What is German face?

What is German face?

Well, Germans have a unique word for that face: a Backpfeifengesicht — a face that’s badly in need of a fist. This is one of those strange words that’s uniquely German with no English equivalent. The word Backpfeife means “punch/slap” (on the cheek/face) and Gesicht means “face”.

How can you tell if someone is German?

7 surefire signs your kids are definitely German

  1. They’re already beer enthusiasts in the making.
  2. They’ve picked up the local phrases (probably better than you have)
  3. And they start to correct your German.
  4. When their accents speaking English no longer sound like your own.

How do I know if I have German ancestors?

Searching immigration records is a great way to find clues about where your ancestors may have started their journey. The Germany page on the FamilySearch website provides access to more than 54 million German related indexed records. It’s a valuable resource once you’ve traced your family lines back to Germany.

What is the word for facial expressions in German?

By the way, the German word for facial expressions is die Mimik not to be confused with mimic… they’re false friends… well, actually they are really really good friends, they even work together. They’re just not brothers… but anyway.

What are all the parts of the body in German?

Parts of the body in German. Glossary with all of the parts of the head (face), torso, arms and legs in German and English with their plural forms. 1 Main parts of the body. 2 Parts of the head and face. 3 Parts of the torso. 4 Parts of the arm 4.1 Fingers. 5 Parts of the leg. 6 Organs (die Organe)

What are the most common words in German?

Vocabulary lists Word lists Words Adjectives for Beginners 30 Animals 59 Body parts & organs 44 Business German: Basics 52

What can I do to expand my German vocabulary?

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