A Swedish lady is speaking seductively in a rather nasal voice on channel 10.
I can't understand a single word.
Die Banken müssen zudem die Gesamtkosten eines Kredits offenlegen – dazu gehören alle Zinsen und Gebühren, die der Kreditnehmer zahlen muss.
Davon profitieren vor allem Ugander mit geringer Bildung , die kein Englisch sprechen und nicht viel Erfahrung mit Bankgeschäften haben .
Seit 2013 wurden in allen 31 regulierten Finanzinstituten Schulungen durchgeführt, damit die neuen Auflagen im Umgang mit den Verbrauchern bekannt sind.
Banks also have to disclose the ‘ total cost of credit ’, which includes all interest and fees the borrower will have to pay.
This particularly benefits less educated Ugandans who don’t speak English and don’t have a lot of experience with banking and its associated risks and costs.
Since 2013, all 31 regulated financial institutions have been trained to ensure that they treat consumers in line with the new requirements.
1. Menüs, Dialoge und Fehlermeldungen
Das Übersetzen der Benutzeroberfläche in andere Sprachen erleichtert Benutzern , die kein Englisch verstehen , die Arbeit mit LyX .
1. Menus, Dialogs and error messages
Translating the user interface into another language allows users who don't speak English to be much more comfortable with LyX.
Sobald ich das Firmengelände verlasse, bin ich ganz auf mich alleine gestellt.
Die Einheimischen verstehen wirklich kein Wort Englisch und ohne mein ‚ Ohne-Wörter-Buch ‘ ( ein bebildertes Wörterbuch für Reisende ) , wäre ich verloren .
The moment I leave the company premises, I ’m very much left to my own devices.
The locals really don’t understand a word of English and I’d be lost without my ohne Woerterbuch (an illustrated dictionary for travellers).
Die Mitarbeiter, die ich hier bei voestalpine kennen gelernt und mit denen ich zusammengearbeitet habe, sind alle sehr nett und gaben mir von Anfang an das Gefühl, dass ich dazugehöre.
Da ich nicht Deutsch spreche , bemühen sich alle , immer Englisch zu sprechen , damit ich alles verstehe .
Vor zwei Wochen hielt eine ganze Abteilung mit über 20 Personen nur meinetwegen ein Meeting auf Englisch ab.
The workers I have met and worked with at voestalpine are all very nice and from the very beginning, they made me feel like I belonged to them.
Since I do not speak German, they all made an effort to talk in English all the time so that I understood everything.
Two weeks ago, a whole department with over 20 people had a meeting in English just because of me.
Ääääh ? ? ?
Im Flur vor meiner Tür saß derweil ein junges Mädel , von der ich nur weiss , dass sie Francesca hiess , aber kein englisch konnte …
Ich ging davon aus, dass sie eines der anderen Zimmer haben wollte und daher auf den Mario wartete.
Aaaah ? ? ?
In the hallway outside my door, meanwhile, sat a young girl, I only know of the, that her name was Francesca, but could not english…
I assumed, that they wanted to have one of the other rooms and therefore waited for the Mario.
hier drücken, da ziehen, dort schauen, hier kontrollieren.
Dann sagt er auch noch ein paar Dinge , von denen ich kein Wort verstehe .
Ich nicke aber brav und denke:
Push here, press there, pull this, check that.
And then he says some stuff I don’t understand.
But I nod dutifully and think:
Die Gastfreundlichkeit der Russen bekamen sie dann gleich in der U-Bahn zu spüren.
„ Zum Glück verstehe ich kein Russisch , sonst hätte ich mich wohl beleidigt gefühlt “ , meint Hillgren .
Auch das große Aufgebot von Polizei- und Armee-Kräften im Stadion verwunderte den Schweden.
The Swedes were probably the only VfL fans who did n’t make the trip in a rented bus and in Moscow, the VfL fans got a taste of the local hospitality in the tube-train :
“Luckily I understand some Russian, otherwise I would have felt insulted,” said Hillgren.
