English Words of German Origin
Here are some English words of German origin, categorized for easier understanding:
General:
* Kindergarten: From "Kinder" (children) and "Garten" (garden)
* Doppelganger: "Doppel" (double) and "Ganger" (walker)
* Wanderlust: "Wandern" (to hike) and "Lust" (desire)
* Zeitgeist: "Zeit" (time) and "Geist" (spirit)
* Schadenfreude: "Schaden" (damage) and "Freude" (joy)
* Poltergeist: "Poltern" (to make noise) and "Geist" (spirit)
* Blitzkrieg: "Blitz" (lightning) and "Krieg" (war)
* Sauerkraut: "Sauer" (sour) and "Kraut" (cabbage)
* Frankfurter: From Frankfurt, Germany
* Hamburger: From Hamburg, Germany
* Bratwurst: "Brat" (roast) and "Wurst" (sausage)
* Backpfeife: "Backen" (to bake) and "Pfeife" (pipe), a slap in the face
Food & Drink:
* Pumpernickel: "Pumper" (to pump) and "Nickel" (a small coin)
* Pretzel: From "Brezn" (pretzel)
* Schnitzel: "Schnitzeln" (to cut into slices)
* Gumbo: Possibly from the German "Gumbo" meaning "okra"
* Muesli: From "Müsli" (porridge)
Nature & Animals:
* Hamster: "Hamster" (hamster)
* Dachshund: "Dach" (roof) and "Hund" (dog)
* Rucksack: "Rücken" (back) and "Sack" (sack)
* Doppelgänger: "Doppel" (double) and "Gänger" (walker)
Other:
* Kindergarten: "Kinder" (children) and "Garten" (garden)
* Gestalt: "Gestalt" (form, shape)
* Freudian: From Sigmund Freud
* Faustian: From the character Faust in Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's play
* Colossal: From "Koloss" (colossus)
This is just a small selection of the many English words that have come from German. German has had a significant influence on the English language, particularly in the fields of science, philosophy, and literature.
Remember: This list is not exhaustive, and there are many other words with German origins. You can find more information online or in a dictionary of English etymology.