What HAPPENED in GERMANY? | #2

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[@JamesBray3]

How accurate are some of these videos? AND I’ve been trying to practice my Aussprache jeden tag, what would you rate it on a scale of 1-10? Any recommendations on what I could improve?

[@germaniatv1870]

5:36 🤣🤣🤣 Its the dude from Family Guy. Your Videos are cool, Bray. Just dont ban the critical thinking Germans, 😋🙂🙃

[@Aldo_Regozzani]

7.8 Ausprache Score. Very Solid. Well done! :)

[@hellemarc4767]

Your Ausprache is good. "S" before "T" or "P" is pronounced like "sh" (except in the Hamburg dialekt, but even they don't do it anymore). For the "G" at the end of words like "günstig", it can be pronounced like "g" or like "sh", both are correct.

[@D...J...]

Du hast ein Super Sprachverständnis tolle Aussprache. Respekt. Laughs at Mr. Wass his Aussprache is unterdurchschnittlich schlecht. Yours is rallye gut digga

[@D...J...]

If someone Do Not understands sometimes Wonder about the silly words in Our text. Try to write english comments with the youtube own german Rechtschreibungskorrektur and then you know were these words Come from.

[@DSP16569]

Morning: Der Weizen (Wheat), das Korn (Grain) - A wheat breadroll with grain for Breakfast. Evening: Das Weizen (Wheat-beer), der Korn (Schnapps) - A beer with hard booze in the bar in the evening.

[@michaelbrauer00]

Das hat ihn schon gut Hopps genommen im Video. 😂

[@peterpaul5820]

Molle und Korn, kennt doch jeder

[@ReaZaaa]

aka Herrengedeck :D

[@leonandree3507]

Ich mag abends mehr 🍺

[@FloDaddelt]

@@michaelbrauer00 nice pun

[@scho_schee]

In Germany it is unfriendly when you speak with a person without eye contact

[@papa_ya83]

Not only unfriendly it is disrespectful

[@KRAFTWERK2K6]

This why i never phone-call anyone ^_^

[@pinguincoder]

​@@Icantdothis30 Nah thats fine as long all people can laugh about it

[@Heartwolf]

Also, i hear, lying is far harder when you have eye-contact.

[@subiectum]

It's really exhausting for me as an autistic person 😄

[@samojede6776]

Well in Germany you are taught that looking another person into the eyes while talking is polite - meaning you give your full attention to the person you are talking to

[@JamesBray3]

I’m talking about situations where you’re NOT talking to someone tho hahaha! Because all of the situations I listed are situations where people are minding their own business and still being stared at. Making eye contact while talking is 100% fine! It’s the respectful thing to do! But just randomly staring at someone you don’t know might make them feel a lil uncomfortable 😂

[@judpoopdrip81]

Think you was racial profiled on the train. Beware of the knife guys, espacially when there are five guys 😂

[@JamesBray3]

@@judpoopdrip81 nah not at all, doesn’t have anything to do with race. I’ve had a ton of white American friends experience that same thing in Germany, hence why I highlighted that trait as a German cultural norm that makes foreigners a bit uncomfortable

[@buntbar2438]

It's kind of the same. Try looking into their eyes when they stare. Most people should blink or give you a warm look and look away. That's kind of a greeting, an acknowledgment. If they don't blink or nod, then it's a stare. By the way, I did not know that Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof is scary even for an American.😳 Honestly, it was way worse when I was a child. Best regards!

[@mirabaumann]

​@@JamesBray3actually most times we are staring "holes in the air" ... ok lately I am not sure about this anymore, maybe also some racist people but commonly it's being tired or in thoughts and staring right through your body. nothing offensive. Greets from Berlin.

[@WasEinHumburg]

James, your pronunciation became really good.

[@5ergius]

isso. James 👍

[@ShadowMcSneaky]

10:59 "DER Weizen, DAS Korn" meaning the grain "DAS Weizen, DER Korn" meaning the beer and Liquor so that's why day and night difference ^^

[@CptBuff]

wollte ich ihm gerade erklären ^^

[@florianj6490]

Krank James, du hast die deutsche Aussprache durchgespielt! 1a! Echt perfekt dein Streichholzschächtelchen und den Etikettierungsgerät hast du gekillt!!

[@InternetDude_]

That girl listing her expenses is dumb af. She makes 2.200 a month Spending 200 on a car (probably leasing) is way out of her budget Also her mobile plan is outrageously expensive And nevermind mixing debt with insurance (which doesnt make sense) and having that be 300 bucks on her budget. She literally blows more than a quarter of her budget on things she cant afford. She got 0% financial awareness but 100% entitlement

[@Fragenzeichenplatte]

And the comment about the cheap toast is also bad. If she's single 350€ is enough but it's not if you eat out every day. People need to cook for themselves, it's not that hard.

