German Words Explained

The unemployment agency in Germany

A job for women connecting phone calls at the start of the 20th Century.

Digital technology allowing two calls to be made on one line, up to 10 numbers and additional features.

The cable-based telephone network.

A way of paying for telephone calls or internet with a fixed amount each month.

A public holiday celebrated in some areas of Germany 60 days after Easter

A public holiday celebrated 50 days after Easter

A public holiday celebrated 40 days after Easter

A public holiday celebrated on 1st May

A special type of stamp that includes a donation on top of the postage.

A method of sending books and other printed materials cheaply through the post.

A method of sending goods in Germany with the receiver paying for them on delivery.

Two different ways to send a parcel in Germany.

To prove that you have sent a letter, send it per Einschreiben.

The Resurrection of Jesus, celebrated at Easter.

Ostern is the German word for Easter.

The Friday before Easter.

The Sunday before Easter.

The days and seconds added to the year to keep the calendar right

A name for entertainers who dress up at carnival time.