The awful German Language

Rockstar · 05-12-18, 10:28 PM

I recently came across a quote by Mark Twain in which he said: “I would rather decline two drinks than one German adjective.” Curious, off I go seeking an answer to its meaning and came across The Awful German Language by Mark Twain. This is Appendix D from Twain's 1880 book A Tramp Abroad.

https://www.cs.utah.edu/~gback/awfgrmlg.html

Had a good laugh reading it then wondering if linguistic relativity (Saphir-Whorf hypothesis) might offer insight into German cognition. You know like why they are humorless rocket scientists who like to drink beer.

edit: for entertainment purposes only.

05-12-18, 10:28 PM	#1
Rockstar In the Brig Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 12,614 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	The awful German Language I recently came across a quote by Mark Twain in which he said: “I would rather decline two drinks than one German adjective.” Curious, off I go seeking an answer to its meaning and came across The Awful German Language by Mark Twain. This is Appendix D from Twain's 1880 book A Tramp Abroad. https://www.cs.utah.edu/~gback/awfgrmlg.html Had a good laugh reading it then wondering if linguistic relativity (Saphir-Whorf hypothesis) might offer insight into German cognition. You know like why they are humorless rocket scientists who like to drink beer. edit: for entertainment purposes only. Last edited by Rockstar; 05-13-18 at 08:16 AM.