[@Benjamin-xv9le]

What? 200€ a month over 5 years is 12k€. I pay 700/ year for insurance/tax which leaves 8.5k. You'll have some other expenses like getting it through TüV and minor repairs, so that means 200€/month gets you an old used car that probably has over 100k km run, when you buy it, and sells for roughly nothing after 5 years. Do you even adult, bro?

[@InternetDude_]

​ @Benjamin-xv9le Oh no 100k km... My wifes 20+ year old car still running at 220k km and will run for another 300k Costing way less than 200 a month. Total cost for 18 years as of now is 68,00 EUR a Month and falling even considering repairs and HU/AU because its not called TÜV fyi. Your are financially illiterate if you think buying a car at 100k km is an issue. I got acutally 4 and a half cars (one in restauration) here but please educate me further on how bad cars with 100k+ km are. Currently having cars in range from 42k-250k (450k for the project one) i cannot fathom what bull crap you are stating here. Also even thinking of selling a car that is totally fine to for years and considering taking the loss... Your issue is, 100k cars are not sexy, which is financial illiteracy exactly like the girl we saw in the clip.

[@InternetDude_]

@@Fragenzeichenplatte Yeah cooking yourself saves a LOT. Neverminding the fact its more healthy. My family budget on groceries is roughly 450 atm for my wife, both kids and me, or rather thats where we end up on average. People are just unable to cook and manage their finances and its getting worse.

[@Benjamin-xv9le]

@@InternetDude_ well, thanks for your concern, but I am doing just fine. You seem a bit angry. Have you considered therapy?

[@3st90]

Here's my attempt at a slightly more detailed explanation for the Weizen/Korn conundrum: "Weizen" is colloquially used as shorthand for "Weizenbier" (E.g. "plane" for "airplane"), as is Korn for Kornbrand. Both of these are compound nouns, and the final part of compound nouns dictate the article used for those. the wheat = Der Weizen the beer = Das Bier the wheat beer = Das Weizenbier Since the article is defined by the last compound of the compound noun, "Weizenbier" uses the neutral article ("das"), like "Bier". the grain = Das Korn the spirit = Der Brand the grain spirit = Der Kornbrand Again, since "brand" is the final compound of "Kornbrand", "Kornbrand" uses the mascule article ("der"), like "Brand" would. So the seemingly unintuitive choice of articles for the colloquially used "Weizen" and "Korn" for "Weizenbier" and "Kornbrand" just follows that of their respective unabridged versions. Hope that helps!

[@KrausZoe]

ENO AUF DIE 1!!!💯❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@ChoiiXMasters]

I literally went "HOLY SH*T" out loud when you nailed the Pronounciation of "Rindfleischetikettierungsüberwachungsaufgabenübertragungsgesetz" that was just DAAAMN

[@Seelenlieb]

She doesn’t love herself. There is a expression in Germany, „There is no bad weather, there is just the wrong cloth.“ Im Greek but loving this cozy weather too! ❤🤗

[@AnonymousG3R]

7:34 Actually a sad story behind this saxophone player. He is a musician teacher and worked for a music school and close before the EM started, he lost his job ´cause no one wants to learn playing saxophone anymore. So he is smart and use his incredible saxophone skills and play on public viewing places to bring joy and fun before the game started. Hope he find a new job and entertain more ppl around the world.

[@lynnm6413]

He has a start-up company selling unique saxophones like his in black…if anyone is interested, I think he for sure deserves a boost from the German consumers, for his good cheer during the EM/Euros

[@gameon2000]

In Deutschland it's verboten to make Lärm. 😂 Saxophon is a VERY loud Instrument to play inhouse (where 90% people live) so most people hesitate to learn how to play what they won't be able playing most of the time

[@KR-yi7tj]

Also music schools are having a hard time hiring people because laws have changed. Many schools may go out of business.

[@KookyBone]

The main reason for Germans to not walk on a red light is because you can lose your drivers license and pay a hefty fine... But if you cross the street some meters away from it (30-50m, not exactly defined by law) you are fine.

[@hakunamatata2000]

maybe in theory. But I never heard/read about such a case

[@Foatizenknechtl]

@@hakunamatata2000 google is your friend. it happens.

[@EingeborenerVollblutmischling]

Well, I have no need for a drivers licence... 😈

[@Kestix1234]

@@hakunamatata2000 I'd think police must see it directly. Then they must want to do the paperwork.

[@erikl.7160]

I just wanted to say how extremely good your German pronunciation is at this point. Even if it was edited, that first try Rindfleisch... was realy close to perfekt. That's realy a achievement you can be proud of!

