
April
Term
der Mai
 Definition
May
Term
der Juni
 Definition
June
Term
der Juli
 Definition
July
Term
der August
 Definition
August
Term
der September
 Definition
September
Term
der Oktober
 Definition
October
Term
der November
 Definition
November
Term
der Dezember
 Definition
December
Term
die Woche
 Definition
week
Term
der Monat
 Definition
month
Term
das Jahr
 Definition
year
Term
der Montag
 Definition
Monday
Term
der Dienstag
 Definition
Tuesday
Term
der Mittowch
 Definition
Wednesday
Term
der Donnerstag
 Definition
Thursday
Term
der Freitag
 Definition
Friday
Term
der Samstag
 Definition
Saturday
Term
der Sonntag
 Definition
Sunday
Term
morgens
 Definition
in the morning
Term
vormittags
 Definition
in the late morning
Term
nachmittags
 Definition
afternoons, in the afternoon
Term
abends
 Definition
evenings, in the evening
Term
die Stunde
 Definition
hour
Term
die Uhr
 Definition
clock
Term
das Wochenende
 Definition
weekend
Term
anstrengend
 Definition
difficult; hard; stressful
Term
die Ferien
 Definition
vacation
Term
wichtig
 Definition
important
Term
umsorgen
 Definition
to take care of
Term
mögen
 Definition
to like
Term
heftig
 Definition
intense
Term
ausschlafen
 Definition
to sleep in
Term
der Zwiebelkuchen
 Definition
onion cake
Term
feiern
 Definition
to celebrate
Term
der Geburtstag
 Definition
birthday
Term
Schwein
 Definition
pig
Term
Pfennig
 Definition
old German cent
Term
Marienkäfer
 Definition
ladybug
Term
Klee
 Definition
4 leaf clover
Term
What do "Schwein, Pfennig, Marienkäfer, und Klee" have in common?
 Definition
They are symbols of luck in Germany
Term
blöd
 Definition
stupid
Term
begeistern
 Definition
to excite
Term
lauter
 Definition
pure, only
Term
einfach
 Definition
simple, simply
Term
auftischen
 Definition
to bring up
Term
umschreiben
 Definition
to say in other words
Term
schrecklich
 Definition
terrible
Term
kitschig
 Definition
kitschy, trashy
Term
das Fest
 Definition
festivity, party
Term
verkaufen
 Definition
to sell
Term
bekannt
 Definition
well-known
Term
stattfinden
 Definition
to take place
Term
die Feier
 Definition
celebration, party
Term
ursprünglich
 Definition
originally
Term
das Zelt
 Definition
tent
Term
die Stimmung
 Definition
mood
Term
die Fete
 Definition
party
Term
nennen
 Definition
to call
Term
hergerissen
 Definition
dragged here
Term
der Spaß
 Definition
fun
Term
die Kuschdeldecke
 Definition
security blanket
Term
der Treffpunkt
 Definition
meeting place
Term
den Hals voll haben
 Definition
to be sick of
Term
überhaupt
 Definition
at all
Term
die Reeperbahn
 Definition
famous red-light district in Hamburg
Term
klappen
 Definition
to work out well
Term
vorbeiziehen
 Definition
to pass by
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