The truth about living in Germany | A foreigner's point of view

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  • Опубликовано: 20 янв 2025

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  • @Birdmaster92
    @Birdmaster92 4 года назад +479

    You know your German is amazing, when the Germans stop complimenting you for it.

  • @JasterGhent
    @JasterGhent 4 года назад +367

    Even Germans hate to learn german, that is why we love other people learning german.

  • @BewareOfTheKraut
    @BewareOfTheKraut 4 года назад +518

    Wer so liebenswert und freundlich ist wie Du, der wird überall gerne aufgenommen. Alles Gute!

  • @simonbaumbach5169
    @simonbaumbach5169 4 года назад +363

    But that ,,salty yogurt" (Ayran) actually isn't German ...

  • @Xadoras
    @Xadoras 4 года назад +351

    Wie alle Amis auf Knödel und Rotkohl abfahren :D

  • @TheSailingsilver
    @TheSailingsilver 4 года назад +300

    The way you said "ach" in the first few seconds sounded so German :D

  • @MisamHunnan
    @MisamHunnan 4 года назад +70

    Your pronunciation is so good. When you said Brötchen, it sounded 100% native, like edited in level of native.

  • @kraftandre5538
    @kraftandre5538 4 года назад +100

    Deine Aussprache von Eichhörnchen, ist die beste die ich von einem Amerikaner gehört habe!

  • @ExtremeTeddy
    @ExtremeTeddy 4 года назад +219

    Wow, she can pronounce Eichhörnchen. Ich bin beeindruckt, dass hat bestimmt viel Übung benötigt. Und die erste die Nö und Co mag :D

  • @EngelinZivilBO
    @EngelinZivilBO 4 года назад +225

    Amazing pronunciation! Ich ziehe mein Hut!

    • @henningbartels6245
      @henningbartels6245 4 года назад +19

      Excellent pronunciation in German indeed. Really amazing for an American.

    • @EngelinZivilBO
      @EngelinZivilBO 4 года назад +28

      @@henningbartels6245 tbh I never heard an American saying "Brötchen" so clear like she did :D she took a lot effort into learning this language! Definitely

  • @Pfuetzenspringer
    @Pfuetzenspringer 4 года назад +38

    Wow! Fast akzentfrei! :-)
    Auch die schwierigen Stellen eindrucksvoll gemeistert!

  • @MichaelMacAllister
    @MichaelMacAllister 4 года назад +101

    I clicked on the video because the thumbnail made her look like some crazy chick. Then I watched 18 minutes of well spoken, well argumented opinion from a wonderful person. Watched it to the end. Great video.

  • @usbxg3474
    @usbxg3474 4 года назад +24

    Just a 17 minute video and you answer dozends of questions and explain tons of things that most americans visiting/living in germany need a couple of videos and weeks, sometimes months to talk/inform their viewers about.
    thats what I as a german call efficiency. Great video and thumbs up! Your pronunciation is great and you as a person are adorable! Thanks for the great video!

  • @furzkram
    @furzkram 4 года назад +70

    Excellent and accent free pronunciation - awesome, congrats!

  • @Jay-in-the-USA
    @Jay-in-the-USA 4 года назад +73

    Interesting to hear from an American's point of view. I am glad you enjoyed Germany...I can see the excitement in your eyes😃
    Your German is pretty good too!

  • @Gard7ner
    @Gard7ner 4 года назад +53

    Dein Deutsch ist extrem gut! Wow!

  • @wernholttempelhoff9301
    @wernholttempelhoff9301 4 года назад +19

    I am always amazed that Americans are surprised that you have to tip the bathroom cleaner because it is the same system that Americans use to pay waiters in restaurants. Wages are low, work is hard, so you tip them that they can reach a reasonable income.

  • @luigipiuattivo3316
    @luigipiuattivo3316 Год назад

    Auch nach Jahren macht es immernoch Spaß, sich das anzuschauen. Danke dafür.

  • @TheSibler
    @TheSibler 4 года назад +144

    nein nein nein streichholzschächtelchen is the word to go xD

  • @moaggamingfan8380
    @moaggamingfan8380 4 года назад +26

    Wow! I’m flashed! Your pronunciation is awesome 👏🏻!