[@catdisc5304]

Man I've been following you for a long time now and your German is really getting better! Keep it up! The ability to understand words like "vorbeijuckeln" (which isn't even in any regular dictionary because it's more of a dialect word) is incredible! Edit: also : Der Weizen, das Korn: the wheat, the corn Das Weizen, der Korn: Weizen Bier and Korn Schnaps

[@justTyping]

Starring prevents crime because everyone feels to be observed. ;)

[@XathosLP]

Modern day StaSi 😂😂

[@Bleed1987]

starring only happens if your behavior is bad

[@werbeplakat4318]

​@@Bleed1987 in germany they actually teached us to keep eye contact. Ye thx for teaching us a death stare Makes no sense, it sucks and in which universe is it ,,polite and respectful,, to have a stare down battle

[@werbeplakat4318]

Got used to it because they were so annoying with that non sense And guess what later in life 1 no even acted like that not even the chefs 2 even if they did it was always a really weird situation

[@Bleed1987]

@@werbeplakat4318 wo in deutschland wird das bitte gelernt? hier definitiv nicht

[@GeschichtenUndGedanken]

The „Sneezing-Comment” was great, the potatoes-complaints weren’t. Everybody can order something else with a dish. Besides that, it’s not a “shock” to see someone use their eyes, that’s not staring it is not an x-ray examination. Most people who use their normal senses are human after all.

[@Alias_Anybody]

Austrian here, people usually do not cross during red. UNLESS it's in the middle of the night, an extremely deserted one with a badly programmed rhythm (basically it will be red while cars are like a kilometer away on both sides and green when they arrive) or that one stupid place where they forgot to put a button to trigger green for pedestrians (unless someone is on the other side it will literally never turn green). But at any busy spots? No, and it's literally life threatening to do so!

[@Flo-vn9ty]

I thought only us Germans do such stupid things as building a traffic light for pedestrians that only has a button on one side of the road. 😂

[@tobi8530]

No that's not true everywhere, here in Ruhrgebiet many teenagers do that, I do that a lot by myself when it's not too dangerous

[@zeemon9623]

Ok so that living expenses part is pretty flawed. - My phone bill is 10€ a month and you only have a 100€ monthly bill if you have a rather expensive contract PLUS a phone that you don't pay for upfront. So you can easily cut that in half. - If you're paying 850€/month for rent, you probably live in an urban area where you don't need a car. Sell that car and get yourself a Deutschlandticket or a bike for another 300€ monthly savings - Avoid taking on loans wherever possible. As a rule of thumb, if you don't need something, don't buy it with money you don't have. - There are a ton of insurance policies that you don't need. Check to see if they actually cover what you want them to and whether or not you might just be better off putting that money into savings instead. GG EZ savings of like 400€ a month. If you manage to get a 200€ raise on your salary, you might even be able to afford a single bedroom in Frankfurt.

[@Durayne]

And food does not seem too outrageous tbh. 350€ a month means basically 12€ a day for food. Try eating dry toast for 12€ a day^^.

[@-row-garfield3129]

​@@Duraynemy daily expense for food is somewhat between 5 and 9€ per day (yes i made this calculation) and i always cook for myself and buy fresh or frozen.

[@Durayne]

@@-row-garfield3129 So below 12€. That was the whole point. If you cook yourself that kind of budget is easily obtainable.

[@5ergius]

Der Punkt ist. Der Vergleich mit Dubai geht nicht klar.

[@bubu5908]

@@-row-garfield3129 How the hell can you eat healthy for 5-9€ a day, when even a very small package (120g) of blackberries or raspberries costs 4€

[@Schachpferd]

I'm absolutely with you with the weather, I'd rather wear my hoodies in summer than sweat like a sinner in church. Also, what's better than coming back in from the rain and wind for a dry change of clothes and a cup of tea and cake? Nothing. (As long as I'm not on my motorcycle, I need dry weather for that thx)

[@fabianwhs9891]

Bruh, that girl😆 If she can't afford to live a place while still living with a bigger leeway to spend on freetime, then why move into the big expensive city And I don't know if that's a problem for her anyways, she took that video in Dubai of all places, much cheaper there🙃

[@emmanuelwelzel8522]

Yeah The Germany vs Spain game was crazy, but the worst was an insane handball in the penalty area that wasn't whistled.

[@MeQuiety]

Your comment on the weather James! Bro you are Germanified!!!! - Back in the 70s there was a true saying here on the "Lower Rhine"! There are only 3 seasons: warm rain; cold rain; frozen rain! And in July or August it will be dry and hot for three weeks! - When the outside temperature reached 28°C in May, there was a state-mandated heat-free period for ALL schools! In the last 14 years [yes, this year too, on an annual average, it is already hotter than in 2023!] it has become hotter and hotter in the following year! This year you don't feel that! Because of all the rain, caused by the early melting of snow in the Alps and the resulting floods on the way to me (the Rhine flows here, via the Netherlands, into the North Sea!), a lot of water has to evaporate! Which creates an almost permanently closed cloud cover and doesn't let the sun's rays pass through. This leads to heavy rainfall, leads to massive evaporation, to rainfall, to evaporation, to...! This keeps temperatures, both perceived and real (on the ground where we humans live), below 25°C to 30°C! It's a fact that these have been over 30°C again since May!! :-( :-( :-( - For Germany, a healthy average annual temperature is 8.9°C or lower! In the last 14 years this has been over 10°C, in the last few years it has been over 11°C! What should actually make us understand that we have overcome the 1.5°C hurdle a long time ago...! :-( :-( :-( -

[@flibflob2785]

In germany when you try to be leaner you eat salzkartoffel instead of bratkartoffel

[@lynnm6413]

Or Pellkartoffel with Kräuterquark…for the protein!

