Looking for 'winged phrases' in German that are fun, inspiring, motivating, and wise? Spoken by German-speaking athletes, actors, politicians, scientists, and great figures over the years? Well, you've come to the right place.
How could German 'winged phrases' help you learn the language better?
This could be the powerful new weapon in your language-learning arsenal.
Quotes can make you laugh, cry, or make you think. They could help you discover your 'mojo'! In other words, winged phrases evoke emotions. And when you develop an emotional connection to something, you're much more likely to remember it.
'Winged phrases' (quotes) can help you:
* Learn new ways of expressing yourself: you'll see how Germans use, modulate, and shape the expression of ideas and concepts.
* Learn more about their culture: quotes often give a direct cultural insight into the people, places, and perspectives within a culture.
* Discover new words and new ways to use them: you can analyze quotes to improve your vocabulary and discover new ways to use it, different from everyday usage.
If you want to improve your conversational skills and learn more about the German people, studying quotes can be a great way to make the most of your time.
These are 35 'winged phrases' that are fun, inspiring, and motivating! Quotes in German spoken by great figures and iconic personalities. They are organized into 3 categories:
– funny quotes;
– quotes about life;
– motivational quotes.
FUNNY quotes in German
You think Germans aren't known for their sense of humor? Think again!
'Milch ist für Babys. Wenn du erwachsen bist, musst du Bier trinken.' – Arnold Schwarzenegger, Austrian-American actor and politician / 'The Terminator'
Translation: 'Milk is for babies. Adults drink beer.'
'Zwei Dinge sind unendlich, das Universum und die menschliche Dummheit, aber bei dem Universum bin ich mir noch nicht ganz sicher.' – Albert Einstein, German scientist of Jewish descent, recognized as the greatest of his time!
Translation: 'Two things are infinite – the universe and human stupidity. Although for the universe I'm still not entirely sure'.
'Babys sind nun mal Alkoholkonsumverhinderungsmaschinen' – Carolin Kebekus, German comedian (female)
Translation: 'Babies are alcohol-consumption-prevention-devices'.
'Kein Mensch ist so beschäftigt, daß er nicht die Zeit hat, überall zu erzählen, wie beschäftigt er ist.' – Robert Lembke, German TV host
Translation: 'No one is so busy that they don't have time to tell everyone how busy they are.'
'Wenn ein Mann sofort macht, was eine Frau will, bekommt er nicht mehr Liebe, sondern mehr Aufträge.' Stefan Schwarz, German actor.
Translation: 'When a man immediately does what a woman wants, he doesn't get more love, but more orders'.
'Fast jede Frau wäre gern treu. Schwierig ist es bloß, den Mann zu finden, dem man treu sein kann.' – Marlene Dietrich, German actress
Translation: 'Almost every woman would like to be faithful. It's just hard to find a man you can be faithful to.'
'Es ist ein Brauch von Alters her, wer Sorgen hat, hat auch Likör.' – Wilhelm Busch, German humorist
Translation: 'It's a custom from time immemorial that whoever has worries also has liqueur.'
'Wussten Sie schon, dass der Walfisch das kleinste lebende Säugetier sein könnte, wenn er nur nicht so groß wäre?' – Loriot
Translation: 'Did you know that the whale could be the smallest living mammal if it just weren't so big?'
TO FOLLOW… ('Quotes about Life' and 'Motivational Quotes') …