1. Iceberg
Yes, you read that right – the English word “iceberg” comes from the German word Eisberg, or “ice mountain.”
2. Kinderga… See more

Perhaps surprisingly, many names of dog breeds are of German origin. Rottweiler, schnauzer, the list goes on. Read below to see some of these German dog breeds. See more

Germany is sometimes referred to as the Volk der Dichter und Denker, or “the people of poets and thinkers.” This is because of its influence on philosophy, psychology… See more

We might not always know it, as you will have realized throughout this post. German certainly has given English many words, in ways that don’t always appear obvious. I hope you le… See more