[@Flo-vn9ty]

Yes, many people think potatoes make you fat, but that's not true. They are actually pretty low in calories unless you add a lot of fat by frying them or putting them in a salad with mayo.

[@jensbaranek8322]

My compliment, James: Your understanding of the German language is great, You are capable to understand mor or less everything!

[@zaldarion]

11:12 no, der weizen das korn (the wheat the grain) das weizen der korn (the weizen "beer" the korn - schnaps)

[@jules7667]

The crossroad one- yes! Its like an unspoken rule that you do not cross red lights when children are present (because you dont wanna be a bad example or meet the judgy look of the parents) BUT any time there are no cars (and no Children of course) I will cross red lights. Its also funny that sometimes people will wait and when one person crosses, its like they are giving the okay for everyone else to cross aswell (so it also depends a bit on how other pedestrians behave) Then again, I live in a big city, so I cant really say how it is for smaller towns

[@DisturbedFox137]

i work with kids so i always have this in the back of my mind. that's why i don't cross on red but i activly avoid to cross on a traffic light if possible. i always feel like a hypocrite when i do things that oppose what i teach kids so i will wait on a red light even if it's 3am and no one is around (if it would be a detour to avoid it 😅)

[@maskharat]

"Its like an unspoken rule that you do not cross red lights when children are present" It's a very loud and outspoken rule.

[@1.WhiteTiger]

No, no, no. It depends on the situation and much more in which part of Germany you live. I cannot stand this Schubladendenken even some Germans are spreading.

[@jules7667]

@@1.WhiteTiger yes, that is why i did not generalize it but specifically used „I“ to make clear that it is a personal experience and also specified that I cannot speak for other areas, only the one I live in…🫠

[@1.WhiteTiger]

@@jules7667 😀I reacted to your „yes“ and your „!“ that called my inner emotional horse…and it galloped.😜

[@IxionDLF]

You seriously aced the pronunciations. Your german has become really good! keep it up!

[@ileana8360]

Damn! Our James killing the pronounciation! Loving how far he gas cone in such a short time and especially as an Autodidakt. Bravo👏👏👏👏

[@zanderalex2463]

It's true - I always notice in countries other than Germany that people don't look at each other. Even at the supermarket checkout in Brazil, people look past each other. In New York's underground anyway (it's ok there too). I see that as a lack of interest. I think it's good when people notice each other and of course don't look past each other artificially.

[@SilverSoulGD]

7:26 damn, you really nailed this one, holy shit! :0

[@domoderso.7396]

I'm still speechless about Anthony Taylors decision in the Germany vs. Spain Match. It WAS (moslty) the refeereing.

[@Tudas]

I mean true, but legit they stopped sprinting and some german ran into them (obviously if you stop that fast) and act like its a foul, thats legit insane. But yes, its the anthony taylor and the uefa legit rigging the tournament at this point

[@lynnm6413]

We would have gotten the penalty shot, ended overtime on 2-2 and might have gotten lucky due to Manuel Neuer‘s unique reflexes…he is our goalkeeper and is one of the best ever. If not for that decision, which was handplay on a shot that would have ended being a goal…..this is a penalty every day of the week and twice in such an important game. Why even let a ref play from a country that still has skin in the game?! THAT SHOULD BE PROHIBITED ANYHOW?! England has beef with us! F them

[@zzasboa]

You sore losers, if the referee had shown the yellow cards to Kross (4 times he forgave him) Germany would play with 10 players, and there would have been no penalty because the game would have been totally different, a part from that it was offside, so shut the mouth about it, I am so sick about this no sense from LOSERS.

[@domoderso.7396]

@@lynnm6413same thought I had, I don’t think it would’ve meant that Germany would win only because of the penalty, I bet it would’ve been more of a penalty shootout, but it is what it is, there’s always another tournament, sadly tho without Kroos

[@lynnm6413]

@@domoderso.7396 neither Müller, nor Neuer will be playing the World Cup. Yes, Penalty shoot out would have been a just development…I agree

[@theAkildare]

Der Weizen = the wheat, das Korn = the grain Das Weizen (bier) = the wheat beer, der Korn (schnaps) = the liquor "grain brandy" or "grain spirit

[@wildniscamper7276]

you should do a hole video or just a part of it in german, you are ready bra!🤘

[@DarianVerwood]

Haha James ich mag deine Videos, werd ch mir öfter mal anschauen grüße aus Deutschland 🤣

[@gentferdinand7443]

Yo dude i was MAD impressed how well you pronounced Eichhörnchen 👀👏🏼💪🏻

[@CooliWurscht]

The one from Frankfurt reminds me about that one time we went to Köln with my school and there were some homeless people that probably tooks some drugs/alcohol and they were bothering us and so the police came and asked us if they were bothering us, so we said yes and they tookm them to jail for the night

[@lynnm6413]

In Frankfurt, the area around the station is run by different ethnicity migrant bands that go to war on each other and the police. 45,7% of investigated criminals are migrants in Frankfurt, same for the murder rate, while they only make up 14% of the German population. Tell it like it is, people….we are importing 3rd world conditions with the criminals from 3rd world countries and then ask ourselves what the f happened?! 🧐

[@slug9181]

you killing it!

