GER 2000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 18: Der Angriff
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Here is a list of common german expressions and knowing these would prove invaluable on your first trip to germany! Wo ist ? (when asking for directions to a place) where is ? (name of the place) To begin is easy, to persist is art. Do not reproach another person for something that you are equally guilty of. Drastic action is called for and justified when you find yourself in a particularly difficult situation. Translation: even the tinyest enemy is not to be despised. If someone treats you bad, you should treat him bad in an equal manner. Der gesunde wei nicht, wie reich er ist. Translation: the healthy does not know how rich he is. English equivalent: health is wealth; good health is more to be desired than wealth. Meaning: good health is a valuable asset, worth more than any amount of money. The drug is often worse than the disease.
