English Words Gone Wrong in German

English Words Gone Wrong in German

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English, Other

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

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The video explores how the German language has adopted and transformed English words, leading to different meanings in each language. Examples include 'handy' for cell phones, 'old timer' for vintage cars, and 'Beamer' for projectors. The video also discusses terms like 'body bag', 'public viewing', 'dressman', 'smoking', 'Home Office', and 'Wellness', highlighting the humorous and sometimes confusing differences in usage between English and German.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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