[@LeiniLebt]

Haven't been here for a while. You improved significantly. I have to highlight that your listening comprehension is pretty good. Even understanding quite querky words. That man got it here 💪🏾 and there 🎓💡

[@jannickapitz]

You nailed the pronunciation on my video. Respect bro! 🤝

[@JamesBray3]

BROOOO THANK YOU SO MUCH!! 😂 you’re videos ARE HILARIOUS 😂 🤣!!! 🔥 Ehrenmann 👌🏽

[@scho_schee]

The wether in Germany is different depend on where you live

[@arcuserarc1201]

At 11:00 ones the grain the others the processed form of it: Beer.

[@danielhofig8429]

Very good. I am very impressed

[@u.s.1974]

Trocken Toast is not cheap Toast, it's just plain toastbread without toppings or any spread (no butter or margarine.)

[@germaniatv1870]

The 11-Meter should have been given. 10 times out of 10... thats a 11-Meter. When German players was knocked down, the Ref let the game role. When a Spanish player was knocked down, the Rev took very good care and stopped the Game for the Spanish. I dont remember the last time a Rev obviously whistled for a Team like that.

[@lIIest]

schlechte verlierer sind die schlimmsten

[@lynnm6413]

Me neither, mate. And that ref is even despised by his own countrymen….he was out to get us! 🇩🇪

[@germaniatv1870]

@@lIIest The critique is obviously made by almost all teams. Of course the Spaniards are happy. The Match Spain Vs Germany was not a bad one at all. It was a great Game. The last time you could see Müller & Kroos. Looking at how the Rev's whistled from Game one on, that should have been a 11-Meter. Almost all Sports Anchors agree. The Spanish Team was rude, the Germans had respect. It was a crazy Game, the 11'er should have been given, thats facts. What we seen is called "Eine unverdiente Niederlage". A tragic Game.

[@germaniatv1870]

@@lIIest Im da Illest.

[@germaniatv1870]

@@lynnm6413 😅Right. What a dumb Ref it was 😄

[@redarmy1897]

Dude I did NOT expect that kind of pronunciation of Rindfleischüberwachungswhatever 😳 Meine Hochachtung 💪

[@definitelynotlorde]

I‘m literally eating potatoes watching this right now

[@lynnm6413]

Potatoes are very good for your health, it‘s the frying that makes them unhealthy. You can basically survive by eating potatoes, 5kg for 5€…-

[@TrangDB9]

There's enough rice and noodles in the supermarket to have a change.

[@seroxin5561]

Ayo james ich bin ehrlich dein deutsch ist mittlerweile richtig gut! Keep it up man love your content

[@obvosci3356]

You really have to try Markklöschen. They are made out of eg, Breadcrumbs and Beef bone marrow fat. And they are delicious!

[@wildniscamper7276]

2:50 people are watching you but only if they don't know what to look at.. in trains or elevators or in a lane.. if we would have a better web in germany, we would look more into our phones instead of watching other people😉😂

[@1Naenie1]

omg you are amazing. those words were to difficult

[@sudaaecaia]

Hey, James! Been following your videos for a few months now and I really like your German/Europe series. I'd love to see you in Munich someday! Oktoberfest could be worth an experience :D Whenever you feel like visiting, my friends and I can show you around.

[@ShikamaruXT]

Dude Never have i ever, except of my coworker, heared an american speak such good german. Not kidding. Love your content. Alter, Noch nie habe ich, ausgenommen mein Arbeitskollege, einen Amerikaner so gutes Deutsch sprechen hören. Kein Witz. Ich liebe deine Videos (content translates as "Inhalt")

[@saitougin7210]

13:22 "How has your journey with learning German been so far?" simply hilarious!

[@turbolp4983]

Proud of your language improvements^^ immer weiter so Bruder haha

[@DownDance]

As a German I never cross a red light. But I may walk 10m next to the red light and cross it there xD Also your German has greatly improved, love it

[@alexsams8035]

11:07 funniest yt-moment since weeks. The interpretation/reaction is hilarious

[@toolatetothestory]

OHHHH I think the second clip with the guy pretending to the rich is specifically an ApoRed callout. There is some huge drama that has been going on for YEARS with the guy, it's hilarious. Miimii (the guy calling him out for years now) is an absolute LEGEND ALSO DUDE NAILED Rindfleischettiketierungsüberwachungsgesetz HOLY SH'T

[@joshii05]

I hate being stared at, so usually I don't stare at other people

[@hasumoto1707]

James, du hast ja richtig fleißig geübt! Holy sheeeeet! Ich bin wirklich beeindruckt!