The fans from Sweden were also somewhat puzzled by the police and army presence in the stadium:
Aber viele Tänzer ( innen ) kamen genau aus diesem Grund.
Sie hatten in der Jugend kein Englisch gelernt und wollten jetzt zwar tanzen , aber keinen Sprachkurs .
1992 bat mich ein benachbarter Cowboy Club, ihnen Traditional Square Dance beizubringen.
But many dancers attended for just that reason.
Thy had not learned English in school, and now wanted to dance, not a language course.
In 1992 I was asked by a nearby cowboy club to teach them traditional square dance.
Die Herausforderung
ShapeUp wollten ihre Website und Plattform für multinationale Kunden , die kein Englisch sprechen , lokalisieren lassen .
Als eine Lösung, die sich auf Kommunikation und das Schaffen starker Verbindungen stützt, benötigten ShapeUp für die Übersetzung ihres mehr als 55.000 Wörter umfassenden Services in 23 verschiedene Sprachen eine Umsetzung, die so effizient wie möglich ist.
The Challenge
ShapeUp wanted to localize their website and platform for multinational and non-English speaking clients.
A solution that relies on communication and establishing strong connections, ShapeUp needed to translate their 55,000+ word service into 23 different languages as efficiently as possible.
Er mag das sehr.
Wir sprechen kein Griechisch und er kein Englisch oder Deutsch – also versuchen wir es auf Italienisch .
He likes it very much.
We don ’ t speak Greek; he does t speak English or German, so we try in Italian.
Den Begriff Design mag ich nicht sonderlich, ganz gleich, in welchem Kontext, ob russisch, europäisch oder amerikanisch.
Ich verstehe nicht , was damit gemeint sein soll und habe kein Gefühl dafür .
Der Design-Begriff oder das Design-Objekt?
I don ? t particularly like the notion of design, regardless of the context, whether Russian, European or American.
I don?t understand the meaning of it and I don?t connect any emotion with it.
With the notion or with the object of design?
Er war sichtlich überrascht, westliche Touristen mit geschulterten Rucksäcken zu erblicken, die Bartstoppeln der Zugfahrt noch im Gesicht.
Ram spricht kein Englisch - wir aber auch kein Hindi .
He seemed to be quite surprised of seing us - unshaved Westerners with mounted backpacks.
Ram does not speak any English - and we are not able to speak or even understand any Hindi.
Englisch am Arbeitsplatz
Die meisten Angestellten in Japan benötigen am Arbeitsplatz kein Englisch .
In der fünftgrößten Exportnation der Welt wird Englisch allerdings in vielen Bereichen zunehmend wichtiger, insbesondere in den international wachsenden Sektoren wie Kraftfahrzeuge, Maschinenbau und Transporteinrichtungen.
English at Work
English is not a requirement for most employees in Japan.
However, as the 5th biggest exporter in the world, English is becoming more important in many professional environments, especially in internationally expanding industries such as motor vehicles, electrical machinery, and transport equipment.
DVD Serie zum Sprachenlernen gibt es nur auf Englisch, weil Kinder auf diese Weise eine Sprache am besten lernen.
Für Eltern , die an unseren DVDs interessiert sind und kein Englisch sprechen , können einige der Filmbeispiele Videotext-Untertitel haben oder mit Untertiteln versehen sein , damit sie diese besser verstehen können .
HD Off
This is because children learn a new language best this way.
For parents who are interested in finding out about our DVDs, and who do not speak English, some of the movie examples may be closed-captioned or subtitled so that they can undertand them better.
HD Off
„ Mein Deutsch ist vielleicht sogar besser als mein Englisch.
Ich bin in Deutschland und möchte kein Englisch reden .
Aber die Deutschen, die gut Englisch können, wollen unbedingt zeigen, was sie können“, sagt die Französin.
