Word of the Day: 'BEER' – Meaning and Usage

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Today's word to learn (in light of the recently held 'Oktoberfest') is 'BEER'!

Oktoberfest (Oktoberfest) – the supreme German culinary event

Every year around 6 million lovers of fine beer and festivities from all over the world travel to Munich to enjoy a Maß Bier (one-liter mug of beer). You could do this in one of the 14 tents at Wies'n, a small island created along the Isar river.

Wies'n is short for Theresienwiese (literally 'Theresa's meadow'). It's called that because it was the place where the crowned Bavarian Prince Ludwig celebrated his wedding to Princess Theresa of Saxe-Hildburghausen on October 12, 1810.

As heirs to the Bavarian throne, Ludwig and Theresa were the equivalent of today's 'power couples'. And they celebrated in style. They threw parties for an entire week, practically inviting all subjects from Munich and the surrounding area to their celebration.

Today men in Lederhosen and women in Dirndl – traditional Bavarian clothing worn by all officials during Oktoberfest, and by many guests, take over Wies'n for 16 days until the first Sunday in October.

German beer, served in the typical ash-colored mugs called Bierkrug, is the main attraction of Oktoberfest. Each of the 14 tents offers different types of beer made by one of the 6 local breweries.

Every year guests at the event consume 7 million liters of beer. For food you can try traditional Bavarian grilled meat delicacies, such as roasted chicken (Hendl), grilled pork knuckle (Schweinshaxe), grilled fish on a skewer (Stecklerfisch). And of course the famous traditional sausages.

In most of the Oktoberfest tents, various types of potato pancakes (Reiberdatschi) are also served. They are served with salad or if you prefer something sweet – with applesauce. If you fancy something more special, try Obatzda – a piquant cheese made from Camembert, butter, and beer.

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