  • @markusfehmann9661
    @markusfehmann9661 4 года назад +22

    Way to go...i really like that you as an american talk so nicely about germany...
    Be proud of yourself that your german is soooo good.
    Pass auf dich auf und ich hoffe es wird dir hier in unserem Land noch viel Gutes widerfahren

  • @arnoackermann6584
    @arnoackermann6584 4 года назад +2

    It is so wonderful to hear you talk about my home country with such love. What a treat. Thank you.

  • @leslienaujoks4999
    @leslienaujoks4999 4 года назад +3

    Danke für dein tolles Video! Es freut uns sehr, dass es dir gefallen hat!! You are amazing💕

  • @HolyYAY
    @HolyYAY 3 года назад +2

    I love how happy and shiney she is, while she talks about Germany. You can tell that she loved beeing in germany.

  • @jeffreak7968
    @jeffreak7968 4 года назад +45

    holy shiii†, when she starts to talk in german i rly want to cuddle her. sounds awesome, nice that you had fun. and good points what you had there.

  • @DarkSeraphim
    @DarkSeraphim 2 года назад

    She is full of Joy...and really makes me smile too.. subbed.

  • @enchanted_wildflower_
    @enchanted_wildflower_ 4 года назад +23

    2:10 The salty yogurt drink is not German originally btw, it's Turkish I think

  • @OnkelBB
    @OnkelBB 4 года назад +10

    Wow, your German is really very good! And If you always are so open minded like you saying in the video, I am sure you will get everywhere a big warm welcome!
    So das war mein Versuch in deiner Sprache zu schreiben :-)
    Ich wünsch dir alles Gute und noch viele schöne Erfahrungen in Deutschland!

  • @DailyDamage
    @DailyDamage 4 года назад +4

    Quite a delightful description of a travelers experiences. These kind of exchanges really open ones eyes to possibilities outside of ones general family cultural surroundings and the limitations they impose. Ps: spitzen Aussprache

  • @ChaosNe0
    @ChaosNe0 4 года назад +4

    Wow, your grammat is pretty good, but your pronunciation is KILLING it! Nice go, glad you had fun in Germany and come to visit often. :)

  • @mertcelik1278
    @mertcelik1278 4 года назад +9

    The salty yoghurt drink is called Ayran and has Turkish origin:)

  • @stephan11575
    @stephan11575 4 года назад +20

    Eine sehr sehr nette Einschätzung! Ich mag deine liebe, nette Einstellung gegenüber den Deutschen. Aber auch hier in Deutschland gibt es schlimme Leute...die nicht so offen sind. Dennoch finde ich es sehr schön, wenn andere Kulturen offen bei uns empfangen werden. Das selbe erwarte ich auch, wenn ich reise. Ich wünschte alle Menschen wären so offen und könnten ihre schönen Kulturen mit allen Teilen. Alle sind bei mir wilkommen, die mich und meine Kultur kennenlernen wollen. DER BEITRAG GIBT MIR HOFFNUNG, DAS NICHT ALLE MENSCHEN HIER IN DEUTSCHLAND FREMDENFEINDLICH SIND.

  • @PropertyOfK
    @PropertyOfK 4 года назад +6

    You are really easy to listen to : )
    And you talked about the most important thing when traveling - research! I hate when people do not check the basics, it's like when you travel to the States and you're surprised with sales tax.
    If you're still in Germany, come and visit Poland, we have good food and nice views here too : D

  • @digitaldhaval
    @digitaldhaval 4 года назад +11

    Sie ist so ein Schatz ❣️❣️❣️❣️

  • @seraphina.carlotta5447
    @seraphina.carlotta5447 4 года назад +7

    Ohh im really glad you enjoyed the time in Germany so well, I love to see people moving into other countries to get some experience :)

  • @xSimplyP
    @xSimplyP 2 года назад

    Truly heart warming to Gear all these nice Things!

