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Origin, usage and meaning of “Wischiwaschi”
In colloquial German we sometimes see "Wischiwaschi" which was used since the 19th Century.
In "Der Misogyn" Lessing wrote in 1748:
Wumshäter (zur Laura.) Da, sieh einmal, wie verwirrt du ihn ...
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What is the meaning of “Affenzirkus”?
I heard someone shout:
"Diesen Affenzirkus hier mache ich nicht länger mit!"
It seemed the person was very annoyed. What would be the meaning of "Affenzirkus" here? Is there a corresponding ...
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How does “used” translate - “benutzt” or “benützt”?
Duden and other resources list both "benutzt", and "benützt" as valid but indicate that "benützt" is used regionally in Switzerland, Austria and southern Germany.
Are translations for Germany ...