[@andreasjungbluth735]

Ich liebe es wie er die Kulturellen Unterschiede erlebt. Sei es beim Essen, Reisen oder Gewohnheiten die für mich normal sind. Da fällt einem erstmal selbst auf wie es auf andere Menschen wirken kann. Ich freue mich auf die nächsten Videos 🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@D...J...]

That der die das Thing which change at the nighttime is because of the meaning their worden in different locatations. At day where you were at the field we mean the crops on the fields, but at night your at the Bar and their you mean Weizen as a whitebeer and your corn is a Schnaps. And for these the same words gets other article. In the morning crops at the Bar drinks. Same Words different article different meaning. It Depends on what you want where you are.

[@thelastguardian579]

As a German i can tell you the rules about crossing the Street. Rule 1. You can allways cross the street Rule 2 unless there are a lot of Cars driving. Rule 3 unless theres a policeofficer in front of you Rule 4 unless theres someone who wants to wait for the light Rule 5 unless theres a child. If theres a child you have to wait until the light turns green. Rule 6 ignore rule 2-5 if you have to Catch your train/ Bus.

[@marcelwalter2285]

Hey Bro dein Deutsch ist echt gut geworden 👍🏼 Respekt, deutsch ist voll die harte Sprache

[@nele-ws7lv]

It really depends where you are in Germany. In the south it can get so hot and sunny, but you have also to say that this year the summer is not the same as ist was. It's so much more rainy and windy

[@sfischer257]

Bro your german is so good.

[@derradfahrer5029]

1:45 people crossing against the red depends heavily on the city you are in. Also, the fine is only 5€ for pedestrians and 10€ if it causes an accident. Crossing in the middle of the road on the other hand is completely legal in Germany, no jaywalking laws here. There are some restrictions if there is heavy or fast traffic. The buffer between a Ped-X-ing / traffic light and the "middle of the road" is also only between 5 meters (15 feet) in most cases.

[@slifer1]

This week we have 30°C all the time. Perfect for some motorcycle tours

[@Angi222]

Also alleine würde ich schon sagen, dass 300 Euro im Monat für Supermarkt Einkäufe reichen. Dazu kommt aber noch Restaurantbesuche und Lieferdienst. Kleiner Tipp: kauft die meisten Lebensmittel bei Aldi und nur, was es dort nicht gibt, in anderen Supermärkten.

[@Dirk-Ulowetz]

About your speaking skills. What should I say? You are very good understandable. That is, what counts for me. What's important for me is: can we have a conversation? And I'm pretty sure, we can. Oh, by the way, I'm German and I'm speaking English only a little bit. 😅

[@definitelynotlorde]

Love you James

[@Dani004able]

@8:10 an explaination of the joke: Stramm can not only been used in the context of being trained, it can also and will more often be used in the context of being drunk. so what he did was a double meaning context where he shows that he is drinking, implying that he is "training" every day by drinking, kind of training his liver and also stating that he makes good money, saying that he can drink every day, enjoy life to the fullest and also have a good job and good money. kind of borderline alcoholic but still in control of it. He practically brags that he just enjoys his life more than you. Thanks for your attention, I hope it gave some insight into german humor. it is subtile, complex and often very open for interpretation.

[@jdsd_]

Bro the weather part was the biggest cap ever xD What she described was freaking London or something, but ive never ever had a summer in Germany with rain every day. Its usually a few days bad weather followed by a few days or even weeks with good weather. But, maybe if you are American from California are something, you might find the german weather bad :D

[@twinmama42]

James, my man, you nailed your pronunciation. Noticing that Eich-hörn-chen is a word with 3 parts (and correctly stating these 3 parts) is advanced level studying German. I'm impressed.

[@pekssi]

Hi James! Do you remember that one girl Sanja from Serbian band “Hurricane”? She is no longer in it, because she has solo career. So could you react to some of her songs please? I loved your reaction on their music before!

[@QuantenMagier]

I'm German and your pronunciation of Eichhörnchen was almost perfect!

[@crionix71]

the thing with Der Weizen das Korn in the morning and evening is more of some word playing as at the evening luquids are ment... "Weizen = Beer" "Korn - shot" hahaha ^^

[@Anonymous.530]

Trust me bro, your pronunciation is way better than some of the modems that have been living here for 20 years. If you're ever down by the Bodensee, hit me up, lets go for a beer!