  • @ilkahellerling2345
    @ilkahellerling2345 3 года назад +1

    Wow you are so lively, and charming. You got a new fan

  • @Socom1994
    @Socom1994 2 года назад

    Sie können jederzeit wiederkommen nette Menschen sind immer willkommen 😊
    habe das Video leider erst jetzt entdeckt

  • @ruxxie
    @ruxxie 4 года назад +14

    i love your smile .. not in the weird way :D
    how u discribe germany yeah . thats nice :3

  • @IIIOOOUS
    @IIIOOOUS 4 года назад +15

    Great job, you have only a very minor accent speaking german, nice to hear, that. you love my people.

  • @jorgbecker5028
    @jorgbecker5028 3 года назад +1

    Such a wonderful person 😍

  • @corneliaramsay1232
    @corneliaramsay1232 2 года назад

    Your pronunciation is excellent! 👏

  • @minimax9452
    @minimax9452 4 года назад +57

    "Ayran"...very good from our turkish Citizens.

    • @peter_meyer
      @peter_meyer 4 года назад +11

      Delicious after a doener or when it's hot.

    • @raistraw8629
      @raistraw8629 4 года назад +6

      could also be Kefir

    • @EngelinZivilBO
      @EngelinZivilBO 4 года назад +8

      Disgusting, I never will understand how someone can drink this actually

    • @Eliaso79
      @Eliaso79 4 года назад +4

      i love it to, but only whe its fresh, cold and hot weather outside.

  • @Jeremeier88
    @Jeremeier88 4 года назад +9

    She is soo cute!!!

  • @Dream-bebe
    @Dream-bebe 3 года назад

    Wonderful!!

  • @andregabrysch6117
    @andregabrysch6117 3 года назад

    You speak a very well German without any typical American accent. Very well done.

  • @macchiatodimila7907
    @macchiatodimila7907 4 года назад +8

    What the hicketty heck!?! I just moved to German five months ago and I agree with everything. (Except for the shopping part)

  • @helfgott1
    @helfgott1 4 года назад +3

    thank u from germany

  • @Kivas_Fajo
    @Kivas_Fajo 4 года назад +17

    She can pronounce the German ch very well

  • @klausschroiff4405
    @klausschroiff4405 4 года назад +22

    Wow, very positive. So where's the negative stuff? ;-) BTW, most Germans consider any form of religious "promotion" as an intrusion into their privacy.

  • @janesa5097
    @janesa5097 4 года назад +4

    Kraß, akzentfreies deutsch. Respekt !

  • @gequetscht1031
    @gequetscht1031 4 года назад +3

    Germany has some of the greatest metal bands ...

  • @howardpope3932
    @howardpope3932 4 года назад +5

    I am German and I wish I could speak English as well as you speak German.

  • @ti1286
    @ti1286 3 года назад

    Than you so much for the positive input :) I am moving to Germany in two weeks and, being a little terrified, this is exactly what I needed to hear at this point.
    I know that there are going to be challenges ahead, I’ve done my honework. But actively keeping the positive aspects present is going to help.

  • @oskardertmann1337
    @oskardertmann1337 4 года назад +7

    2:15 Wie sie einfach Ayran beschreibt 😂

  • @ad220588
    @ad220588 4 года назад +3

    Because of red / green. You have to be able to rely on road traffic rules that it will work, otherwise it will be fatal. In Germany, the laws are there for the citizens and not the citizens for the laws. Following rules will save lives.

  • @normanwong4967
    @normanwong4967 4 года назад +2

    not bad :) your german is really good :) i can understand you very well

  • @JohnDoe-rc2bo
    @JohnDoe-rc2bo 4 года назад +2

    Dein deutsch ist wirklich gut!

  • @kraftandre5538
    @kraftandre5538 4 года назад +2

    Dein Deutsch ist super, wie lange warst du hier, oder seit wann bist du hier?

  • @alfredprochaska8601
    @alfredprochaska8601 4 года назад +2

    Great German pronunciation. Almost native.