“ My German is possibly even better than my English.
I am in Germany and I do not want to speak English.
But Germans who can speak English well are set on showing what they can do,” says the French woman.
Doch im Tunnel angekommen, weigern sich die Offiziere.
" Sie sprachen kein Englisch " , nennt er den Grund .
Back in the tunnel the German officers refuse to meet with the GIs.
"They don't speak English" he explains.
Als wir ihn unsere zeigten, fing er an irgendetwas auf Italienisch zu reden.
Wir konnten kein Wort verstehen und versuchten Englisch mit ihm zu reden , was er aber scheinbar nicht konnte .
Nach 5 Minuten sinnloser Diskussion redete er etwas von “ stamp ” und wir begriffen endlich, was er wollte.
We showed them to him and he started taking Italian to us.
We didn ’ t understand a word what he wanted.
After a 5 minute discussion, he started talking about “ stamp ” and we finally knew what he wanted.
„ Wir hatten Illustrierte und Zeitungen, die waren in englischer Sprache.
Wir konnten kein Englisch , aber wir haben so getan , als würden wir Englisch lernen . “
Die griechische Arbeitsmigration war stark von ethnischem Zusammenhalt und „Kettenwanderung“ geprägt.
“ We had English magazines and newspapers.
We couldn’t read English, but we pretended that we were learning to do so.”
The Greek labour migration was strongly shaped by ethnic clannishness and “chain migration”.
FAQs
What is the meaning of kein? ›
Pronoun. kein. no; not a(n); not one; not any.
What is Verstehe nicht? ›Dictionary. Das verstehe ich nicht. That beats me. Listen.
What does kein problem mean in English? ›No worries. interj [colloq.]
How do you say don't say that in German? ›So, we are omitting the second two words of that phrase because the first one, Don't, conveys the necessary message. In German, to say “Don't do that!” or “Don't say that!” you'd say “Mach das nicht!” or “Sag das nicht!” Literally, these phrases mean “Make that not!” and “Say that not!”.
What is Kein used for? ›When to use “kein/e” In German, we use “kein” or “keine” if we want to negate a noun. If you choose “kein” and “keine” depends on the gender of your German noun. Now, in the plural form, there are no indefinite articles (as like as in English) because “ein” or “eine” always refer to a single thing.
Where can I use Kein? ›- Sometimes you have to use kein instead of nicht to make a sentence negative.
- kein can be translated as:
- Use kein in two ways:
- Ich habe keine Geschwister – I have no siblings.
- Ich habe keine Pizza gegessen – I did not eat (any) pizza. ( literally: I ate no pizza)
I see. Thank you for the explanation.
What is the meaning of Verstehe? ›ferˈshtāən, fər- plural -s. : an intuitive doctrine or method of interpreting human culture especially in its subjective motivational and valuational aspects through the understanding of symbolic relationships.
How do you answer WO Wohnst du in German? ›"Wo wohnst du?" (Where do you live?) There is a simple way to answer it of course: "Ich wohne in Thrapston."
How do you use kein in German? ›It can be translated to “any” or “no” in English. Kein/Keine is used when negating a noun. According to the gender of the noun in question you use kein with a male or neutral noun and keine with a female noun or any noun in plural.
What does OK mean in German? ›
In German, this would be 'Mir gehts es gut', or 'Ich bin ok'. If it's something they are asking about and you want to say that it's ok, then you say 'Es ist ok'. Mir gehts gut – I'm ok. Ich bin ok – I'm ok.
How do you use Kein and nicht? ›Nicht is used with verbs and adjectives, whereas Kein is used with nouns. While Kein is used to reflect No, Nicht is used to reflect Not and Don't. When the noun to be negated is a definite article, Kein is used while Nicht is used when the noun is an indefinite article.
How do you say no in German dog? ›9. Nein/pfui (no)
What does Schnuckiputzi mean in German? ›(mein) Schnuckiputzi / Schnucki. (my) sweetie pie, darling.