[@hellemarc4767]

The girl said "eye contact while talking to people", I think, and that's rather true, when we talk to people, we make eye contact. Avoiding eye contact is such a situation would be creepy, wouldn't it? Don't people look at each other when they talk, in the USA? The one with Weizen and Korn: it's correct to say "der Weizen" (wheat) and "das Korn" (barley), but in the evening it's "das Weizen(bier)" and "der Korn" (the liquor). I don't spend € 350 on food! Maybe she goes to the restaurant every day, but if you cook at home, you can easily get along with half of that sum. People who make € 2K + per month really can't come and complain that they can't live with it. Maybe not buy every pair of shoes they see, or clothes they find cool and then never wear anyway? I love the cool weather, too. Not necessarily when it rains 24/7, though. But isn't the smell just before the rain lovely? And yes, dress in layers, you can always add or remove a layer when necessary. :)

[@jinjunliu2401]

I think the €350 comment was being sarcastic. Also, the woman in the video was standing below the Burj Khalifa, so I'm also not sure if the whole video was just meant as a joke hahah

[@davidblockdb]

It's definitely raining more this summer than the last few and it's getting a little annoying. The last week went better

[@8all8at8once8]

The Frankfurt türkisch joke went around you 😜 She yelled at them: all of you! Show me your ID‘s!! Are you crazy?! You’re going to snatch my stuff from me?! Show me your ID‘s!! -not you, I’ll make an exception with you, you’re Turkish. Hilarious!🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@invizzy]

Bro your german is really good. actually pretty impressive!

[@ShadowMcSneaky]

14:00 wer zum Teufel bezahlt 100€ für einen Handyvertrag??? ich Zahle 12€, reicht vollkommen. --- 350€ für Lebensmittel für eine Person...da kannste ja jeden Tag das geile Steak essen oder 3 mal die Woche zum Griechen essen gehen. da kann man auch locker 100€ weniger ausgeben und immer noch sehr gut essen. --- 200€ für ein auto...da kann man auch was günstigeres per leasing holen oder kaufen. einen Seat Ibiza oder n Suzuki swift bekommste auch für 130-140€ --- 300€ für versicherung? was für eine versicherung hast du bitte? für was? damit kann ich ja fast meine Autoversicherung fürs ganze Jahr bezahlen. Kredite? für was? fürs auto oder haus kann es ja nicht sein....du hast ja bereits miete und auto als Kostenpunkte angegeben. ein normaler Mensch bezahlt da vielleicht 100€ im Monat. --- 200€ sonstiges...ich nehme mal an 100€ für make up und 100 für den Frisör. da kann man auch mal etwas runterfahren und nur 100€ im Monat ausgeben. --- so rechnen wir mal die überarbeiteten Zahlen: 2200€ - 800€Miete - 15€ Handy -250€ Essen -140€ Auto -150€ Tank -100€ Versicherung -100€ sonstiges -------------------------- +735€ --------

[@katrincarstens5125]

Du hast wohl keine weiten Wege. Damit kann ich 2x tanken und etwa 10 Tage zur Arbeit fahren, wenn ich sonst gar nichts mache. GEZ zahlst Du nicht? Kein TÜV, keine Reparaturen und Inspektionen? Kein WLAN? Ich lebe auch sehr sparsam und brauche etwa 600€,aber gelegentlich entstehen halt auch mal solche Kosten. Oder Zuzahlungen, Gebühren bei Behörden, ein paar warme Winterstiefel etc. Oder ein Satz neue Reifen, weil sich der Standard geändert hat und nun ein Berg drauf sein muss...

[@DisturbedFox137]

ich dachte nur ich hätte an den zahlen was auszusetzen 😅 diese rechnungen sind teilweise so unrealistisch oder manipuliert um extremer zu wirken (ich meine 200€ fürs auto aber tank und versicherung extra - wofür also die 200€? gut, ich hab auch keinen neuen mercedes slk oder so, sondern einen kleinwagen der schon volljährig ist 🎉😅) ich zahle 550 miete (für 75m2, inkl. nebenkosten + internet), aber kommt eben drauf an wo man wohnt... 200€ fürs auto? für was bitte?! das zahl ich im jahr nicht an wartungskosten, sondern eher 25€ wenn mans runterrechnet (versicherung exklusive) allerdings finde ich 150€ für benzin knapp, das würde ich eher auf 200€ aufrunden. ich zahle 5€ für meinen handyvertrag! (zwar nur 3gb, aber mehr als genug) 350€ für lebensmittel? da stimme ich dir zu, das ist viel für eine person. (mit 'trocken toast'-ernährung kann man auch unter 100€ bleiben 😉) versicherungen sind bei mir ca. 150€ (mit auto usw.) keine ahnung was sie mit sonstiges meint, ich hab keine sonstigen regelmäßigen kosten (make-up benutze ich nicht und haare schneid ich selber) ich würde also eher sagen 200€ weglegen für unvorhergesehenes (reparaturen, neue geräte o.ä.) wären bei mir also: 550€ miete 25€ auto 200€ tank 5€ handy 250€ essen 150€ versicherungen 200€ unvorhersehbares = 1380€ bei 2200€ netto sind das 820€ zum 'überleben' (selbst mit meinen 1800€ netto habe ich immernoch 400€ zum ausgeben - oder auf urlaub sparen 😊)

[@Flo-vn9ty]

Beim Handyvertrag gebe ich dir recht, das geht deutlich günstiger. Vermutlich teurer Vertrag bei Telekom oder Vodafone + hoher Aufschlag fürs teuerste iPhone oder so. ‐-- 350 EUR für Lebensmittel kann man machen, wenn man sichs leisten kann, geht aber günstiger. --- Die günstigen Leasingangebote sind meistens auf 10.000 km pro Jahr begrenzt. Bei 150 EUR für Sprit fährt sie sicher mehr. --- Als Fahranfänger z.B. kann bei einer günstigen Versicherung alleine die Autoversicherung 150 EUR im Monat kosten. Ansonsten evtl. Rentenversicherung oder ähnliches? --- Der Posten "Sonstiges" ist schwer zu beurteilen, man weiß nicht, was sie dort alles eingerechnet hat.

