Speak in German!

[cityStatic]

Please only post if you know German. Don't use a translator. Also, I will correct your conjugations. 😛

Anyways, Ich bin gelangweilt.

Everyone has the right to post here. 😉

I didn't say "GRRRRRRRRRRRRR I COM DOWN ON U IF U POST HER WIT A TRANSLATER!!!!!111111oneoneoneoneoneoneoneone11111", now, did I? I said "Please".

 

[DevilKid]

Hmm, I am learning German in school does that count?

 

[cityStatic]

I think that most people are doing that.

 

[Cinder]

I didn't say I hated it, I said it wasn't useful. There is a difference. 😉
By knowing English and Spanish / knowing English and French / or knowing all three, I could travel around the world and be able to communicate with locals. By knowing German, I would only be able to travel to Europe where most people know English anyways or could easily find someone who speaks English. Just not a very useful language to know in my opinion as compared to others. But it is always good to expand your knowledge of languages. 🙂

You know, that's really quite amusing...you know, since there are more German speakers than French speakers (229 million to 130 million), more Hindi speakers than Spanish speakers, and Mandarin is the most spoken language worldwide. Also, the "Oh, they probably know English" philosophy makes me sick. The main reason to learn a new language is to understand the culture and show respect to countries that use it. Expecting them to use our language because we can't be bothered to learn it is no less than rude and offensive. If you're going to travel, it's a sign of respect to at least try to speak their language a little past "Can you speak English?". I'm learning Swedish. Most Swedes know English. Should I assume they'll know English? Considering the fact that I intend to live there, no. Which brings me to my next point. Assuming that a language isn't useful to anyone just because you don't need it is egotistical, no? Just because you have no use for it doesn't mean I don't.

And in regards to your previous post, since when was Germany a "tiny country"? Last I checked, it was one of the most economically important countries in Europe, if not THE most important. And only five? German is spoken in Germany, Austria, Belgium, Liechenstein, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Namibia, as an auxiliary language in Poland, and a (rather large) minority in Hungary. Five tiny countries? I don't think so. I suggest research in the future.

And for the record, I know Spanish, want to learn French, and am considering Hindi and Mandarin. I am not in any way biased towards German, nor am I fudging statistics. I’m telling it like it is. As stated before, I highly suggest doing research as opposed to making assumptions.

For the record, I’ve never held any malice towards you, Theezy. I’ve always thought you were a great admin and a nice person. This post is not made out of malice or hatred towards you, but rather passion towards my own field.

Anyway, as contribution to the topic, I’d like to mention that I picked up a German program last night, and intend to learn German at a rather quick rate 😉

 

[cityStatic]

The only bad thing about German is conjugations. Conjugating can be a BITCH at times.

Sein

Ich bin
Du bist
Er/sie/es ist

Wir sind
Ihr seid
sie/Sie sind

It makes me shiver just thinking about it.

 

[Cinder]

Haha, it's easier in Swedish, actually. Sein is "to be", yes? In Swedish, the infinitive is vara. ALL persons are "är" in the present.

Jag är
Du är
Hon/Han/Det/Den är

Vi är
Ni är
De är

Gah, I'll stop. You get the point. And danke for the German tip ^_^

 

[Dasher]

Gut, Ich habe kopfschmerzen

It sucks, I had to use google for the headache word, I didn't remember the informal way to say it. ._."

 

[Watch Me Sink]

Haha, it's easier in Swedish, actually. Sein is "to be", yes? In Swedish, the infinitive is vara. ALL persons are "är" in the present.

Jag är
Du är
Hon/Han/Det/Den är

Vi är
Ni är
De är

Gah, I'll stop. You get the point. And danke for the German tip ^_^

Possibly the only language that has "to be" in a normal conjugation (as opposed to irregular)? Spanish is terrible with irregular verbs. I know approximately 5-6 tenses and all have irregular verbs. The best is the subjunctive, 7(?) irregulars, though I know the subjunctive is MUCH more complex than what I know.

 

[Watch Me Sink]

Gut, Ich habe kopfschmerzen

Gah, I have ______?
Best guess I have... Lol.

 

[Joe 2]

Deutsch ist sinnvoll, wenn Sie in Deutschland leben zu gehen!

(Sorry. I had to post in German but I used a translator.)

 

[Nebulous]

I didn't say I hated it, I said it wasn't useful. There is a difference. 😉
By knowing English and Spanish / knowing English and French / or knowing all three, I could travel around the world and be able to communicate with locals. By knowing German, I would only be able to travel to Europe where most people know English anyways or could easily find someone who speaks English. Just not a very useful language to know in my opinion as compared to others. But it is always good to expand your knowledge of languages. 🙂

You know, that's really quite amusing...you know, since there are more German speakers than French speakers (229 million to 130 million), more Hindi speakers than Spanish speakers, and Mandarin is the most spoken language worldwide. Also, the "Oh, they probably know English" philosophy makes me sick. The main reason to learn a new language is to understand the culture and show respect to countries that use it. Expecting them to use our language because we can't be bothered to learn it is no less than rude and offensive. If you're going to travel, it's a sign of respect to at least try to speak their language a little past "Can you speak English?". I'm learning Swedish. Most Swedes know English. Should I assume they'll know English? Considering the fact that I intend to live there, no. Which brings me to my next point. Assuming that a language isn't useful to anyone just because you don't need it is egotistical, no? Just because you have no use for it doesn't mean I don't.

And in regards to your previous post, since when was Germany a "tiny country"? Last I checked, it was one of the most economically important countries in Europe, if not THE most important. And only five? German is spoken in Germany, Austria, Belgium, Liechenstein, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Namibia, as an auxiliary language in Poland, and a (rather large) minority in Hungary. Five tiny countries? I don't think so. I suggest research in the future.

And for the record, I know Spanish, want to learn French, and am considering Hindi and Mandarin. I am not in any way biased towards German, nor am I fudging statistics. I’m telling it like it is. As stated before, I highly suggest doing research as opposed to making assumptions.

For the record, I’ve never held any malice towards you, Theezy. I’ve always thought you were a great admin and a nice person. This post is not made out of malice or hatred towards you, but rather passion towards my own field.

Anyway, as contribution to the topic, I’d like to mention that I picked up a German program last night, and intend to learn German at a rather quick rate 😉

While you have your opinions and viewpoints, I have mine. Some people in the world think German ins't really that important to know.
Accept it and move on. 🙂

 

[Cinder]

Was auch immer >.>