  • @Veg-Power
    @Veg-Power 2 года назад

    I watched 5 videos and everyone mentions "Knödel" being potato dumplings. so strange to me I never ate those (just once for testing), but instead, just the Knödel made out of old, hard "Brötchen" and marjoram. They taste 1000 times better than the potato knödel ^^ I hate sausage and brezel. but the salted yogurt isn't german at all ^^ Ayran is Turkish. Never tried it and just known of it for a few years. Polish yogurt drink is superb though! North, south, east, and middle Germany is beautiful. unluckily I grew up in the west middle of big industrial cities :O
    Never owned an umbrella in my life. I hate that preparedness. I walked the whole winter in a sleeveless shirt. I absolutely hate the rule-following thing ^^ As well as the über-clean houses. I am not very german which is the reason I emigrated ^^ Here in Finland the houses are even CLEANER which I thought was impossible to achieve ^^
    I find trains o be very expensive in Germany. for short routes 30-50 € whereas with car it would cost 5-15 Euro ^^ but straßenbahn and u-bahn are somewhat okay but still wayyyy more expensive than driving with your own car. I find Germany to be one of the fastest-paced working countries as well..

  • @dh8dl
    @dh8dl 4 года назад +1

    Rotkohl aka red cabbage is not pickled..other than Sauerkraut.

  • @markschattefor6997
    @markschattefor6997 4 года назад +1

    What a lot of people don't know about paying for toilets, is that they are small businesses.
    People take care of it and try to keep it clean and a lot of times if there is a lady sitting at the entrance
    they offer other small services like selling condoms or other small usefull things like tampons for example.
    But lets turn this around, why would you let people in your bar/restaurant or what ever to only use the toilet
    if they don't spend a single cent???
    And the so called free refills in the US aren't free, you pay for it somehow, let that sink in slowly.

  • @RustyDust101
    @RustyDust101 4 года назад +3

    If you definitely want tap-water ask for "Leitungswasser" / (pronounced "lye-tungs-wha-sser") in a restaurant. Those should be free. But yes, usually you pay for water in restaurants.

    • @bobabier5394
      @bobabier5394 4 года назад

      I think she knows how to pronounce Leitungswasser. And your phonetic spelling is pretty inaccurate by the way^^. It would sound like "Leitangswoassör" or something... :D
      That's the reason why we have the IPA (international phonetic alphabet). If everyone would learn it, ppl yould easily tell how anything is pronounced. And it's not that hard. "Leitungswasser" is "ˈlaɪ̯tʊŋsˌvasɐ" for example. Pretty easy when you learn some more letters. And it's international. Teaching your mouth to form those sounds is another story^^

  • @passio-735
    @passio-735 4 года назад +6

    Your pronunciation is so good! I wish my English was so good ^^''.
    I think it is very interesting to hear what people from other countries say about my country. Like you talked about the german public transportation where I think It is soo bad! Always late and expensive!
    But now I think it is probably worse in California and I should be more glad.
    I think your experience with German jobs is something that has changed much and only stayed like this for some smaller companies. When my dad has vacation he gets bothered all the time. He is not even in a high position but he gets calls at 6 in the morning to get into work or on Sundays even. So I think this depends a lot on the company.
    And the street thing is so right XD I was stopped by the police last week when I went over a red light with no car to be seen. Now I know: It is ok to walk over the street 2m away from the traffic light space but not right across it. SO stupid....so German ^^'.
    I loved your positivity so much in this video and you are right, we have some very good music! (We have a very very good metal scene in Germany which I am very proud of X3)
    Thank you for making this video ^-^

  • @diedruidin
    @diedruidin 4 года назад +2

    02:14
    Ayran...(türkisch/arabisch) salti yoghurt drink
    It's warm outsider...than it's perfect

  • @beatricebebezoryou-onabiyi7037
    @beatricebebezoryou-onabiyi7037 2 года назад

    I will like to come visit but I need a invitation from u

  • @ellenbuchbacher1678
    @ellenbuchbacher1678 4 года назад +3

    Sehr realistische Einschätzung aufgrund von Erfahrungswerten. Ich hab nur zwei Wochen in Californien Urlaub gemacht. Whatsapp i missed the most, the German bred, ein Brötchen zum Frühstück, in Kalifornien nearly impossible to get. But It is landscap wise very beautiful located.