How do you respond to I am fine in German? ›I am fine, thanks. Danke, mir geht es gut.
Where do you place Kein in a sentence? ›If what you are negating is a noun, “nicht” or “kein” (or “keine,” “keinen” etc.) will precede the noun. a noun preceded by “der/das/die.”
Why do you ask in German? ›Context sentences
Why do you ask? Wieso fragst du?
Neutral: kein, keines, keinem, kein. Plural: keine, keiner, keinen, keine.
What is the German word for problem? ›[ˈprɒbləm] Problem nt ; (Math: as school exercise) Aufgabe f ; (= problematic area) Problematik f.
How do you ask for something in German? ›...
- Könnten Sie mir etwas bringen? – Could you bring me something?
- Könnten Sie mir bitte eine Extraportion geben? – Could you please give me an extra helping?
- Könnten Sie mir bitte eine Tüte mitgeben? – Could you please give me a bag with it?
What does Ich bin verheiratet mean? ›
German. Learn this word. yes, I'm married. Yes, I'm married.
What does Wie Gehts es dir? ›“Wie geht's” is actually the short form of “Wie geht es” (How's it going) or “Wie geht es Dir/Ihnen” (How are you doing). It is used in formal (Ihnen) and informal (Dir) situations, you can use it to start a conversation with whoever you meet.
What is Ich Habe dich Lieb? ›Ich hab' dich lieb means more than like. It's a common way to express love for your partner. If it's the beginning of a partnership, the statement can also be used as a cautious approach. Note that hab' is shortened from habe, showing it is an informal way of communicating.
What is the importance of Verstehen? ›Sociologists use Verstehen as a social-scientific method to uncover the structures and functions of actors' knowledge and experience of the social world. As a sociological method, Verstehen fundamentally differs from Verstehen in the everyday because it relies on a body of specialist professional knowledge.
What is a German word that means to understand in a deep way? ›Verstehen is a German word meaning to 'understand in a deep way' that also refers to an approach within sociology.
What does Wissenschaft meaning in English? ›Some contemporary scientists and philosophers interpret Wissenschaft as meaning any true knowledge or successful method, including philosophical, mathematical, and logical knowledge and methods.
How do you answer Wie Heisst du? ›First of all teach the phrases "Wie heisst du?" ("What's your name?") and the answer "Ich heisse...." ( "My name is...")
What is the meaning of Wie alt bist du? ›To ask “where age are you?” in German you can say wie alt bist du?, or in a more formal situation, wie alt sind Sie? Literally this means “how old are you?” In this episode of Coffee Break German To Go, Julia asks this questions to interviewees in the streets of Berlin.
How do you say I don't know what you said in German? ›Ich verstehe nicht, was du meinst. Ich verstehe nicht, was Sie sagen.
How do I respond to Guten Tag? ›Very often people just reply with the same thing that has been said to them. Guten Morgen, Franz! – Guten Morgen, Helmut!
How do you say if you say so in German? ›
If you say so. Wenn du es sagst.
Do Germans say guten nachmittag? ›The short answer is: You don't. Even though German-speakers will definitely understand you if you wish them a “guten Nachmittag”, it's just not something you'd say. Instead, we'll teach you some more natural ways to greet someone in the afternoon and give you an idea of what a German afternoon actually looks like.
What is okie dokie German? ›"Okey-dokey!" in German
Einverstanden! Gebongt!
"For sure" is probably the German, "sicher" which can start a sentence in agreement to a proposition by another speaker. A British-English speaker would say "Yes, but ..."
Is Wie bitte polite? ›In the same way that saying “What?” can seem a bit brash and abrupt in English, saying Wie bitte is the most polite way of asking someone to repeat themselves.