[@Flo-vn9ty]

​@@DisturbedFox137Bei vielen Punkten hast du recht, aber deine Rechnung bzgl. Auto funktioniert nur, wenn das Auto bereits bezahlt ist, man so gut wie keine Wartung macht (oder alles selbst machen kann) und man schon lange fährt und daher entsprechend niedrige Prozente bei der Versicherung hat. Mit den jüngsten Preissteigerungen hat meine letzte Inspektion z.B. alleine über 600 EUR gekostet (war eine bei der relativ vieles fällig war). Und das war schon bei der freien Werkstatt und nicht für ein Luxusfahrzeug. Als Fahranfänger kannst du bei einer günstigen Versicherung locker 150 EUR und mehr pro Monat für eine Vollkasko-Versicherung bezahlen.

[@MaticTheProto]

@@DisturbedFox137 Der SLK ist leider schon länger eingestellt. Gibt aber noch ein paar nette mit wenig KM als Gebrauchtwagen. Aktuell bietet Mercedes nur noch 4 Sitzer Cabrios an, und davon auch nur noch 2 Stück wegen sinkender Nachfrage. Auch Smart hat aktuell kein Cabrio mehr im Sortiment.

[@Hagelnot]

yeah, I (austrian) watch people in trains, not opting for eye contact but it might happen^^ it kinda feels weird and dystopic looking down all the time

[@m.h.6470]

iirc, there was a study about the "German stare". There is a difference in eye contact length between German culture and other, for like a second or even a fraction of it. But even that small duration is enough to make those that are not used to it uncomfortable. Germans just grow up with this and therefore don't even notice it.

[@Vivi-pr3wr]

"Staring" is more of a sign of showing respect to someone in a conversation. When I'm talking to someone, I want them to look at me and not be distracted by other things because that's rude.

[@patrickpleumann8747]

I love the fact how good you are at german now. I watched a few of your videos. I´m german myself. And the "Der Weizen, das Korn / Das Weizen, Der Korn", doesn´t depend on the day or night time. "Der Weizen, Das Korn" are wheat and "Das Weizen, Der Korn" are booze. The only thing which is different is the articles.

[@Katejsej]

It is not raining at all. We live in Brandenburg and here's pure dessert, bro.

[@christianmittasch8972]

Dude your ability to pronounce German words getting high level. Greedings from Austria👍

[@feldrennox2235]

Dein Deutsch ist richtig richtig gut! Respekt!!

[@marcelcolle]

Your „Streichholzschächtelchen“ was a 6,Bro! Greetings from Berlin

[@WuerselenerElite]

bro ur english is insaaaane holy and ur pronunciation is on top. Respect my friend. Nice to see someone loving germany

[@gateofhate828]

11:08 it's not quiet that way James 😂 The joke is it depends on the daytime because "Der Weizen , das Korn" means "the weat , the corn" but also means a type of beer (Das Weizen = Weizenbier) and some kind of liquor (Der Korn)... both you drink during the evening or night 😂👍🏻

[@t.o.m.6114]

You translated "vorbeijuckeln" just flawlessly. That makes you Level 100 German ;)

[@thorsten6422]

Yeah you killed that squirrel. The ability to break up German words into syllables shows that you understand how our language works. Kudos.

[@iuopunderstandyourjokes9914]

1:30 it doesn't depend on where you are. It depends on where the people are from. When they are not born and raised in germany, they will walk even if the light is red

[@BlewVids]

Dude, I gotta call cap on the weather. Up north they may have sh*t weather, but you gotta come down south, visit Freiburg and enjoy the most sunny hours of Germany. :D

[@siphery6420]

The eye contact thing is based on when you just look around it feels like you don't really pay attention to the person you're talking to. In German schools you're also taught to look at your classmates when holding a presentation. Not only anywhere in the room. Tbh I do that too but mostly to keep my ADD brain to stop thinking about everything else 😂 Having eye contact while being in the train or similar situations, i just stare around and sometimes I realize I'm staring in a direction where other people are. I guess some might think I'm staring at them while my brain is just afk 😂

[@0xphk]

In the morning, 'Der Weizen / Das Korn' just means wheat crops, in the morning you are probably still sober. But at night 'Das Weizen / Der Korn' means wheat beer and hard alcohol made from crops, so yes it depends on the situation and probably the people around you as well