  • @vbvideo1669
    @vbvideo1669 4 года назад +4

    Nice! I like you. :)

  • @marcmech1
    @marcmech1 4 года назад +15

    Never heard a muslim immigrant talked this way

    • @LuziBeerbaum
      @LuziBeerbaum 4 года назад +2

      sad but true

    • @UlliStein
      @UlliStein 4 года назад +5

      Because we are not as nice when we see a dark-haired person, we are nice when the person is blond and white and speaks perfect German, like she does. Sad but true :-(

    • @happaala
      @happaala 4 года назад +1

      @@UlliStein Of course Germany at fault again, like the Muslims are perfect at integrating anywhere else. How self-loathing can you be?

    • @kronsild
      @kronsild 4 года назад +6

      So it is much likely that You never tried to listen to one of them.

  • @Samyta
    @Samyta 4 года назад +3

    Nice video indeed, I would really like to know where you were (city)! :3 It's facinating really, cause I have been living in Germany for the past 5 years, yet I have a completly different point of view about Germans :/ I don't really like the country and the way people treat me here because it is so not good, but it is nice to know that at least some people do get a nice impression :D

  • @sylviaschaich
    @sylviaschaich 4 года назад +2

    You should make your own you tube Chanel

  • @jairojjjairo3499
    @jairojjjairo3499 2 года назад

    Hello beautiful How are you Greetings from Pennsylvania Philadelphia blessings

  • @NoahKahan67
    @NoahKahan67 4 года назад +2

    her german is really good hahaha

  • @seelenwinter6662
    @seelenwinter6662 4 года назад

    eichhörnchen heißt in der eifel quackEschlickelchen...^^

  • @santaclaus0815
    @santaclaus0815 4 года назад +6

    listen to Peter Fox ;-)

  • @benjaminmemmert9694
    @benjaminmemmert9694 4 года назад +4

    Aus irgendeinem Grund erzählen die Amis immer dasselbe über 🇩🇪 z.B. die Ampelgeschichte, Öffentliche Toiletten und Züge, etc. 😀

  • @andreasrehn7454
    @andreasrehn7454 4 года назад +3

    you can ask for tap water for your dog and then drink it by yourself... tap water just doesnt fit to the concept of going out for dinner... If you do so, you soend already a lot of money. dont want ruin this great time with tap water. I hate this tap water in the usa.. even when your ordered something to drink, they will keep bringing it.. what for? Feed it to my horse.

  • @mayhohmann8046
    @mayhohmann8046 4 года назад +19

    Ich glaube an deutche bank und klopapier 🐴😂

  • @tumiantumi4726
    @tumiantumi4726 4 года назад +4

    German music...??? Try Rammstein (Live)...it will blow you away...

  • @annawho2220
    @annawho2220 4 года назад +1

    you are really sweet :)

  • @WillHayes44
    @WillHayes44 4 года назад +4

    With all due respect, I love my country but don't you think you are going a bit over the top?

  • @riotcity44
    @riotcity44 4 года назад +8

    The sqirrel thing is true! ;D

  • @rolandscherer1574
    @rolandscherer1574 4 года назад +2

    Try cheese in France, it's much better!

  • @RisiPisiLP
    @RisiPisiLP 4 года назад +4

    Germany have After america and Japan the biggest music Studios

  • @rajanasir3342
    @rajanasir3342 4 года назад +1

    Hallo guten tag wie geht es dir? Du bist sehr sehr wünderschön frau ❤ ich liebe dich ❤

  • @Ati-MarcusS
    @Ati-MarcusS 2 года назад

  • @markrobinson5774
    @markrobinson5774 4 года назад

    I can't go under I go over it that's how you use the bathroom you don't have to pay I'll wait till someone goes in and I grab the door I like getting around the country by bicycle or skateboard

  • @Rahmatullah-qj7mj
    @Rahmatullah-qj7mj 4 года назад

    ARE you vERy NicE

  • @libertasinveritas3198
    @libertasinveritas3198 4 года назад +4

    Germany has good music? 😂 As someone who grew up and still lives in Germany I take this as a joke.

  • @Baccatube79
    @Baccatube79 4 года назад +1

    Terrible German food: fried liver with Bruxelles sprouts. Innards in general. Terrible.