Articles related to "High German"

Learning German? Traveling to Austria for the first time? Learn a few of the characteristics that make Austrian German unique and distinctive from standard German.

"One ring to rule them all." The Canadian Opera Company is about to perform one of the most elaborate and massive opera works ever composed: Richard Wagner's Ring Cycle.

The best advent Christmas markets to visit in Austria are the Christkindlmärkte in Vienna (Wien), Mozart city Salzburg, Innsbruck in Tyrol, and Linz on the Danube.

Martini afficianados have been crying in their gin since Noilly-Prat announced in January that they were changing the formula for the dry vermouth they export to the US.

A song as simple as a lullaby with the power to revolutionize a life--that's the innovative concept behind "The Salvation Poem."

Larry A Thorne had served three different flags in his twenty years in the combat arms trade. A hero in his native Finnland he is also remembered in the United States.

Advent in Germany without Christmas markets (Weihnachtsmärkte), Glühwein, sausages, Lebkuchen biscuits, potato cakes, sweets, wooden toys, and music is unthinkable.

Maintaining of tradition is a way of life for the Amish in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. But many outsiders who visit don't know the extent of their history or customs.

The brown bears in the new BärenPark (Bear Park), which replaced the old Bärengraben (pits), are a top sight to see when visiting the historic town of Bern, Switzerland.

Etymology is the study of the history of words. Find out how 'black' entered the English language, from what source, and how its form and meaning have changed over time

When learning German, using and pronouncing umlauts correctly is one of the more trying tasks. Here's a quick overview of umlaut pronunciation, history and usage.