Mennonite Low German Proverbs from Kansas
Mennonite Low German Proverbs from Kansas

Author: Isaias J. McCaffery

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2008-07

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 061523559X

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This collection contains 909 Mennonite Low German [Plautdietsch] proverbs gathered in Central Kansas during the past decade. Plautdietsche [German-Russian Mennonites] comprise the largest community of German dialect speakers left in the state, but the language's longterm survival is uncertain. Each entry is written in Low German, English and standard German, and many are also annotated. Also included is an introductory essay, pronunciation guide, keyword index and bibliography [184 text pages]. Related literature on Mennonite culture may be obtained from the Mennonite Heritage Museum [in Goessel, KS]. For more information please visit the MHM website.

German Proverbs... Vol. 2
German Proverbs... Vol. 2

Author: The Secret Libraries

Publisher:

Published: 2018-02-20

Total Pages: 118

ISBN-13: 9781985255289

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Proverb: A short, well-known pithy saying, stating a general truth or a piece of advice.Idioms and proverbs define cultures and are passed down through generations.Discover more about the people, their culture and their thoughts through their traditional sayings.This little book provides a selected collection of 111 traditional German proverbs.Have you ever had a conversation with a German where they use a strange saying to explain or react to a situation? It can be a great way to learn more about the native Germans by understanding their most popular sayings, so we have translated them and explained their meaning. And some of these are very interesting :)"Warum spielst du die beleidigte Leberwurst?"English Translation: Why are you playing the offended liver sausage?Meaning: Used when someone is throwing a tantrum or overreacts to something trivial."Die Kuh vom Eis holen."English Translation: Get the cow off the ice.Meaning: Escape a risky situation."Da steppt der B�r."English Translation: There steps the bear.Meaning: Do you have a good feeling about a party or place you're going to? Well this phrase is the perfect way to express your excitement (Sometimes used sarcastically)."Des Teufels liebstes M�belst�ck ist die lange Bank."English Translation: The devil's favorite piece of furniture is the long bench.Meaning: "Long bench" means putting off a task. Its bad to procrastinate / delay or postpone action._____________________________________________________Thank you for your purchase! We spent a long time building this book we hope you enjoy it. 'Proverbs...' is a new series from The SECRET Libraries - New 1st EDITION for 2018Related book subjects: (Book of Essential Native German/ Traditional/ Culture/ Idioms / Proverbs / Sayings/ Learn Germans/ Deutsche/ Deutschland)

German Proverbs
German Proverbs

Author: Julie McDonald

Publisher:

Published: 2016-05-26

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13: 9780971702530

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"Just like German fairy tales, German proverbs are often phrased as moral lessons, reminders of the values important in the culture. A German proverb often says more than a thick book or a long lecture. German proverbs have always been philosophical, catechism for everyday life," according to author Lynn Hattery-Beyer. The book's cover is German folk art, with reproductions of wood blocks by Albrecht (Albert) Durer inside.

Proverbs of the Pennsylvania Germans
Proverbs of the Pennsylvania Germans

Author: Edwin Miller Fogel

Publisher: Metalmark Books

Published: 2009-01-01

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13: 9780271036458

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The Penn State University Press is pleased to introduce Metalmark Books, a joint imprint of the Press and the Office of Digital Scholarly Publishing at the University Libraries at Penn State. Books published under this imprint are selected from the collections of the University Libraries. They may be viewed online or ordered as paperbacks. Initially, books published under the Metalmark imprint will be chosen from the Libraries' extensive Pennsylvania holdings. Over time, the scope will broaden to include other significant out-of-print titles.

Behold the Proverbs of a People
Behold the Proverbs of a People

Author: Wolfgang Mieder

Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi

Published: 2014-10-30

Total Pages: 679

ISBN-13: 1626743037

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The thirteen chapters of this book comprise an intriguing and informative entry into the world of proverb scholarship, illustrating that proverbs have always been and continue to be wisdom's international currency. The first section of the book focuses on the field of paremiology (proverb studies) in general, the spread of Anglo-American proverbs in Europe, and the phenomenon of modern proverbs. The second section analyzes the use of proverbs in the world of politics, including a chapter on President Obama, while the third concentrates on the uses of proverbs in literature. The final section ends with detailed cultural studies of the origin, history, dissemination, use, function, and meaning of specific proverbs. Noted scholar Wolfgang Mieder shows that proverbs matter in culture, literature, and politics. Proverbs remain part and parcel of oral and written communication, and, he demonstrates, they deserve to be studied from a range of viewpoints. While various chapters deal with a variety of issues and approaches, they cohere through a rhetorical perspective that looks at the text, texture, and context of proverbs as speech acts that make a noteworthy impact on culture and society. Whether proverbs appear in everyday speech, on the radio, on television, in films, on the pages of newspapers or magazines, in advertisements, in literary works, or in political speeches, they serve as formulaic verbal devices to add authoritative weight through tradition, convention, and wisdom.

English - German Proverbs and Sayings
English - German Proverbs and Sayings

Author: Ally Parks

Publisher: CreateSpace

Published: 2013-11

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 9781494275495

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"English - German Proverbs and Sayings" is a compilation of English proverbs with their German equivalents. This book is for German learners who would like to season their speech and sound like a native speaker.