Why is America not speaking German?

Betonov · 10-30-13, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Nippelspanner

*clears throat*

Let me correct thee!
You failed a year in high school because you were too lazy and did not work hard enough to learn this magnificent Language!

Mein Deutsch ist ganz ausreichend

Aber mein Lehrerin were eine [nicht für Kinder]

Schroeder · 10-30-13, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Betonov

Mein Deutsch ist ganz ausreichend

Aber mein Lehrerin were eine [nicht für Kinder]

War eine, nicht were eine.

So back to class you go!

Skybird · 10-30-13, 12:15 PM

Or he meant a Werlehrerin.

It seems his schoolyears were quite traumatizing an experience for him.

Oberon · 10-30-13, 12:41 PM

Don't make me pull out my pidgin German now, Schroeder has only just got back from therapy.

Stealhead · 10-30-13, 04:53 PM

Donaudampfschiffahrtselektrizitätenhauptbetriebswe rk-
bauunterbeamtengesellschaft.

That is why America does not speak German.

Oberon · 10-30-13, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stealhead

Donaudampfschiffahrtselektrizitätenhauptbetriebswe rk-
bauunterbeamtengesellschaft.

That is why America does not speak German.

Skybird · 10-30-13, 07:50 PM

Say what you want - it's German precision.

Or precise German, if you prefer.

Penguin · 10-31-13, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

Sehr witzig, Herr Tommy!

Having dealt extensively with tax laws in the past weeks, it puts salt into my wounds

If this would only be the only law with an insane name, our bureaucrazy is creative in inventing incomprehensive language. Sometimes even a few different letters in bandworm names can mean the difference between money returns or being hanged in front of the tax authority.

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Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,637 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Or he meant a Werlehrerin. It seems his schoolyears were quite traumatizing an experience for him. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

10-30-13, 07:50 PM	#7
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,637 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Say what you want - it's German precision. Or precise German, if you prefer. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

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Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Don't make me pull out my pidgin German now, Schroeder has only just got back from therapy.

10-30-13, 04:53 PM	#5
Stealhead Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,421 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Donaudampfschiffahrtselektrizitätenhauptbetriebswe rk- bauunterbeamtengesellschaft. That is why America does not speak German.