Did You Know? These English Words Are Actually German

The video explores the exchange of words between German and English, focusing on terms like 'zeitgeist', 'schadenfreude', and 'poltergeist'. It highlights how English borrows culturally significant words from German, while German adopts more mundane English terms, especially in tech and business. The video also discusses the nuances of words like 'kaput' and 'party', emphasizing the linguistic and cultural exchanges between the two languages.

What does the German word 'zeitgeist' refer to?

• A type of music

• A historical event

• A type of food

• A spirit of the times

Which of the following is an example of a German word that English speakers use to describe taking pleasure in someone else's misfortune?

• Zeitgeist

• Poltergeist

• Schadenfreude

• Kaput

In which field have many English words been adopted into German?

• Fashion

• Literature

• Technology

• Culinary

What is the origin of the word 'kaput' in English?

• It comes from French

• It is derived from Latin

• It is a native English word

• It entered through Yiddish

How does the German word for 'party' differ from its English counterpart?

• It is spelled the same in both languages

• It has no equivalent in English

• It is used only for social gatherings

• It refers only to political parties