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Pillar of the Community
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So I am taking German at my college and if any of you know German, the word Morgen means tomorrow and Morgens means in the morning. Well ever since I started collecting coins, I am used to the spelling of "Morgan" like the Morgan dollar. and I have been spelling morgen wrong in german class :( |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3278 Posts |
Bet you won't mis-spell it anymore
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Moderator
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Very funny.  Morgan dollars were way beneath my radar when I took German. |
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Pillar of the Community
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haha, I have to stop and think for a minute every time I write the word on here or in german class to think which is the correct spelling.
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United States
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 The worst thing I had to worry about in one German class was the girl sitting next to me.  I had a huge crush on her. She was always asking me questions, so I had to be sure I was correct when I answered her (so she would keep talking to me).  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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jbuck...now that is motivation |
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I agree. Unfortunately, Herr Schlafke thought otherwise.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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haha, awww. yeah that is always motivation to get through class. but then embarrassing if you say something wrong in front of her :)
jbuck, do you know german now, or was that just a couple classes back in school?
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My last German class was in 1985. I wish I had continued it in college, but opted for other electives in pursuit of a minor. I know enough to order food or find a bathroom. I can also sing 99 Luftballons on karaoke night (instead of 99 Red Balloons, which really messes with their heads). |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The only German word I know is Spaten.
As in "I'll have a Spaten GS in a tall glass please"
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Well, guys, I spent a lot of time in Germany and spoke it fluently when I was younger (15-19 yrs) so I'm embarassed to say I can't remember very much...the only thing that gives me hope is that when my German cousin visited a few years ago. I was able to join in on German conversations he was having with his wife...I spoke english but that didn't slow us down.
upstate...I'm guessing Spaten is a brand of beer ?
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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So just write a letter to the German Government suggesting they change the spelling of Morgen to Morgan. See that was simple and everyone knows college kids know everything so nothing to loose. Odd thing is the only thing I know of in German is swear words since the only time my Dad used German was to yell at me and out came those words. |
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Pillar of the Community
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i'll start writing that letter now carl, thanks! ;)
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Don't forget to forward a copy to Austria. While you are at it, Switzerland may need one as well. Awe, you might as well go "all in" on this project... Official language in: European Union (official and working language) Austria Belgium Italy (Province of Bolzano-Bozen) Germany Liechtenstein Luxembourg Switzerland Recognised minority language in: Czech Republic Denmark Hungary Kazakhstan Namibia (National language; official language 1984--90) Poland (Auxiliary language in 22 municipalities in Opole Voivodeship) Romania Russia Slovakia (Official municipal language of Krahule/Blaufuß) Vatican City (Administrative and commanding language of the Swiss Guard) |
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Pillar of the Community
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hahahaha, this is going to take a lot of time.
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Posted 02/24/2011 3:21 pm