How do you use sehr Geehrte? ›This greeting is used when the addressee is unknown. Translated directly, sehr geehrte means “very honored” but serves the same purpose as “dear Sir or Madam” in English letter salutations.
What are the rules of nicht in German? ›In German, we use nicht to negate a statement. But care should be taken regarding where this negation word should be placed within a sentence. It's actually quite easy: Nicht always goes immediately in front of what should be negated unless its purpose is to negate the whole sentence.
How do you use Konnen in German? ›Können — “can”
Used as the more colloquial term for an ability, können means “to be able to” or “can.” Here are a few examples: Sie kann mich nicht hören. She can't hear me. (Literally: “She can me not hear.”)
- Listen to Your Pet. Photo via Tam S. ...
- Make Eye Contact. Photo via Unsplash: Tadeusz Lakota. ...
- Open Your Resting Space. Another form of expression that should be a no-brainer is physical expression. ...
- Let Your Pet Lean on You. ...
- Walk Together. ...
- Talk Out Loud.
Fass (bite, attack) As rarely as this might be used, it's still important to learn it. I only use such commands when I'm alone with my dog because it's a very dangerous breed, and the only reason I use these German police dog commands is so that the dog doesn't forget it.
Why do Germans say genau so much? ›
This is because 'Genau', which means 'exactly', is one of those interjections people say while having a conversation to signal they are listening and engaged. The way in English we say things like 'uh-huh' and 'yeah' a million times without even noticing it.
How do you say cool in German slang? ›Geil is one of the most common and useful German slang words you will hear when visiting Austria, Switzerland, or Germany. It generally means "cool", but can also be used for "horny", so make sure you understand the context!
What does Dega mean in German? ›Digga is simply word you use when addressing a friend, like “mate”, “dude” or “bro”. It's older variation, Dicker, technically means “fat guy” but the most common use if the term has nothing to do with weight.
What does it mean when a German says I like you? ›“Ich mag dich” is the German way of saying “I like you”. In most cases, it is used in more of a platonic context, but can sometimes be used to indicate a romantic interest, especially when you are too shy to talk about love (yet).
How do you respond to Danke sehr? ›A Response to a Big "Danke Sehr"
An option would be saying "Mit Vergnügen," which could be translated as "my pleasure" in English. The phrase sometimes appears as a whole sentence when people say, "Es war mir ein Vergnügen." The literal meaning of that sentence would be something like, "it was a pleasure for me."
When someone says danke, the standard response is bitte. This normally means 'please', but within the context of responding to a 'thank you', it means 'you're welcome'. If instead they say danke schön, then you should reply by saying bitte schön.
What language is kein? ›Kein, also known as Bemal, is a Papuan language of Papua New Guinea.
What does Kien mean in German? ›resinous (pine)wood.
How do you politely ask something in German? ›In German, you can make a polite request or command by placing the full verb at the beginning of the sentence, followed by the polite form of “you” (Sie). gehen Sie!
How do you use kein and nicht? ›Nicht is used with verbs and adjectives, whereas Kein is used with nouns. While Kein is used to reflect No, Nicht is used to reflect Not and Don't. When the noun to be negated is a definite article, Kein is used while Nicht is used when the noun is an indefinite article.
Is Bueno a German word? ›
Kinder Bueno (Kinder is German for "children", bueno is Spanish for "good") is a chocolate biscuit and wafer confection made by Italian confectionery maker Ferrero.
What does Putzi mean in German? ›Putzi. (das) baby [österr.] (das) baby [österr.], a dog name.
What is Hello my name is in German? ›| English | German |
|---|---|
| Hello, my name is (I'm called) Johanna, and you? | Hallo, ich heiße Johanna, und du? |
| Nice to meet you! My name is (I'm called) Johanna. | Schön, dich kennenzulernen! Ich heiße Johanna. |
| My name is Johanna. | Mein Name ist Johanna. |
| My name is Johanna, and yours? | Mein Name ist Johanna, und deiner? |